Recent Events & Courses

Concert @ Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven. Sat 12th May. With Sarah Wallcook. 7.30pm £10.

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Come and hear the amazing Sarah Wallcook sing some beautiful 19th Century songs, with Opera Studio students filling in the timeline of lovers from youthful hopes to mature wisdom. Accompanied by the sensitive piano playing of Julia Cobby.
Rosehill is a delightful small theatre with amazing views over the sea so come early just to see the panorama!

http://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on-all-events

Folk Group @ Penrith Farmers' Market.
The group meets weekly in Penrith on Wednesday evenings and plays regularly at local events. If you are interested in joining, get in touch! folk group pic

BlueJam played at Squirrelfest, Brockhole, Windermere 17th Sept

Despite having to go in and out because of the rain, the band played great jazz and roots music and have got BlueJam an invite back to play next year. Thanks guys! Save the Red Squirrel

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TRANSITION CHOIR SUMMER CONCERT
11th July Penrith Leisure Centre
Went really well! Congratulations everyone!

Big thanks to Joanne and Anya, who stepped in at the last minute to help out with the dance for Can't Take You Nowhere. Sorry you weren't in the programme, Joanne, my mistake (Jilly)


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Hayton Young Songwriters: 'We Wrote This!'
Hear songs written by Year 3 and 4 pupils at Hayton CE Primary school working on a Creative Partnerships project with Jilly Jarman.

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We were at Penrith & Eden Museum as part of the Museums at Night national Culture 24 initiative. Over 40 people came, listened and sang with the band. It was great fun and everyone seemed enthusiastic about our next one - to be held at Penrith Leisure Centre in June or july. WATCH THIS SPACE!
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We also had a successful evening at Woodhorn Colliery Museum, Ashington on May 13th and are looking forward to Bewcastle Heritage Society Vintage Evening on May 26th.
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BlueJam at Brougham Hall Free Festival A fantastic day - thanks to Anne Clayton from Fusion Cafe for inspiring the idea. BlueJam contributed a music stage with 40s & 50s jazz, guest singers, and a folk and djembe workshop, and a vintage contemporary stall with lantern making.


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BlueJam Music Sessions for Eden Mind - Tuesdays drop-in session in Penrith
These sessions led by Mouse and Jamie have been really successful and we hope we will be able to work with Eden Mind again in the future.

 

Current Workshops and Events
Regular band workshops, after-school club, folk, acoustic and jazz sessions. Performances and training