Penrith Music Centre
Where: North Lakes School, Penrith
When: Saturday 10.30-12.00am during term time
Children’s Orchestra
A friendly orchestra playing music of all kinds, especially suitable for beginners, with opportunities for more experienced players to take leading parts. The cost is £4 per session. Accompanying adults welcome to come and join in for free – beginners or competent players all welcome!
Geoff Bartholomew and Richard Evans from BlueJam are the music directors and conductors and arrange the music
We also have Daniel Harrison from BlueJam Young Music Leaders setting up the sessions and Eddy Davies helping to lead
Where: North Lakes School, Penrith
When: Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm
Taster Orchestra
Penrith Music Centre is supported by BlueJam Arts, Cumbria Music Hub and North Lakes School
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BlueJam
Where: Penrith
Improv Choir Mondays 7.30 – 9.30 BlueJam Artspace, Penrith
B Jamba – Open Community Samba Band Tuesdays 6–7.30 PMC @ North Lakes School
Swing Dance Tuesdays 7.45 – 9.45pm North Lakes School, Penrith
Folk Group Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm BlueJam Artspace, Penrith
Electric Guitar Group (NEW) Thursdays 5.30 – 7pm BlueJam Artspace, Penrith
BlueJam Jazz Thursdays 7 – 9pm BlueJam Artspace, Penrith
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Kirkby Stephen Silver Band
Where: Mill Lane, nr Frank’s Bridge, Kirkby Stephen
When: Mondays 7.30- 9pm
We provide an opportunity for youngsters from the age of 9 to begin learning a brass instrument (for the first few months we make no charge and provide an instrument and a weekly lesson). We currently have about 25 members ranging from almost complete beginners to very accomplished musicians.
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Appleby Town Band
Where: Appleby Market Hall
When: Wednesdays 7.30- 9pm
We are always pleased to welcome new players of any ability and have a modest training band for the younger members. If you don’t have an instrument but want to join us or are keen to learn, we have a selection of instruments available for hire. Membership is free.
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Upper Eden Community Choir
Where: Masonic Hall in Kirkby Stephen
When: Wednesdays 7.30- 9pm
No experience necessary, just a love of singing and a willingness to try new styles. There are options to perform in local community concerts.
Sing Joyfully!
Where: Casterton, near Kirkby Lonsdale
When: Tuesday evenings in term-time
Welcoming all ages, all levels of experience and all voice types, Sing Joyfully! is much more than just a new choir…
We will learn a wide range of Musical genres and vocal styles ,learning and performing choral music from across the globe, from the Renaissance to present day combining choral singing with voice tuition, friendship and fun. Directed by experienced voice coach, singer and conductor, Anastasia Micklethwaite.
Kirkby Stephen Open Mic
Hosted by Kirkby Stephen Community Arts
Friendly, informal, and free! Equipment & PA available.
Contact Vicki or just turn up on the night. All welcome.
Check our What’s On for upcoming dates