Angell Trio violin, cello and piano with Katherine Broderick soprano
Shostakovich Blok Romances
Jordan Hunt new commission for trio and voice

The Derek Paravicini Jazz Quartet
An evening of jazz classics
Derek Paravicini piano, Hannah Davey vocals, Ben Holder violin, Ollie Howell drums

On Wednesday 8th June, at 7.30pm, The Oxford Concert Party will be in concert in the beautiful Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, celebrating our achievements, thanking those who have supported us and introducing a guest musician, an ex-offender whose life was turned around by one of our prison projects.

Twenty-five years ago we conceived the idea of the Oxford Concert Party, a music group that would break boundaries, remove barriers but above all, bring the healing power of music to as many people as possible. Just six months later we gave our first concert and since then we have delivered innumerable projects for dementia groups, prisons, day centres and schools, and broadcast and toured nationally and internationally.

Music is not only a source of great pleasure but also a powerful tool, enabling the healing of the mind and spirit, in individuals and across communities. Our experience over the last twenty-five years has proved to us that music can transform and change lives. During the evening, we will be performing “Roll Over Beethoven” with Peter, an ex-offender who will talk about how participating in one of our prison projects over a decade ago started the process of changing his life from one of crime to law abiding.

The evening will be an opportunity to show what we believe to be a unique approach and to update you with news of our most recent work in prisons, day centres and schools, and looking forward to future projects. You will also find out why The Daily Telegraph said of us, “A decidedly unstuffy bunch of superb musicians … Look out for them whenever your spirits need a lift” .

There’s trouble at East High School when new student Gabriella has found her way to being a brainiac and a great singer In Disney’s smash hit show anything goes but eventually everyone realises that being yourself and having your own identity is best. Up to 50 local young people perform in this fast paced, fun show! This is a joint project between Cornerstone and Arts Academy Theatre School. If you want to star in the show click here https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes... to find out more details.

Come and join theatre professionals to take a full musical from page to stage in six days culminating in a weekend of public performances. Working from 10am until 4.30pm each day you will learn the songs, dances and dialogue from Disney’s High School Musical ready to perform to friends and family, with costumes, set and music!

Sunday 15th May 1-3.30pm Initial workshop: Come along for some singing, dancing and to meet the team. If you want a main part we will also ask you to perform a solo. Deadline for applications 7 July.

Please call the Box Office to take advantage of the sibling discount.

Performances will be at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 13 August and at 2pm on Sunday 14 August. All tickets £10.

Following on from our Oliver! experience earlier in the year, here’s another chance to get excited about musicals. You’ll learn the songs and then put together your own version to perform in front of friends and family. A not-to-be-missed opportunity for all children who are excited about singing, dancing and acting on stage! No experience necessary, just lots of enthusiasm. A short performance for friends and family will take place at 4.30pm.

A two-week celebration of culture and the arts in venues throughout Oxford featuring talks, performances and workshops for all the family across the fields of music, theatre, art, literature, comedy and film. Festival guests include Sam Mendes, Ben Okri, John Simpson, Maggi Hambling, Alastair Sooke, The Tallis Scholars, Shappi Khorsandi, Roderick Williams and Will Gompertz.

Enjoy a spectacular showcase of electronic music and art created by students at Magdalen College School.

Artistic Director of Musical Theatre at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Andrew Panton, discusses acting, vocal performance and tips for success in musical theatre.

A uniquely captivating musical experience featuring Big Band numbers interspersed with contemplative music for organ by Bach.