Learn piano with HCMF
This autumn hcmf launches a range of piano-related activities aimed at any adult who would like to learn to play keyboards. First-time learners can take part in weekly workshops, with monthly piano surgeries on offer to revive the ivory-tinkling skills of lapsed players. The sessions are free of charge and help with transport costs is available to people of limited means, so if you have ever wanted to learn piano but didn’t think you could afford lessons, then now’s your chance.
The activities are linked to the hcmf 2009 performance of Piano Phasing, a piece by Dutch composer Kristoffer Zegers which will see 50 pianists and 25 pianos take the stage simultaneously in November. Some learners at the weekly and monthly sessions will also have the opportunity to take part in the festival performance
Heidi Johnson, Education and Outreach Officer for hcmf, says, “This is a fantastic opportunity for adults to gain new skills in playing an instrument, whether they've never had the opportunity before, are looking for ways to get back into playing, or are simply seeking new and exciting performance opportunities.”
Running as part of hcmf’s Learning & Participation programme, the project has been made possible by the Transformation Fund, launched by the Government to offer funding for innovative informal adult learning projects in England. This brings to life The Learning Revolution, a White Paper presented to Parliament in March 2009. The partners are Kirklees Council Adult Learning and Skills Team, Hoot and the University of Huddersfield.
In addition, November will see the launch of online learning resources that can be used either to complement the workshops or for independent study. The final strand to be introduced will be the Keyboard Choreography Collection, a week-long music and dance project for adults and children led by Hugh Nankivell, which is scheduled for February 2010.
The weekly Creative Keyboard Workshops start on Thursday 29 October and will be led by Julian Coburn-Hough. They run from 6pm to 8pm at the Out of the Blue Creative Space, Hoot, Bates Mill, Milford Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX. Learners are welcome to join at any time.
The monthly Piano Surgeries take place in the Creative Arts Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH and are led by the University of Huddersfield’s Pianist-in-Residence, Jonathan Fisher. If you’re interested in attending, then make a 30-minute appointment for between 5pm and 8pm on one of the following dates:
Monday 26 October
Monday 16 November
Monday 14 December
Monday 18 January
Monday 15 February
Thursday 11 March
To sign up for the workshops or if you would like to take part in the performance of Piano Phasing, please contact Heidi Johnson on 01484 471116 or by email.
The activities are linked to the hcmf 2009 performance of Piano Phasing, a piece by Dutch composer Kristoffer Zegers which will see 50 pianists and 25 pianos take the stage simultaneously in November. Some learners at the weekly and monthly sessions will also have the opportunity to take part in the festival performance
Heidi Johnson, Education and Outreach Officer for hcmf, says, “This is a fantastic opportunity for adults to gain new skills in playing an instrument, whether they've never had the opportunity before, are looking for ways to get back into playing, or are simply seeking new and exciting performance opportunities.”
Running as part of hcmf’s Learning & Participation programme, the project has been made possible by the Transformation Fund, launched by the Government to offer funding for innovative informal adult learning projects in England. This brings to life The Learning Revolution, a White Paper presented to Parliament in March 2009. The partners are Kirklees Council Adult Learning and Skills Team, Hoot and the University of Huddersfield.
In addition, November will see the launch of online learning resources that can be used either to complement the workshops or for independent study. The final strand to be introduced will be the Keyboard Choreography Collection, a week-long music and dance project for adults and children led by Hugh Nankivell, which is scheduled for February 2010.
The weekly Creative Keyboard Workshops start on Thursday 29 October and will be led by Julian Coburn-Hough. They run from 6pm to 8pm at the Out of the Blue Creative Space, Hoot, Bates Mill, Milford Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX. Learners are welcome to join at any time.
The monthly Piano Surgeries take place in the Creative Arts Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH and are led by the University of Huddersfield’s Pianist-in-Residence, Jonathan Fisher. If you’re interested in attending, then make a 30-minute appointment for between 5pm and 8pm on one of the following dates:
Monday 26 October
Monday 16 November
Monday 14 December
Monday 18 January
Monday 15 February
Thursday 11 March
To sign up for the workshops or if you would like to take part in the performance of Piano Phasing, please contact Heidi Johnson on 01484 471116 or by email.
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