u3a

Whitby Whaler

Group Category: Music

Music - Singing & Playing Instruments etc.

  • Jazz Appreciation

    Come and listen to a wide variety of jazz, with contributions from group members as well as the group leader, in comfortable surroundings. This is an informal group where members can chat as well as listen to the music, and refreshments are served. Next meetings: October 9; November 13; December 11 Read more

  • Ukulele Beginners

    Group Restarts in September Learn a few easy chords and sing some songs it's great fun! Meeting day and time tbc. A group for absolute beginners who are given basic instruction, you don’t even need to be able to read music.. All you need is a ukulele. Why not give it a try! Read more

  • Ukulele Orchestra

    11am-11:30am Warm up, playing and singing sessions. 11:30am -12pm Advance Session The aims of the group are to look at the more difficult songs, try some finger picking and fret board skills with Jeremy, John and some of the more complicated strumming with Paul. 12pm -1pm Solos & Group playing and singing sessions. Read more

  • Recorder Group

    If you play descant, treble, tenor or bass - or all of them, and are a confident sight reader, why not give us a whirl? We play a wide variety of music and arrangements from the Middle Ages to the present day. The main aim is to enjoy ourselves playing ensemble music. You can sign Read more

  • u3a Singers

    All who enjoy singing are welcome. Singing is for everyone and it helps with maintaining good standards of health of body and spirit. Good health and happiness is what we are all looking for in retirement. Read more

  • Whaler Band

    A fun filled two hours of popular songs, with a few folk songs and tunes thrown in for good measure. Most of the songs will have notated parts for instrumentalists and harmony parts for singers – no pressure – just sing or play what you’re comfortable with. All the music / tabs will be given Read more

  • Quayside Spinner

    There is plenty of car parking and there is a coffee machine (not free) if refreshment are required. The participants do not need to be the best singers in the world the object of the exercise is to enjoy yourselves, And I believe that everyone can sing it’s just that some sing differently than others Read more

  • Concert Outings

    See full details on the Events pages Read more

  • Music Appreciation

    The aim of this group is to foster an appreciation of a variety of different kinds of music, both familiar and unfamiliar. The music played is mostly classical, but we also have selections of jazz, blues and folk music from time to time. Programmes for each monthly session are chosen mostly by the convenor, but Read more