Last Concert SEASON 2019 at St Mary's Church Nantwich
Concert series J une 22, July 13. October 5th and November 16th
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WORLESTON CHAMBER CONCERTS Professional Concerts
1. For tuition please contact us here
2. Worleston Community Orchestra meets on Fridays at 7 pm in Worleston Village Hall. We have over 20 regular members including 7 violins, a viola, 2 cellos, a double bass, a flute, an oboe, 4 clarinets, a bassoon, 2 trumpets a french horn and 3 orchestral percussionists playing an array of instruments including timpani. We welcome anyone that plays an orchestral instrument from grade 3 standard. Any age Adults and children welcome. Please contact if you are interested
3. Shires Wind Orchestra is a wind band and may start again if there is sufficient interest. Please contact if you play a wind band instrument - ​interested.
4. Andrew has started advanced ensembles for his horn playing sons to play in They are 18 and 16 and both have Associated Board ARSM diplomas. We are looking to play great chamber music with any age but advanced players on any orchestral instrument from about grade 8 standard up. An Oboe and bassoon player would be great to start with. Preferred day Monday once a month. If you are interested please get in touch.
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Final Concert of 2019 16th November
"Andrew. Many congratulations on your playing on Saturday. You did an amazing job - as soloist, ensemble member and organiser!"
Linda Merrick, RNCM Principal
Concert review for 5th October 2019
We were lucky enough to attend the Chamber Concert in Nantwich which included the Alwyn Concerto for Flute and eight wind instruments with solist Wissam Boustany, the evening was a concert of music performed at the very highest level including staff from the RNCM. We brought a number of students from Shrewsbury School, all thoroughly enjoyed the evening and enjoyed watching professional musicians performing rather than being the performers themselves for a change. The repertoire was varied and included works from a range of periods which created a varied and entertaining program. The ensemble consisted of wind and horns and the music was extremely tight with precision and detail in every note. The highlight for myself was Wissam Boustany's improvisation which really captured the audiences attention, taking them to a far and distant land!
We are extremely lucky to have the amazing concert series so close and I can only look forward to future events.
Katy (School Music Teacher)
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Concert 26th November reviews
Hi Andrew,
I have been at Last Sunday’s concert with both of my children.
I just want to let you know that we absolutely loved it, it was fabulous!!! Such a great thing to do! You are all fabulous musicians
Thank you so much,
We will definitely be in the next one
Kind regards
Ana
Dear Andrew,
We just wanted to say how much we enjoyed today's concert at Worleston Village Hall. What a treat to have such wonderful musicians playing such an interesting programme.
I especially enjoyed the Divertimento - the Nocturne was so atmospheric, and I love his use of extreme ranges and colours. And for Martin Ellerby to be there, and for him to talk about the piece beforehand was very special. The Mendelssohn I know a little, but not in that version. It was lovely.
Please pass on our thanks and congratulations to all who took part today, and thank you for organising it , and also to Anne for the wonderful cakes!
We look forward very much to next year's concerts.
Best wishes
Alix and Jeff Bryson
Hi Andrew
What an absolutely wonderful series of concerts you have conjured up for the Worleston audience this autumn! It has been a privilege to hear such a huge variety of music played to such a high standard in a beautiful friendly atmosphere. We are very lucky to have you, able and willing to put in the enormous time and effort it must take to organise these events.
Robin and I have enjoyed chamber music for many years, but it has tended to be the string/piano quartets/quintets so exposure to another medium has educated us and enhanced our understanding and experience of the genre.
I am pleased to hear that you will be starting up again in April - glad we don't have to wait until November!
Anyway, a huge thank you to you and Anne - her cakes are the icing on the cake if you will forgive the pun! Today's carrot cake was the best I have ever had.
Best wishes and I look forward to hearing about the next events - I have filled in a form!
Tiki
"we are so very fortunate to have Andrew working in music education in Cheshire......"
Dr Timothy Reynish, International conductor and former head of Wind and Percussion Royal Northern College of Music
"Andrew Bassey is the most versatile and multi-talented teacher and director I have ever met. He is fantastic with kids and although he expects high standards from them he achieves this through a fun and non-pressurised approach." Susie (Parent)
"Andrew always made music enjoyable and its thanks to him that I was encouraged to go on and make a career out of music."
Jemima, former flute student and professional violinist
"Andrew is an inspiration when he works with children."
Karl, violin teacher and conductor
"Anyone taught by Andrew Bassey is very fortunate........ I highly recommend Andrew to any beginner to advanced student and I think it would be rare to find someone with his level of advanced knowledge over such a large variety of instruments!"
Hamish, student
"Andrew was a well-respected member of the team and his contribution to the Music Service was of a very high standard. In particular, it is noteworthy to record that one of Andrew's flute students passed an Associated Board Diploma in her year 12."
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Regarding the 2nd Student Recital 17th June 2017
Just a quick note to say a massive THANK YOU for all your hard work making Saturday a success.
It was an absolute joy and privilege to play with the orchestra, play my solo pieces AND play the trio with you and Emma. It really was a dream come true not only to play bassoon in an orchestra but also to get to play on the same stage as a professional bassoonist!!
My mum loved the whole day and was blown away by your hard work, dedication and enthusiasm.
All the students of Worleston Music School are very lucky indeed to have you.
...also I loved hearing all the other students play - I particularly enjoyed Nina on the clarinet, the amazingly talented flautist (Katey), Victoria's focus on the piano and your son's beautiful tuba playing had me in tears, it was very moving!!
You do an amazing job!
Liz (current bassoon pupil - from complete beginner to grade 3 distinction in 5 months
Hola Andrew!
Whilst I have lived on the island of Mallorca for many years I recently had a rare chance to visit the UK, staying with long friend and musical collaborator, Martin Robinson, a local saxophonist.
Just wanted to drop a line to say that the concert we attended on October 23rd last, conducted by Dr Timothy Reynish, was definitely up there with the highlights of my trip. It was a most enjoyable and gratifying experience. Well done!
I was unaware of the Worleston Music School beforehand but, now having had an opportunity to peruse the website, I want to add my congratulations and support for your sterling efforts to bring orchestral instruments into the lives of young people. I will certainly spread the word regarding your endeavours and offer you the most sincere encouragement going forward.
Who knows, perhaps one day I may get the opportunity to see one or two of your students perform down here with the Orquestra Simfònica illes Baleares. :-)
Muchos gracias,
Mike Richards
Capdepera Mallorca