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sheet music with notes for pianoCome and listen to and talk about a selection of music. Explore what makes a good performance and the links between music past and present.  Music Appreciation courses explore a range of musical masterpieces and the class is an opportunity to find out more about these pieces, their composers and how we respond to them.

Courses are open to everyone, whether you are an experienced listener or have no previous knowledge and include lots of interesting background and discussion.

Courses 2024/25

Exploring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (L15B)


Description: Come and spend an experiential day listening to and exploring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and how we respond to it including background and discussion. No previous knowledge needed – all are welcome.

Tutor: Matthew Heyse-Moore   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Nov 2024 (Autumn)   Times: Thu 10:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £53 (Concession: £34)

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Appreciating Music-A Seasonal Session (L15C)


Description: Come and spend an experiential day listening to and exploring seasonal musical masterpieces and how we respond to them including background and discussion. No previous knowledge needed – all are welcome.

Tutor: Matthew Heyse-Moore   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 Dec 2024 (Autumn)   Times: Sat 10:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £53 (Concession: £34)

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Exploring Bernstein’s West Side Story (L15D)


Description: Come and spend an experiential day listening to and exploring Bernstein’s West Side Story and how we respond to it including background and discussion.

Tutor: Matthew Heyse-Moore   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Jan 2025 (Spring)   Times: Thu 10:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £53 (Concession: £34)

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Exploring Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man (L15E)


Description: Come and spend an experiential day listening to and exploring Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man and how we respond to it including background and discussion.

Tutor: Matthew Heyse-Moore   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Mar 2025 (Spring)   Times: Thu 10:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £53 (Concession: £34)

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Exploring Verdi’s Requiem (L15H)


Description: Come and spend an experiential day listening to and exploring Verdi’s Requiem and how we respond to it including background and discussion.

Tutor: Matthew Heyse-Moore   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 20 Mar 2025 (Spring)   Times: Thu 10:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £53 (Concession: £34)

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