Cumbria Choral Day 2009

Experience new music by James Macmillan, Eric Whitacre and Roland Fudge

at: Stricklandgate Methodist Church, Kendal

on: Saturday 26th September 2009

from: 9.30am – 5.00pm

with: Ian Jones

Music for the day

The music for the day will include will offer opportunities to experience recently composed works by two internationally acclaimed composers, Eric Whitacre and James Macmillan, whose music has gained wide recognition, and our own Roland Fudge.

Roland’s music is being enjoyed by an ever- widening circle of performers and listeners and we are delighted that he has accepted the CCI commission to write a major new work for our 2010 concert. Roland has recently achieved success with a work submitted to the BBC Music Magazine in response to an invitation from the Henschel Quartet.

Your tutor

CCI's Musical Director, Ian Jones, will lead the day, with Tony Milledge providing the accompaniment.

Ian has wide experience as a choral conductor with his own choir, Levens Choir, but also with other local choirs, notably Ambleside and Eversley, and is particularly committed to extending the knowledge and performance of new or less well-known music, particularly by British composers. Ian is also increasingly in demand for choral days and workshops and greatly enjoys these opportunities to help singers extend their knowledge and enjoyment of the repertoire.

Tony is well-known as a choral director, arranger and composer.

Programme for the afternoon and evening

Coffee and introductions	9.30 - 10.00
Session One	10.00 - 11.15
Coffee Break	11.15 - 11.45
Session Two	11.45 - 1.15
Lunch Break	1.15 - 2.15
Session Three	2.15 - 3.45
Tea Break	3.45 - 4.15
Session Four	4.15 - 5.00

Parking & Breaks

Parking

There is ample parking at minimal cost 5 minutes’ walk away behind County Hall.

Breaks

Please bring a packed lunch and join in the chat. We are happy to provide tea or coffee at the breaks, but you may prefer to be self-sufficient and bring a flask. To help reduce the work-load and to be environmentally friendly, we would appreciate it if you would bring your own cup.