Summer 2008

 

From Saturday 4th July to Saturday 26th July 2008

John Williams once again is presenting a wide selection of music at his festival

Music at Leasowes Bank is one of England’s remotest music festivals. About ten miles to the south of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, between the dramatic rocky outcrops of the Stiperstones, and the Lond Mynd is Leasowes Bank Farm where, each summer, concerts covering a diverse range of music are held in a converted barn.

The atmosphere is informal and the location stunning. Each year a new work is commissioned; the composers are drawn from all genres of music and have included Howard Blake, Michael Nyman, Geoffrey Bush, Bob Wilber, Diana Burrell, Neil Ardley and John Mayer. Last year David Matthews composed a piano trio for the Chamber Music Company directed by Mark Troop.

Leasowes Bank is a very special festival with many attractions – its informality, its setting, its musical range and interesting programming. Come and share in the music-making!

Programme

 

Friday 4th July - 8.00pm

Music for a Summer Evening

The Corndon Singers

and Shropshire Stories from Val Littlehales

£5.00 to include a glass of wine.
from Leasowes Bank only

In aid of St Margaret's Church, Ratlinghope.

Sunday 6th July - 7.00pm

Jazz Supper
Shropshire Youth Jazz Ensemble

Join us for the annual celebration of another year's stunning music-making from Shropshire's own remarkable youth jazz band. Great food, great music

Tickets: £7.00 (adult) £4.00 (child)
Tickets from Leasowes Bank only

Saturday 12th July - 8.00pm

The Chamber Music Company
Neyire Ashworth clarinet. Richard Milone violin.Rebbeca Hewes cello. Mark Troop piano.

Music by Dvorak Howard Skempton. Ken Hesketh etc

Tickets: £10.00 (adult) £6.00 (under 18)

Wednesday 16th July - 8.00pm

British Standard Time
Chris Biscoe reeds
Alan Barnes reeds.
John Horler piano
Dave Green double bass
Dave Barry drums

 

Tickets: £11.00 (adult) £7.00 (under 18)

More Information. Log on to

www.leasowesmusicfestival.co.uk

 Saturday 19th July - 8.00pm

Words and Music from Shakespeare Country

English Serenata with narrator Jeffrey Dench

with a Classic Quintet

Tickets: £11.00 (adult) £7.00 (under 18)

Wednesday 23rd July - 8.00pm

Snap Dragon Rhythmic Fires

Sarah Field saxophones

Mike Hamnet marimba & vibraphone

Tickets: £8.00 (adult) £5.00 (under 18)

Saturday 26th July - 8.00pm

John Williams Septet

Rockin in Rhythm

Colin Skinner reeds
Chris Gumbley reeds
John Williams Baritone & reeds

Dick Pearce trumpet & flugelhorn
Dave Warren guitar and violin
Tom Mark double bass.
Malcolm Garrett drums
Sarah Moule vocals

Ticket £11.00 (adult) £7.00 (under 18)

 

John Williams
 Booking
Tel 01743 790769

Windband
9 Greyfriars Rd
Longden Coleham
Shrewsbury

Limited Tickets You are advised to book early