MUSIC
August 2021 These groups are starting to meet again in person.
THE MAJOR THIRDS
This u3a South East Regional Big Band meets fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons to rehearse and perform big band repertoire from the 1920s to the present day.
Open to players of Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Jazz Guitar, Keyboard, Bass and Drums/Percussion (places are subject to availability in each section) Jazz Singers are also welcome.
Contact: Peter Marshall
(Photo of the Major Thirds was taken at an all-day event in 2019 featuring u3a performing groups from all around the area.)
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Contact: Vera Brown
FOLKSONG
For those who enjoy singing the old favourites and catching up with the new. From Traditional to Dylan to Show Of Hands. Song sheets provided.
Meetings: St John's Yard, St John's Road
Contact: Bob Kenward
JAZZ APPRECIATION
The group aims to cater for a range of jazz tastes, with videos of specific musicians, discussions and music from members' personal collections.
Contact: Bob Holly
MUSIC APPRECIATION
An informal group in which people meet together and introduce, discuss and listen to music that they like.
Contact: (via Groups' Co-ordinator)
SINGING FOR FUN (Started meeting in July 2021)
Singing songs mainly from from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Contact: Jean Phillips-Martinsson
WAGNER'S RING CYCLE
The group explores how Wagner tells the story through music. An ability to read music would be helpful but not essential.
Contact: Roger Temple
This u3a South East Regional Big Band meets fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons to rehearse and perform big band repertoire from the 1920s to the present day.
Open to players of Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Jazz Guitar, Keyboard, Bass and Drums/Percussion (places are subject to availability in each section) Jazz Singers are also welcome.
Contact: Peter Marshall
(Photo of the Major Thirds was taken at an all-day event in 2019 featuring u3a performing groups from all around the area.)
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Contact: Vera Brown
FOLKSONG
For those who enjoy singing the old favourites and catching up with the new. From Traditional to Dylan to Show Of Hands. Song sheets provided.
Meetings: St John's Yard, St John's Road
Contact: Bob Kenward
JAZZ APPRECIATION
The group aims to cater for a range of jazz tastes, with videos of specific musicians, discussions and music from members' personal collections.
Contact: Bob Holly
MUSIC APPRECIATION
An informal group in which people meet together and introduce, discuss and listen to music that they like.
Contact: (via Groups' Co-ordinator)
SINGING FOR FUN (Started meeting in July 2021)
Singing songs mainly from from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Contact: Jean Phillips-Martinsson
WAGNER'S RING CYCLE
The group explores how Wagner tells the story through music. An ability to read music would be helpful but not essential.
Contact: Roger Temple
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