Sheffield U3A Music Groups
Classical Concertgoers
| Coordinator |
Derek and Maureen Shipley |
| Telephone/email |
(0114) 236 6257 |
| Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
six times a year |
| Venue |
various |
| Cost |
An inclusive charge is made for travel, driver's gratuity and concert ticket. |
| Details |
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Six visits are arranged each year to performances of serious music not available in Sheffield. Travel is by coach to venues such as The Symphony Hall Birmingham and the Bridgewater Hall Manchester, also to Leicester, Leeds, Buxton and Lichfield. Any member of Sheffield U3A may apply for a place by completing an application form when it appears in Links.
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Enjoying Opera
| Coordinator |
John Williams |
| Telephone |
(0114) 2304568 |
| Email |
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| Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Monday, pm, fortnightly |
| Venue |
Coordinator's home Crosspool |
| Cost |
£2 per annum |
| Details |
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The group meets to watch opera DVDs, listen to CDs and enjoy presentations of a wide range of opera based topics.
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Listening to Music
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| Coordinator |
Ken Seal |
| Telephone/email |
(0114) 230 3914 |
| Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, am, fortnightly |
| Venue |
coordinator's home, S11 |
| Cost |
nil |
| Details |
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I introduce classical music by composers who are likely to be unknown to the majority of the members and works by well-known composers, which are very infrequently played at concerts or in broadcasts. All of which is very easy to listen to. I give biographical details of the composers and "interesting" information about the work. |
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Listening to Music
II
| Coordinator |
Ray Cottam |
| Telephone/email |
(0114) 235 0536 |
| Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, pm, fortnightly |
| Venue |
coordinator's home S8 |
| Cost |
nil |
| Details |
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Listening to CDs and cassettes of classical music with a brief introduction about the composer and the music before it is played. Selections may include orchestral, chamber, and solo instrumental music, choral works and opera. Two or three members other than the coordinator present programmes that last two hours. |
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Listening to Music
III
| Coordinator |
David Andrews |
| Telephone/email |
(0114) 235 3389 |
| Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, pm, fortnightly |
| Venue |
member's house S11 |
| Cost |
50 pence per meeting |
| Details |
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Listening to a wide range of classical music, some familiar, some less so, chosen in the most part by the group coordinator, but sometimes by other group members. The music is introduced by the chooser of that day and explained orally and with accompanying notes in considerable detail. |
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Listening to
Music (SE)
| Coordinator |
Brenda Keeling |
| Telephone/email |
(0114) 266 1635 |
| Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Thursday, pm, fortnightly |
| Venue |
members' homes |
| Cost |
nil |
| Details |
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We are a social group who enjoy listening to a wide variety of music. Our venues are in members' homes and the host plans the music. |
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Music Appreciation
| Coordinator |
David Andrews |
| Telephone/email |
(0114) 235 3389 |
| Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Thursday, pm, fortnightly |
| Venue |
Hillsborough Library |
| Cost |
50p per meeting |
| Details |
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We aim to develop: a love of classical music in group members, a wider awareness of composers other than simply the 'big names', an understanding of the background of the times when the music was composed, and an understanding of why it sounds as it does. |
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