SHIPLEY FESTIVAL 2003 Shipley grows ever more adventurous with its annual Festival. Its Music Festival, featuring the distinguished musicians of the Bernardi Chamber Ensemble, has been expanded this year to include a number of events: the Shipley Art Exhibition, a jazz evening with Campbell Burnap, a concert with the Mid-Sussex Youth String Orchestra and the opening of the Shipley Windmill, the home of Hilaire Belloc and the setting for Jonathan Creek, all staged over the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend. The events will provide sparkling entertainment in the idyllic setting of the 12th century St. Mary's Church and the 19th century working windmill. The Festival seeks to bring music making and artistic endeavours of the highest standard to the local community, building on Shipley's tradition for both. The musical events of the Festival also raise money for charity, all profits this year going to RUKBA and St. Mary's Church. Over £800 was raised in 2002. This year's events are: Bernardi Chamber
Ensemble This group of distinguished musicians will perform a sparkling programme to include Bach's Brandenburg Concerto no.2, Pachelbel Canon. English and french wines will compliment Vaughan Williams Greensleaves / Faure's Pavanne during the interval. Why not visit Jonathan Creek's and Hilaire Beloc's windmill (open until 5 pm) and the art exhibition before this evening of musical excellence. There are local award-winning pubs where supper is available (see map below) View the programme for the evening.
Other Events Campbell
Burnap Jazz Evening Following last year's successful Jazz Evening, Campbell Burnap returns to perform at the Selsey Arms pub once more, along with his jazz band. Campbell is a leading Jazz musician who played with the Acker Bilk Jazz Band and is a regular contributer to Jazz FM. Mid
Sussex Youth String Orchestra & Friends The leading string players from all the schools across Mid Sussex include in their performance music by John Ireland at his resting place. This event will also feature virtuoso solos and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No 3. View the programme for the evening. Festival
Eucharist The Festival concludes with a service of thanksgiving with special emphasis on music to be sung by the compined choirs and congregations of Shipley & West Grinstead Parish Churches.It will bring together our joint communities in celebration of our mutual traditions of artistic endeavour and Christian fellowship. For further information and tickets for each event please call 01403 741 477 You can also download our Press Release for more detailed information All proceeds to St Mary's Church, Andrew Hall and RUKBA
For details about other events taking place locally, please visit the Horsham District & Tourist Information web site. Thank you for supporting Shipley Festival together with the community and charities which it represents. Andrew Bernardi, Director (The director retains the right to reprogramme events in the unlikely event of necessity) |
