If you are a Wivenhoe resident, are involved in music in some way, and would like your details included in this Section, then please with your details.
Singers Coulter’s CandyA duet comprising Angela Dennis and Irena See their page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia – click hereAngie Diggens – D.I.P.M.U.S.Angie is a classical trained, versatile singer and vocal coach. People can hire Angie for private vocal coaching or group vocal workshops, which is ideal for clubs/organisations etc 01206 823032. Hear voice on www.angiediggens.co.uk See her page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia – click hereShane DiggensShane is an accomplished young singer and performer and can be hired for all events eg Weddings, partys, cabarets etc… See his page in the Wivenhoe Encylopedia here.Amanda McStayA singer who specialises in jazz and old favourites See her page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia – click hereKaty OsborneAn accomplished young singer and performer See her page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia – click hereMusicians Tim WhitnellFine acoustic guitar player, who also composes for TV and other media, and finds time to teach aspiring guitar players.
Click here for his page in the Wivenhoe EncyclopediaJoan GiffordPopular folk guitarist with wide repertoire of songs
Click here for more details about JoanThe Cavendish ConsortA group of musicians who play Baroque instruments – 21 at the last count.
Click here for more detailsFingersmithsLocal resident Mike Trim is a founder member of folk band Fingersmiths, as well as musician, composer and record producer.
Click here for Mike’s page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia and here for his own pageBands carbon 13Lyn Smith, song-writer, performer and driving force behind "carbon 13" who have performed all over the country including places in London and that well-known venue, The Cavern Club, in Liverpool.
Click here for their page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia LOaDED
LOaDED are a 4 piece ROCK-FUNK band who’ve been performing tracks and original material in and around East Anglia for the past 8 years. They play all the well known venues, including local nightclubs, venues in London, parties and shows.
Click here for their page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia FingersmithsFolk group. Formed in 2005. Combination of Mike Trim and Jono Potts, with Tim Short on major gigs. Click here for Mike Trim’s page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia and here for Fingersmiths own web site.the Minedthe Mined: original pop-style indie rock with added psychedelia. Click here for their page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia Tea Time AssortmentTeaTime Assortment� are a Wivenhoe acoustic trio with a real assortment of music � from bluesy-jazzy sounds to traditional and contemporary folk, from standard ballads to original material.
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Music Teachers Anna BalcombePiano teacher. Specialises in teaching young children who are absolute beginners. See listing in Trade Directory – click hereMelody Courtney Piano and woodwind teacher See listing in Trade Directory – click hereAngie Diggens – D.I.P.M.U.S.Angie plays the Piano and Electronic Organ. Angie can be hired for concerts See listing in Trade Directory – click hereNick ElwoodFlute, trumpet, cornet, horn, piano and theory See listing in Trade Directory – click hereJoan GiffordTeaches fingerstyle folk guitar See listing in Trade Directory – click here and profile in Adult Education Tutors section – click here Val MainwoodTeaches piano See listing in Trade Directory – click hereLyn SmithVocal coach and runs songwriting workshops See listing in Trade Directory – click hereTim WhitnellTeaches guitar See listing in Trade Directory – click here for his page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia.Music Groups Wivenhoe Gilbert & Sullivan SocietyThey perform a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta annually in the Wm Loveless Hall
Click here for their entry in the list of Wivenhoe Organisations Wivenhoe Folk Club Monthly meetings in the Greyhound with terrific guest artists from the UK, Europe and the US
Click here for their page in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia Wivenhoe Jazz ClubThird Thursday of each month 8:30 to 11pm at the Greyhound Click here for more informationMusic at St Mary’s
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St Mary’s SingersUnder the Musical Directorship of Graham Wadley, some members of the choir sing regularly at Church Services whilst others enjoy the musical occasions put on by the Choir from time to time.
Click here for more details Voices in HarmonyA group which meets regularly to sing Song styles include British & European folk songs, African lullabies to Maori love songs, and from gospel to pop, and in acappella (unaccompanied) harmony.
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