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FEBRUARY 2017

Welcome to our February newsletter. The month got off to a great start with the Mayor of Lewisham approving the transfer of the Music Service and Hub to Lewisham Music, a new registered charity, from 1 April 2017. We are very excited by the opportunities this will provide for us to develop our work further. We will be publishing more information about our plans in due course.

Our Rock & Pop and Lewisham Junior Orchestra courses take place this week, it is great to see so many young people taking part and we hope everyone has an enjoyable time. If you couldn't take part this time then be sure to sign up for the summer term courses. There's not long until Lewisham comes alive with the 8th Lewisham Live festival which offers a platform for creativity and performances, inspired by and involving the young people of Lewisham. We hope you can make it along to one (or more) of the events that are taking place throughout March.

There are many other fantastic activities coming up, please have a look below - we hope you find something that interests you.

LEWISHAM MUSIC HUB ANNUAL REVIEW 2015-2016

Our annual review contains an overview of our activity in 2015-2016.

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LEWISHAM MUSIC SERVICE - AFTER SCHOOL GROUPS AND SATURDAY MUSIC CENTRE

If you are aged 7-18 and play an instrument or sing, or want to start learning then come and join one of Lewisham Music Service’s after school groups or Saturday Music Centre

Our groups are ideal for children and young people who wish to develop their instrumental skills or singing. They will have the opportunity to play or sing with other young people in a supportive environment and work towards performing in local festivals and projects as well as with our partner organisations.

We offer a wide range of musical activities for instrumentalists and singers at all levels including rock, pop, folk and world music groups, brass, concert and jazz bands, orchestra, wind and string groups, guitar ensembles, choirs, percussion groups, creative music, music theory and instrumental tuition.

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LEWISHAM LIVE!

A festival of music and dance from the children and young people of Lewisham

Lewisham Live returns for its 8th year, celebrating young performers in music and dance across the borough!

Under the banner Lewisham Live EXPLODES, the 2017 festival will include an eclectic mix of new projects and old favourites working with professional artists and taking place in prestigious venues across the borough.

With 16 performances, in 9 different venues and well over 2,000 young performers, this year is the biggest festival yet!

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#come_aLIVE

A NEW YOUTH CHOIR FOR BLACKHEATH HALLS OPERA

Blackheath Halls and Lewisham Music are collaborating to create a new schools’ choir for young people in Lewisham to perform in the forthcoming Blackheath Halls Community Opera, The Enchanted Bullets (Weber’s Der Freischütz)

Children need to be aged between 8 and 11 and available to attend rehearsals at Blackheath Halls on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm from Tuesday 25 April 2017 and production rehearsals for the opera at after school and weekend sessions from Tuesday 6 June. The performances will be on Wednesday 19 and Friday 21 July at 7pm.

Lewisham Primary schools are invited to put forward 5 of their most committed singers to be part of the choir. In the event that more schools put pupils forward than we can accommodate we will take the pupils from the first schools to express interest.

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ANIMATE LEWISHAM LOCAL COURSE

A Young Person’s Orchestra for the 21st Century

WHEN Monday 3 April, 9.30am-3.30pm
WHERE Laban Building, Creekside, London, SE8 3DZ
COST £10 (full fee) // £5 (50% sibling discount) // £3 (if in receipt of Pupil Premium)

Are you an adventurous musician interested in creating and performing your own music alongside people with similar interests?

In Animate Orchestra you can do just that.

With specialist tutors and world-class musicians as mentors and guides, our courses are fun, sociable and musically adventurous. Members are from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and our music reflects their skills, knowledge and interests.

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MUSIC STUDIO

Need somewhere to produce and record your vocal talent?

WHEN Mondays, 6.15-8.45pm // Tuesdays, 5.15-7.45pm (female only once a month) // Thursdays 6.15-8.45pm
WHERE TNG Youth Centre, 111 Wells Park Road, Sydenham, SE26 6AD
COST FREE

WHEN Thursdays, 6.15-8.45pm
WHERE Woodpecker Youth Centre, 20 Woodpecker Road, New Cross, SE14 6EU
COST FREE

Come and be creative in our music studio using programmes such as Logic and Pro Tools 10.

BOOKING
You will have to fill out a registration form on your first visit, for those under 18 will need parental consent. You will need to book your slot in the studio on the day so arrive on time to avoid disappointment.

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THE WORLD OF STRINGS

An interactive and presented Schools’ Concert for KS2

WHEN Thursday 9 March, 12.30-1.30PM
WHERE Laban Theatre, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Creekside, Deptford, London, SE8 3DZ
COST £90 per class (max. 33) // 5 x teachers per school go free

Explore the world of string instruments and how different composers wrote for them in this interactive Schools' Concert for KS2. Presented by Sarah Freestone and performed by students from Trinity Laban's Strings department, this concert will take school pupils on a fun and educational journey through a variety of musical styles. Join us as we break the music down and piece it back together again to look at how composers build their music into a final piece.

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SINGING THROUGH THE AGES

An interactive and presented Schools’ Concert for KS2

WHEN Thursday 29 June, 12.30-1.30pm
WHERE Deptford Green School, Edward Street, London, SE14 6AN
COST £90 per class (max. 33) // 5 x teachers per school go free

Join us for this special Schools' Concert for KS2, exploring the voice and how vocal music has developed through the ages, from plainchant to the world of Disney. Presented by Sarah Freestone and performed by students from Trinity Laban, this concert invites school audiences to explore singing and the influence of different cultures and traditions in this age-old form of music making. Come and sing along on a fun-filled journey through the last 500 years of vocal music.

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JAZZ JAMAICA

WHEN Friday 4 March, 8pm (doors)
WHERE The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG
COST From £10

The mighty Jazz Jamaica have rightly earned their place as ‘one of the UK’s leading good-time bands’ (The Independent) though live performances and dynamic album releases spanning two decades. Led by double bassist, Gary Crosby, Jazz Jamaica is guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing with their special blend of rock steady rhythms, skanking ska beats, and pumping reggae grooves interweaved with sophisticated jazz swing!

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DO YOUR OWN THING

WHEN Once a month on a Saturday, 1-4pm
WHERE The Midi Music Company, 77 Watson's Street, Deptford, SE8 4AU
COST FREE

Do Your Own Thing offers FREE creative sessions in dance, drama, music, DJing, VJing and art for young people (aged 10-25) with learning disabilities. Participants get the chance to work on exciting projects with professional tutors.

UPCOMING DATES
Saturday 18 February, Saturday 18 March, Saturday 22 April

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ALLSORTS

WHEN Thursday 23 February – Thursday 30 March, 10am-5pm
WHERE The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG
COST £5 per day for participants // pay-what-you-can for parents and carers

Heart n Soul’s Allsorts is a place where adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun. You can take part in a range of workshops, from music to circus skills in a safe and friendly atmosphere where you decide what to do.

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THE HEART N SOUL CHOIR

WHEN Thursday 16 February, 2-4pm
WHERE The Midi Music Company, 77 Watson’s Street, Deptford, SE8 4AU
COST FREE but please call first to book your place

The Heart n Soul choir is FREE and open to all Heart n Soul artists, volunteers, staff and participants. It takes place between Allsorts seasons, on a Thursday at Midi Music Centre in Deptford and is led by Penny Manser.

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FREE EMPLOYABILITY TRAINING

Looking to find work in the creative industry? We can help!

WHEN From February
WHERE StreetVibes Academy, Modern House, 6 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1DA
COST FREE

Getting into the creative industries in London is becoming more and more challenging, especially for young people. We’re setting up a new scheme with Bauer Media to help those who are struggling to take the first steps towards employment in the creative sector. Since we're a school full of industry professionals, we feel as if we are well positioned to help. Over 12 weeks, you’ll be given a dedicated mentor to train you in vital skills needed to land a job.

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Joe Thompson’s Jazz Masterclass at the Conservatoire

A special workshop for players aged 11-18

WHEN Sunday 26 March, 2.30pm
WHERE The Conservatoire, 19-21 Lee Road, Blackheath, SE3 9RQ
COST £10

We are running a special Jazz Masterclass for young musicians with Joe Thompson, Musical Director of the Ivy Club and founder of our popular family concert series, Family Jazz, followed by an opportunity to play at the Family Jazz concert straight after. “If you enjoy “messing about” on your chosen instrument, then you are already improvising”, says Joe. "In our masterclass series we hope to open up new avenues, to build on strengths and to encourage the young musicians to shape their improvisations into something more lasting, as well as offering guidance on how to take their music making to the next level.” The first Masterclass in November was a real success. Read about it on our Events page.

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YOUTUBE MASTERCLASS - 1 DAY COURSE

WHEN Saturday 18 February & Saturday 13 May
WHERE The Midi Music Company, 77 Watson's Street, SE8 4AU
COST £25

Get new fans and gain exposure through proper management of your YouTube Channel. Moniteize your videos and start earning from your channel. A whole day with a professional from Laika Network will show you elements of YouTube you never knew existed and show you how to best handle the business of being a musician.

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CRE8TIV® MUSIC CLASSES

Keyboards for Songwriting, Music Production, Cre8tiv® Choir and 1 Day Masterclasses

WHERE The Midi Music Company, 77 Watson's Street, SE8 4AU
COST £100 // £50 concessions

Learn music production, keyboards for songwriting, cre8tiv® choir and 1 day YouTube masterclass.

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ASPIRING YOUNG MUSICIANS - MUSIC GROUPS FOR 11-16 YEAR OLDS

MC and Spoken Word , Keyboards for Songwriting and Music Production

WHERE The Midi Music Company, 77 Watson's Street, SE8 4AU
COST £50

Work solo or within a group to create, understand and perform music. Whether you want to get better at rapping or poetry, produce your own beats or write soulful pop songs our tutors can help you to explore your dreams and give you strong skills for creating and enjoying music.

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London Inspire Event: Creating an inclusive classroom for all at Key Stage 3

WHEN Thursday 23 February, 9.30am-4pm
WHERE Cecil Sharp House, London, NW1 7AY
COST FREE

This one-day conference will address the topic of inclusion and engagement in KS3 Music classrooms. With a varied programme of inspirational keynote speeches, interactive musical workshops, ideas speed-dating and sharing case studies, this event – curated by secondary music teachers in collaboration with Music Excellence London key partners – is designed to arm anyone working in KS3 Music in London with strategies, skills, contacts, support and inspiration, to take back into your classrooms and organisations the next day.

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Discover Artsmark

WHEN Throughout the year
WHERE Various London locations
COST Free to schools

Want to know about Artsmark? Attend a free, two-hour information session for a step-by-step guide, and find out what the benefits are to your school.

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Lewisham Music Hub, 3rd Floor Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU

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