It doesn't matter if you've been to one, many, or none before, Family Singing is back with the final free workshop before Family Proms. Come along on Saturday 23 June, from 10am-12noon at the Ashby sure Start Centre and find out how singing can help the whole family feel happier and healthier!
It doesn't matter if you've been to one, many, or none before, Family Rock Jam is back with the final free workshop before Family Proms.
Saturday 16 June 2018
10am-12noon
at Academy of Music and Sound
Joined by Groove Merchant — a house band made from some of city's most talented young rock musicians — Family Rock Jam is free, and fun and open to anyone! You can bring your own guitar, or use one of the free guitars provided.
It doesn't matter if you've been to one, many, or none before, Family Orchestra is back with a free workshop this Saturday morning, 10am, at Moorlands Community Centre.
Joined by members of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Family Orchestra is open to players of any standard, any age, and any instrument — everyone is welcome! You can bring your own instruments, or use one of the free percussion instruments provided.
Southampton Music Hub and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents Family Proms — a spectacular celebration of music performed by, and for, families of all shapes and sizes from across the city.
Family Proms includes the chance to hear bass instruments as you’ve never heard them before, with performances from In at the Deep End: a quintet of musicians from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra consisting of four of the lowest orchestral bass instruments — tuba, trombone, bassoon and double bass — plus percussion.
In at the Deep End will be joined by performers of all ages and abilities from the free Family Orchestra, Family Singing and Family Rock Jam workshops currently taking place across the city, alongside Fiona Funnell and Groove Merchant.
Family Singing continues its journey across the city, arriving at Moorlands Community Centre this Saturday morning — a venue that brings back fond memories of Southampton's first Family Orchestra workshop nearly 18 months ago!
Singing together can help the whole family to feel happier and healthier — all ages, abilities and experience levels are welcome!
Family Rock Jam returns on Saturday, with a chance to learn the massive rock anthem, 'I Love Rock and Roll' by Joan Jett. Playing alongside house band Groove Merchant, it doesn't matter if you're picking up a guitar for the first time, or are an experienced player — anyone can join in!
Suitable for families of all shapes and sizes — bring your own guitar, or use one of the free guitars provided!
Family Orchestra continues its journey around the city, arriving at Woolston Community Centre on Saturday morning, where members of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will lead another exciting, creative music-making session for player of all ages and abilities.
Southampton Wind Band and Southampton Youth Brass Band are hosting two open air concerts at Westquay Esplanade this bank holiday weekend. Performing in front of the old city walls, and as part of Westquays "Sunday Brunch" series, these free concerts, taking place on Sunday at 1pm and 2pm, are the perfect way to enjoy (what hopefully will be) the sunny long weekend ahead.
Other performers in the Sunday Brunch series include LoveSoul Choir — one of Southampton Music Hub's partners — performing on Sunday 27 May.
Family Singing comes to Woolston Community Centre this Saturday with another free community singing workshop to help the whole family feel happier and healthier — free and fun, Family Singing is open to families of all shapes and sizes!
Bring a friend!
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Why not send them this email and invite them to join us this weekend?
Family Rock Jam returns to the Academy of Music and Sound this Saturday, with another free rock guitar workshop from 10am–12noon. Joined by the house band, Grove Merchant, Family Rock Jam is a great way for families of all shapes and sizes to learn to play guitar, performing alongside some of the city's most talented young rock musicians.
On Saturday 24 March 2018, Southampton Music Hub and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra were joined by families of all shapes and sizes for a Family Orchestra workshop at The Ashby Sure Start Centre. The orchestra created new musical ideas to go with their pieces of music inspired by the songs "We Are Family" and "Viva La Vida".
After a week away because of the snow, Family Orchestra is back this weekend, with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra bringing an exciting and creative music-making workshop to the Ashby Centre on Saturday morning.
Suitable for families of all shapes and sizes — any standard, any age, any instrument welcome!
On Saturday 24 March 2018, young orchestral musicians from across the city will come together for an inspirational evening of music at Central Hall. Featuring performances from Acorn Strings, Elgar, Southampton Youth Strings (SYS), Southampton Youth Concert Sinfonia (SYCS) and Southampton Youth Orchestra (SYO) the evening will also feature a special guest performance from Airplay, the city's foundation youth wind band.
Tickets cost £10 for adults, £5 for concessions, £2 for children under 16, and a special family ticket (two adults and two children) costs £20. Advance price tickets can be reserved up until 3pm on Friday 23 March, by contacting the Southampton Music Hub office.
Family Rock Jam returns to Academy of Music and Sound this Saturday for another free and fun, open-access rock guitar jam session! House band Groove Merchant will be back again to play along with families of all shapes and sizes, and guitar players of all ages and abilities!
Bring your own guitar or use one of the free ones provided!
Now the snow has gone, Family Singing is back this weekend, with another community singing workshop to help the whole family feel happier and healthier!
Free and fun, Family Singing is open to families of all shapes and sizes!
On Monday 5 March, Jo Downs — one of Southampton Music Hub's brilliant teachers — and her family appeared on Juilian Clegg's show on BBC Radio Solent to perform live on their ukuleles.
Billed as "the south's real Von Trapp family", Jo, husband Tim, and their children Alice and Emily, won the opportunity to perform after a competition at The Kings Theatre, looking for the most musical family they could find.
Matt Brombley, Interim Manager at Southampton Music Hub, says:
"We have an incredible team of musical teachers and families here at Southampton Music Hub, and Jo is an amazing example of someone who shares their love of music with everyone they meet — not just at home, but in schools and across the community too. Whether it's teaching brass, writing catchy (and sometimes a little silly) songs for the Everybody Sing Song Bank, or performing with her family on the radio, Jo has an infectious love of music, so it's no surprise to see that the whole family also join in."
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This weekend sees the launch of Family Rock Jam — a chance for players of all ages and abilities to join in a free, fun, and open-access rock guitar jam session with house band Groove Merchant. The first Family Rock Jam session is on Saturday 24 February 2018, from 10am-12noon at Academy of Music and Sound.
Musicians can bring their own guitar if they have one, or can use one of the free acoustic guitars provided.
On Saturday 10 February 2018, Southampton Music hub and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra were joined by over 35 player, or all ages and abilities, for a Family Orchestra workshop at St Deny's Church Hall.
Made up of brand new players — including one young boy picking up his brand new trumpet for the first time — and experience players — including returning members from last year's workshops — the orchestra created a brand new piece of music together, inspired by the songs "We Are Family" and "Viva La Vida".
Following on from last week's Family Singing workshop, where more than 25 singers of all ages and abilities enjoyed singing together, this week, the Family Orchestra returns with a free music making workshop at St Deny's Church Hall.
Join members of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in a free Family Orchestra that is open to any one — any standard, any age, any instrument welcome.
Musicians can bring their own instrument if they have one, or can use one of the free percussion instruments provided.
After an exciting start at the Music Fayre last weekend, Family Singing (formerly Choral Clans) returns this Saturday with a free singing workshop at St Deny's Church.
Join Fiona Funnell as she helps families of all shapes and sizes to feel happier and healthier through singing and making music together.
Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome.
There's no experience needed — just come along and join in!