Music in Newnham
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WELCOME TO THE MUSIC IN NEWNHAM PAGE.
The idea behind this section of the village website is to provide a point of contact for anyone interested in listening to, performing, playing, learning or teaching music in the village. It can also be used to provide links to local bands. If you have any content you would like included, or would like to get involved in the running of the page then please e-mail rivermen@hotmail.co.uk
If you are interested in up and coming concerts or musical events in the village then please check the main diary page.
CHOIRS
THE CHURCH CHOIR sings every Sunday at services but welcomes extra voices at festivals such as Christmas and Easter. At the Carol Service in 2009, for instance, there were 20 of us to lead the singing in four parts and to perform three choir-only items. For more information get in touch with Nigel Haig – 516545 nanddhaig@uwclub.net
THE GEORGE CHOIR is open to anyone who wants to sing. Come along and get involved. We meet upstairs at The George Café www.lowergeorge.org.uk at 7.30pm on a Wednesday evening. For more details contact Adrian adrianwilliamsbrett@googlemail.com
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LOCAL BANDS
CHEEKY MONKEY are a fantastic folk/rock band available for ceilidhs and parties. Call Lindsey on 516736.
THE RIVERMEN are a band from Newnham. They have released two CDs and are currently recording their third album. For more information and free downloads of their music visit www.rivermen.org.uk
JOE AND THE *****. Punk from the Effo Dee. Free downloads and info about upcoming gigs etc. www.myspace.com/joessluts
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TUITION
PIANO, MUSIC THEORY AND ACCOMPANYMENT FOR MUSIC EXAMS.
Rosemary Griffiths - The Old House, High Street, Newnham is the local centre for exams of the Associated Board of the Royal schools of Music.
Rosemary Griffiths – 510944 www.theoldhousenewnham.co.uk
DRUMS, PERCUSSION. Rhydian Griffiths is currently studying percussion at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. Available for gigs and drum tuition during university holidays. 07800 766936
PIANO – Lessons for starters of all ages. Alan Elgar 07882-283804.
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