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RNIB music events calendar

Summary: Music-making opportunities for children and adults with sight problems.


Events in your area

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Children’s events

Third Handel House Summer School

Dates: 4,5,6 and 8 August 2008
Times: flexible
RNIB 105 Judd Street
London WC1H 9NE
and
Handel House Museum
25 Brook Street
London, W1K 4HB

Working with the Handel House’s composer in residence, John Habron, and their ensemble in residence, The Burney Players, young composers with sight difficulties (aged 16 and over) will produce scores that will be performed professionally at the Museum. Handel House Summer School - full details

Further information

For further information about any of these events, please contact The Music Advisory Service. Email mas@rnib.org.uk or telephone 020 7388 1266.

Events for adults

How can I keep singing in my choral group?

Date: to be announced
Time: to be announced
Venue: to be announced - Leeds/Manchester area

A day singing choral repertoire and examining ways of accessing musical scores when your eyesight is diminishing. We hope to demonstrate some new technology, and look at simpler solutions as well. There will be plenty of music making too!

Professional Development Day: "Start simple, decorate and serve"

Date: 1 September 2008
Time: 10.30 to 4.30
Handel House Museum
25 Brook Street
London
W1K 4HB

Professional Development Day: programme and booking

Further information

For further information about any of these events, please contact The Music Advisory Service. Email mas@rnib.org.uk or telephone 020 7388 1266.

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Content author: mas@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 31/07/2008 14:54

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