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by Rob Howard
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The Craven Accordion Orchestra are to hold their Summer Concert at Skipton Town Hall Saturday, 8 pm on the 12th July 2008 The Orchestra now in its 14th year consists of varied abilities from novice up to musicians of the highest level, some of whom are National Champions. The program contains a varied selection appealing to all tastes; from popular standards, light classical to modern film theme music plus the traditional big band sound. Also featuring on the concert will be National Prize winners from the 2008 British Championships featuring young soloists Megan Parkinson and Erin Cokell, the successful ensembles and Max Verity (achievement for highest Exam marks). Guest Artist is Thom Hardaker, who is currently a student of the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg Conservatory in Russia. Thom, who is studying under Professor Oleg Sharov has successfully completed the conservatory’s one year preparatory program and is about to start the four year course up to doctorate level leading to a D.M.A. (Doctor of Musical Arts) qualification. For further information, please ring 01729 840137 or 01535 635074. |