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The Bad Mood – Spitalfields Summer Music Festival

Posted on May 29, 2015 by thamesfriend

The Bad Mood, at Spitalfields Summer Music Festival on Sunday 7th June, looks like it will be of great interest to young music service users and their families. Free tickets are available for Tower Hamlets residents. The Bad Mood is the second … Continue reading →

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Big Band Treats at the Troxy

Posted on December 1, 2014 by thamesfriend

The SMC Big Band performed at the annual Mayor of Tower Hamlets Education Achievement Awards on Tuesday 25th November at the Troxy. The repertoire on the night ranged from classic jazz favourites such as ‘Cantaloupe Island’ to the ska classic … Continue reading →

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Crowd Out Performance

Posted on June 17, 2014 by thamesfriend

A new piece of music for 1000 people – including members of the THAMES Community Choir. Inspired by the roaring swell of a football match, Pulitzer Prize-winning David Lang’s new work invites you to step in among a chorus of … Continue reading →

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THAMES friends AGM

Posted on June 16, 2014 by thamesfriend

Notice of the THAMES friends Annual General Meeting DATE: Saturday, 28th June 2014 TIME: 09:30 – 10:30 AM VENUE: Paper & Cup St Paul’s Way Centre 83 St Paul’s Way London, E3 4AJ (1 minute walk from SMC) Please attend … Continue reading →

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We have been contacted about an exciting summer school opportunity run by Goldsmiths University, that some of the older SMC students might want to take advantage of. The free summer school is open to anyone living in the London Boroughs … Continue reading →

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SMC Musicians to perform with the London Symphony Orchestra

Posted on May 8, 2014 by thamesfriend

Sunday 11 May sees the BMW LSO Open Air Classics concert – an opportunity hear outstanding music performed by the LSO in the open air in the heart of London. For free! The performance will feature music by Prokofiev, and … Continue reading →

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Raise money for THAMES friends while you shop!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by thamesfriend

Did you know that you can raise money to help  THAMES friends support music making, just by doing your online shopping? And it doesn’t cost you a penny! By registering with EasyFundRaising, companies you buy from will donate a small … Continue reading →

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All set for another term!

Posted on May 3, 2014 by thamesfriend

SMC starts again for the Summer term on 3 May – culminating in the Summer Concert on 12 July.

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THAMES friends Annual General Meeting

Posted on June 15, 2013 by thamesfriend

As parents will be aware, the THAMES friends charity has recently been set up to raise funds and help support the activities of SMC. What you may also know is that parents and carers are members of this charity! As … Continue reading →

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Spring Concert

Posted on April 27, 2013 by thamesfriend

Once again, the audience was treated to a marvellous Spring Concert at the THAMES Saturday Music Centre. The varied programme showcased some of the smaller ensembles, ranging from African drums to jazz, renaissance music to contemporary music, strings, brass, percussion, … Continue reading →

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