Saturday 11th February 2012

The New Essex Harmony

New Songs in Old Traditions

A workshop devoted to exploring Mick's collection of 50 shape note/west gallery style songs, composed over a 15-year period and pulished in February 2011. The workshop takes place at Harwich Town Sailing Club and includes a light lunch at the New Bell Inn (just around the corner). Loaner copies of The New Essex Harmony will be available on the day.

Individual Workshop Ticket £20 (Youth £16)

(Special Early Bird price £15/ Youth £12 available until 4/2/12)

For further details and a booking form email 

Choraltrad[email protected]

Saturdays 18th February,

3rd March and 31st March 2012

Jumping on the Bandwagon!

New and old tunes for sessions and performances

A series of workshops for musicians focussing on the skills required for playing in pub sessions - learning tunes, developing accompaniments and arrangements, and also taking a look at how to join in with songs. It is not necessary to attend all three workshops but they are intended to run as a series in terms of repertoire and learning outcomes.

Workshop 1 - Learning Tunes: Lines, Dots and Playing by Ear

Workshop 2 - Making Music: Melody, Harmony, Accompaniment

Workshop 3 - Sets and Arrangements: Putting It All Together

Individual Workshop Day Ticket £20 (Youth £16)

Advance Ticket for all three workshops (available until 11/11/12) £45 (Youth £36)

For further details and a booking form email 

[email protected]

For further details about any 

of the above, or to discuss 

your tailored workshop 

requirements, call

Mick Verrier on

07812 522937

or email us at 

[email protected]