| Saturday 12 June ∙ 11 am – 1 pm Join the Festival Saxophone Ensemble in the contemporary surroundings of Brindley Place, as they perform an entertaining mix of music for all, young and old. Brindley Place Admission free |
Wednesday 16 June ∙ 7 pm A programme of new electroacoustic and instrumental pieces by up-and-coming composers at the University of Birmingham, performed by the Summer Festival New Music Ensemble. Barber Institute Concert Hall Tickets: £5, £4 concessions, £2 students |
| Sunday 13 June ∙ 12 noon – 5pm University Community Day The Festival Wind and Brass Bands will both be performing as part of the University of Birmingham Community Day. Why not stop by the Summer Festival stand, meet the committee and purchase tickets for the rest of the week? University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus Admission free |
Friday 18 June ∙ 1.10 – 2 pm In association with CMS (University Chamber Music Society) Extending the Barber Friday lunchtime series, this concert presents a stimulating variety of chamber works performed by the best ensembles at the University. Something for everybody! Barber Institute Concert Hall Admission free |
| Tuesday 15 June ∙ 1.10 - 2 pm Singing a variety of well-known choral pieces in a relaxing lunchtime concert, the Chamber Choir will be the first Summer Festival ensemble to perform in the Barber this year. Barber Institute Concert Hall Admission free |
Friday 18 June ∙ 7.30 pm The final concert of the 2010 Festival features student conductors, a piece by the winner of this year’s Composition Competition, a dazzling performance by the winner of the Concerto Competition and other works, including a symphony (to be confirmed). St George’s Church, Edgbaston Tickets: £8, £5 concessions, £3 students |
| Tuesday 15 June ∙ 8 pm In association with JabSoc (University Jazz and Blues Society) and MYJO (Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra). The Festival Jazz Orchestra will be joined by fellow musicians from JabSoc and the mutli-award-winning MYJO for an evening of jazz, swing and big band classics that should have you tapping your toes all night. Deb Hall, University of Birmingham Guild of Students Tickets: £5, £4 concessions, £3 students |
For further information on any of the concerts please e-mail: info@summerfestivalofmusic.org.uk Tickets will be available from Thursday 6 May from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts or online from: www.boxoffice.summerfestivalofmusic.org.uk |