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Newent Orchestral
Society News Newent Music Heritage Project
As part of the orchestra's 70th anniversary celebrations, has
launched the Newent Music Heritage Project for 2010. The project will promote Newent as a
centre for music heritage, bringing to a wider public the importance of such past local
musical "names" as Rutland Boughton and Joe Meek. It will encourage the
involvement of both young and old through the presentation of our 70th Anniversary
Concert, a Music Heritage Exhibition to be held in Newent town centre, the commissioning
of new works for the orchestra, promotional literature, and a program of talks and other
music events, The initial response to this project has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic and we already can count on support from other societies in Newent, most notably the "Newent Initiative". Our own interest is, of course, in the music, but the project will have a significant effect as a means for promoting Newent's cultural heritage further afield, stimulating the local economy and encouraging tourism to the town. Click here for some background to the project and go also to the Music Heritage Project page. The society is actively seeking sponsorship for the project described above. Please get in touch if you would like to be associated or can offer support in any way. Wind Workshop a Success The orchestra's wind section was recently privileged to participate in a day's workshop with David Campbell, an international clarinetist, soloist and teacher. He is Artistic Director of Musicfest, Aberystwyth, UK chair of the International Clarinet Association and participates in frequent film and TV session work. He has played with many major orchestras and had significant works written for him.
The workshop was a great success and we hope to repeat it again next year. On the following day, members of the Newent Orchestra's string quartet, joined with clarinetists Claire Kear and Monica Evans (pictured above with David Campbell) to play movements from the beautiful Mozart Clarinet Quintet and Finzi's Bagatelles, under David's watchful eye and ear. Second CD of Concert "Memorabilia" The Society has published another CD of concert memorabilia. This second volume records the "Anniversaries" concert, May 2009, and includes pieces by Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Tracks also feature guest soloist, soprano, Helen Keef. The CD costs £8.00 and is available for orchestra members, friends and family. 50 years with the orchestra
Congratulations to our Conductor and Musical Director, George Taylor. George's association with the Newent Orchestra began 50 years ago when he first arrived at a rehearsal with his trumpet at the tender age of 17. George was presented with a memento at a recent NO concert and the photo (above) shows orchestra chairperson, Monica Evans (left), presenting George's wife, June, with flowers to mark the occasion for her, too. June has, of course, supported George's music making throughout the years and has given much to the orchestra. A big thanks is owed to everyone who supported us, including players from Newent School and Gloucester Academy of Music. Lots of Interest at the Newent Onion Fayre
The orchestra's stall will be buzzing at the Newent Onion Fayre on 12 September. The orchestra has "gone green" raising money with recycled products on sale and we also managed to put on about three hours of continuous live music last year, too, with the help of Ken Boon and his sound equipment. Thanks to everyone who help to make this day a success for the orchestra, promoting our music making and forthcoming community events.
Right, meet the orchestra's mascots!
Chamber Groups We rehearse chamber groups for both strings and woodwind. The orchestra is developing music making in smaller groups - with some tuition. The chamber groups currently meets on a monthly basis. If you are interested in either of these, but don't feel able to commit to the full orchestra, please get in touch for a chat. Newent Orchestra Membership
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