Photo by Jenny Rath
Waveney Strings was founded in Beccles in 2008 in order to provide a friendly and supportive environment in which string players can improve their skills and, at the same time, enjoy making music. A wide range of ability is accepted although some grounding would be useful. Ideal if you had lessons at school and the violin is collecting dust in the attic. There are opportunities for one to one tuition and the orchestra meets regularly on Sundays. We aim to play any music that is reasonably accessible and has been arranged for string ensemble. We also encourage people to get together informally in their own homes to play chamber music.
New players are always welcome.
Waveney Strings
Debbie Whomes, one of our resident conductors.
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Wishing you all a happy new year and lots of making music for 2012!
The play through in December was really enjoyable. We were joined by Waveney Flutes who were a great success. We now look forward to our fourth year, 2012, so here are the dates for your diary.
Sunday 22 January
Sunday 12 February
Sunday 26 February
Sunday 11 March
Sunday 25 March
EASTER BREAK
Sunday 22 April
Sunday 13 May
Sunday 27 May
Sunday 10 June
Sunday 24 June
Sunday 8 July (To be confirmed)
Music to be announced later
An event not to be missed!
CONCERT
Waveney Sinfonia
Saturday 14 January 7.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Lowestoft
Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture
Bach Violin Concerto in D for two Violins
Soloists Liz Skinner and James O'Toole
Beethoven Symphony No 3 (The Eroica)
For details: www.waveneysinfonia.org.uk
About our sessions
REHEARSAL
FREQUENCY: Dates are usually set for
the second and fourth Sunday afternoon in the month during Waveney Strings
term times. There are breaks
for Christmas, Easter and Summer. Informal
concerts are held at least twice a year.
INSTRUMENTS: If your instrument seems beyond repair we may be able to advise but also we have a violin and two violas that are available for hire.
THE MUSIC WE PLAY: There is a huge repertoire for string orchestra ranging from baroque to modern and light classical, jazz and folk music. We chose easier movements or arrangements.
TIMES: 1.45 pm for a 2 pm start until 4.00 pm.
FEE: £5.00 per session
VENUE: Friends Meeting House, Smallgate, BecclesPARKING : No parking outside the venue but plenty of car parks as indicated on map or park in town centre. The Tesco car park allows 3 hours but closes at 5 pm on a Sunday.
If you cannot make a session, it does not matter. Come to what you can. New members welcome.
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The Friends Meeting House
