Music Breaks
Learn a Musical with Roger Jones
Sat – Fri)Come and enjoy inspirational teaching and a chance to be involved in a Roger Jones musical, rehearsed throughout the week and performed on the Thursday night
Dates : 04 September 2010 - 10 September 2010
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Sidholme Hotel
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Country Dancing
Enjoy a short break of English Country Dancing with Beryl Jukes. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced this is sure to be a fab few days so get your dancing shoes on and enjoy the fun!
Yee Ha!
Dates : 26 September 2010 - 01 October 2010
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Treloyhan Manor Hotel
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English Folk Dancing
Come and join the Oxfordshire Folk Association in their week of Folk Dancing.
Dates : 03 October 2010 - 08 October 2010
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Sidholme Hotel
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English Country Dancing
Spend the days walking amongst the beautiful autumnal colours before dancing the night away with guidance from dance leader Ann Matthews.
Dates : 03 October 2010 - 08 October 2010
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Lindors Country House Hotel
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Gilbert and Sullivan
Our ever popular break, where our guests gather together under the guidance of experienced singers to rehearse and perform a classic Gilbert and Sullivan musical - this year the ever fresh ’Patience.’ In the afternoons you will have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area, whether you wish to wander through the delightful countryside or visit the lovely old stone built towns for a spot of shopping.
Dates : 10 October 2010 - 15 October 2010
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Willersley Castle Hotel
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Autumn Music Week
A week of music based fun, with live musicians each night as well as at least one coach excursion and suggested trips with a musical theme.
Supplement of £25.00 per person applies.
Dates : 17 October 2010 - 22 October 2010
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Lindors Country House Hotel
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Iona & Taize
A new selection of music and prayer inspired by Taizé and Iona to explore with Geoffrey and Barbara Todd
Dates : 31 October 2010 - 05 November 2010
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Sidholme Hotel
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November Dancing Week
Our ever popular Dancing Week led by the excellent Ron Coxall and his regular instrumentalists Rod and Francis Stradling. A wide range of country dances take place throughout the day, and in the afternoon you have the opportunity to relax, explore the area, or take a short walk (a maximum of four miles) in the delightful and historic Derwent Valley and surrounding area. Walkers should bring their boots with them.
Course Fee - TBA
Dates : 07 November 2010 - 12 November 2010
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Willersley Castle Hotel
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Roger Jones Music & Worship Week
With worship, teaching and prayer times for leaders, musicians and congregation members, and workshops on: Structuring and Leading Praise; Creative & Prophetic Worship; Learning New Material; and Ministering in the Spirit.
Dates : 06 February 2011 - 11 February 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Lindors Country House Hotel
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Dancing Week*
Pat, Barry and Gloria are here once again for this week of traditional English Country Dancing. What could be more pleasant than to dance your time away in our concert hall. You may also wish to enjoy a few short afternoon walks in the Lakes.
Dates : 26 February 2011 - 04 March 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Abbot Hall Hotel
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Singing is Fun
Join your hosts Barbara and Geoffrey Todd. Immerse yourself in the delight that music can bring to the soul. Included in the programme is a variety of music and composers from Bach to Beethoven. Challenge your voice to this array of rhythm and sound.
Dates : 20 March 2011 - 25 March 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Abbot Hall Hotel
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English Country Dancing
This ever popular week is led by the excellent team of dance caller Ron Coxall and live musicians Rod and Frances Stradling and so is certain to be both enjoyable and educational as you explore a range of English country dances. In the afternoon an optional local walk is provided, led by a knowledgable guide, so that you can enjoy the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Dates : 20 March 2011 - 25 March 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Willersley Castle Hotel
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Enjoying Music
A magnificent mix of good music and the best of Derbyhire countryside; during the day one of Slack’s comfortable coaches will take you to popular beauty spots, interesting towns and stone built Peak villages, in the evening you can sit back and enjoy performances by our talented and entertaining musicians Peter and Margaret Featherstone, Colin Ashton and Joyce Deighton along with performances from other invited guests.
Dates : 08 May 2011 - 13 May 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Willersley Castle Hotel
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Christian Family Music Week
Roger Jones, creator of many Biblical musicals, will be here with his talented team to teach you one of his compositions entitled ‘Two Mary’s and a Funeral.’
All singers, musicians and audiences welcome. Why not join him and be part of this musical ensemble for a week?
Dates : 28 May 2011 - 05 June 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Abbot Hall Hotel
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Dancing Week
Join Ron Coxall and musicians Rod and Frances Stradling for our ever popular week of traditional English Country Dancing; learn new skills or hone your technique. Dancing sessions take place in the morning and evenings leaving the afternoon free to explore the beauty of the Derbyshire countryside.
For those who wish to explore the area on foot there will be a short organised walk of up to four miles in the beautiful surrounding countryside each afternoon. Correct footwear is required.
A course fee applies
Dates : 02 July 2011 - 09 July 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Willersley Castle Hotel
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Festival of Music
A week for those who enjoy good music from Brass Bands to Barber shop choirs, Male Voice Choirs to String Quartets - each evening, and on some afternoons, there will be a different guest musician or group to entertain you.
During the day there will be excursions out into the beautiful Peak Park, with a visit to a National Trust house and one of the areas famed ’Well dressings’.
Dates : 25 September 2011 - 30 September 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Willersley Castle Hotel
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Autumn Music Week
A full programme of musical activities throughout the day and evening. This is an ideal break for music lovers with everything including menus having a musical theme.
Dates : 16 October 2011 - 21 October 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Lindors Country House Hotel
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Scottish Dancing
Early warning of Scottish Danicing in 2011 which will be, as in 2010, a programme of dancing to give all ages and abilities a chance to enjoy themselves. Led by Tony Payne there will be dancing classes in the mornings, afternoons free and social dancing in the evenings
Dates : 16 October 2011 - 21 October 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Sidholme Hotel
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English Country Dancing Week
Why not come to the English countryside and enjoy traditional English Country Dancing. Join Roy McCullough in a week of fun and frolics with other dancers from around the country.
Dates : 30 October 2011 - 04 November 2011
Break Type : Music
Hotel : Abbot Hall Hotel
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