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Madrigals were written around the time of Queen Elizabeth 1st to be sung for fun in mixed voice parts. Experience in part-singing and ability to follow written music required.
Ability Level: Advanced & confident
UPDATE: Tuesday 27 February cancelled, Tuesday 27 March confirmed
About the Silver Programme
The Silver Programme offers a wide variety of daytime musical activities for people over the age of 50. Rekindle, develop, learn new skills and meet people with similar interests within a relaxed, informal and supportive environment. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, an experienced musician or at any point in between, there’s something for you.
Term Dates
Autumn 2017
Monday 18 September – Friday 1 December
(Half term Monday 23 – Friday 27 October)
Spring 2018
Monday 8 January – Friday 23 March
(Half Term Monday 12 – Friday 16 February)
Summer 2018
Monday 23 April – Monday 9 July
(Half term Monday 28 May – Friday 1 June)
Early Spring Bank Holiday Monday 7 May
Prices
- Groups – £25 per half term, for a full term book two half terms
- Peer led groups – £12.50 per half term, for a full term book two half terms
- Silver Singers Stanley – pay per session at the venue
Multi Buy Discount
If you book onto more than one class, you will pay full price for the first and receive a discount of £5 (full term) or £2.50 (half term) for each different class booked.
The offer does not apply to consecutive terms or half terms of the same class.
The discount only applies to classes costing £50 per term or £25 per half term. Not available online.
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Posted by Sage Gateshead on Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Part of Silver Programme: Music Making and Learning for People Over 50: Singing Various Styles
Singing Various Styles
Part of Silver Programme: Music Making and Learning for people over 50
The Silver Programme provides a wide variety of daytime musical activities for people over 50, within a relaxed, informal and supportive environment. There’s something for everyone, from absolute beginners to experienced players. We hope that once you become involved we can help you...