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Make music this summer - whatever your ability

A summer school from 4 to 8 August will give youngsters the chance to learn from professional musicians FREE MARTIAL
and to play in an orchestra - they don't have to have any experience at all.
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Whether you've had only a few
lessons or you've been learning an
instrument for several years, the
Four Winds Youth Orchestra wants FREE UNIFORM
to hear from you. The emphasis
will be on serious music making,
but having a lot of fun at the same IN SWINDON
ti me, says organiser Mike Heal from
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"We believe there should be no Call
barriers to learning to play in an
orchestra: it does not matter what
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somebody sitting next to you who
will show you what to do. Working
with the professional musicians
who are some of the best in the Swindon I&
business, the children will make Mike Heal, right, with Four Winds members, back from left. Giles Price,
great progress and enjoy them- Tom Coates, Jennifer Rutter. Jessica Morrison, Oliver Stavrakakis. Cricklade Railway
selves. The important thing is that Front, John Tricky. Ashley Green, Becky Mortons GWR Autocoach
you want to take part." Special
The Four Winds Orchestra meets because of cost and where possi- Call Mike Heal on 322471 for
weekly at Brinkworth village hall ble help will be provided. details. Sunday & Monday
and draws children for miles 24th & 25 A ugust
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Clarinetist Ashley Green, 12, The Bible told through vegetables between 11am & 4pm
from Lydiard Millicent said, "I like The Church of Christ the Servant, Abbey Meads holiday club from
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The week costs £75 but Mike The sessions between 1 Oam and 12.30pm will include lots of games, ( 01793) 771615 $w NNDON
says nobody should be excluded and songs. The cost is 50p. Either turn up or book a place on 700641.
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The Four Winds Youth Orchestra

Summer Workshop 2003

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon,Trumpet, Cornet, Horn,
Trombone,Tuba, Violin or Percussion

Whether you've had only three lessons or been playing for years, if you play any
of these instruments this workshop is for you!
Monday 4th August to Friday 8th August,

Oam - 3pm Brinkworth Schoo l
Open to anyone up to the age of 18. Any ability. --""

• Spend the week with a specialist professional musicians in an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. Each tutor
has been chosen for their unique talent on their chosen instrument. Group sizes of no more than 10 students.
• Enjoy the thrill of working with others in the production of a concert containing new works and get a CD at
the end. r-
• Whether you play regularly in a band or orchestra, or if this is your first time playing with others, you will have
a week of fun and enjoyment whilst learning from some of the best musicians around. t
For further information, call Dr Mike Heal on 01 793 322471
or mail: healmichael@hotmail.com