The next Marsden String Day will be on Sunday September 14th 2025.
Venue: Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden HD7 6BW
Timings: The event will run from 11am to around 5pm with breaks for coffee/tea and lunch.
Food and drink: Tea/coffee/biscuits will be supplied, with coffee from around 10.45am. For lunch, either bring something of your own, or visit one of the many cafes in Marsden.
How to sign up: Please contact Nick re availability, as places are limited. If you are a violin player, please say whether you would like/expect to play 1st or 2nd violin.
The day costs £20 (£10 for under-19s). Please pay on arrival, either cash or card.
Works to be studied:
This will be a “Baroque Day” led by Louise Latham. Music will be supplied on the day. Practice parts are here:
HANDEL_-_CONCERTO_GROSSO_Cello_Solo
HANDEL_-_CONCERTO_GROSSO_Continuo_(Cellos-Basses)
HANDEL_-_CONCERTO_GROSSO_Harpsichord
HANDEL_-_CONCERTO_GROSSO_Violas
HANDEL_-_CONCERTO_GROSSO_Violin_I_Solo
HANDEL_-_CONCERTO_GROSSO_Violins_I
HANDEL_-_CONCERTO_GROSSO_Violins_II
HANDEL_-_CONCERTO_GROSSO_Violins_II_Solo
Corelli_Concerto_Op6No8_Christmas_Concertato
Corelli_Concerto_Op6No8_Christmas_Ripieno_strings
Vivaldi_D_concerto_-_Contrabass
Vivaldi_D_concerto_-_Violin_II
Louise Latham will conduct, and there will be a workshop atmosphere leading to a low-key play-through at the end. If you don’t know Louise, you should know that she is a great leader and facilitator for string players. With many years of professional playing and teaching experience, she has the knack of getting the very best out of any group of string players!
Please bring a music stand.