WORKSHOPS 2023
Children's Folk Music Workshop - Ages 3-8 - Sunday morning 11.00-12.00pm
Terrace Room, Town Hall
This work shop is for children between the ages of 3-8. Participants will have a chance to learn and sing folk songs from across the globe, to play percussion instruments, play musical games, and learn more about the instruments and music being played. Parents must be present throughout the performance. Parents are welcome to bring their own instruments as well as for their children. No musical experience or knowledge necessary.
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Limited places - please sign up here: https://HBFRFchildrensfolkmusicworkshop1.eventbrite.co.uk
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Workshop will be led by Simon Robinson is a folk musician, music educator and workshop leader from Leeds, Yorkshire, who plays a wide repertoire of music, ranging from American mountain songs and ballads, British folk songs and blues and spirituals (as well as the occasional pop smash hit!!). As well as his career in music performance, Simon is also a passionate music educator and facilitator, teaching banjo, guitar and ukulele privately, as well as working in a number of SEN settings and Care Homes. He works for a number of charities and organisations, including Live Music Now, The Amber Trust and Artforms delivering music workshops and concerts all over the country and internationally.
Pete Dilley is a singer/songwriter and folk performer who plays a variety of instruments. Originally from the north-east, his own material is very informed from the traditional music of the British isles and the US, as well as his singer/song writing forebears. Now a resident in Todmorden, he helped establish the Calder Youth Folk project, and he continues to help tutor the group.
Children's Folk Music Workshop - Ages under 10 - Sunday afternoon 1.00-2.00pm Terrace Room, Town Hall
This workshop is aimed at children aged under 10 who are learning an instrument. The aim will be to teach a folk tune/song 'by ear' that we can all play together at the end. The song or tune will be decided when we get a sense of how many singers join, as well as the instruments and musical abilities present. Participants are expected to bring their own instruments and have a basic musical knowledge, or be prepared to sing a part. Parents are welcome to stay (and we would encourage those with children below 10 to do so).
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Limited places - please sign up here: https://HBFRFchildrensfolkmusicworkshop2.eventbrite.co.uk
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Workshop will be led by Simon Robinson is a folk musician, music educator and workshop leader from Leeds, Yorkshire, who plays a wide repertoire of music, ranging from American mountain songs and ballads, British folk songs and blues and spirituals (as well as the occasional pop smash hit!!). As well as his career in music performance, Simon is also a passionate music educator and facilitator, teaching banjo, guitar and ukulele privately, as well as working in a number of SEN settings and Care Homes. He works for a number of charities and organisations, including Live Music Now, The Amber Trust and Artforms delivering music workshops and concerts all over the country and internationally.
Pete Dilley is a singer/songwriter and folk performer who plays a variety of instruments. Originally from the north-east, his own material is very informed from the traditional music of the British isles and the US, as well as his singer/song writing forebears. Now a resident in Todmorden, he helped establish the Calder Youth Folk project, and he continues to help tutor the group.
Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra and Choir 'The Folkloric Music of the Universe!' Workshop! - Sunday afternoon 1.00-3.00pm, Birchcliffe Centre
The Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra are a community group who play and sing a mixture of tunes from The Specials to Donna Summer, Beyonce to Morricone, Sun Ra to The Beatles and lots more. We started in 2022 and regularly have 40 plus people playing and singing music together- professional musicians, beginners and everyone in between have fun whilst playing music, experimentation, improvisation and not being afraid of a few wonky notes....
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We would love to welcome any singers and instrumentalists to go on a fantastical journey as we discover the cultural music landscape of our folkloric roots. The Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra and Choir invites you to 'The Folkloric Music of the Universe!' Come and join us to learn a few folk songs from the Universe and then have an opportunity to perform them at the famous Trades Club.
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Limited places - please sign up here: https://CFOWorkshopHBFRF.eventbrite.co.uk