Core Music

Lute Song Recital

mikecoleman — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:12:57 +0000

Sunday 27th May, 3pm
The Moot Hall, Hexham
Lyra – Deborah Catterall and Martin Eastwell – will be performing “Douce Mémoire”, a recital of music from 16th and 17th Century France, with lute and Renaissance guitar.

Deborah and Martin, both inspirational and accomplished performers, met as colleagues at the Summer School of the North West Early Music Forum at Ambleside, where they have worked together for a number of years teaching a class in 16th and early 17th Century song.

They have both performed throughout the UK and abroad at many prestigious venues, and look forward to welcoming you to their recital in the historic surroundings of the Moot Hall.
Costs £6 (£1 children)

Lute Song Master Class

mikecoleman — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:10:45 +0000

Saturday 26th May
First session 10.30 – 12.30, second session 2.00 – 4.00.
Venue: Core Music, 14 Gilesgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3NJ
A friendly and supportive masterclass designed to directly address singers’ vocal and performing needs, with the aim of increasing vocal and expressive freedom.
Having previously prepared a lute song of the Renaissance period, singers are invited to participate in either or both sessions. Each participant will receive twenty minutes of individual tuition and the opportunity to listen to the rest of the session, as well as to observe a second session free of charge.

Tutors: Deborah Catterall, an inspirational performer and teacher who has specialised for many years in early music, and Martin Eastwell, who has performed at the BBC Proms, the Wigmore Hall, and for English National Opera.

Participants: £20 per session with free admission to a second session as an observer.
Observers: £5 per session. Observers may book in advance or pay on the door.
For a workshop application form please contact Core Music, or email info@lyra-sound.com.

Shop News

mikecoleman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:06:38 +0000

We are starting a new campaign here at Core to try and get unused instruments back into circulation. If you have any instruments you are no longer using please consider donating them to us. We will do the refurbishment and put them back into use through our shop. Or, if you would prefer, we will sell them on your behalf for a commission. The funds we raise through this will all be used to maintain, improve and develop access to music for everyone in our community.
Also, don’t forget that we supply a great range of new and pre-owned instruments, equipment and accessories AND if we haven’t got what you want we will do our best to source it for you. Our prices are very competitive and we will try and price match wherever we can. Also, we have some items currently at half price – well worth a look. We are open from 9am Monday to Saturday and stay open late most evenings.

Auction Night

mikecoleman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:05:13 +0000

Following the success of last years auction we are going to have another one. Thursday 17th May at Core Music – viewing from 7.00pm – Auction starts at 8pm. The chance to pick up some real bargains and it’s all for a really good cause.

New Workshop Programme

mikecoleman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:04:20 +0000

We are currently developing a new range of workshops, clubs, classes and events. If there are things you would like us to organise please let us know and we will do our best to get them going.

World Book Night

mikecoleman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:03:25 +0000

Monday 23rd April between 5pm and 7pm. Core Music is delighted to be taking part in World Book Night. Local band – Polkageist will be providing some background music and we will be giving away free copies of “The Player of Games” by Iain M.Banks. Refreshements available too so please pop in and support this great event.

Jubilee Band Concert

mikecoleman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:02:28 +0000

Monday June 4th 2012. A grand free concert featuring the Jubilee Band made up of performers from Core Music and the Tyne Valley Big Band who will take us on a tour of 60 years of music to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. A fantastic evening of music on the Sele at Hexham starting at 8pm (preliminary entertainment starts at 6pm). Bring your own refreshments.

Haltwhistle Walking Festival Drumming Walk

mikecoleman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:25:08 +0000

Our friends in Haltwhistle have organised a very special event as part of their walking festival. Here’s the details

Drumming Walk
This is a new event for the Festival and is likely to be very popular. Under the leadership of Michael Freeman the day will start with rhythms, chants and clapping. The first part of the walk, beside Haltwhistle Burn, will be without instruments, but using the rhythms we have learnt as we walk. After lunch there will be the opportunity to make instruments from recycled materials and to use these. There will also be large stage junk instruments to play. The walk will be based around Haltwhistle Market Place and Holy Cross church (which will provide a wet weather alternative for instrument making).
This event is for all ages from 8 upwards. Children are welcome but they must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. No more than 2 children per adult please. Unaccompanied adults will also be very welcome.
Come and join the fun – it is a Haltwhistle Walking Festival first.

Meet: 11.00am, Haltwhistle Market Place (Grid ref. 707641)
Distance: 2 – 3 miles
Grade: Easy
Walk Fee: £3
Bring: Packed lunch
Leaders: Michael Freeman and Julie Harrison
This walk is sponsored by Craftwrite Environmental Arts

Take it Away

mikecoleman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:19:30 +0000

You may already know that Core Music is a registered retailer for the Arts Council Take it Away Scheme – Interest Free Finance to purchase musical instruments (terms and conditions apply). The latest information and summary of the scheme is available here – Take it Away

Hot Desk Space

mikecoleman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:14:49 +0000

“Hot desk” office space available for rent starting from £8 per hour including desk, filing cabinet, wi fi and access to kitchen etc.
Email info@coremusic.co.uk or phone 01434601993