£100 prize on offer to opera singers

£100 prize on offer to opera singers

Good morning Opera Lovers. Here’s a competition with a prize, of interest to all aspiring opera singers. Opera Unmasked is offering a £100 prize and a specially arranged Concert Appearance to the winner of the Opera Class (Class 60 – any age) in Wantage...
Kennet Opera have a new programme for 2018

Kennet Opera have a new programme for 2018

Greetings Opera Lovers. Kennet Opera based in Newbury have announced their exciting 2018 programme. Here’s what they say… “Our first, and very important, event of the year is an open evening at 7.30 on 14 February, at the Majendie Hall, Speen,...
Ever wanted to sing opera?

Ever wanted to sing opera?

Do you enjoy Opera and ever wanted to sing it? You don’t have to have a great voice or be able to sight read Music. Kennet Opera (based in Newbury) have an Open Evening on February 14th 2018. Why not come with your loved one? It is Valentine’s Day, after all!...
Not extra maths, but music

Not extra maths, but music

Here’s an interesting article I read in The Guardian. What do you think? You can add your comment below. Jim How to improve the school results: not extra maths but music, loads of it A Bradford primary school wants the world to know its newfound SATS success is...
Is competition a good thing?

Is competition a good thing?

Please see part of a reply I’ve had from the Vale of White Horse after applying for support for a Singing Competition recently.. ‘Competitions are also proven to have a negative impact on the competitors who do not win and can actively discourage them from...
And All That Jazz

And All That Jazz

Paravicini Jazz Quartet.  What a great event on December 14 this turned out to be – not just amazing musical performances, but over £2,300 raised for Charity – Music for Autism.  Lots of young people in the audience hopefully inspired by Derek. On Saturday January 6...