MUSIC
BLUES, ROCK AND JAZZ LIVE AND FREE @ THE BROAD FACE
Presented by:
The Broad Face
Where:
The Broad Face, Bridge Street, Abingdon
Tickets:
Free Entry

Fridays Blues/Rock (9.30pm – Midnight)
Sundays Jazz (4.30pm – 7pm)

Friday 16th March Nevada
Sunday 18th March - Mothers Day - Rob Terry Trio
Friday 23rd March Steve Summers Band
Sunday 25th March Rory McInroy Trio
Friday 30th March Rhythm Room
Sunday 1st April Funk Bake

Telephone: 01235 524516 Email: info@thebroadface.co.uk
Web: www.thebroadface.co.uk

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DIVERTIMENTO
Presented by:
Music in the Vale
When:
Thu 15 March
12pm – 1pm
Where:
St Nicolas’ Church, Abingdon
Tickets:
£10 (accompanied children under 12 free), from the Bookstore: 01235 539200, Added Ingredients: 01235 537405; or by reservation: 01367 718420, or email:DJPedderDPA@aol.com, or at the door

“Vale Baroque” - Polly Armitage, Heather Birt, David Pedder and Judith Dallosso – perform quartets, trios and duos by Haydn, Handel, Telemann, Ruggieri, Sammartini.... for baroque flute, violin guitar and ‘cello in the intimate setting and superb acoustic of St Nicolas’ Church in the heart of Abingdon.

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BIG SING AND FLASH CHOIR
Presented by:
Arts Festival Committee
When:
Sat 17 March
10am – 5pm
Where:
Trinity Church, Conduit Road
Tickets:
Free. Collection for Christian Aid

Join us for a fun day singing, including springing a few sponteous choral surprises on the people of Abingdon (see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13598894 to find out what we mean)! No experience necessary - just a wish to sing with others. The day, which will include music from popular to classical, will be led by Sally Mears and will conclude with a concert for family and friends at 4pm. Drinks available but bring your own lunch.

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VOICES TO BE HEARD
Presented by:
Sigerjazz
When:
Sat 17 March, 8pm
Where:
The Royal British Legion, Spring Road, Abingdon
Tickets:
FREE ENTRY

Cat’s Chorus is an a capella group based in Crowmarsh, near Wallingford. They’ll entertain us with a range of jazz, folk and popular tunes all in 4-part harmony with a mix of male and female voices. For more information please visit www.catschorus.co.uk.

The Albert Park Singers (formerly Singing for Pleasure ) have been together 3 years as a mixed choir under the direction of Ian Miles and accompanied by Michiyo Machida. “We aim to share our enjoyment whilst gently and steadily developing our skills as we tackle vocal music of varied styles, periods and purposes; our rehearsal home is the Church Room at St Michael’s on Mondays in termtime; potential new members are always welcome.

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AN EVENING OF “MUSICAL MOVIE MAGIC” - AN EVENING OF GREAT MUSIC FROM THE SILVER SCREEN.
Presented by:
Abingdon Concert Band
When:
Sat 17 March, 7:30pm
Where:
The Guildhall
Tickets:
£10 (conc £8) from Kathy Wilcox 01865 434870 and from: Honey Pot Florists and Newbury Building Society

Abingdon Concert Band, under the direction of their newly appointed Musical Director, Stephen Bell present an evening of your favourite movie music including all-time greats such as West Side Story, ET, Star Wars, James Bond, Pink Panther and many more. Wesley Smith will once again guide us through an evening of toe tapping musical magic. Not to be missed.

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CONCERT BY THE ABINGDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Presented by:
Abingdon And District Musical Society
When:
Sat 17 March, 7:30pm
Where:
St Helen’s Church, Abingdon
Tickets:
£12 at the door (£10 in advance, children £1) from Mostly Books, 35 Stert Street, Abingdon, or Peter Smith: 01235 521392 or 07979894095

This concert, by the Abingdon Symphony Orchestra (led by Kate Bailey, conducted by Alexander Walker) opens with Franz Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 and closes with the impressive Organ Symphony by Camille Saint-Saens (organist, John Oxlade). Between these deservedly popular works comes one of the greatest concertos ever written – the Violin Concerto in D by Brahms, in which the soloist is the accomplished violinist, Olivier Bonnici.

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MUSIC FOR STRINGS
Presented by:
Abbey Strings
When:
Sun 18 March, 3pm
Where:
St Nicolas’ Church, Market Square, Abingdon
Tickets:
£8 (conc £6) from Jennifer Hay: 01235 539254 or Glynne Butt: 01235 521929

Another chance to hear acclaimed local ensemble Abbey Strings, directed from the violin by Mariette Richter. Since its first concert in 2010, Abbey Strings has rapidly made a name for itself as Abingdon’s premier string ensemble. Bach Violin Concerto in E major (soloist Natasha Sachsenmeier) Haydn Seven Last Words (2 movements) Mendelssohn String Symphony Vaughan Williams ‘Dives and Lazarus’

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BABY AND TODDLER MUSIC
Presented by:
Abingdon Music Centre
When:
Wed 21 March
9:30am and 10:10am
Where:
Abingdon Music Centre, The Old Magistrates Court, Abbey Close
Tickets:
Free. Reservation necessary from Abingdon Music Centre: 01235 533633 or email admin@abingdonmusic.co.uk

Come and have fun singing and playing instruments with your baby or toddler. We are offering two free half hour sessions led by Fiona Semple, our Director of Music but places are limited so please ring or email to book your place.

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MESSIAH – THE STORY OF HOW IT WAS COMPOSED
Presented by:
Abingdon And District Musical Society
When:
Wed 21 March, 7:30pm
Where:
Main Hall, Manor Preparatory School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon
Tickets:
£5 at the door (£4 in advance, children £1) from Mostly Books, 35 Stert Street, Abingdon, or Peter Smith on: 01235 521392 or 07979894095

This illustrated talk features Donald Burrows, Professor of Music at the Open University, the leading Handel scholar in the UK, and frequent broadcaster. His books include Handel (in the Master Musicians series), and (as editor) the Cambridge Companion to Handel. Donald was formerly conductor of ADMS and he returns to Abingdon by request of the Society. This is a fine opportunity, shortly before Messiah is performed, to hear how Handel created this great work. (See also details of concert on 24 March).

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PIANO RECITAL BY DAVID SHAW
Presented by:
David Shaw
When:
Wed 21 March, 7:30pm
Where:
St Nicolas’ Church, Market Place, Abingdon
Tickets:
Free with collection for “Children in Need”

Works by Bach, Scarlatti, Mozart, Chopin and Liszt.

The pianist, David Shaw, first performed solo in public in the Abingdon Corn Exchange at a “Roysse’s” school concert in 1954. After a year at Dartington College and National Service, he was awarded a major county scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, graduating with the Certificate of Merit. After directing music in Grammar and Comprehensive schools he decided to devote more time to the piano whilst on the staff at New College and European Schools. He has long standing experience as an accompanist and giving solo recitals especially for charity.

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GRUDLE BAY, YELLOW FEVER, VERY NICE HARRY & THE TONE THIEVES
Presented by:
Arts Festival Committee
When:
Thu 22 March, 7pm – bar till 12pm
Where:
Abingdon United Football Club and Social Club, Northcourt Road, Abingdon
Tickets:
£6.50 from
WEGOTTICKETS.COM and on the door Over 18s only, ID required Limited parking at venue

An exciting evening of Oxfordshire based bands.

The catchy riffs and distinctive flowing vocals of Very Nice Harry pull off a well wound, well-constructed vibe -- www.veryniceharry.co.uk

The Tone Thieves are an original jazz/funk/pop four piece band.

Event supported by Oxford Music Blog http://www.oxfordmusicblog.co.uk and Dave Seamer Entertainments www.daveseamer.co.uk.

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH PRESENTED BY THE ABINGDON AND DISTRICT CHORUS, WITH SOLOISTS AND ORCHESTRA
Presented by:
Abingdon and District Musical Society
When:
Sat 24 March, 7:30pm
Where:
Silk Hall, Radley College, Radley, near Abingdon
Tickets:
£12 at the door (£10 in advance, children £1) from Mostly Books, 35 Stert Street, Abingdon, or Peter Smith on: 01235 521392 or 07979894095

Handel’s Messiah is the best-loved work in the repertoire of choral music, and it retains its freshness and appeal for performers and listeners alike. This performance will be conducted by Alexander Walker (ADMS’s Director of Music since 2006) and is linked in this Festival with an illustrated talk ‘Messiah – the story of how it was composed’ to be given by Professor Donald Burrows, of the Open University, on Wednesday 21 March (see above).

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I LOVE SAXOPHONES
Presented by:
Sigerjazz
When:
Sat 24 March, 8pm
Where:
The Royal British Legion, Spring Road, Abingdon
Tickets:
Free Event

“Group Sax” ~ 8 ladies of the instrument, Judith Fear, Tracy Spooner, Jennie Corrigan, Helen Thomson, Karen Hyde, Sarah Crosbie, Sandy Wallis and Denise Fletcher playing arrangements by ‘The Fairer Sax’ and others, including compositions by Henry Mancini, Neal Hefti and Bizet.

Riverside Saxophone Quartet ~ Tony Shepherd Soprano saxophone, David Griffiths Alto saxophone, Howard Spencer Alto saxophone and Brian Boland Tenor saxophone play a mixture of popular, jazz and swing music.

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PASSIONTIDE CONCERT
Presented by:
All Saints’ Singers, Sutton Courtenay
When:
Sun 25 March, 7:30pm
Where:
All Saints’ Church, Sutton Courtenay
Tickets:
£10 from 01235 522978 or 01235 848205

The All Saints’ Singers, conducted by Caroline Hobbes-Smith, will perform “Petite Misse Solennelle”, an extraordinary work. It is neither petite nor solemn, but is packed with wonderful, memorable tunes ranging from hushed intensity to mischievous high spirits, which contrary to what you might expect from its title, cannot help but make you smile. Come and enjoy.

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ABBEY BRASS PRESENTS...
Presented by:
Abbey Brass
When:
Sat 31 March, 7:30pm
Where:
Yolande Patterson Hall, School of St Helen and St Katherine, Faringdon Road, Abingdon
Tickets:
£7.00 (conc £5.00)
on the door

Abbey Brass present an evening of music that will entertain everyone, with pieces from the musicals, from the big screen and from the music charts of the last 40 years. A great evening of entertainment for all ages.

MUSIC
TWIST WITH NO AGENDA
Presented by:
Sigerjazz
When:
Sat 31 March, 7:30pm
Where:
The Royal British Legion, Spring Road, Abingdon
Tickets:
Free Event

An evening on the musical edge with two brilliant fresh young bands: “Twist” return to the Festival this year by popular demand; a young band who play their own original songs in the pop/soft rock idiom with Oliver Nicholls keyboards, Simon Nicholls guitar, and Lewis Spring bass guitar. “No Agenda” is an alternative rock band based in Oxford with roots somewhere between U2 and Guns ‘n’ Roses. Jonny Corrie guitar, Johann Meux vocals, Jasper Murison-Bowie piano/keyboards, Laurens Price-Nowak cello, Matt Montagne drums.

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