HHH Events for Young and Old

Events for Young and Old

Concerts and Workshops for Schools
In 1997 the first of a number of Schools Projects was introduced, funded by money from the Lottery (Arts4Everyone) and led by Russell Keable with the Schidlof Quartet. The schools involved were Woolmer Hill, the Royal School and Godalming College. Presentation concerts were given in each school.

In 1998, 2000 and 2001 there were three more Schools Projects funded by money from the Lottery (Awards for All), these were more ambitious involving the students in writing their own compositions under the guidance of Russell Keable.
String Workshop Woolmer Hill School
Members of the Schidlof Quartet with Russell Keable (director/presenter) and children of Woolmer Hill School 2001.
From left to right: Ofer Falk (violin), Russell Keable, Bridget MacRae (cello, seated), Lawrence Power (viola, seated), Annabel Meare (2nd violin, standing)

In 2001 a String Workshop Day was directed by Russell Keable. The artists who took part were the Schidlof Quartet in 1998 and 2001 and the Haffner Wind Ensemble in 2000. Six local schools, both Primary and Secondary benefited from the Projects and in each case parents and local dignitaries were invited to a final concert. The committee hopes it may be possible to put on schools projects in the future. One was planned for 2003, but the application for a grant was unsuccessful. These projects are costly so funding has to be found from an outside source.

Harriet Mackenzie with children from Grayswood C of E Infant School	Milos Milivojevic demonstrates his accordion
In 2011 funding was provided by the Challice Fund and Community Foundation for Surrey for an event at the Grayswood Church of England Infant School. The pupils enjoyed a morning of lively music-making with violinist Harriet Mackenzie and classical accordionist Milos Milivojevic. After listening spell-bound to tango music by Piazzolla and a serene violin piece by Bach, the children had a session of learning and performing songs with actions.

Concerts for Elderly and Disabled
In March 2006 a new project was launched. An afternoon concert in the Grayswood Village Hall for elderly and disabled residents of homes in the Haslemere area. Admittance was free and the expenses were met by funds from the Awards for All lottery scheme.
The performers in 2006 were London Concertante and in the two following years the Harriet Adie Harp Trio and the Aurora Wind Ensemble. The Brodowski Quartet performed to a crowded hall in 2009.
In 2010 William Godfree and Friends presented a varied programme of music for violin, clarinet and piano, supported by funds from the Oonagh Jeffrey Trust and Community Foundation for Surrey.
In 2011 Harriet Mackenzie (violin) and Milos Milivojevic (classical accordion) followed their morning session at Grayswood C of E Infant School with a performance in the Grayswood Village Hall for a large audience of elderly and disabled people with their carers and friends. Like the school event this was supported by funds from Challice Fund and Community Foundation for Surrey.

Harriet Mackenzie (violin) and Milos Milivojevic (accordion) performing in Grayswood Village Hall, March 2011

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