2024 workshops

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Ukulele/handbell/recorder ensemble

We formed an innovative mixed instrument ensemble combining descant recorders, tenor recorders, handbells, ukuleles and voices to put together versions of 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'When the saints go marching in'.

Supported by Arts Council England and Johnny Jay's the Sound of the South Asia Gallery Project.​

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Blue Flamingo dementia café singalong and drum circle

For people with dementia and their carers. A social, a singalong and a drum circle with food and drink provided.

Supported by Lancashire County Council, National Lottery, UCLan, Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Club and Willows Care Home.

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Preston People’s Choir

All voices were welcome at this a cappella choir regardless or ability or experience. We sang some of the choir’s regular songs as well as some that were unfamiliar to everyone in attendance.

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Worldwise Samba Drummers

High energy Afro-Brazilian drumming alongside regular members of this community samba band.

Supported by the UCLan Worldwise Learning Centre.

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Preston Scratch Band at St. Bernard's 

People brought their instruments or just their voices and we sang pop songs from across the decades using the provided music, chords, lyrics, hand percussion and microphones.

Supported by Arts Council England and Johnny Jay's the Sound of the South Asia Gallery Project.

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Jubiloso

A music group accessible for people with learning disabilities. We played simple pieces using voices, chimes, hand percussion and other instruments brought by participants.

Supported by Arts Council England, Johnny Jay's the Sound of the South Asia Gallery Project and Sue Blackwell.

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Galloway’s Choir

A choir open to everyone but accessible for blind people.

Supported by Galloway’s Society for the Blind and Central Methodist Church.

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Visit www.prestonjazzfest.org for details of the Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival.

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Photographs by Michael Porter

taken at the Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival 2023.