BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Taunton Association of Performing Arts - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tapa.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Taunton Association of Performing Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040711 CREATED:20251008T215501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T215833Z UID:10013367-1762099200-1762102800@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Time to Reflect About the Faithful Departed DESCRIPTION:The Wilbye Singers have arranged an inspiring programme for this hour long time of reflective music. \nJane Cresswell – soprano\, Lynn Carter – alto\, Roger Bates – tenor\, Simon Davies – bass\, Andrew Carter – accompanist. \nThere will be a retiring collection to help defray the cost of hosting the event. Tea and homemade cakes will be served afterwards. URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/time-to-reflect-about-the-faithful-departed/ LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Taunton\, Park Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4DG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ecclesiastical ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-02-11-Time-to-Reflect-Wilbye-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St John the Evangelist Church%2C Park Street%2C Taunton":MAILTO:french.michaelfrench@gmail.com GEO:51.0133012;-3.1091756 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John the Evangelist Church Taunton Park Street Taunton Somerset TA1 4DG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street:geo:-3.1091756,51.0133012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20240926T170246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T180633Z UID:10013288-1762630200-1762635600@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Collegium Singers Concert – The Glory of Palestrina DESCRIPTION:Sacred Choral Music Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the birth of Palestrina\nLaudes Regiae – Plainsong\nMissa Assumpta es Maria – Giovanni Palestrina 1525-1594\nThe Deer’s Cry – Arvo Pärt\nLamentations a 5: Lectio Prima – Robert White\nO Radiant Dawn – James MacMillan\nINTERVAL\nAve Verum Corpus – William Byrd\nSalve Regina – Francis Poulenc\nMagnificat – Arvo Pärt\nExultate Deo – Giovanni Palestrina URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/collegium-singers-concert-celebration-of-palestrina/ LOCATION:St George’s Roman Catholic Church\, Taunton\, Billet Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 3NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ecclesiastical,Music - Choral ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20251108_flyer_web_p1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20250706T110215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T160617Z UID:10013352-1762630200-1762639200@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Somerset County Orchestra Concert DESCRIPTION:Star Wars Suite – Williams arr Julian Breeze\nViolin Concerto – Moeran (soloist Darragh Morgan)\nPlanets Suite – Holst \nJohn Williams wrote the scores for all nine films in the Star Wars franchise. Local musician and composer\, Julian Breeze has arranged the Star Wars Suite which the Orchestra is delighted to perform again. Leave your Lightsaber ™ at home and sit back and enjoy this wonderful music. \nDarragh Morgan is a hugely impressive Irish violinist who has delighted audiences all over the world. It is our turn in Taunton to enjoy the magic of his playing as he performs the beautiful\, though much neglected\, Violin Concerto by E.J. ‘Jack’ Moeran. Do not miss this rare opportunity to be captivated by this sparkling music brought to life by the Somerset County Orchestra and the superb violinist Darragh Morgan. \nGustav Holst became fascinated with astrology on a visit to Majorca in 1913\, to the extent that it developed into a lifelong interest. He wrote The Planets Suite between 1914 and 1917 with each movement named after a planet in our Solar System. The music represents the astrological character of the planets rather than their physical attributes. Whichever is your favourite movement\, you will love becoming reacquainted with this popular interpretation of The Planets. URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/somerset-county-orchestra-concert-20/ LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Taunton\, St James Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music - Orchestral ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Poster-8.11.25-jpeg.jpg GEO:51.01739;-3.1018619 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St James’ Church Taunton St James Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1JS United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St James Street:geo:-3.1018619,51.01739 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20241025T130253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T130253Z UID:10013299-1763121600-1763127000@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert DESCRIPTION:Advance Notice more detail will be added later. Doors open at 12.00pm\, performance starts at 12.45pm. URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/lunchtime-concert-10/ 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 GEO:51.0133012;-3.1091756 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John the Evangelist Church Taunton Park Street Taunton Somerset TA1 4DG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street:geo:-3.1091756,51.0133012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20240414T220819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T173619Z UID:10013223-1763121600-1763128800@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert – Advanced Student Muscians Perform DESCRIPTION:Pupils from Wellington School \nA scintillating showcase of musical talent featuring a group of Award-holding students with a wide range of ages\, stages and styles. \nRetiring collection in aid of Reminiscence Learning\, a local dementia Charity and St John’s Church. \nDoors open at 12.00pm\, performance starts at 12.45pm. Hot and cold drinks will be available before the start of the concert. People are welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat quietly before and during the concert. URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/lunchtime-concert-advanced-student-muscians-perform/ 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 GEO:51.0133012;-3.1091756 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John the Evangelist Church Taunton Park Street Taunton Somerset TA1 4DG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street:geo:-3.1091756,51.0133012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20251010T133700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T133700Z UID:10013368-1763200800-1763204400@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Morning Music Workshop at St John’s Church\, Taunton DESCRIPTION:A music workshop with top tips from Rosemary Field\, former Deputy Director of the Royal School of Church Music\, Music Development Officer for Diocese of Lincoln and current Director of Music at Worksop Priory. \nTop Tips for recruiting musicians to join your choir or worship band. \nTop Tips on accompanying worship songs on the organ. \nTop Tips on organ improvisation when needed. \nIf possible\, please indicate your intention to come by emailing: music@tauntonminster.org \nAdmission Free\, Retiring Collection. URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/morning-music-workshop-at-st-johns-church-taunton/ LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Taunton\, Park Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4DG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Educational,Music - Choral GEO:51.0133012;-3.1091756 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John the Evangelist Church Taunton Park Street Taunton Somerset TA1 4DG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street:geo:-3.1091756,51.0133012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20251010T135013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T135013Z UID:10013370-1763218800-1763224200@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea Concert DESCRIPTION:Rosemary Field\, Director of Music\, Worksop Priory\, formerly Deputy Director\, Royal School of Church Music & Music Development Officer for the Diocese of Lincoln presented in association with the Somerset Organists’ & Choirs’ Association. \nConcerts last 45 minutes and will be followed by tea and cake in our coffee shop area. \nAdmission Free\, but we do ask for a £pay-what-you-can donation towards the work of the RTET and to cover the numerous expenses of providing these concerts. URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/afternoon-tea-concert-8/ LOCATION:Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church)\, Church Square\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1SA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music - Choral,Music - Orchestral GEO:51.0156693;-3.1012102 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church) Church Square Taunton Somerset TA1 1SA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Church Square:geo:-3.1012102,51.0156693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20251025T151342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T204915Z UID:10013371-1763924400-1763929800@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Blackdowns Early Music Projects – The Myth of Venice – C16 music for Cornetto and Keyboards DESCRIPTION:Gawain Glenton\, cornetto and Silas Wollston\, organo di legno\nThe appointment of the Flemish composer Adrian Willaert at Venice’s Basilica San Marco in 1527 heralded the emergence of Venice as a cultural super-power. This recital explores the work of original composers who built the ‘myth of Venice’ in sound.\nReviews of the CD of the same name are dazzling: ‘Glenton’s own diminutions are gently and lightly patted into the larger musical line. Together with Wollston’s calm\, the whole thing sways like a dance made of chiffon.’\nGramophone URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/blackdowns-early-music-projects-the-myth-of-venice-c16-music-for-cornetto-and-keyboards/ LOCATION:All Saints Church\, Culmstock\, Fore Street\,\, CULMSTOCK\, Devon\, EX15 3JD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music - Recital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LS-web-poster.jpg GEO:50.9140223;-3.2794674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=All Saints Church Culmstock Fore Street CULMSTOCK Devon EX15 3JD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fore Street\,:geo:-3.2794674,50.9140223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20251007T114121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T114121Z UID:10013366-1764356400-1764363600@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Josephine and Stephanie present a Classical Christmas DESCRIPTION:A ‘Classical Christmas’ – a mix of carols and classical song to get you in the festive mood! URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/josephine-and-stephanie-present-a-classical-christmas/ LOCATION:West Monkton Church\, West Monkton Church\, Taunton\, TA2 8QT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music - Recital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tapa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Green-Red-Watercolour-Wreath-Merry-Christmas-Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20250922T155059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T155059Z UID:10013361-1764432000-1764435600@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Glow DESCRIPTION:Join us for Voce’s usual varied repertoire\, with both Christmas and secular music\, interspersed with readings by invited guests. URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/glow/ LOCATION:Temple Methodist Church\, Taunton\, Upper High Street Taunton\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 3PY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music - Choral ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Voce-Glow-concert-poster-MOTQ.jpg GEO:51.0118038;-3.1041682 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temple Methodist Church Taunton Upper High Street Taunton Taunton Somerset TA1 3PY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Upper High Street Taunton:geo:-3.1041682,51.0118038 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20250508T143532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T145224Z UID:10013342-1764442800-1764450000@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Handel Messiah Part 1 & Britten St Nicolas DESCRIPTION:Wellington Choral Society will be performing Handel Messiah Part 1 and Britten St Nicolas under the baton of Laurence Blyth Music Director URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/handel-messiah-part-1-britten-st-nicholas/ LOCATION:St John the Baptist Church\, Wellington\, High Street\, Wellington\, Somerset\, TA21 8QY\, United Kingdom GEO:50.9797222;-3.2259884 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St John the Baptist Church Wellington High Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=High Street:geo:-3.2259884,50.9797222 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260525T040712 CREATED:20250204T101826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T150953Z UID:10013324-1764444600-1764451800@tapa.org.uk SUMMARY:Amici 'Winter Warmer' Choral Concert DESCRIPTION:Come to what will be a memorable concert in so many ways! Amici will present an exciting new work by Bob Chilcott “The Rainbow” – and we will have the choir’s patron\, the international soprano superstar Elizabeth Watts wielding the baton for one of the items. Sadly it will be the last concert to be directed by Andrew Trewhella\, our musical director since 2012.\nThe programme is wide-ranging; Britten\, Chilcott\, Vaughan Williams and Parry\, and will make a nod to Christmas as well. URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/amici-autumn-concert-3/ LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Taunton\, St James Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music - Choral ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tapa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Amici_Flyer_291125-scaled.jpg GEO:51.01739;-3.1018619 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St James’ Church Taunton St James Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1JS United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St James Street:geo:-3.1018619,51.01739 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR