This will be the debut concert for this newly founded Trombone Quartet, Taunton Sliders. It will make a stirring start for the 2024 series of St John’s Lunchtime Concerts., Christian Hopwood, Brian Pearson, Kevin Rigg and Stewart Stunell are four trombone players from the Taunton area who make up the trombone section of the Somerset… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – Trombones to the Four
he Somerset Song Prize (SSP) is a biennial national song competition for young people aged 18 to 26. The competition begins with a series of regional rounds across the country. The semi-final and final are both held in Taunton, usually across a packed weekend in May. The winning singer will receive a cash prize of… Read More »Somerset Song Prize Semi Final
Celebrate Somerset Day in true style by enjoying a programme of music inspired by the Somerset places and countryside. The Fitzwarren Chamber Orchestra will captivate their audience with a programme of descriptive works that bet your soul marination think you are standing on the gently rolling Somerset Hills or the lush green pastures of The… Read More »A Fanfare to Somerset, A Musical Celebration of our County
he Somerset Song Prize (SSP) is a biennial national song competition for young people aged 18 to 26. The competition begins with a series of regional rounds across the country. The semi-final and final are both held in Taunton, usually across a packed weekend in May. The winning singer will receive a cash prize of… Read More »Somerset Song Prize Final
Theodora Poole is on piano, followed by afternoon tea at 3.45 - 4.15 pm.
A programme of summer music given by Harmonia, Bridgwater Choral Society
Students from Taunton School will return to St John’s Church for it hoped will become an annual event. Soloists of a range of ages from Taunton School will be delighted to present a varied programme, encompassing a number of musical styles. Retiring collection in aid of D & S Air and St John’s Church. Doors… Read More »Lunchtime Concert – YOUNG MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE
The Dance Festival is to encourage and promote the performance and enjoyment of dance. Aiming particularly, but not exclusively at young people, it provides a challenge and unique opportunity to perform in a competitive and non-competitive situation in front of an adjudicator.
Premiered at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall last year and receiving great reviews, this show brings together his glass-related work, including real-life stories of glassmaking in the Black Country, breathed sensationally into life by Dan’s sonorous Bowie-esque tenor. Gorgeous . . . . intriguing The Guardian As usual, the concert will take place in in St Mary’s… Read More »Dan Whitehouse: An Afternoon Of Glass
The Choir of In Ecclesia will lead the singing at this special service in the Church’s Year. All are welcome to attend and immerse themselves into the heavenly music.
