A Busy Weekend!

Last Friday we had a remarkable day at the Musical Brain conference ‘Why Music’ in London. The day was absolutely fascinating and included talks and discussions on whether music was different to the other arts and whether neuroimaging was important for our understanding of aesthetics and our responses to art. The day was rounded off by a beautiful concert by Ian Brown and the Sacconi Quartet. 
On Sunday we were yet again astounded by what can be achieved in a day. We were joined by 106 musicians of all ages and instruments at Hills Road Sixth Form College for a day of Orchestral music making. Led by the charismatic Russell Keable the orchestra made their way through the whole of Mahlers 1st symphony and some of Massanet’s Le Cid. Thank you to everyone who took part on both days for making them such a success.

Pictures to follow. 

Horn Day with Tony Halstead

In January 2012 we welcome you to join us for our first ever Horn Day with the Tony Halstead Horn Ensemble.

As a horn player Tony Halstead has held Principal positions with the London Symphony Orchestra, the English Chamber Orchestra, The Academy of Ancient Music, the English Concert, The Hanover Band and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. We welcome anyone who plays the French horn to join us for a truly exciting music making experience. 

For more information visit http://www.acefoundation.org.uk/courses/course-Horn2011%20.html

Photos!

Bury Farm has been progressing well over the last few months and we have now added a photo update on our flickr and facebook pages. 

We have also added pictures from both our summer schools that have been running during July and August. 

To have a look follow the flickr link on the right hand side of the page or visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-ACE-Foundation/181610685751

Orchestral Day.

Places are selling fast for orchestral day with Russell Keable on the 9th October. 

Flute & Harp places have now SOLD OUT! 

There are currently spaces for all other orchestral instruments but we advise booking now to avoid disappointment!

Why Music? Is Music Different from the Other Arts?

There are now only 4 student places left on the Musical Brain Conference at Queen Square in October. Student places are £45, book now to avoid disappointment! 

Full price places at £95 still available. 

http://www.acefoundation.org.uk/courses/course-musicalbrain11.html

Orchestral Day.

Have you booked your place on Orchestral Day with Russell Keable? 

Music includes Mahler's first symphony. Suitable for players of all ages and all orchestral instruments, grade 6+.

Bookings can be made online, by phone or by post please see our website for details. www.acefoundation.org.uk 

Places for each instrument are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. 

Harp Places already sold out! 

Music Courses.

We are now taking bookings for 3 more music courses in 2011.

On the 17th July we are joined by Alan Barnes & Brigitte Beraha for a Jazz Day.

On the 9th October we welcome Russell Keable to conduct Mahler's 1st Symphony & Massenet's Le Cid for our first Orchestral Day.

Finally on the 27th of November we are joined once again by Prime Brass for our Brass Day 2011.

For more information or to book a place please see our website www.acefoundation.org.uk

or call us on 01223 499707