Haresnape School of Music

Lunch was on the house at the cathedral café and there was loads…

My turn to play.

Come and hear the organ at Newcastle Cathedral, 13:05 - 13:50 on 8th June.

Our organ - Newcastle Cathedral The Cathedral organ accompanies daily choral services and takes centre stage in our weekly Monday lunchtime Organ Recital Series.

Pupils applying for The Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) at Bronze, Silver or Gold levels can use their piano playing in the skills section, with or without exams. I have acted as assessor for many candidates over the years.

Sim. is short for simile, which means ‘in a similar manner’. It often appears near the beginning of a piece to direct the performer to continue playing a passage in the same style as the previous bars, with the same articulation, phrasing, pedalling etc. It avoids repetitive markings and keeps the score clean.

I was out playing for a service, noticed a cat hair on the keys and immediately recognised it as one of Spot’s. It was like part of him had come with me to show support. Aw.

Wanted: the next generation of piano tuners 🎹

Alan from South Brent is on the lookout for an assistant - with the long-term aim of handing over his workshop.

Find out more: https://bbc.in/4rV4cRN

Easter Holidays

2nd April - 20th April

Enjoy the break. Lessons available on selected days.

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