Violin Recital - Calne Music and Arts Festival

Welcome

A welcome from the President This year, in which we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are honoured to have Judith Weir, Master of the Queen’s Music, as Patron of Calne Music and Arts Festival. Judith, who was Composer in Residence at the 1977 Festival, still takes a keen interest in the town and will return again this year. To quote Judith: ‘It is great to see this home-grown event thriving even more than I could have imagined. They have clearly discovered that the key to a good festival is quality artistic events with a local handle.’ Judith Weir’s Music for 247 Strings will be performed at the Festival (13) and Judith with be contributing to the evening with David White (23). For 40 years the Festival has continued, through the hard work during the year of the various committees, the many dedicated volunteers who give their time during Festival week, and the support of local schools, choirs, musicians and artists. Calne is indeed a culturally rich town. We are pleased to announce that Chilvester Financial have become the main sponsor of our Festival. Sponsorship has also been received from other local companies for specific days or events. We are indeed most grateful to these local companies for showing their commitment to promoting the Festival to the wider community and to recognising the local aspect of our ethos towards the Arts. We are always keen to welcome new ‘Friends’, so please spread the word among friends, neighbours and newcomers to the town. Details can be found at the end of the brochure. We very much look forward to sharing with you this wealth of music and art and hope that you will enjoy the quality and diversity of the events planned.

Carole Browne President CMAF

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Music

Music Programme Once again we have brought together a wide ranging and diverse musical programme which not only promotes the local musical talent of our area but also welcomes back some past performers. On our opening nights we invite you to performances of “A Decent Girl” given by our local community theatre group (2 and 3). The opening weekend also see the folk of ever popular Finnegans Wake (4), the return of BJ Big Band (5), a special recital by guitarist Rod Faulkner (6) and the Festival debut recital by Matthew Moore and the Larkin Strings (9). Other highlights include an evening demonstrating the diversity of the violin, with a virtuosic performance by John Kane (13), followed by Georgia Browne with a Celtic CODA (14). The talented students and staff from the music department at St Mary’s School will present two contrasting concerts (17 and 18) and later in the week we welcome back pianist Jacob Byrne (20) and an evening with the Festival’s founder, David White (23). We mark the 120th Anniversary of Oscar Hammerstein’s birth with a special event featuring some of his most popular songs (25). Not forgetting two new events at the White Hart (7 and 26) and our lunchtime concert series where we welcome back Somerford Scribes (24). We are delighted to involve so many local schools and young musicians (12, 15, 17, 22 and 29), especially at a time when music education is in the spotlight both locally and nationally; we should celebrate the work of the next generation of musicians. To conclude the 2015 Festival, we welcome Julian Philips and his Boogie Woogie piano playing. Join us for what promises to be an entertaining evening of Boogie Woogie, Folk and Blues (32); the ultimate way to finish our Festival!

Simon Parker, Music Advisor

Numbers in brackets refer to event numbers in the brochure

Art

Art Programme The Festival Art Programme consists of a major open exhibition of artwork open to all in the area who have paintings, drawings or any form of 2D and 3D creative works to show. We continue our annual exhibition of artworks created by the primary school children in the Colne area and a digital image competition and a photographic competition. Again there is a series of Open Studios providing the opportunity to meet local artists and see them at work. Gordon Burns, Art Exhibition Co-ordinator

Festival Art Exhibition Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th October

An open exhibition of artworks by local artists at Marden House in the centre of Calne

Marden House

Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 12.00 noon & 2.00pm - 6.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 12.00noon & 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Admission Free Please note - at times the hall may not be accessible owing to events taking place for the Festival. Please check the Festival programme and the website.

Submission date for artworks at Marden House is: Sat 26th September from 10am to 2pm only. For further details and entry forms please contact the Art Co-ordinator: Telephone: 01249 813328 Email: [email protected] or visit the Festival website: www.cmaf.org.uk

Prizes... Public Vote Winners Prize The Festival Fund is giving away £75 in prizes to the top three artworks voted for by the viewing public. First place award is £50, with second place £15 and third place £10.

Skylight Publishing Award Skylight Publishing is a fine art printing service, based in Calne. They are awarding a £50 Amazon Gift voucher, and 25% discount off all fine art photography/printing work undertaken by Skylight Publishing over the following 12 months.

Digital Image Competition An open online competition for up to three of your digital images. E-mail entries in jpeg format (max 1400 pixels across) direct to: [email protected] Please state your age if you are under 17. Winning images will be selected by an experienced judge, and certificates will be awarded on Sunday 11th October in Marden House during the Finale, with a special category for “Under 17” winners. All entries to be displayed for twelve months in Festival Gallery on www.calnecameraclub.co.uk Closing date: Monday 6th October. Entry is FREE NB. Calne Camera Club members are not eligible to enter.

Art Exhibition is sponsored by Bevirs Solictiors of Calne

Calne Camera Club PhotoFest Exhibition

Heritage Centre

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th October Open Daily 10.00 am to 4.00 pm - Closed Monday 5th October

Admission Free Calne Camera Club is presenting its major annual Members Exhibition. Featuring more than 150 prints by local photographers, it includes some images that have gained International recognition.Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their very own favourite print. The club meets at Beversbrook Community Centre on most Monday evenings, new members always welcome. See www.calnecameraclub.co.uk

Calne Artists Group Event Saturday 10th October 11.00am - 4.00pm

Baptist Church

Admission Free A collaboration between Calne Artists Group and young people from Calne Baptist Church and the local community, showing an Art Installation Exhibition . For more details check the Calne Artists Group website: www.calneartists.co.uk

Children’s Art Exhibition The Festival is delighted to showcase wonderful pieces of art by some of our talented young artists from local primary schools. This is on display in Calne Library. Please take the opportunity to view the multi-media work during normal library opening hours.

Calne Library

Admission Free Prizes are awarded by independent judges and will be presented at the ABRSM High Scorers concert on Saturday 10th October at 3.00pm in Marden House.

Poetry Competition Reflections on the Past Calne is holding its first Heritage Week on the 7th-13th September 2015. Celebrate that heritage by writing a poem about any aspect, from any century, of the history of the Calne area. Leaflets with all the entry details are available from Calne Heritage Centre, Bank House (Calne Visitor and Community Information Centre), the Library and Marden House. Winners are invited to read their poems and receive their certificates at a Festival poetry and music event on Wednesday 7th October at 12.15pm at Marden House Closing date for entries Saturday 12th September 2015. Advising clients in Calne since 1999

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DeborahGain-Phelps

Open Studios

Contemporary Abstract Artist Deborah has been working over the past year on her abstract paintings, pushing her boundaries, expressing what she is feeling in her work. Her exhibition this year shows her progression in this format using form, colour and shape to produce some exciting new paintings. Please come along and take a look, as well as have a chat and a cuppa with her about her new work. Saturday 3rd & 10th and Sunday 4th & 11th October 10.30am - 4.30pm

31 Trinity Park, Calne, SN11 0QD T. 01249 813582 www.deborahphelpsgane.co.uk

Collage, Prints, Posters and Paintings Olivia is a regular exhibiter of collage in Colchester where she teaches art at the sixth form college; Genevieve, textile designer and print maker, is Artisan and Craft buyer for the National Trust and Carole, a total amateur, dabbles in oils. Saturday 3rd & 10th and Sunday 4th & 11th October 10.00am-12.00am and 2.00pm-4.00pm

Garden Studio, Banner Lodge, Middle Lane, Cherhill SN11 8XR T: 01249 812551 [email protected]

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ShaunNoble CharlesRodwell

Painter Visitors are welcome to visit this hilltop studio near Calne. A large selection of paintings and drawings spanning 30 years will be on view. Work ranges from large figure compositions based on travels abroad to local landscape studies. Sunday 4th & 11th October: 2pm - 5pm or by appointment other times.

Leasview Cottage, Charlcutt, Calne SN11 9HH T: 01249 740406 www.charlesrodwellarts.com

Shaun started photography as a hobby but now is passionate about capturing the hidden magic of nature. Finding the perfect scene, capturing the essence of nature at its greatest is what he enjoys. Finding quirky unseen nature that you would normally pass by is a fulfilling change. Saturday 3rd & 10th and Sunday 4th & 11th October 10.30am - 4.30pm

31 Trinity Park, Calne, SN11 0QD T. 01249 813582

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Photographer

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Carving Workshops Throughout the year we hold workshops two evenings a week, one day during the week and Saturday mornings. We have a selection of tools for beginners. Chat to the woodcarvers and woodworkers and view their latest projects. Saturday 10th October 10am - 4pm

Behind the Lansdowne, Derry Hill

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Opening of the Festival Private View

Thursday 1st October

Art Preview

1 Marden House

7:00pm Admission Free to Friends, Artists and invitees The formal opening of the Festival and the Art Preview. This evening is open to Festival Friends, invited guests and exhibitors to view the Art Exhibition while enjoying a glass of wine. The Festival will be officially opened by Clive Farahar, the antiquarian book seller and broadcaster, who has lived in Calne for 30 years, and who makes frequent appearances on the Antiques Roadshow.

Clive Farahar

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A Decent Girl

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“Speak up! It is 2015! Women have earned the right to speak!”

Town Hall

7:30pm Admission £5 (£3 Friends, £1 Children) How is it that in the USA there are more men named John running big companies than women, regardless of their name? And how is it that when women have publically questioned these inequalities they have received death threats through social media? How is it that some of these threats were from other women? Following on from John Bentley Community Theatre’s success at last year’s Festival with Our Town (a musical written about Calne itself), A Decent Girl explores the pressures on young women today in the wake of advancing technology and social media, whilst looking back at stories of women throughout history. A Decent Girl is at times funny, tragic and eye opening, and above all else brutally honest. Not suitable for under 12s. Recommended by accountants and solicitors

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE WILL NOW BE AT JOHN BENTLEY SCHOOL STARTING AT 7.45PM

A Decent Girl

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Town Hall

“Speak up! It is 2015! Women have earned the right to speak!” 7:30pm Admission £5 (£3 Friends, £1 Children) A second opportunity to see the production of A Decent Girl How is it that in the USA there are more men named John running big companies than women, regardless of their name? And how is it that when women have publically questioned these inequalities they have received death threats through social media? How is it that some of these threats were from other women? Following on from John Bentley Community Theatre’s success at last year’s Festival with Our Town (a musical written about Calne itself), A Decent Girl explores the pressures on young women today in the wake of advancing technology and social media, whilst looking back at stories of women throughout history. A Decent Girl is at times funny, tragic and eye opening, and above all else brutally honest. Not suitable for under 12s.

Finnegans Wake 4

Marden House

7:30pm Admission £8 (£6 Friends, £1 children) Traditional Irish Music. Accordion, Melodian, Guitar, Banjo, Vocals and Harmonies. A mix of jigs, reels, polkas, hornpipes and sing-along songs to get the feet tapping.

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Friday 2nd October

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE WILL NOW BE AT JOHN BENTLEY SCHOOL STARTING AT 7.45PM

BJ Big Band

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7:30pm Admission £8 (£6 Friends, £1 children)

Town Hall

After their successful Festival appearance in 2014 showcasing music across nine decades, the BJ Big Band is delighted to return in 2015 with a fresh programme and a few old favourites.

Saturday 3rd October

The enjoyment experienced by audience and band members alike is a feature of the Band’s appearances, so do come along to enjoy a great Saturday night out.

Colibri Guitar Trio

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7:30pm Admission £8 (£6 Friends, £1 children)

Marden House

Chopin supposedly said “Nothing is better than one guitar, but two.” We go one better with world renowned John Mills, his wife Cobie Smit, and Colibri veteran Rod Faulkner. They bring you a beautiful selection of music from the Baroque to the 20th century, including works by Vivaldi, Boccherini and Holst. The performance will end at 8.30pm and will be followed by a reception with Rod Faulkner and friends – all welcome.

Acoustic Night

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8:00pm Admission Free Featuring George Wilding, J.C. Leonard, Ethemia and Ollie Hobbs. Two young teenage talents, George Wilding from Avebury, and Ollie Hobbs from Calne, are joined by Ethemia, an up and coming folk rock duo from Gloucestershire, and J.C. Leonard from Swindon. Sponsored by The White Hart Hotel.

White Hart Hotel

George Wilding

Day sponsored by Johnson & Daltrey Independent Family Funeral Director

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10:00am Admission Free

Larkin Strings

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3:00pm Admission £7 (£5 Friends, £1 children)

Methodist Church

Marden House

Yorkshire based string ensemble Larkin Strings return to Calne for their Arts Festival debut. Made up of young string players from various Yorkshire universities and music colleges, including ex JBS student Matthew Moore, Larkin Strings have already made a name as one of the area’s most exciting and versatile ensembles; equally at home on the concert platform or in a theatre pit. Appearing in their String Quartet formation, their programme will include the original, and rarely heard, quartet version of Barber’s adagio along with pieces by Elgar and Mozart.

4 Stars Dance 10 4:00pm Admission £4 (£2 Friends, £1 children)

John Bentley School

4Stars Dance are a local dance school providing good quality dance tuition to students of all ages in a fun and enjoyable way. Their Festival performance will include a mini showcase by the students who attended their annual Summer School and also show the dance talents of their Calne students.

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A Very Fine Swan Indeed Art, Science & The Unfeathered Bird, with Katrina van Grouw 7:30pm Admission £6 (£4 Friends, £1 children)

Marden House

If you expect a book about bird anatomy to be an academic textbook for a specialised audience, think again. The Unfeathered Bird is a unique combination of art and science aimed at anyone with an interest in birds or bird art. A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Katrina is also a dedicated ornithologist, a former Natural History Museum curator, a qualified bird ringer, and an experienced preparator of natural history specimens. Join Katrina as she discusses her inspirations for the book, and the 25 year journey to create it. Putting you at the centre of the advice

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Sunday 4th October

Festival Service

Recital by 12 Marlborough College

Marden House

12:15pm Lunchtime Series Admission £3 (Friends free, £1 children)

Monday 5th October

From 2008 onwards the Festival has hosted musicians selected from the 30 Music Scholars of Marlborough College. This dynamic group of highly skilled young players, many of whom are members of National Youth Orchestras, will present an instrumental programme of both solo and chamber repertoire.

Violin Recital

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Marden House

John Kane 7:30pm Admission £8 (£6 Friends, £1 children) A glorious violin recital given by virtuoso musicians John Kane (violin) and Stephen Robbings (piano).

John and Stephen, who are on the music staff of Winchester College, have given many concerts and recitals together over the years, including a piano trio residency at the Masterworks Festival in USA. Their Festival debut programme will draw from the rich classical and romantic repertoire for violin and piano. The programme will include Beethoven, F major Op24 (The Spring Sonata), Music for 247 Strings by Judith Weir and the Cesar Franck Violin Sonata in A major.

Georgia and Genevieve 14 The Celtic Caim 9:00pm CODA Admission Free A performance of Celtic music by Georgia Browne on violin and Genevieve Browne on harp.

Marden House

They will be joined by Georgia’s husband, Tom Payne, a Scottish tenor.

From the ‘easy’ to the ‘complex’

12:15pm Lunchtime Series Admission £3 (Friends free, children £1)

Marden House

Students from the John Bentley School perform a varied programme that will have something for everyone. An opportunity to see and hear some of the wonderful local talent that we have here in Calne.

Burn Camp: A Miracle 16 In The Mountains 7:30pm Admission Free

John Bentley School

Burn Camp: A Miracle in the Mountains tells the story of a summer camp in the Colorado Rockies designed to fulfil the needs of young people with life changing burn injuries. Along the way we meet the campers and staff that work together to create this extraordinary experience. Director Andy Mitchell will be discussing the process of making the film and there will be music from the film by Jimmy Moore.

St Mary’s Concert Artists

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7:30pm Admission £7 (£5 Friends, £1 children)

Marden

Tuesday 6th October

John Bentley School 15

House St Mary’s Concert Artists present a celebration of all the musical talents of the school, ranging from the Junior Musicians to the Senior performers. St Mary’s Concert Artists have enjoyed a variety of exciting performing opportunities on the international and national stage, performing alongside professional musicians at prestigious venues in London, Paris, New York and of course, St Mary’s. Tonight’s performance will celebrate the delights of English Song and Musical Theatre, as they are in a busy rehearsal period for the school’s Autumn Musical Production – Cole Porter’s Anything Goes on October 21, 22, 23.

St Mary’s Music Staff 18 9:00pm CODA Admission Free

Marden House

A rare performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Quintet for Piano and Winds in B flat given by the instrumental staff of St Mary’s School, Calne. Set firmly in the Russian nationalist style, the quintet draws on the influences of traditional folk melodies and fairy tales. “Very straightforward & friendly service”

St Mary’s Concert Artists

Poetry Competition 19

Marden With Music from David Bevan and Glenis Ansell House 12:15pm Lunchtime Series Admission £3 (Friends free, £1 children)

Wednesday 7th October

Winners of the Festival Poetry Competition are invited to read their poems and receive their certificates at this poetry and music event. Music will be provided by David Bevan and Glenis Ansell who join together once more for a short programme of piano duets. David is the organist at St Mary’s Church and has always been a great supporter of the festival as an accompanist and a soloist with his organ recitals. Glenis has contributed to the Festival for several years both as a performer and a member of the committee. For the last 3 years she has been Festival Chairman. We hope you will enjoy 4 hands at the piano.

Piano Recital 20 Jacob Byrne

Marden House

7:30pm Admission £8 (£6 Friends, £1 children) Jacob Byrne is a local pianist making a welcome return to the Festival after a highly successful lunchtime concert last year. He has recently completed a degree in French and Linguistics at Lancaster University whist maintaining a busy schedule of musical engagements, performing as a concert pianist across the South West and further afield. This year his programme will feature works by Chopin, Haydn, Brahms, Gershwin and Howard Blake.

SupaNova 21 Community Choir

Marden House

9:30pm CODA Admission Free Your local ladies singing group SupaNova are delighted to be entertaining you this evening. They energetically burst into song with a colourful, eclectic repertoire of melodies. You can relax to the classics, toe-tap to pop, reminisce to folk and do anything else to anything else. Come and enjoy a SupaNova burst of energy! Financial advice for individuals and businesses

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Local Primary Schools’ Choir 12:15pm Lunchtime Series Admission £3 (Friends free, £1 children) As part of the Calne Music and Art Festival’s celebration of the 120th anniversary of Oscar Hammerstein II, children from local primary schools will perform a selection of songs from Hammerstein’s musicals including the Desert Song, the King and I, Rose Marie, Oklahoma! and the Sound of Music.

40 Years of the Calne 23 Music & Arts Festival Marden An evening with David White and friends 7:30pm Admission £8 (£6 Friends, £1 children) In an evening of happy memories, David White, the founder and Music Director of the Festival from its start until 1989, remembers the early years of the Festival. He brings together some of the people that forged the Festival, both musicians and artists, including Judith Weir, who is now Master of the Queen’s Music and our Festival Patron. He will celebrate the extraordinary achievements, the innovative planning, the people, and the events that were part of the Festival from the very beginning, with conversation, music and surprise guests. Further details can be found on our website www.cmaf.org.uk.

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House

Thursday 8th October

The Hills are Alive 22 with the Sound of Music

Friday 9th October

The Somerford Scribes 12:15pm Lunchtime Series Admission £3 (Friends free, £1 children) The Somerford Scribes are a group of seasoned and published writers who return to the Festival to present more stories, poems, and monologues for your interest and entertainment.

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Marden House

Getting to Know Him 25 The Songs of Oscar Hammerstein II 7:30pm Admission £8 (£6 Friends, £1 children) Michelle Sheridan-Grant Peter Grant Peter Blackwood

Soprano Bass-Baritone Piano

Marden House

120 years after he was born, Oscar Hammerstein’s influence on the world of musical theatre continues to be felt. Show Boat, Oklahoma!, the Sound of Music and South Pacific are some of the greatest Musicals of the 20th Century but they only provide a small taste of his vast contribution to the art form. Join Calne residents Peter Grant and Michelle in their second appearance at the Festival as they take you on a journey through the great man’s life.

Rock Night 26 with The Shudders 7:30pm Admission Free

White Hart Hotel

An acid cool indie rock folk band, who play all their own material, having been together for 6 years now. Their second album, released in 2015, was recorded and mixed in Sweden, and it shows. Sponsored by The White Hart Hotel.

Baseline 27

Marden House

9:30pm CODA Admission Free Following John Bentley’s Assistant Headteacher Peter Grant’s performance earlier, a group of four students from The John Bentley School bring their own take on the contemporary world of pop music. Day sponsored by Hills

10:30am Admission £2 Xpression StreetDance are holding a variety of workshops in different dance styles throughout the day from 10:30am - 4:30pm.

Town Hall

Are you or your children interested in trying out ‘Streetdance’? Come along to our adult and chidlren’s workshops (children from age 7) being held at the Town Hall. Beginners very welcome! If ‘Street dance’ isn’t your thing - why not try out our other dance styles with our established dance companies. Among these will be: • Latin and Ballroom workshops with 4 Stars Dance. • Ballet workshops with Fitzgraham Academy. • Belly dancing workshops with the Sahara Sisters! The full list will be available on line and at the Box Office. Booking is essential.

A mini variety performance given by the Company’s own dancers will be held in the Town Hall at 5.30pm. Entry is free and open to all.

Associated Board 29 of the Royal Schools of Music High Scorers Concert Marden Local music students 3:00pm Admission £3 (Friends free, £1 children)

House

The ABRSM is the UK’s leading exam board for instrumental music. Their exams support achievement and progression by providing goals and recognition. You will hear a variety of instruments played by students of varying ages, from those just starting out on their musical journey and others further along the way as we celebrate with local candidates who have achieved high marks in recent ABRSM examinations. Prizes for the Children’s Art Exhibition will be presented at this event.

Singchronize Choir 30 and Calne Silver Band 7:30pm Admission £7 (£5 Friends, children free)

Marden House

Singchronize was formed in Calne in 2010 to give the town an inclusive contemporary choir that would sing modern songs with a twist. The choir has performed frequently ever since throughout Wiltshire and further afield for a multitude of concerts and festivals. Singchronize members love to create rich harmonies and enjoy getting their teeth into original four or five part arrangements of songs ranging from 1960s hits to recent chart toppers... so sit back and enjoy! In the second half of the concert we welcome back the Calne Silver Band who will be playing a range of music that will be guaranteed to leave you feeling energised and upbeat. “Knowledgeable and did not mind stupid questions.”

Saturday 10th October

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Closing of the Festival

Sunday 11th October

Evening Service

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6:00pm Admission Free

St Mary’s Church

The end of the Festival will be a service of Choral Evensong in the magnificent 12th century church of St Mary the Virgin, Calne. We are grateful to David Bevan for arranging the music for the festival’s closing service. All welcome.

Finalé - Boogie Woogie 32 Folk Blues and Marden House Zydeco (Creole Blues) 7:30pm Admission £7.00 (£5.00 Friends, £1 children) Julian Phillips, who brought Boogie Woogie and Blues to Calne in 2012, is bringing another unique blend of musicians with more exciting music from the great eras of Blues including Creole Blues, known as Zydeco, plus original works in these styles by Julian and his guest artists. Introducing Daniel Moore (piano/ vocal), Big John Carter (piano/ vocal), and to complete the unique line-up newly formed ‘Back to the Shack’ with their heady brew of foot-stomping blues/folk and classic Americana, featuring Brett Nevill (Double Bass) Axel Keim (Dobro, Guitar and Harmonica) and Julian Phillips (Accordion). The evening will include the announcement of prize winners and a closing speech by the Festival President.

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Festival Club

The Festival Club The Festival wine bar at Marden House is open before evening events and for interval drinks. Coffee and cakes are also available on weekday evenings after the main event, but owing to licensing laws we shall be unable to serve alcoholic drinks on the Wednesday evening. Light lunches are served following the weekday lunchtime concerts.

Friends of the Festival Become a Friend of CMAF Support the Festival by becoming a Friend of CMAF and benefit from: • Priority mailing of programme • Free entry to some events and discounted tickets for most other events, from the Box Office, by post or on the door • Invitations to special Friends’ events and exhibition previews The Friend’s fee is a modest £15.00 per year (£10.00 for students and senior citizens). Becoming a Friend will help to ensure that the Festival is secure for future years. For membership forms and details please see the Festival website, or contact: Anne Davey, Friends Secretary, 7 Oldbury Fields, Cherhill, Calne, SN11 8HP Telephone: 01249 811960 Email: [email protected]

Supporting the arts in Calne

The Sponsors of the 2015 Festival are Chilvester Financial Bevirs Solicitors Hills Johnson and Daltrey Independent Family Funeral Director The White Hart

The Festival is Supported by Calne Music & Arts Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of Calne Town Council, Skylight Publishing as well as the collaboration of Calne Woodlands Camera Club, Calne Library, The Heritage Centre, Sue Boddington, The John Bentley School, St Mary’s School, Marlborough College and Marden House. Catered events supported by Sainsburys Calne. Calne Music & Arts Festival is affiliated to Making Music

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Box Office Pre Festival Booking The Box Office is at Calne Visitor and Community Information Centre, Bank House (opposite the Town Hall)

Friends booking opens from Monday 10th August. General booking at the Box Office runs from Monday 17th August. Hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 4.30pm Fridays. The Box Office is not open on Saturdays, except 10.00am - 12.00 noon Saturday 3rd October. Make sure you purchase tickets for events on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th before the Box Office closes on Friday 9th October. Please note the Box Office staff will not hold or reserve tickets. Tickets must be paid for and collected at the time of booking.

Postal Bookings Bookings can be made from Monday 10th August in writing or using the booking form available from the Festival website, and should be addressed to The Box Office, Calne Visitor and Community Information Centre, Bank House, The Strand, Calne SN11 0EN. Please enclose an S.A.E. and a cheque made payable to Calne Music and Arts Festival.

During the Festival Tickets will be available from the Box Office as detailed above. They will also be on sale at the venue 30 minutes before the event starts.

Concessions Friends’ booking opens from Monday 10th August. Friends are entitled to the reduced prices indicated in the programme, on production of their Friend’s card. Tickets are £1.00 for children under 16 if accompanied by an adult.

Contact CMAF General enquiries: 01249 816164 Art Exhibition/Art events - Gordon Burns: 01249 813328

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twitter.com/calnefestival facebook.com/calnefestival Festival Committee: Carole Browne (President); Glenis Ansell (Chairperson); Paul Woodman (Treasurer); Gordon Burns (Art Exhibition Co-ordinator); Simon Parker (Music Advisor); Lesley Hunt (Secretary); Anne Davey (Friends Secretary); Peter Grant; Joan Woodman; Hilary Wright; Adrian Wright; Robert McNaughton. Registered charity number: 276875

At a glance...

Festival Diary Thursday 1st October

Art Preview A Decent Girl

Friday 2nd October A Decent Girl Finnegans Wake

Saturday 3rd October

BJ Big Band Colibri Guitar Trio Acoustic Night in the White Hart

Sunday 4th October Festival Service Larkin Strings 4 Stars Dance A Very Fine Swan Indeed

Monday 5th October Recital by Marlborough College John Kane Violin Recital Georgia and Genevieve - The Celtic Caim

Tuesday 6th October John Bentley School Burn Camp: A Miracle In The Mountains St Mary’s Concert Artists St Mary’s Music Staff

Wednesday 7th October Poetry Competition Jacob Byrne Piano Recital SupaNova Community Choir

Thursday 8th October The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music 40 Years of CMAF with David White and friends

Friday 9th October The Somerford Scribes Getting to Know Him: the Songs of Oscar Hammerstein II Rock Night at White Hart with The Shudders Baseline

Saturday 10th October Dance Workshops ABRSM High Scorers Concert Singchronize Choir and Calne Silver Band

Sunday 11th October

Evening Service Finalé - Boogie Woogie, Folk Blues and Zydeco