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A Fanfare to Somerset, A Musical Celebration of our County

St John the Evangelist Church, Taunton Park Street, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

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

£10.00

Somerset Song Prize Final

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

Afternoon Tea Concert

Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church) Church Square, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Theodora Poole is on piano, followed by afternoon tea at 3.45 - 4.15 pm.

Free

Lunchtime Concert – YOUNG MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE

St John the Evangelist Church, Taunton Park Street, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

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

Taunton Dance Festival

Queen's College, Taunton Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

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.

Dan Whitehouse: An Afternoon Of Glass

St Mary’s Church, Westonzoyland Westonzoyland, Somerset, United Kingdom

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

Free

Choral Eucharist for Corpus Christi

St John the Evangelist Church, Taunton Park Street, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

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.

Come and Sing Choral Evensong

Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church) Church Square, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Come and Sing Choral Evensong, conducted by Andrew Millington (formerly Director of Music, Exeter Cathedral) at 5 pm (with rehearsal beforehand). To book (please state voice part) or for further information, Email: music@tauntonminster.org or Tel: (01823) 272441

Free

Taunton Sinfonietta

St James' Church, Taunton St James Street, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

This month we continue with our presentation of the concerti grossi of Albinoni and Handel. Not on the earlier publicity, we will include the best-known of Bach's Brandenburg concertos, number 3 in G. Cellist Chris Sampson will be soloist in a set of variations for cello and strings by Respighi, doubtless new to many of… Read More »Taunton Sinfonietta

£15