Lose yourself in the harmonies and enjoy the stories of great and strong women in folk songs. All genders welcome. Run by Sarah Owen. In the Auditorium. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
Come and get hands on with an array of acoustic instruments. No experience necessary All ages welcome. Run by Jon Dyer and Jenny Read. In Studio 1. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
A FREE one-hour social and sensory experience for you and your little one. Small children, parents and carers can join Wren Music to sing and share songs, play in a band and dance around. Explore songs and music from around the world together. Your little one will play with different types of instruments and things […]
All instruments welcome, or use one of ours. Learn a traditional Devon tune. Taught by ear and sheet music available Run by Jenny Read and Jon Dyer. In Studio 1. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
A safe and welcoming space to try group singing for the first time. No solos, no pressure, no such thing as a wrong note. Run by Sarah Owen and Paul Wilson. In Studio 2. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
Hear the history and celebrate the launch of the second edition of the William Andrews Tunebook. With Jon Dyer, Marilyn Tucker and Ben VanWeede. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
An informal sharing of folk songs. Enjoy, while you get lunch and visit the bar. Co-hosted by Jim Causley and MenSing, Wren Music's choir for anyone who identifies as male Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
Special guests join us for a panel discussion on English music in the context of world music, and ever changing definitions of Englishness Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
Dance away the afternoon with music from Wren Musicians and friends. All comers welcome. Additional needs accommodated. No experience necessary. Includes a short performance from Devon Inclusive Folk Ensemble – our music making group for young people with special education needs or disability and their families Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
Pre-Film: For The Record A short film about our work creating new music with schools and care homes. Film: Songcatcher A lyrical tale set in the early 1900s. A musicologist discovers a harmonic culture of folk songs while visiting the Appalachians, and falls for a local musician. Discussion: folk song collecting Special guests Kirsty Kay […]
Have a go with these ancient percussion instruments and join in with the tunes. Bones kindly supplied by Royal Albert Memorial Museum Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
Enjoy performances from Wren Music’s community groups and team of professional musicians. With an overture from the new Folk Sinfonietta, awards to recognise special efforts by members of the community, ending the night with more than 100 singers and players performing together – a proper celebration to mark 40 years of Wren Music. Includes 30 […]
