Workshop with the Durham Scratch Choir

North Road Methodist Church, Durham, 7.30 - 9.30 pm.

Join the Durham Scratch Choir in their 'Voices for Hospices' concert and workshops, singing a range of music including the first performance of a new work by Andy Jackson. Heaven Beneath our Feet is a collection of songs adapted from the words of Gerrard Winstanleyand using music from Playford's English Dancing Master. The work is lively and innovative.

Singers can sign up individually or in groups from other choirs to join the Durham Scratch Choir in this production.

Workshops will take place on Wednesday evenings:
16, 23, 30 September and 7 October.

Concert: Saturday 10 October, with a rehearsal from 2 - 6 pm at Elvet Methodist Church.

You can join in these workshops at any stage (there are no auditions) and if you are a confident sight reader can just come for the final rehearsal.

Each two hour workshop will cost £5. Proceeds will go to the Voices for Hospices Charity. Music will be available.

For more information visit www.durhamscratchchoir.moonfruit.com or telephone Maria or Vince on 0191 373 2979 or 07745 752 321.

Sponsorship seminars - Durham

Making Music with the Sponsors' Club for Arts and Business

Learn from the experts how to attract business sponsors

Date: Wednesday 23 September and 7 October, 7 - 9.15pm
Please note you should ideally attend both evenings

Content: The workshops will include a Five Point Plan for obtaining and developing sponsorship, assessing your organisation and its needs, developing packages for sponsorship, researching potential sponsors, writing proposals and making a successful approach, as well as developing a good working relationship.

We recommend that two people attend from any one group if possible.

Venue: Durham Community Centre, North Rd, Durham, DH1 4SQ *
* Unfortunately this is not a fully accesible venue, although there is a stair lift. However, if you are interested please get in touch as there may be other seminars on offer soon.

Cost: £18 (Making Music members), £20 (non-members), both plus VAT

For more information or to book contact kirsty@makingmusic.org.uk, 07855 642308 by 15 September 2009. After this date please contact us to check availability.

Workshop with the Durham Scratch Choir

North Road Methodist Church, Durham, 7.30 - 9.30 pm.

Join the Durham Scratch Choir in their 'Voices for Hospices' concert and workshops, singing a range of music including the first performance of a new work by Andy Jackson. Heaven Beneath our Feet is a collection of songs adapted from the words of Gerrard Winstanleyand using music from Playford's English Dancing Master. The work is lively and innovative.

Singers can sign up individually or in groups from other choirs to join the Durham Scratch Choir in this production.

Workshops will take place on Wednesday evenings:
16, 23, 30 September and 7 October.

Concert: Saturday 10 October, with a rehearsal from 2 - 6 pm at Elvet Methodist Church.

You can join in these workshops at any stage (there are no auditions) and if you are a confident sight reader can just come for the final rehearsal.

Each two hour workshop will cost £5. Proceeds will go to the Voices for Hospices Charity. Music will be available.

For more information visit www.durhamscratchchoir.moonfruit.com or telephone Maria or Vince on 0191 373 2979 or 07745 752 321.

Opera Nova goes to the Movies - Durham

Durham Town Hall, 7.30 p.m.

Concert of classic movie favourites such as Breakfast at Tiffany's (Moon River), Moonstruck, Quantum of Solace (Tosca), Exodus, Les Miserables, Shawshank Redemption (Marriage of Figaro), Bend it Like Beckham (Nessun Dorma) and many more.

Featuring chorus and soloists from Opera Nova.
Tickets £10. Tel: 0191 3843720.

For more information visit www.operanova.org.uk.

Bishop Auckland Music Society: Robert Scamardella (piano)

Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, 7:30pm

Robert Scamardella performs a varied programme, including:

Liszt: Six Consolations
Schumann: Arabeske
Stephanie Cant: Weardale Variations (first performance)
Chopin: Nocturne Op 27 no.2
Chopin: Sonata no.3 in B minor, Op 58

Tickets are £12 full, £11 concessions, under 22's free,
and are available from 0191 386 8622

For more information please visit www.communigate.co.uk/ne/bams/

Norton Music Festival 17th-25th September

The Norton Music Festival takes place in and around Norton,
Stockton and Tees.

Tango Siempre: Cleveland Theatre School, Billingham

Apollo Male Voice Choir: St. Mary's Church, Norton Green, Norton, Stockton on Tees: Soloist Diane Leek

O Duo: Red House School, Norton Green, Norton, Stockton on Tees

The Walton Trio: St. Mary's Church, Norton Green, Norton, Stockton on Tees,
Rebecca Topping, Michael Walton and Alison Gill

Warren Mailley Smith, Piano Recital: St. Mary's Church, Norton, Stockton on Tees

Hatstand Opera: Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield

Ticket prices from £8, available from nortonmusicfestival@btconnect.com

or Tel: 01642 355383

Workshop with the Durham Scratch Choir

North Road Methodist Church, Durham, 7.30 - 9.30 pm.

Join the Durham Scratch Choir in their 'Voices for Hospices' concert and workshops, singing a range of music including the first performance of a new work by Andy Jackson. Heaven Beneath our Feet is a collection of songs adapted from the words of Gerrard Winstanleyand using music from Playford's English Dancing Master. The work is lively and innovative.

Singers can sign up individually or in groups from other choirs to join the Durham Scratch Choir in this production.

Workshops will take place on Wednesday evenings:
16, 23, 30 September and 7 October.

Concert: Saturday 10 October, with a rehearsal from 2 - 6 pm at Elvet Methodist Church.

You can join in these workshops at any stage (there are no auditions) and if you are a confident sight reader can just come for the final rehearsal.

Each two hour workshop will cost £5. Proceeds will go to the Voices for Hospices Charity. Music will be available.

For more information visit www.durhamscratchchoir.moonfruit.com or telephone Maria or Vince on 0191 373 2979 or 07745 752 321.

Making Music Conference: Working in Harmony

Leeds College of Music, 11 am - 6 pm

Making Music's conference this year will focus on the fundamental relationship between the Music Director of an amateur performing group and its managing committee.

The conference will be particularly relevant to music directors and delegates from choirs, orchestras and any other group that employs a music director.

Delegates from member groups: £30
Non-member delegates: £40
10% discount if booking for two or more delegates from your group

For more information visit www.makingmusic.org.uk/conference.