Sheffield U3A Music Groups
Classical Concertgoers
Coordinator |
Derek and Maureen Shipley |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 236 6257 |
Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
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Venue |
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Cost |
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Details |
Access Code X |
Derek and Maureen Shipley arrange 6 visits 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, Nottingham, all within a day's travel.
We go to classical concerts including music from C1700 - 2000, solo and instrumental, full orchestra and choral works.
An inclusive charge is made for travel, driver's gratuity and concert ticket. Any member of Sheffield U3A may apply
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Enjoying Opera
Coordinator |
John Williams |
Telephone/Email |
(0114) 2304568 |
Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Monday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
Coordinator's home Crosspool |
Cost |
£4 approx per annum |
Details |
Access Code MH |
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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Handbell Ringing
Coordinator |
Hazel Bradey |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 234 2608 |
Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, pm, weekly |
Venue |
Gatty Hall Ecclesfield |
Cost |
£5 per month |
Details |
Access Code MH |
Handbell ringing is making music on hand bells. We learn to read music and
be part of a group enjoying live
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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 |
Access Code MH |
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 (SE)
Coordinator |
Brenda Keeling |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 266 1635 |
Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Thursday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
members' homes |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
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 and Film
Coordinator |
Tony Allwright |
Telephone |
(0114) 264 5883 |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
members' homes |
Cost |
50p per meeting |
Details |
Access Code MH |
Music and film have had a very close relationship since early days of cinema. Many films have achieved box office success because of the related music. Many old films as well as archive documentaries are now available on DVD. The group meets to explore and enjoy this rich cultural resource.
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Music Appreciation I
Coordinator |
David Andrews |
Telephone |
(0114) 235 3389 |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
member's house S11 |
Cost |
£1 per meeting |
Details |
Access Code MH |
Listening to a wide variety of classical music, some familiar, some much less so. We aim to foster an awareness of the rich variety of music; some of its history; the context in which works were written (the composer's life, life events, changes in musical fashion, the development of style etc.).
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Music Appreciation II
Coordinator |
David Andrews |
Telephone |
(0114) 235 3389 |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Thursday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
Hillsborough Library |
Cost |
50p per meeting |
Details |
Access Code A |
Listening to a wide variety of classical music, some familar, some much less so. We aim to broaden people's awareness of the rich variety of music; its history; the context in which works were written (composer's life, life events, changes in musical style/fashion etc.).
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Singing For Pleasure
Coordinator |
Irene Lees |
Telephone |
(0114) 267 1857 |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Friday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
Victoria Hall |
Cost |
£10 quarterly |
Details |
Access Code A |
As this is a new group, we have yet to formulate future singing choices, however the main focus is singing for our own enjoyment.
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