2024 events
Mon 26th Feb - Fri 30th Feb Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. A three day (4 nights) residential Folk Orchestra Workshop run by Jon & Jacqui. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard (no absolute beginners). Limited to 20. Book early because it's always sold out! halswaymanor.org.uk/ SOLD OUT
17th - 19th May Songwriting & Composition weekend workshop, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. A new course , run by Jon. It will provide you with the skills necessary to compose your own lyrics and melody and give you an opportunity to play with other musicians. Suitable for intermediate/advanced players of any instrument, though as a songwriter you may be a beginner. Further information at www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
24th -26th May Ukulele & Singing Weekend, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. Ukulele Weekend. A residential weekend workshop, with tutors Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Phil Doleman. Our annual foray into the wonderful world of ukuleles! It gets sold out very quickly, so book early. www.halswaymanor.org.uk
21st - 23rd June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
13th - 15th September Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
Sun 13th October Folk Orchestra Day Workshop, Yellow Arch Studios, SHEFFIELD , S3 8BX. 10:00 to 16:00. Cafe available, shops nearby. Music with video sent two weeks in advance for those who book. £40 (£50 including the evening concert). Tickets/information: call 01865 769206 or 07914 79 5823 or email MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com
25th - 27th October Intermediate/Advanced ukulele fingerstyle course at BENSLOW MUSIC , run by Jon Bennett. Solo & ensemble arrangements, chord theory and chord-melody playing. Residential weekend. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446
15-17 November Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Friday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Two nights full board + the course : £320-£350 depending on accommodation. Day visitors £160 (incl. lunch/dinner/lunch). Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425.
2023 events
Mon 27th Feb - Fri 3rd Mar Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. A three day (4 nights) residential Folk Orchestra Workshop run by Jon & Jacqui. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard (no absolute beginners). Limited to 20. Book early! www.halswaymanor.org.uk SOLD OUT
12-14 May Ukulele & Singing Weekend, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. Ukulele & Singing Weekend. A residential weekend workshop, with tutors Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Phil Doleman. Our annual foray into the wonderful world of ukuleles! It gets sold out very quickly, so book early. www.halswaymanor.org.uk SOLD OUT
9-11 June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
Saturday 15th July Folk Orchestra day event at The Corn Exchange, FARINGDON, Oxfordshire, SN7 7JA. From 10:30 to 16:30 with a lunch break of 1 hour. A course/workshop for intermediate/advanced players of all acoustic instruments. Music and videos sent in advance. £70 (25% off for under-27s) Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
15-17 Sep Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
Sunday 15th October Folk Orchestra Day Workshop, Yellow Arch Studios, SHEFFIELD , S3 8BX. 10:00 to 16:00. Cafe available, shops nearby. Music with video sent two weeks in advance for those who book. £40 (£50 including the evening concert). Tickets/information: call 01865 769206 or 07914 79 5823 or email MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com
27-29 Oct Intermediate/Advanced ukulele fingerstyle course at BENSLOW MUSIC , run by Jon Bennett. Solo & ensemble arrangements, chord theory and chord-melody playing. Residential weekend. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446
17-19 November Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Friday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Two nights full board + the course : £320-£350 depending on accommodation. Day visitors £160 (incl. lunch/dinner/lunch). Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425.
2022 events
30 January The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park Road, BANBURY, OX16 5QE. Folk Orchestra whole day workshop. Multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. £50 for the day (10:30 - 16:00); £60 including the evening concert. Box Office and details: www.themillartscentre.co.uk 01295 279002 SOLD OUT, but come to the concert!
30 January The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park Road, BANBURY, OX16 5QE. Concert in the theatre, 7.30pm. £15. Box Office and details: www.themillartscentre.co.uk 01295 279002
28 Feb - 4 March FOLK ORCHESTRA at Halsway Manor. Three full days of tuition and working together on arrangements of tunes and songs, all of which will be sent to you in advance. We will work on about 12 tunes/songs, emphasising how best to perform these as an "orchestra" with arrangements for individual parts. All standards are catered for, but no absolute beginners, please. You won't need to read music, though the dots are available to those who want them. Your two tutors from Moonrakers are Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, whistles) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). Full board and lodging in this beautiful old house. Bookings now at www.halswaymanor.org.uk/ SOLD OUT
13-15 May Ukulele & Singing Weekend, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. Ukulele & Singing Weekend. A residential weekend workshop, with tutors Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Phil Doleman. Our annual foray into the wonderful world of ukuleles! It gets sold out very quickly, so book early. www.halswaymanor.org.uk SOLD OUT
17-19 June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446. SOLD OUT
Sunday 19 June Benslow Music, HITCHIN. "Vaughan Williams 150th - Root and Branches". An exciting project which joins Moonrakers with string quartet, OXUS - eight musicians on stage - to celebrate the music and influences of Vaughan Williams on his 150th anniversary. An evening concert, £20 or £45 including 3-course dinner and reserved seating. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
9-11 September Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
21-23 October Intermediate/Advanced ukulele fingerstyle course at BENSLOW MUSIC , run by Jon Bennett. Solo & ensemble arrangements, chord theory and chord-melody playing. Residential weekend. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446
18-20 November Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Friday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Two nights full board + the course : £300-£330 depending on accommodation. Day visitors £150 (incl. lunch/dinner/lunch). Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425.
2021 events
1-5 March FOLK ORCHESTRA at Halsway Manor. Three full days of tuition and working together on arrangements of tunes and songs, all of which will be sent to you in advance. We will work on about 12 tunes/songs, emphasising how best to perform these as an "orchestra" with arrangements for individual parts. All standards are catered for, but no absolute beginners, please. You won't need to read music, though the dots are available to those who want them. Your two tutors from Moonrakers are Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, whistles) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). Full board and lodging in this beautiful old house. Bookings now at www.halswaymanor.org.uk/ THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID AND TRANSFERRED TO 2022.
10, 17 & 25 April "Composing a Folk Tune" online workshop hosted by Benslow Music. Led by Jon Bennett & Jacqui Johnson of Moonrakers, the course is suitable for intermediate/advanced players of all instruments. It will be across three days (and three weeks), each of 2x2 hours. The first will explain structure, keys, etc. The second will appraise progress to date and link players with accompanists. The third will, through video software provided by Jon, allow participants to perform their work on pre-recorded video for the group. £150. Further details from www.benslowmusic.org. For enquiries about the course, welcome to call Jon on 01865 769206.
28-30 May Ukulele & Singing Weekend, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. Ukulele & Singing Weekend. A residential weekend workshop, with tutors Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Percy Copley. Our annual foray into the wonderful world of ukuleles! It gets sold out very quickly, so book early. www.halswaymanor.org.uk SOLD OUT - book for next year!
25-27 June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446. SOLD OUT. book for next year.
4-5 September BUNKFEST Festival, WALLINGFORD. Our annual foray into the delights of BunkFest, including a concert, workshops, etc. The festival is free and workshops are only £5.
9-11 December Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Thursday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Full board + the course: £300-£345 depending on accommodation. Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425 hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk There's a Moonrakers concert on the Saturday night at the Regal Theatre, Minehead (very near) and participants get a reduced ticket price.
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2020 events
3-7 February FOLK ORCHESTRA at Halsway Manor. Three full days of tuition and working together on arrangements of tunes and songs, all of which will be sent to you in advance. We will work on about 10 tunes/songs, emphasising how best to perform these as an "orchestra" with arrangements for individual parts. All standards are catered for, but no absolute beginners, please. You won't need to read music, though the dots are available to those who want them. Your two tutors from Moonrakers are Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, whistles) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). Full board and lodging in this beautiful old house. Bookings now at http://www.halswaymanor.org.uk/
22-24 May UKULELE Residential Weekend. Now into its 6th year, our well-established residential weekend is always sold out (so book early). Three tutors: Jon Bennett (song accompaniment/jazz/blues), Samantha Muir (classical playing/tablature) and Percy Copely (songwriting, accompaniment and performance techniques). Tuition and development during the day, and sessions in the evenings. Great fun and challenges! Book now at http://www.halswaymanor.org.uk/ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT (Sorry! Book early for next year and/or join a Folk Orchestra event) This event is cancelled due to COVID-19
26-28 June FOLK ORCHESTRA Weekend, Benslow Music, details www.benslowmusic.org, 01462 459446. Multi-instrumental residential workshop. We'll be exploring arrangements and playing styles for 10 folk tunes/songs, with tuition from Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles, bodhran) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). All instruments and standards welcome, but no absolute beginners, please. Some private tuition for bowed and fretted instruments, whistles and singing. In the evenings, plenty of opportunity to play your own pieces. Limited places, so book early! CANCELLED
30 July FOLK ORCHESTRA day workshop. As part of Benslow Music Open Day in Hitchin, we're running a day-long Folk Orchestra from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Multi-instrumental, all standards (but no absolute beginners, please). We'll explore arrangements and playing styles for about 6 folk tunes, led by Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles, bodhran). BENSLOW MUSIC, details www.benslowmusic.org, 01462 459446. SOLD OUT
16 August FOLK ORCHESTRA day workshop. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, MAIDENHEAD SL6 4PF. We'll be running a Folk Orchestra workshop during the day (10:00 -16:30), followed by a 7.30pm evening concert. The workshop is £40, including free entry to the concert; the concert alone is £15. Box Office: 01628 788997 CANCELLED
11-13 September FOLK ORCHESTRA weekend, Benslow Music, details www.benslowmusic.org, 01462 459446. Multi-instrumental residential workshop. We'll be exploring arrangements and playing styles for 10 folk tunes/songs, with tuition from Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles, bodhran) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). All instruments and standards welcome, but no absolute beginners, please. Some private tuition for bowed and fretted instruments, whistles and singing. In the evenings, plenty of opportunity to play your own pieces. Limited places, so book early! SOLD OUT
23-25 October UKULELE weekend for higher level intermediate & advanced players at Benslow Music. Fingerstyle playing, chord-melody, arrangements and chord theory. You must be able to read tablature and must be above simple strumming standard. We'll do some ensemble arrangements as well as solo playing. Details and booking at www.benslowmusic.org/ SOLD OUT
November (TBC) FOLK ORCHESTRA day workshop in Oxford. Our annual return to WOCA . Details forthcoming. CANCELLED
Mon 26th Feb - Fri 30th Feb Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. A three day (4 nights) residential Folk Orchestra Workshop run by Jon & Jacqui. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard (no absolute beginners). Limited to 20. Book early because it's always sold out! halswaymanor.org.uk/ SOLD OUT
17th - 19th May Songwriting & Composition weekend workshop, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. A new course , run by Jon. It will provide you with the skills necessary to compose your own lyrics and melody and give you an opportunity to play with other musicians. Suitable for intermediate/advanced players of any instrument, though as a songwriter you may be a beginner. Further information at www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
24th -26th May Ukulele & Singing Weekend, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. Ukulele Weekend. A residential weekend workshop, with tutors Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Phil Doleman. Our annual foray into the wonderful world of ukuleles! It gets sold out very quickly, so book early. www.halswaymanor.org.uk
21st - 23rd June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
13th - 15th September Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
Sun 13th October Folk Orchestra Day Workshop, Yellow Arch Studios, SHEFFIELD , S3 8BX. 10:00 to 16:00. Cafe available, shops nearby. Music with video sent two weeks in advance for those who book. £40 (£50 including the evening concert). Tickets/information: call 01865 769206 or 07914 79 5823 or email MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com
25th - 27th October Intermediate/Advanced ukulele fingerstyle course at BENSLOW MUSIC , run by Jon Bennett. Solo & ensemble arrangements, chord theory and chord-melody playing. Residential weekend. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446
15-17 November Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Friday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Two nights full board + the course : £320-£350 depending on accommodation. Day visitors £160 (incl. lunch/dinner/lunch). Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425.
2023 events
Mon 27th Feb - Fri 3rd Mar Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. A three day (4 nights) residential Folk Orchestra Workshop run by Jon & Jacqui. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard (no absolute beginners). Limited to 20. Book early! www.halswaymanor.org.uk SOLD OUT
12-14 May Ukulele & Singing Weekend, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. Ukulele & Singing Weekend. A residential weekend workshop, with tutors Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Phil Doleman. Our annual foray into the wonderful world of ukuleles! It gets sold out very quickly, so book early. www.halswaymanor.org.uk SOLD OUT
9-11 June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
Saturday 15th July Folk Orchestra day event at The Corn Exchange, FARINGDON, Oxfordshire, SN7 7JA. From 10:30 to 16:30 with a lunch break of 1 hour. A course/workshop for intermediate/advanced players of all acoustic instruments. Music and videos sent in advance. £70 (25% off for under-27s) Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
15-17 Sep Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
Sunday 15th October Folk Orchestra Day Workshop, Yellow Arch Studios, SHEFFIELD , S3 8BX. 10:00 to 16:00. Cafe available, shops nearby. Music with video sent two weeks in advance for those who book. £40 (£50 including the evening concert). Tickets/information: call 01865 769206 or 07914 79 5823 or email MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com
27-29 Oct Intermediate/Advanced ukulele fingerstyle course at BENSLOW MUSIC , run by Jon Bennett. Solo & ensemble arrangements, chord theory and chord-melody playing. Residential weekend. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446
17-19 November Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Friday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Two nights full board + the course : £320-£350 depending on accommodation. Day visitors £160 (incl. lunch/dinner/lunch). Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425.
2022 events
30 January The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park Road, BANBURY, OX16 5QE. Folk Orchestra whole day workshop. Multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. £50 for the day (10:30 - 16:00); £60 including the evening concert. Box Office and details: www.themillartscentre.co.uk 01295 279002 SOLD OUT, but come to the concert!
30 January The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park Road, BANBURY, OX16 5QE. Concert in the theatre, 7.30pm. £15. Box Office and details: www.themillartscentre.co.uk 01295 279002
28 Feb - 4 March FOLK ORCHESTRA at Halsway Manor. Three full days of tuition and working together on arrangements of tunes and songs, all of which will be sent to you in advance. We will work on about 12 tunes/songs, emphasising how best to perform these as an "orchestra" with arrangements for individual parts. All standards are catered for, but no absolute beginners, please. You won't need to read music, though the dots are available to those who want them. Your two tutors from Moonrakers are Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, whistles) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). Full board and lodging in this beautiful old house. Bookings now at www.halswaymanor.org.uk/ SOLD OUT
13-15 May Ukulele & Singing Weekend, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. Ukulele & Singing Weekend. A residential weekend workshop, with tutors Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Phil Doleman. Our annual foray into the wonderful world of ukuleles! It gets sold out very quickly, so book early. www.halswaymanor.org.uk SOLD OUT
17-19 June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446. SOLD OUT
Sunday 19 June Benslow Music, HITCHIN. "Vaughan Williams 150th - Root and Branches". An exciting project which joins Moonrakers with string quartet, OXUS - eight musicians on stage - to celebrate the music and influences of Vaughan Williams on his 150th anniversary. An evening concert, £20 or £45 including 3-course dinner and reserved seating. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
9-11 September Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
21-23 October Intermediate/Advanced ukulele fingerstyle course at BENSLOW MUSIC , run by Jon Bennett. Solo & ensemble arrangements, chord theory and chord-melody playing. Residential weekend. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446
18-20 November Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Friday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Two nights full board + the course : £300-£330 depending on accommodation. Day visitors £150 (incl. lunch/dinner/lunch). Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425.
2021 events
1-5 March FOLK ORCHESTRA at Halsway Manor. Three full days of tuition and working together on arrangements of tunes and songs, all of which will be sent to you in advance. We will work on about 12 tunes/songs, emphasising how best to perform these as an "orchestra" with arrangements for individual parts. All standards are catered for, but no absolute beginners, please. You won't need to read music, though the dots are available to those who want them. Your two tutors from Moonrakers are Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, whistles) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). Full board and lodging in this beautiful old house. Bookings now at www.halswaymanor.org.uk/ THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID AND TRANSFERRED TO 2022.
10, 17 & 25 April "Composing a Folk Tune" online workshop hosted by Benslow Music. Led by Jon Bennett & Jacqui Johnson of Moonrakers, the course is suitable for intermediate/advanced players of all instruments. It will be across three days (and three weeks), each of 2x2 hours. The first will explain structure, keys, etc. The second will appraise progress to date and link players with accompanists. The third will, through video software provided by Jon, allow participants to perform their work on pre-recorded video for the group. £150. Further details from www.benslowmusic.org. For enquiries about the course, welcome to call Jon on 01865 769206.
28-30 May Ukulele & Singing Weekend, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. Ukulele & Singing Weekend. A residential weekend workshop, with tutors Jon Bennett, Sam Muir and Percy Copley. Our annual foray into the wonderful world of ukuleles! It gets sold out very quickly, so book early. www.halswaymanor.org.uk SOLD OUT - book for next year!
25-27 June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446. SOLD OUT. book for next year.
4-5 September BUNKFEST Festival, WALLINGFORD. Our annual foray into the delights of BunkFest, including a concert, workshops, etc. The festival is free and workshops are only £5.
9-11 December Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Thursday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Full board + the course: £300-£345 depending on accommodation. Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425 hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk There's a Moonrakers concert on the Saturday night at the Regal Theatre, Minehead (very near) and participants get a reduced ticket price.
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2020 events
3-7 February FOLK ORCHESTRA at Halsway Manor. Three full days of tuition and working together on arrangements of tunes and songs, all of which will be sent to you in advance. We will work on about 10 tunes/songs, emphasising how best to perform these as an "orchestra" with arrangements for individual parts. All standards are catered for, but no absolute beginners, please. You won't need to read music, though the dots are available to those who want them. Your two tutors from Moonrakers are Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, whistles) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). Full board and lodging in this beautiful old house. Bookings now at http://www.halswaymanor.org.uk/
22-24 May UKULELE Residential Weekend. Now into its 6th year, our well-established residential weekend is always sold out (so book early). Three tutors: Jon Bennett (song accompaniment/jazz/blues), Samantha Muir (classical playing/tablature) and Percy Copely (songwriting, accompaniment and performance techniques). Tuition and development during the day, and sessions in the evenings. Great fun and challenges! Book now at http://www.halswaymanor.org.uk/ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT (Sorry! Book early for next year and/or join a Folk Orchestra event) This event is cancelled due to COVID-19
26-28 June FOLK ORCHESTRA Weekend, Benslow Music, details www.benslowmusic.org, 01462 459446. Multi-instrumental residential workshop. We'll be exploring arrangements and playing styles for 10 folk tunes/songs, with tuition from Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles, bodhran) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). All instruments and standards welcome, but no absolute beginners, please. Some private tuition for bowed and fretted instruments, whistles and singing. In the evenings, plenty of opportunity to play your own pieces. Limited places, so book early! CANCELLED
30 July FOLK ORCHESTRA day workshop. As part of Benslow Music Open Day in Hitchin, we're running a day-long Folk Orchestra from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Multi-instrumental, all standards (but no absolute beginners, please). We'll explore arrangements and playing styles for about 6 folk tunes, led by Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles, bodhran). BENSLOW MUSIC, details www.benslowmusic.org, 01462 459446. SOLD OUT
16 August FOLK ORCHESTRA day workshop. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, MAIDENHEAD SL6 4PF. We'll be running a Folk Orchestra workshop during the day (10:00 -16:30), followed by a 7.30pm evening concert. The workshop is £40, including free entry to the concert; the concert alone is £15. Box Office: 01628 788997 CANCELLED
11-13 September FOLK ORCHESTRA weekend, Benslow Music, details www.benslowmusic.org, 01462 459446. Multi-instrumental residential workshop. We'll be exploring arrangements and playing styles for 10 folk tunes/songs, with tuition from Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles, bodhran) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). All instruments and standards welcome, but no absolute beginners, please. Some private tuition for bowed and fretted instruments, whistles and singing. In the evenings, plenty of opportunity to play your own pieces. Limited places, so book early! SOLD OUT
23-25 October UKULELE weekend for higher level intermediate & advanced players at Benslow Music. Fingerstyle playing, chord-melody, arrangements and chord theory. You must be able to read tablature and must be above simple strumming standard. We'll do some ensemble arrangements as well as solo playing. Details and booking at www.benslowmusic.org/ SOLD OUT
November (TBC) FOLK ORCHESTRA day workshop in Oxford. Our annual return to WOCA . Details forthcoming. CANCELLED
Here's a brief (ish!) video of our activities at the June 2017 Folk Orchestra at Benslow Music in Herts.