Coda Music Trust

Next Tuesday 20th November, our lovely volunteer John Norris and his Jazz Band "Swing Sounds" will be playing a 'Coffee & Jazz' morning from 10.30am to 12pm at The Shelley Theatre. They will be joined by Sara Harris Vocalist and will be collecting for Coda, so please go along if you can to support them.

LOST PROPERTY We have quite a collection of lost property - including several coats, jackets and scarves. If you think you may have left anything behind at Coda, please check our Lost Property pegs (or ask at reception).

This coming Monday, 12th November, Boscombe's Cellar Bar have invited the Folk Orc to present an evening of music. Led by Chris Hopgood (ex-Lady Winwood's Maggot), the evening will showcase talent from within the Folk Orc - with the first performers onstage from 9pm. The evening is a free event but will be a fundraiser for Coda, with donations welcomed.

THIS FRIDAY, 9th November, we have a Classical Evening in The Coda Social. It's a free event from 7 - 9pm and everyone is welcome. If you'd like to participate and play for us, please let your tutor know. If you'd like to come along to listen and enjoy the performances, then please join us. We look forward to seeing you on Friday.

It's encouraging to see continued diversification of guitar players and that young women now make up half of people starting to learn how to play the guitar.
A new study has found that females now account for 50% of the market for beginner guitar players in the UK and US.

Getting us all in the mood for Halloween - here's Stuart and Kieran warming-up for a spooky-themed Beautiful Sounds session!

INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ AND IMPROVISATION - Sunday 16th December at Coda Music Centre.
Led by James Rawlinson and Andy Blee, these workshops are ideal for those with little or no experience playing Jazz or improvising. Improve your confidence and sight-reading skills in a relaxed, supportive environment with easy repertoire and a chance to play in an ensemble.
... Find out more on the Jazz Smart website: https://www.jazzsmart.com/…/introductio n-jazz-improvisatio…/
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Welcome to the Coda Autumn Term Newsletter!

Don't forget - it's the Coda Music Quiz at Amberwood Inn Ltd on Thursday 1st November. Get your teams together and book your places - these are always great events, so don't miss out!

Don't forget next week is half term, so there are no lessons in the week commencing 22nd October. This includes evening groups and ensembles. All sessions start back on Monday 29th October.
Enjoy the half term break!

The largest Music Therapy study in the world is bringing music to the forefront of treatment options for people with dementia and depression.
In this new global study, researchers hope to improve the quality of life for patients, their families and carers - through the power of music to make people happier!

This fascinating article shows how empaths (people who deeply grasp the pain or joy of other people) process music differently. The study shows that music is not simply a form of artistic expression or entertainment but a universal language that may have evolved to help humans interact, communicate, and understand one another.

Music’s place in the secondary curriculum continues to be precariously balanced or disappearing from the curriculum altogether, according to recent research.

We were delighted to receive a very generous contribution of £100, following a recent Bournemouth Guitar Orchestra performance at Flirt Cafe Bar
The BGO are fantastic supporters of our work and we're hugely appreciative to them and also the staff and customers of Flirt for this fantastic contribution.
Thank you so much for donating to Coda Music Trust – every penny is appreciated and helps to enrich and improve lives.

"Singing is a form of natural therapy" - some more interesting facts about the benefits of singing and its effect on the brain!

A great little study from 'Trust Me, I'm A Doctor' which highlights the positive effect of singing. As well as increasing the levels of mood-improving chemicals in the body, it increases feelings of happiness.

THIS FRIDAY, 12th October, we have a Classical Evening in The Coda Social. It's a free event from 7 - 9pm and everyone is welcome. If you'd like to participate and play for us, please let your tutor know. If you'd like to come along to listen and enjoy the performances, then please join us. We look forward to seeing you on Friday.

Music Quiz at The Amberwood Inn Thursday 1st November 7.30pm Teams of 4-6 (max 6) £3 per head (just quiz) or... £8 per head (quiz and Ploughmans)
Following the huge success of the last two events, The Amberwood Inn will be holding another Music Quiz in support of Coda on Thursday 1st November.
Coda Trustee Tim Clarke will be the quizmaster, ably assisted by our very own Phil Hallett and, as usual, the quiz will feature questions on music from across genres and decades with some fun themed rounds.
Tickets are just £3 for the quiz or £8 if you would like a Ploughman's with your quiz (Ploughman's must be ordered in advance - not available on the night unless you have purchased the £8 ticket in advance!). All tickets available to buy directly from The Amberwood Inn.
Teams of up to a maximum of 6 are recommended and there will be a cash prize for the winning team.
Please come along and enjoy a fun night at the pub whilst raising valuable funds for a worthwhile local charity!
If you would like to join in, please pick up your tickets from The Amberwood Inn (we can't guarantee spaces on the door on the night so please purchase your tickets in advance as this also helps The Amberwood to know expected numbers). You can either pop in or contact them directly for tickets on 01425 272627
So start brushing up on your music knowledge and we hope to see you at The Amberwood Inn on 1st November!
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This Saturday 6th October, we will be taking part in the Christchurch Library 'Fun Palace' event. We'll be offering an introduction to learning the ukulele - so if you have any little ones who would like to have a go (for FREE), then come along and join us between 11am and 3pm at the library on Christchurch High St.

Great atmosphere. Great coffee. Great food. Great people.

Great atmosphere. Great coffee. Great food. Great people.