UKULELE COMPLETE BEGINNERS
Monday, 11.00-13.00 (Tim Laming)
11 September – 4 December 2023
Half Term: 23 October
The ukulele is a hugely popular and enjoyable instrument to learn to play. This new course is ideal for complete beginners. You will learn to play chords in rhythm, simple melodies in various styles and how to read and understand ukulele tablature. You will need your own ukulele to take part.
UKULELE YEAR 2
Tuesday, 11.00–13.00 (Tim Laming)
12 September – 5 December 2023
Half Term: 24 October
This course is for those who have previously attended our Ukulele Beginners class or already have experience of the Ukulele. You will need your own Ukulele.
UKULELE IMPROVERS
Thursday, 11.00–13.00 (Tim Laming)
14 September – 7 December 2023
Half Term: 26 October
This course is for players with some experience of the ukulele. You will broaden your repertoire and proficiency in playing chords in rhythm, playing melodies and reading and understanding ukulele tablature. You will need your own ukulele.
GUITAR FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS
Tuesday, 13.30-15.30 (Tim Laming)
12 September – 5 December 2023
Half Term: 24 October
This course is the beginners introduction to guitar, guitar tablature, and chord progressions covering all styles of music. The course will enable you to read and play simple tunes and strum open chords in rhythm. You will need an acoustic or classical guitar to take part.
GUITAR YEAR 2
Thursday, 13.30–15.30 (Tim Laming)
14 September – 7 December 2023
Half Term: 26 October
This course is ideal for those with some experience of the guitar. You will learn chords and simple melodies in various styles and how to read guitar tablature. You will need your own acoustic or Spanish guitar.
GUITAR IMPROVERS
Friday, 13.30–15.30 (Tim Laming)
15 September – 8 December 2023
Half Term: 27 October
This course is for the more experienced guitar improver. You will learn to read and understand guitar tablature, play chord progressions and play melodies in a variety of styles of music. You will need your own acoustic or Spanish guitar.
BIRKBECK SINGERS:
Wednesday, 10.00-12.00 (Chandra Grover)
13 September – 6 December 2023
Half Term: 25 October
The Birkbeck Singers are a mixed vocal group which sings contemporary pop, folk and songs from the light classical repertoire. Vocal craft and instruction in singing techniques to achieve an excellent sound is the focus of our sessions. The choir holds a concert each year in aid of a Suffolk charity and many singers enjoy socialising with summer walks and Christmas joviality.
FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Wednesday, 10.00-12.00 (Sylvia Fairley)
13 September – 6 December 2023
Half Term: 25 October
The flute ensemble is a relaxed but dedicated group. The repertoire is varied, from light to classical. As Sylvia makes most of the musical arrangements herself to suit the abilities of each player, the standard range is wide, and we welcome players from grade 3 to diploma level.