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Dunstable

Group Category: Music

All forms of musical performance

  • Singing for Fun

    Typical Meeting:We start with a short programme of voice exercises before we then fill the hall with sound, singing songs ranging from show repertoires to long standing popular songs. There is a short break half way through, you may wish to bring refreshments with you. Read more

  • British Classical Music

    Britain/Ireland has a prodigious library of musical works which in the 21st Century seems to be somewhat neglected by the main classical media in favour of more foreign influences. We seem sometimes to be in the situation that Delius in the late 1920’s complained of, not one piece of British music in a whole week… Read more

  • Ukulele

    Leader/Coordinator: Peter S Aims and Objectives of the group: The main aim of the group is to enjoy making music together in a friendly way. Any expertise needed: No musical background is necessary – just a love of popular music. Equipment needed: A reasonable starting ukulele costs around £40 but just come along and borrow… Read more

  • Recorder Consort

    Coordinator: Penny T Aims and Objectives of group: Playing for pleasure and in so doing hoping to improve our ensemble skills. We play music written or arranged for recorders usually in four parts. Descant, treble, tenor bass and great bass. Composers may be anywhere from 15th to 21st centuries. Any expertise needed: To be able… Read more

  • Recorder Too

    Coordinator: Pat B Aims and Objectives of group: To play music together at an appropriate level and enjoy the challenge of something new. Any expertise needed: The level is about intermediate. We are lucky to have Liz H as our musical director. Equipment needed: Members provide their own instruments and music stand Maximum number in… Read more

  • Swing Jazz

    Aims and Objectives of the group: If you enjoy Swing Music and fancy a musical trip down 'Memory Lane' do come and join us. Any expertise needed: Just an appreciation of Swing Jazz music Equipment needed: None Maximum number permitted in the group: 8 Location, day and time of meetings: First Thursday of the month,… Read more

  • Choir

    Leader/Coordinator: Elizabeth H, Penny T Aims and Objectives of the group: To enjoy singing with others as a social activity. Singing lowers stress, exercises the lungs and improves blood circulation. It has also been proved to boost immune system and promote a feeling of well being. Any expertise needed: A wish to enjoy singing Equipment… Read more

  • Guitar

    Leader/Coordinator: Ed B Aims and Objectives of the group: Our aim is to play and sing songs together. Any expertise needed: No real expertise is needed, we will learn as we go Equipment needed: You’ll need an acoustic guitar (nylon or steel string), perhaps a tuner and a music stand if you have one Maximum… Read more

  • Hand Chimes

    Leader/Coordinator: Liz H Aims and Objectives of the group: To afford a social occasion where people can meet and exercise the mind in the making of music. Where opportunities present themselves the group seeks to provide concert programmes to external groups in the Dunstable/Luton area. Any expertise needed: The group is open to all-comers with… Read more

  • Music 3 Classical

    Leader/Coordinator: Alan F Aims and Objectives of the group: 1) To enjoy a couple of hours in the company of like minded friends. 2) To introduce members of the group to music they may not be familiar with Any expertise needed: Ability to research music and composers via the internet or encyclopaedia, and to impart… Read more