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SUMMARY:Taunton Young Singer Competition
DESCRIPTION:This competition for young singers has been set up by the festival in response to the ever-growing number of entries in the Music Festival. It was also felt that singers should have their own competition and not be judged alongside their instrumental contemporaries as in past Taunton Young Musicians competitions.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/taunton-young-singer-competition/
LOCATION:Taunton School\, Staplegrove Road\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA2 6AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
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SUMMARY:Taunton Young Music Theatre Singer Competition
DESCRIPTION:Competitors are invited to perform a programme from different periods and genres\, up to a maximum of twelve minutes. Movement will be permitted\, if appropriate\, but not costumes or props.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/taunton-young-music-theatre-singer-competition/
LOCATION:Taunton School\, Staplegrove Road\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA2 6AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T121257Z
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SUMMARY:Harmonia - Bridgwater Choral Society - Singing Day
DESCRIPTION:A Singing Day is planned for Saturday 9th March 2024 from 10.00 until 4.00\, and anyone who is interested will be made very welcome. The repertoire will include John Rutter’s Feel The Spirit\, Cantique de Jean Racine by Fauré and secular song arrangements.  There will be vocal coaching\, and help with music reading for those who feel they need it.  Music\, Tea and Coffee included. The cost will be £15.\nCome and join us for a sociable\, uplifting and satisfying musical experience.\nThe choir is bouncing back after the pandemic\, and has doubled in size\, with several very successful and enjoyable concerts. They have been recognised by Classic FM\, who have added them to their Carol playlist\, and are making an excellent sound\, as well as becoming a very sociable and bonded group. Our conductor is Jackie Ayres\, who graduated from the Guildhall School of Music London\, and is a very experienced professional musician and teacher. \nIf you are interested in either coming along to join us\, or to offer your help and support in any other way\, please email the secretary or conductor:\nSue Pow\, Secretary\,  hydeparkpows@yahoo.co.uk\,\nJackie Ayres\, Conductor\,  jackieanddavidayres@hotmail.co.uk.  \nDo come and give us a try. We rehearse every Wednesday evening from 7.00 until 9.00pm in\nThe Salvation Army Hall\, Moorland Road\, Bridgwater. Please email first.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/harmonia-bridgwater-choral-society-singing-day/
LOCATION:Salvation Army Hall\, Bridgwater\, Moorland Road\, Bridgwater\, Somerset\, TA6 4JS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20230508T090035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T172803Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset County Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Beethoven – Leonora Overture\nFinzi – Violin Concerto (soloist Alex Ennis)\nBrahms – Symphony no 4
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/somerset-county-orchestra-concert-11/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Taunton\, St James Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Orchestral
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T161721Z
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SUMMARY:Taunton Junior Young Musician Competition
DESCRIPTION:TJYM began as an addition to TYM\, but it was felt it should have its own identity as a separate competition.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/taunton-junior-young-musician-competition/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20231014T161941Z
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SUMMARY:Taunton Young Musician Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Trustees of the Festival have established a fund\, designated to provide prizes for young musicians who have demonstrated outstanding musical ability. Run on competitive lines\, the competition aims to assist and encourage musical excellence amongst students living in the Taunton area.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/taunton-young-musician-competition/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20230831T125937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T163336Z
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SUMMARY:Road to Calvary
DESCRIPTION:West Somerset Singers present the ‘Road to Calvary’. Music for Holy Week including ‘Olivet to Calvary’ by J. H. Maunder\, ‘God so loved the World’ by Stainer\, ‘Il fervido desiderio’ by Bellini and Bizet’s ‘Angus Dei’.\nThe soloists are Gregory Steward\, tenor and Liam Atherton\, baritone. Organist Miles Quick.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/olivet-to-calvary/
LOCATION:St George’s Roman Catholic Church\, Taunton\, Billet Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 3NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Choral
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Georges Church%2C Taunton":MAILTO:taunton.stgeorge@cliftondiocese.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T190000
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SUMMARY:Concert for Faith\, Hope and Love 23 March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Wellington Choral Society will be performing a programme of music that reflects Faith\, Hope and Love. This will include: \nFaith\, Hope\, Love\nDvorak Mass in D\nHoward Goodall Love Divine\nAmy Beach Peace I Leave With You\nMatthew Coleridge Requiem \nWellington Choral Society will be performing a concert of music for Faith Hope & Love on Saturday 23 March 2024 at 7.00pm at St John the Baptist Church\, Wellington TA21 8SD. The programme includes \nMass in D by Dvorak\nRequiem by Matthew Coleridge\nLove Divine by Howard Goodall\nPeace I leave with you by Amy Beech \nThis is a new programme of music for the Society and we are very excited to be singing such moving and melodic pieces. Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem was first published in 2016 in response to becoming a father and is uplifting and life affirming. The Dvorak Mass in D includes gentle tunes as well as dynamic movements. We do hope new singers will come and join us to sing this wonderful music. We rehearse at 7.30pm on Wednesdays at Wellington Prep School Hall. We also hope people will put the date in their diary for the concert in March. Tickets will be available shortly on our website www.wellingtonchoralsociety.org.uk\, from members and on the door.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/programme-of-music-for-faith-hope-and-love/
LOCATION:St John the Baptist Church\, Wellington\, High Street\, Wellington\, Somerset\, TA21 8QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T213000
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SUMMARY:Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Taunton Concert Band Spring Concert will feature exciting new music solos and popular selections to please everyone.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/spring-concert/
LOCATION:Tacchi Morris Arts Center\, School Rd\, Monkton Heathfield\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA2 8PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Orchestral
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240208T144521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T144521Z
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SUMMARY:Come and Sing Fauré Requiem
DESCRIPTION:Come and sing Fauré Requiem at Taunton Minster. \nThe afternoon will run as follows: \n2.30 pm Registration and music issue\n3.00 pm Rehearsal (with a tea break)\n5.00 pm Performance (all welcome) \nPlease state which voice part when booking.\nEmail: music@tauntonminster.org or Tel: 01823 272441
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/come-and-sing-faure-requiem/
LOCATION:Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church)\, Church Square\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
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SUMMARY:Last minute change: Rodney Branigan
DESCRIPTION:We have had a last-minute change to the programme and are delighted to announce that Americana singer/guitar player the ‘impossibly talented’ Rodney Branigan has agreed to step in at short notice for the free concert on Sunday 24 March in St Mary’s Church\, Main Road\, Westonzoyland\, TA7 0EP.\nAs usual\, the concert starts at 3 pm and refreshments are available at modest charge from 2.15 pm.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/wildwood-jack/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Westonzoyland\, Westonzoyland\, Somerset\, TA7 0EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music on the Levels":MAILTO:franklighthouse2010@live.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240105T141100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T145433Z
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SUMMARY:W. S. Gilbert\, This Was Your Life
DESCRIPTION:An exciting new show showcasing the best of Gilbert & Sullivan’s many fabulous operettas.\nTickets available online or from the Taunton Visitor Centre
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/w-s-gilbert-this-was-your-life/
LOCATION:Taunton School\, Staplegrove Road\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA2 6AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Opera/Operetta
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20230829T113643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T113643Z
UID:10010245-1713036600-1713043800@tapa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Southern Sinfonia's Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Classical Music Concert
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/southern-sinfonias-spring-celebration/
LOCATION:Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church)\, Church Square\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Orchestral
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Sinfonia":MAILTO:Info@southernsinfonia.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240414T215957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T215957Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert - Taunton School Young Muscians’ Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Soloists of a range of ages are delighted to return to St John’s Church to present a varied programme encompassing a number of musical styles.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/lunchtime-concert-taunton-school-young-muscians-showcase/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240215T141019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T141019Z
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SUMMARY:Arthur Hope-Barton\, organist
DESCRIPTION:Come and listen to organist Arthur Hope-Barton\, Sherborne Abbey and Organ Scholar-elect\, Queen’s College\, Oxford. \n3.00 to 3.45 pm\, followed by afternoon tea.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/arthur-hope-barton-organist/
LOCATION:Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church)\, Church Square\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20231212T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T133908Z
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SUMMARY:Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:A choral concert including Nelson Mass by Joseph Haydn\, Bach Magnificat and Fantasia for organ in G Major
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/choral-concert-3/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Taunton\, St James Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240301T145050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T145050Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset Liederabend
DESCRIPTION:A joint venture from Somerset Opera and Somerset Song Prize\, Liederabend will be an informal and friendly opportunity for singers to perform.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/somerset-liederabend/
LOCATION:Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre\, Taunton\, Coal Orchard \, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240301T145227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T145227Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset Liederabend
DESCRIPTION:A joint venture from Somerset Opera and Somerset Song Prize\, Liederabend will be an informal and friendly opportunity for singers to perform.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/somerset-liederabend-2/
LOCATION:Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre\, Taunton\, Coal Orchard \, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240122T095805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T130003Z
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SUMMARY:Sally Jenkins: Flights of Fancy
DESCRIPTION:The concert features a welcome return of renowned harpist and regular at Music on the Levels\, Sally Jenkins\, who will be presenting a programme entitled Flights of Fancy.\n‘The programme will include music from many of the diverse harp traditions from Europe and beyond\,’ says Sally.\nSally has appeared in many prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Symphony Hall in Birmingham. \nShe is an experienced pedal and early triple harpist\, and has also presented lecture-recitals on the history of the instrument including to the Royal Musicological Society. In developing her musical skills she has worked with some of the UK’s preeminent harpists including Jeanette Bevan in the Royal Ballet Orchestra\, Meinir Heulyn from the Welsh National Opera Orchestra and Frances Kelly of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. \nThe concert starts at 3 pm and refreshments are available at modest charge from 2.15 pm. \nIn order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition\, donations are encouraged.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/sally-jenkins-flights-of-fancy/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Westonzoyland\, Westonzoyland\, Somerset\, TA7 0EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music on the Levels":MAILTO:franklighthouse2010@live.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240318T182235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T182235Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Romance
DESCRIPTION:The Elegance Duo have arranged a programme of much loved music from the Romantic Period to make their post Lockdown debut in Somerset a special occasion by playing much loved music\, including pieces by Elgar\, Tchaikovsky Dvorak  . Yulia Northridge and Ekaterina Shetliffe are long-standing friends of St John’s Church and are very much looking forward to returning to entertain you again.  Enjoy a relaxing afternoon that will be rounded off with Tea and Cakes.  Retiring Collection in aid of St John’s Church.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/spring-romance/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Taunton\, Park Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
ORGANIZER;CN="St John the Evangelist Church%2C Park Street%2C Taunton":MAILTO:french.michaelfrench@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20231002T131848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T131848Z
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SUMMARY:Amici Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Choral concert – programme tba
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/amici-spring-concert-4/
LOCATION:Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church)\, Church Square\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240412T201841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T203239Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert - Trombones to the Four
DESCRIPTION: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\nLunchtime Concerts.\,\nChristian 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 County Orchestra. Between them they have almost 200 years of playing experience and have played in venues around the UK and European countries including Finland\, Germany\, Holland\, Belgium\, Luxembourg\, The Czech Republic\, Eire\, France and Italy. Their music ranges from 16th to 21st centuries and range from classical to religious and on to Jazz and modern.\nRetiring collection in aid of Love Musgrove\, Musgrove League of Friends and St John’s Church.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/trombones-to-the-four/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Taunton\, Park Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20231203T090624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T090624Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset Song Prize Semi Final
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe winning singer will receive a cash prize of £1000 and\, decided separately\, the winning pianist will receive a cash prize of £1000. There will be other cash prizes too. Further information Somerset Song Prize website. \nThe SSP is a competition for art song and it places special importance on the collaborative relationship between the singer and their pianist. Arias from oratorios and operas are not permitted. The definition of art song is reasonably wide\, although competitors must include in their programme a song which is not in their native language. \nIn 2019 the competition received financial support from Somerset Opera\, the Ronald Tickner Educational Trust\, the Amici Choir and private donations. The SSP is immensely grateful to these organisations and individuals for their support. \nThe Somerset Song Prize was inaugurated in 2013 under the aegis of the Taunton Festival of the Arts. The competition has quickly developed an excellent reputation in part due to some great adjudicators – including Iain Burnside\, Elizabeth Watts\, Jonathan Lemalu\, Neal Davies\, Joan Rogers\, Lorna Anderson\, Roger Vingnoles and Malcolm Martineau. The soprano Elizabeth Watts and the pianist Roger Vignoles are the competition’s Patrons. \nFor more information on the Somerset Song Prize\, please visit the Somerset Song Prize website here.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/somerset-song-prize-semi-final/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20231208T210919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T211925Z
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SUMMARY:A Fanfare to Somerset\, A Musical Celebration of our County
DESCRIPTION: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 Levels.  The much loved work by Vaughan Williams March: Folk Songs of Somerset will feature in the programme along with other descriptive pieces. The highlight of the concert will be the premiere of a work composed by Jeannette Owen entitled\, “Falls\, Footsteps and Follies”\, an Exploration of Hestercombe.   \nA refreshing Somerset inspired drink will be served during the interval. \nUnder 18 are free if accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/a-fanfare-to-somerset-a-musical-celebration-of-our-county/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Taunton\, Park Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Orchestral
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20231203T090852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T090852Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset Song Prize Final
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe winning singer will receive a cash prize of £1000 and\, decided separately\, the winning pianist will receive a cash prize of £1000. There will be other cash prizes too. Further information Somerset Song Prize website. \nThe SSP is a competition for art song and it places special importance on the collaborative relationship between the singer and their pianist. Arias from oratorios and operas are not permitted. The definition of art song is reasonably wide\, although competitors must include in their programme a song which is not in their native language. \nIn 2019 the competition received financial support from Somerset Opera\, the Ronald Tickner Educational Trust\, the Amici Choir and private donations. The SSP is immensely grateful to these organisations and individuals for their support. \nThe Somerset Song Prize was inaugurated in 2013 under the aegis of the Taunton Festival of the Arts. The competition has quickly developed an excellent reputation in part due to some great adjudicators – including Iain Burnside\, Elizabeth Watts\, Jonathan Lemalu\, Neal Davies\, Joan Rogers\, Lorna Anderson\, Roger Vingnoles and Malcolm Martineau. The soprano Elizabeth Watts and the pianist Roger Vignoles are the competition’s Patrons. \nFor more information on the Somerset Song Prize\, please visit the Somerset Song Prize website here.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/somerset-song-prize-final/
LOCATION:Somerset
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240503T135018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T135018Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea Concert
DESCRIPTION:Theodora Poole is on piano\, followed by afternoon tea at 3.45 – 4.15 pm.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/afternoon-tea-concert/
LOCATION:Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church)\, Church Square\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20231230T105451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T144719Z
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SUMMARY:Harmonia\, Bridgwater Choral Society – Summer Concert
DESCRIPTION:A programme of summer music given by Harmonia\, Bridgwater Choral Society
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/bridgwater-choral-society-summer-concert-2/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Bridgwater\, St Mary St\, Bridgwater\, Somerset\, TA6 3EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240520T181606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T181614Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert - YOUNG MUSICIANS' SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION: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\nfrom Taunton School will be\ndelighted to present a varied programme\, encompassing a number of musical styles.\nRetiring collection in aid of D & S Air and St John’s Church.\nDoors open at 12.00pm concert starts at 12.45pm.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/lunchtime-concert-young-musicians-showcase/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Taunton\, Park Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20231014T162150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T162150Z
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SUMMARY:Taunton Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/taunton-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Queen’s College\, Taunton\, Trull Road\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4QS \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T231510
CREATED:20240122T121903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T130047Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Whitehouse: An Afternoon Of Glass
DESCRIPTION: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.\nGorgeous . . . .  intriguing The Guardian  \nAs usual\, the concert will take place in in St Mary’s Church\, Main Road\, Westonzoyland\, TA7 0EP. Starting at 3 pm with refreshments served from 2.15 pm.\nThere is no need to book but please note\, seats are available on a first come\, first served basis.\nIn order to help with the artists’ and other costs we are continuing with the raffle. In addition\, we welcome donations.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/dan-whitehouse-an-afternoon-of-glass/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Westonzoyland\, Westonzoyland\, Somerset\, TA7 0EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Recital
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music on the Levels":MAILTO:franklighthouse2010@live.co.uk
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