Events Guide
Chetham's takes music to the region and beyond through its vibrant Event Guide, which features over 100 events a year, and provides today's musical talent with a range of platforms from which to perform and be heard.

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Summer 2008 - April - August

Violin and Piano Recital
Jiafeng Chen (violin), Brenda Blewett (piano), Mari Poll (violin), Jennifer Hughes (piano).
Baronial Hall, Chetham’s
A recital given by two ex-Chets students prior to their appearance at the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition.

Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

St John’s Smith Square, London
A Chamber Concert by Chetham’s students as part of the weekend festival celebrating Ronald Stevenson 80th birthday. Programme includes etudes by Chopin-Godowsky and works for wind quintet, string quartet and clarsach and harp by Stevenson.
Admission: £10. Concessions £5.
T: 020 7222 1061
W: www.ronaldstevensonstjohns.com

Ringway Golf Club
Big Band Concert
Admission: £10.50 inc. tapas food.
T: 0161 980 2630

Choirs Combined!
Manchester Cathedral
Monday 14 April, 7.30pm
Enjoy a colourful concert performed by the choirs of Manchester Grammar School and Stockport Grammar School performing alongside Chetham’s Chamber Choir. Conductors Michael Dow, Robert Carey and Martin Bussey, with Jeffrey Makinson, organ, will present a programme that will include Durufle’s Requiem and sacred music by Poulenc.
Admission: £6. Concessions £5.
T: 0161 838 7244

The Martinu String Quartet
with Graham Oppenheimer (viola) and Nicholas Jones (cello).
Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s
Enjoy a programme which includes Dvorak string sextet and Ronald Stevenson’s quartet ‘voces vagabundae’, in celebration of Stevenson’s 80th birthday.
Admission: £6. Children Free.
T: 0161 838 7244

Recital for Two Pianos
Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s
A recital of popular music for two pianos given by Barbara Silverstone and Marilyn Blank, founders of the RNCM Piano Duo Prize and distinguished performers and teachers.
Admission: £5.

Music for a While
Manchester Cathedral
Tuesday 15 April, 6 May, 20 May, 24 June, 1.10pm
(duration: approx 40 mins)
Take time out one lunchtime and enjoy a delightful concert given by some of the most talented young musicians in the region, set in the inspiring and evocative surroundings of the splendid Manchester Cathedral.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of the Booth Drop-In Centre - raising money for the homeless people of Manchester.

Composers’ Concert
Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s

Chetham’s composition students are regular prize-winners at national composing events including the BBC Proms / Guardian Young Composers’ competition and the EPTA Young Composers’ Competition. Hear the latest works from our composers.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

Dewsbury Town Hall
Platform
Admission: £3. Concessions £2.
T: 01484 223 200

Baronial Baroque
Baronial Hall, Chetham’s
A programme of music from the Renaissance and Baroque period in the inspiring surroundings of our fifteenth century hidden architectural gem, the Baronial Hall.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

Knowle Green, Lancashire
Platform

Admission: £14. Children £7 inc. 2 course lunch. Concert only £10.
T: 01254 826 368

Jazz Day
Chetham’s School of Music
A great opportunity for musicians young and old to work and play with a full range of jazz tutors from Chetham’s including Steve Berry, Les Chisnall, Iain Dixon, Richard Iles, Jim Muirhead and Dave Walsh. The day will feature opportunities to play in a Big Band, a small group and also instrumental workshops for brass, sax, drum, piano and bass players.
Admission: £6 per participant. Accompanying parents £3.

T: 0161 839 6548

URC, Milton Grove, Wigan Music Society
Chamber Concert
Admission: £6. Over 60s £5.  Students in full time eduction Free.

St John’s Minster, Preston
Jazz Quintet performance.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
T: 01254 826 368

Tattersalls, Newmarket
Chetham’s String Orchestra perform Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings and the Nocturne for Cello and Orchestra with soloist Guy Johnston. The second half features Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence performed by Jiafeng Chen, Mari Poll, Graham Oppenheimer, Matthew Kettle, Guy Johnston and Nicholas Jones.
Admission: £10. inc. drinks and canapes. Children Free.
T: 01223 841 841 E: claire.aschmann@bidwells.co.uk
W: www.bidwells.co.uk

Lowton Civic Hall, Wigan Jazz Club
Both Chetham’s Big Bands perform with guest saxophone soloist Iain Dixon.
Admission: £8. Concessions £7.50. Wigan Jazz Club Members £7.
T: 01925 727 408 or 01942 243 974

Opera Extracts
Baronial Hall, Chetham’s
Two opportunities to hear students from Chetham’s vocal department perform staged extracts from opera repertoire, featuring extracts from the musicals of Leonard Bernstein.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

St Philip’s Church, Salford
Serenata Strings perform a programme which includes Holst St Paul’s Suite and Elgar Serenade Strings.
Admission: £3.50. Concessions £2.50.
T: 0161 834 2041

Brass Teachers’ Day
Chetham’s School of Music
A hugely popular event! Join staff from the Chetham’s Brass Department and special guest Howard Snell for a day of workshops, discussions and performances. The day will explore a range of techniques and practical approaches and a concert by Chetham’s students.
Admission: £30. Fee includes lunch and refreshments.

T: 0161 839 6548

Heritage Evening
Baronial Hall, Chetham’s
Our popular Heritage Evening combines a concert given by Chetham’s talented students, a fascinating tour of the medieval buildings (including the famous Chetham’s Library where Karl Marx studied), and a delicious supper. Tickets are sure to sell fast so book early to avoid disappointment.
Admission: £25. Friends of Chetham’s £22.50.

T: 0161 838 7244

Woodwind Chamber Concert
Baronial Hall, Chetham’s
Enjoy a concert by students from our woodwind department performing their current and wide-ranging chamber repertoire, including works by Malcolm Arnold, Mozart and Gershwin.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

An Evening of Music at Manchester Cathedral
Chetham’s Brass Band and Big Band perform alongside Tyndale Thomas and the One Voice Community Gospel Choir in this special concert hosted by Mark Chapman from Radio 1. The Brass Band will play classical favourites including the 1812 Overture and sections from Carmen with guest soloist David Thornton, Principal Euphonium of the world famous Black Dyke Band. The Big Band programme completes a varied, exciting evening.
Admission: £18, £15, £12. Premium tickets £35.
T: 01625 583 453

Concert in aid of Francis House Children's Hospice

Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands
Platform
Admission: £7. Students Free.
T: 01539 532 447

St Wilfrid’s Church, Grappenhall
Serenata Strings and Chetham’s Senior String Orchestra perform a programme which will include Holst, Bach Tchaikovsky and Elgar with solo performances by Rosa Hartley and Callum Smart. Conductors: Nicholas Jones and Cathrine Perkins
Admission: £11. Senior Citizens £9. Children £4. A surcharge of £1 is payable for admission on the door.
T: 01925 266 208

Parish Church of St Alban, Tattenhall
Featuring singers and wind quintets.
Admission: £6. TMS members £5.
T: 01829 771 533 or email: kengriffin@beeb.net

Wesley Chapel, Harrogate
Pianists Concert.
Admission: £2.
T: 01423 509 917

St George’s Church, Preston

Platform
Admission: £5. Students £3.
T: 01254 826 948

Post-Concert Performance, Bridgewater Hall
Admission: Contact the Bridgewater Hall for more details.
T: 0161 907 9000

Aural Development, Improvisation and workshops with

Jilt Jansma
Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s
Chetham’s is the UK’s host representative for ‘Integrated Teaching Methods’, a unique music pedagogic ‘Transfer of Innovation Project’ in the European Union’s Leonardo Da Vinci programme. From 2007-09 conservatoires, institutions and organisations from eight EU countries are collaborating to offer outreach, research and teaching opportunities in improvisation and aural work entirely free to students, teachers and the general public.

Jilt Jansma, one of the leading trombonists in both Jazz and classical fields, will lead a series of seminars, open workshops, lectures, forums and discussions on improvisation.
Admission: Free. Reservations required through the box office.

Showcase Recital
Caroline Pether (violin), Max Ritchie (piano),
Matthew White (euphonium), Brenda Blewett (piano).
Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s
The first in a series of recitals showcasing some of our outstanding students. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Caroline Pether and Matthew White before they leave in July.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

Knowle Green, Lancashire
Platform
Admission: £14. Children £7 inc. 2 course lunch.
Concert only £10.
T: 01254 826 368

CityFolk
Whiteley Hall, Chetham's
An exciting modern folk fusion event from young local musicians featuring promising Manchester-based band, 4Square. Their set will include a range of original tunes and songs from foot-stomping reels to weaving Eastern melodies.
Admission: £5. Concessions £3.

T: 0161 838 7244

Charity Concert
Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s
Enjoy this annual recital of chamber music given by Chetham’s instrumental staff. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to assist an educational programme for a member of staff’s son who has autism.
Admission: £22. Friends of Chetham’s £18. Ticket price includes interval refreshments and post concert buffet.

T: 0161 838 7244

Pre-Concert Performance, Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 14 June, 6.30pm
Caroline Pether (violin) and Max Ritchie (piano) take the stage in this performance in association with BBC Philharmonic.
Admission: Contact the Bridgewater Hall for more details.
T: 0161 907 9000

Litework Collective
Whiteley Hall, Chetham's
Wednesday 18 June, 7.30pm
Catch this new, young ensemble in an exploration of 'chamber jazz' - original compositions and arrangements blending contemporary jazz harmonies and grooves with minimalist rhythms. Includes music by Pat Metheny, Graham Fitkin and Kenny Wheeler.

"...they held the audience spellbound with a mixture of tight, punchy originals, fiery improvisations and haunting, reflective moments." Andy Scott.
Admission: £5. Concessions £3.

T: 0161 838 7244

Alderley Edge Methodist Church

Platform
Admission: £3.
T: 01625 584 410

Lanercost Priory
Platform
Admission: £9. Up to 2 children come free with one paying adult.
T: 0845 257 3401 www.lanercostfestival.co.uk

St Andrew’s Church, Sedbergh
Platform
Admission: £3. Students Free.
T: 01539 620 125

Leaver’s Piano Concert
Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s
Celebrate the achievements of our leavers in this piano concert. Please note the earlier start time.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

Vocal Concert
Baronial Hall, Chetham’s
A delightful end of term concert given by our vocal students.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

Composers’ Concert
Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s
Another chance to hear new compositions from our students.
Admission: Free. No booking required.
Retiring collection in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.

Chetham’s Sinfonia and Ensembles Concert
Conductor: Benjamin Ellin
Peel Hall, Salford University
Chetham’s Sinfonia and Ensembles with guests from Salford schools perform in this special concert which will feature Emma Oldfield, solo violin and be conducted by former Chets student Benjamin Ellin. Programme includes Malcolm Arnold Peterloo Overture and Hobson’s Choice.
This concert is generously supported by the Booth Charities, William Jones Bursary.
Admission: £5.

T: 0161 838 7244

Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor: Mark Elder CBE
An astounding programme of inspiring and passionate works by four major composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Ligeti:        Concert Românesc
Stravinsky  Symphony in 3 movements
Stravinsky  Suites 1 and 2 for small orchestra
                Conductor:  Stephen Threlfall. (Selby Abbey).
MacMillan   Sun Dogs
                Conductor: Martin Bussey. (Bridgewater Hall).
Strauss      Death and Transfiguration, opus 24

Thursday 3 July, 7.30pm
Selby Abbey
Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra
A celebratory concert to mark the culmination of the
Selby Abbey Millennium Appeal.
Admission £18. £10. Under 16s £4.
T: 01653 697 320. E: jjgaskell@btinternet.com

Friday 4 July, 7.30pm
Bridgewater Hall
Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
Admission: £16, £11, £8. Under 16s £4 off full price tickets.
T: 0161 907 9000. W: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Jersey Arts Centre, St Helier, Jersey
Chamber Concert
Admission: £5. Students Free.
T: 01534 700 411. E: Graeme@artscentre.je

St James Hall, St Helier, Jersey
Chamber Concert

Admission: £3. Students Free.
T: 01534 700 411. E: Graeme@artscentre.je

Excellent

Sadler's Wells London

Excellent! is a vibrant celebration of the achievement of the country’s most talented young dancers and musicians. On 15 July, over 350 performers from schools and schemes supported by the Department for Children, School’s and Families’ Music and Dance Scheme will come together for the first time ever to perform work that has been created for especially for the event.

Chetham's contribution to the event includes current and former students in performance as well as a fanfare that will open the gala concert composed by Lloyd Coleman.

See the website for further details about the event.  www.excellent.uk.com

Admission: £8 - £30
T: 0844 412 4300 www.sadlerswells.com