
CSM Workshops 2022
This selection of workshops will augment the County School of Music this year. Workshops will usually run as a short series and culminate in a performance of some kind. Full information and dates are below, as well as on the main calendar.
Ceilidh Band

Originating from Scotland and Ireland in the late 1800s, Ceilidh is a lively and fun traditional dance band, led by a 'caller' who teaches dances to the audience and directs them to the music! This workshop is open to violin and viola students of grade 3 standard and above.
The Spring series runs as follows:
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22nd January (1:30pm-4:30pm)
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12th February (1:30pm-4:30pm)
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19th March (1:30pm-4:30pm)
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2nd April (rehearsal 5:30pm, concert 7:00pm)
The first three rehearsals take place at SMS Centre, Bayston Hill with the final rehearsal and concert held at Shrewsbury Baptist Church.
Following this, the Summer series runs as follows:
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14th May (1:30pm-4:30pm)
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11th June (1:30pm-4:30pm)
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25th June (Shrewsbury Square performance)
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2nd July (Ludlow Fringe Festival performance)
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9th July (Social performance, venue TBC)
The first two rehearsals take place at SMS Centre, Bayston Hill.
Each series costs £45 and payment should be made to the Music Service in advance. Those experiencing financial hardship may be offered help with costs, please call 01743 874145 for a confidential conversation.
Please complete the online registration form here, which will direct you to payment info:
Shropshire Music Service - Instrumental Workshops 2022
Up to date information will always be published on the main calendar here:
Guitar & Ukulele Beginners

These workshops are aimed at guitar and ukulele students from beginner up to grade 2 standard. The sessions will involve learning repertoire as a large group and creating performances to celebrate.
The Spring series runs as follows:
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12th February (online)
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5th March (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
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12th March (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
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26th March (1:30pm - 4:30pm including informal performance)
Following this, the Summer series runs as follows:
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14th May (1:30pm, online)
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21st May (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
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11th June (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
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18th June (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
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25th June (Shrewsbury Square performance)
All rehearsals take place at SMS Centre, Bayston Hill, SY3 0NU, except for the online sessions and the final performance.
Each series costs £45 and payment should be made to the Music Service in advance. Those experiencing financial hardship may be offered help with costs, please call 01743 874145 for a confidential conversation.
Please complete the online registration form here, which will direct you to payment info:
Shropshire Music Service - Instrumental Workshops 2022
Up to date information will always be published on the main calendar here: Calendar | Shropshire Music Service
'Riffs' Rock & Pop Band

Riffs is an opportunity to learn some well known and exciting repertoire in a typical rock/pop band setting. Open to electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit and vocal students of grade 1 standard and above.
The Spring series runs as follows:
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5th March (9:00am-12:00pm)
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20th March (9:00am-12:00pm)
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2nd April (9:00am-12:00pm including informal performance)
Following this, the Summer series runs as follows:
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30th April (9:00am-12:00pm)
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14th May (9:00am-12:00pm)
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11th June (9:00am-12:00pm)
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17th June (Performance - SMS centre, 6pm rehearsal)
All rehearsals take place at SMS Centre, Bayston Hill, SY3 0NU.
Each series costs £45 and payment should be made to the Music Service in advance. Those experiencing financial hardship may be offered help with costs, please call 01743 874145 for a confidential conversation.
Please complete the online registration form here, which will direct you to payment info:
Shropshire Music Service - Instrumental Workshops 2022
Up to date information will always be published on the main calendar here:
Keyboard

This one-off workshop takes place on Saturday 11th June 2022, at Shrewsbury Baptist Church, Crowmere Road, SY2 5JJ.
It is open to players of all standards, and will be a chance to learn keyboard repertoire in a large group setting.
Please complete the online registration form here, which will direct you to payment info:
Shropshire Music Service - Instrumental Workshops 2022
Up to date information will always be published on the main calendar here: Calendar | Shropshire Music Service