University of Warwick Music Centre

Closing Date this Friday 19! Please find all information below 👇

📣VACANCY ALERT: Choral Conducting Scholarship 24/25📣

We are seeking a dynamic, emerging conductor with previous conducting experience who is looking for more opportunity for podium time in front of student and community ensembles at the University of Warwick based at the Warwick Arts Centre. 🎶

This is a PAID opportunity for someone who would like to develop their practice further under the guidance of Suzzie Vango & Tom Newall Conductor.

If you're interested, please follow the link below for more information 👇

https://warwick.ac.uk/services/musiccentre/scholarships/

📅 CLOSING DATE 19 JULY

📣VACANCY ALERT: Choral Conducting Scholarship 24/25📣

We are seeking a dynamic, emerging conductor with previous conducting experience who is looking for more opportunity for podium time in front of student and community ensembles at the University of Warwick based at the Warwick Arts Centre. 🎶

This is a PAID opportunity for someone who would like to develop their practice further under the guidance of Suzzie Vango & Tom Newall Conductor.

If you're interested, please follow the link below for more information 👇

https://warwick.ac.uk/services/musiccentre/scholarships/

📅 CLOSING DATE 19 JULY

Look forward to seeing you all again in October 🎶

Musical Picnics are now on a summer break, with our usual performance spaces being very busy over the next few months with graduations and conferences ... we're looking forward to returning to Warwick Arts Centre in October - see you soon!

📸 Feb '24 - Adriano Adewale
University of Warwick Music Centre

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🎶 Fri 21 brings to a close University of Warwick Chamber Choir's year of music making at the Music Centre!

Guided by conductor Suzzie Vango, the choir will sing a plethora of inspiring choral pieces from across the globe, spanning the centuries.

📅 Fri 21 Jun 7pm
📍 HMS,
🎟 https://tinyurl.com/bdzb543f

🚂 Three brilliant musicians arrive on the Musical Picnic Express this Sunday morning!

Their audio adventurers will take you to a musical party, but they've lost their instruments! Hop on the Flying Scotsman to help them track down Sarah's violin in the Scottish Highlands, then on to the hot-clubs of Paris to look for Alicia's clarinet ... learn about musical instruments, dance at the ceilidh and sing songs on the way to reunite our intrepid improvisers with their instruments!

* Free! From 1100
Warwick Arts Centre
University of Warwick Music Centre

Our final(e) concert of the year is upon us! 🎶

Join the University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra and University of Warwick Chorus along with conductors Tom Newall Conductor & Suzzie Vango as they perform an eclectic mixture of pieces. From Haydn's Nelson Mass, to Coleridge Taylor's rhapsodic Bamboula and Williams' iconic Lark Ascending, performed by Warwick student Anna Faram 🎻

Concert not to be missed!

📅 Sun 23 Jun, 4pm
📍 Hall, Warwick Arts Centre
🎟 https://tinyurl.com/hxwdsfss

🎶 INTRODUCING... MC Fest '24!

🎉 Join the Music Centre on Wed 19 June for a day of free musical entertainment. Featuring a diverse lineup of University of Warwick musicians & societies, each showcasing their unique musical styles. It's an event you won't want to miss!

Coming up this Sunday, we're very excited to welcome the wonderful vocalist Namvula to the Musical Picnic! ✨

A vibrant singer and songwriter, Namvula weaves together a global soundscape that takes inspiration from the deep grooves of Africa, the lyrical sensibility of folk-pop, and the improvisational freedom of jazz. Come along and join her for African story-telling, participatory song and uplifting performances of her music, weaving together the nuances and complexities of her mixed Zambian and Scottish heritage​.

From 1100 at Warwick Arts Centre University of Warwick Music Centre ... FREE!

🎵 Musical Picnic - Alim Kamara🎵

Meet Alim Kamara, the international maestro who exudes a magical blend of tradition and modern flair, transforming him into *the* coolest storyteller. Alim does more than just tell stories. He's a wizard who mixes adventures with success, perseverance, and resilience.

Alim was born in the UK but spent his childhood in Sierra Leone listening to Djelis - legendary storytellers who knew how to sprinkle life lessons into stories like confetti. 🎤

With number one singles in both Sierra Leone and Nigeria, his performances are like treasure hunts, where children discover tools to unleash their imagination and expressive personalities. Join Alim for a captivating show of inspiring stories, lyrics, rhythm and music.🪘

📅 Sun 7 Apr, 11am-12:30pm
📍Gallery Foyer, Warwick Arts Centre

A fantastic concerts 🎶
Congratulations all 👏🏼

A Bumper Mother's Day this Sunday 💐

First at 11am it's the return of our Musical Picnic with musician Anna Palmer 🎤

Host of the notorious Supersonic Kids Gigs, with many years experience working in SEN schools as well as writing and performing music across the UK and Europe, Anna Palmer is a music maker and workshop creator who curates experiences for all the family with infectious enthusiasm and timing! Alt-rocker, psychedelic story teller and electronic experimentalist, Anna weaves through left-field worlds of sound, opening new pathways and understandings of what music can be.

From high energy dance and pure comedy to philosophic stories and wind-down meditations, come join our March Musical Picnic for a sonic journey like no other!

Followed by University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra & University of Warwick Chorus concert at 4pm, with a pre-concert talk starting at 2:45 with composer Matthew Coleridge.🎻

🎟 https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/rnC-uow-symphony-orchestra-chorusreverie-and-reflection/

Join the University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra and University of Warwick Chorus for two halves of wonderful music. Featuring Parry’s famous anthem, ‘Blest Pair of Sirens’, Matthew Coleridge’s beautifully contemplative ‘Requiem’, Ravel’s rhapsodic ‘Tzigane’ and the explosive ’Symphonie Fantastique’ by Berlioz. Not to be missed! 🎵

We will be joined by composer Matthew Coleridge - choral composer pre-concert to discuss his Requiem before its performance, at 2:45pm in the Hall. No need for tickets for this conversation.

Conducted by Tom Newall Conductor & Suzzie Vango and joined by soloists, Kishor Subramaniyam (violin), Imogen Russell (soprano), Themba Mvula (baritone) & Isaac Laing (cello)

📅 Sun 10 Mar, 4pm
📍 Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre
🎟 https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/rnC-uow-symphony-orchestra-chorusreverie-and-reflection/

Looking forward to our next Musical Picnic on Sunday 🪇

🥁 This Sunday! We're very excited to be joined by our friend, the brilliant percussionist Adriano Adewale ...

The wonderful Brazilian-born percussionist brings a magical spirit to his performances, creating mesmerising atmospheres and soundscapes to paint stories through music. Come and discover new rhythms, instruments, sounds and songs, all rooted within the four classic elements of earth, water, air and fire. Adriano will also be accompanied by a very special guest dancer!

FREE! From 1100 (Sunday 11th Feb)
Warwick Arts Centre
University of Warwick Music Centre

📣NEW Workshop📣

Starting this evening, a drop in session for beginner MUSIC TECH enthusiast 🎙. Come along if you want to improve your Logic skills 💻 , learn recording techniques 🎚or get to grips with making music using your laptop/tablet or phone. All for FREE!

📅 Thursdays, 7-9pm
📍Creative Learning Space, Warwick Arts Centre

🎉 Happy New Year 2024 🎉

We start our term with a lunchtime concert by Warwick Piano Society. They will perform a varied programme of standard piano works by members of the society. A great opportunity to watch and hear the talents of University of Warwick Students 🎹

Join us at 1pm in the Ensemble Room, Warwick Arts Centre and then for a free tea & coffee afterwards ☕

🎟 http://tinyurl.com/yc8jykc8

Jazz Winter Warmer! with Richard Foote & Mary Wakelam-Sloan 🎷

Join us for the final Musical Picnic of the year - a jazzy festive special featuring a quintet of wonderful jazz artists and musical educators! 🎼

Led by charismatic trombonist Richard Foote and saxophonist Mary Wakelam-Sloan, the band will bring us some much needed winter warmth with a host of lively music and games, discovering more about jazz and the blues alongside some classic tunes, some familiar festive melodies and energy-burning dancing to prepare you for the holidays! 💃

With Richard Foote (trombone), Mary Wakelam-Sloan (sax), Andrew Woodhead (piano), Amy Coats (double bass), Nathan England-Jones (drums)

❗️Musical Picnics will return in the new year on January 14th 2024 in the FAB Building❗️

📅 Sun 10 Dec, 11am
📍 Gallery Foyer, Warwick Arts Centre

⏰ 3 days to go ⏰

Grab your tickets in the link below 👇

See you there 🎶

🎼 Rutter Magnificat

Join University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra University of Warwick Chorus on a sunshine-filled journey, with music influenced by Latin American styles 💃, the colours of the French Impressionists, and the fanfares that herald the arrival of Spring in Schumann's first symphony. The perfect relief from a cold winter's afternoon!❄️

Conducted by Tom Newall Conductor & Suzzie Vango

📅 Sun 3 Dec, 4pm
📍 Hall, Warwick Arts Centre
🎟 https://tinyurl.com/3mvcjrxr

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What better way to kick off the festive season than to celebrate with the our Music Centre Join us on Mon 4 Dec for 3 hours of Christmas merriment, with music from student, staff & community ensembles, and a chance for EVERYONE to get involved. 🎵 🎄

A joyous musical celebration to warm the soul and get you in the Christmas spirit.

Drop in or join us for the whole event, we can’t wait to see you there with your Christmas jumpers on and your singing voices ready!

🎼 Rutter Magnificat

Join University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra University of Warwick Chorus on a sunshine-filled journey, with music influenced by Latin American styles 💃, the colours of the French Impressionists, and the fanfares that herald the arrival of Spring in Schumann's first symphony. The perfect relief from a cold winter's afternoon!❄️

Conducted by Tom Newall Conductor & Suzzie Vango

📅 Sun 3 Dec, 4pm
📍 Hall, Warwick Arts Centre
🎟 https://tinyurl.com/3mvcjrxr

🌠 Strange is the night

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the UWCC - University of Warwick Chamber Choir explore music inspired by wintry nights ❄️ and the stark contrast of the cold and warmth that the festive season brings 🎄

Conducted by Suzzie Vango

📅 Fri 1 Dec, 6:30pm
📍 Helen Martin Studio, Warwick Arts Centre
🎟 https://tinyurl.com/5a2ep8t5

Joining us for this month's Musical Picnic are the fabulous Sekine Quartet 🎼

Formed in 2016 at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, they bring together violins, viola and cello to play a whole host of eclectic music, from Vivaldi to Abba! 🎻

Appearing at venues from Birmingham Cathedral to the HMV Empire, the members of the quartet play with leading orchestras, including the CBSO, Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Halle and the Welsh National Opera. 🎶

All passionate educators, expect a morning of fun, games, dancing, discovery and some weird and wonderful sounds and music! 💃

📅 Sun 12 Nov, 11am
📍 Gallery Foyer, Warwick Arts Centre

🎹 Lunchtime Concert Series - Michael Higgins 🎹

Join us for November's concert series with the fantastic pianist, Michael Higgins. As a pianist and composer Michael has performed at major venues throughout the UK, as well as across Europe and further afield in Australia, New Zealand and the Solomon Islands. 🎶 A varied programme of piano music is the best way to spend your Thursday lunchtime ☕

📅 Thu 9 Nov, 1pm
🎟 https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/3Nf-lunchtime-concert-series-november-23/
📍 Ensemble Room, Warwick Arts Centre

to our first Lunchtime Concert of the year last week. We had not one, not two but THREE World Premieres 🌍✨

A huge thank you to Suzie Purkis & Flora McNicoll for a fabulous Thursday lunchtime performing new works by Michael Wolters, Kámea Németh & Chloe Knibbs (with words by Teresa Howard).

Join us next month, (Thu 9 Nov) for an hour with pianist Michael Higgins 🎹, look forward to seeing you there 🎉

What a Night! 🎬🤩