Events

DIARY

February 20th   'Teaching Singing' course with Marian Bryfdir as part of Bangor University's Lifelong Learning programme. A 10 week course, on Wednesday evenings 7.15 - 9.15pm. For more details contact the Lifelong Learning office on 01248 382708 or e-mail them at ll@bangor.ac.uk

April 9th   The theori and musicianship classes re-start after the Easter break, including the new class for those starting theori lessons from the beginning. We encourage everyone to come to these classes. Learning some theory is very beneficial to learning any instrument, and you must have passed Grade 5 theory before you can go further than Grade 5 in the practical exams. So it’s a good idea to start early! The lessons also include an element of aural test work which is an important part of the practical exams.
There will be 10 hour long sessions every term with a break during half term week. The fee is £55 for the term.

May 18th    Llwyfan Cerdd - Rock / Pop and Jazz. An informal concert to give Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias students the opportunity to perform in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere, this month mainly those students who are studying jazz, pop and rock styles. Studio 2, Galeri. Sunday afternoon at 3pm. Tickets £4 / £3 children

June 12th    Our Summer Concert. Come and listen to some of our students performing a varied and interesting programme, from the classical to the contemporary. At Galeri Theatre, 7pm.

June 14th    Our Community Orchestra meeting. Did you used to play an instrument years ago but gave up? Would you like to play in an orchestra once again? This orchestra is open to everyone who would like to bring their instruments to create music which varies from classical to film music! More details on our News page. Conductor : Bill Connor. Saturday morning, 10am - 1pm. At Canolfan Felinwnda, Llanwnda.

June 14th    Our Jazz Group, tought by Marie-Claire Howorth, taking part in a workshop with Huw Warren at Abersoch Jazz Festival.

July 5th    Neil Browning and the Tune Club playing at Felinheli Festival, from 12.30 onwards

July 6th    Llwyfan Cerdd. An informal concert to give Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias students the opportunity to perform in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. Studio 2, Galeri. Sunday afternoon at 3pm. Tickets £4 / £3 children

July 20th    Cei Llawn Cyffro – a bilingual musical entertainment with a 1920’s nautical flavour by local composer Bil Efans, director Marian Bryfdir. The cast will include singers of Pobl yr Opera company, together with young singers following the 3-day opera course preceding the performance. Come and start the evening (weather permitting) by meeting the boat at Caernarfon Ferry Slip (Marina) approx. 7.15pm and follow the colourful procession to Galeri’s theatre where the performance will commence at 8pm. Entertainment is also provided in the Doc bar and outside. How about wearing 1920’s costumes for the occasion?
Tickets for the Theatre performance and fringe entertainment £10 (Children £5), from Galeri's Box Office.
Tickets are also on sale at our office for an extra pre-performance boat-ride with some of the cast, from Caernarfon Pier at 6.30pm.
More information on our news page.

August 17th   The monthly Traditional Tune Club with Neil Browning. Welcome to anyone who wants to learn traditional tunes on any instrument. Sunday afternoon 2 - 4pm

September 13th Tutors' Concert. 'Tune In to the Tutors'. But not any old tutor! A concert with names such as Elinor Bennett, Mary Lloyd Davies, Iwan Llewelyn-Jones and Dewi Ellis Jones. International artists providing entertainment of the highest standard and a chance for the Canolfan Gerdd students to hear their tutors performing. Saturday evening 7.30pm. Tickets £10 adults / £5 children and CGWM students