Personal Information
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First Name
Ian
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Last Name
Penwarden-Allan
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Gender
Male
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Website
www.arnsidechoralsociety.co.uk
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About Me
Before settling in Cumbria Ian spent twenty three years as a conductor, trombonist, pianist and harpist in the British Army. In common with most military musicians Ian is extremely versatile having performed professionally with jazz bands, pop groups, big bands and orchestras on an array of different instruments
He has conducted professional bands and choirs at all levels from primary school demonstrations through to Royal Occasions encompassing a wide variety of genres. The British Army had two professional choirs within its ranks, one of which was formed by Ian and he subsequently conducted the choir both nationally and internationally until his
retirement. In 2004 Ian’s choir was chosen to sing at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
Ian has toured the world as a musician and has performed fanfares for the Royal Variety Show and also led the fanfare team that heralded the reopening of the Brandenburg Gate in 1989. He is a prolific arranger having had several arrangements recorded commercially and for several years he led a team of musicians onto the stage of the nationally acclaimed Sights and Sounds of Christmas at Thursford, Norfolk where he and his wife, Tracie Penwarden met.
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Arnside Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir based near the southern tip of the Lake District with an ever-expanding membership of over 60.
Under its dynamic and energetic conductor, Ian Allan, the choir gives two regular concerts, usually at Christm... moreArnside Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir based near the southern tip of the Lake District with an ever-expanding membership of over 60.
Under its dynamic and energetic conductor, Ian Allan, the choir gives two regular concerts, usually at Christmas and in the Summer, and also takes part in the Mary Wakefield Festival in Kendal. In addition, rehearsals are taken by the deputy conductor, Tracie Penwarden, who is not only one of the region's leading sopranos but a superb choir trainer to boot. With the addition of David Edmonds as their accompanist, Arnside Choral Society benefits from the expertise of three professionals, each with different specialisms.
Rehearsals take place at Arnside's WI Hall in Orchard Road on Tuesdays at 7.30 and we offer a very warm welcome to anybody wishing to join us in singing a variety of styles. No audition necessary but an abundance of enthusiasm, a sense of humour and the ability to sing in tune would be helpful! To join us all you have to do is turn up to any rehearsal... less
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Arnside Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir based near the southern tip of the Lake District with an ever-expanding membership of over 60.
Under its dynamic and energetic conductor, Ian Allan, the choir gives two regular concerts, usually at Christm... moreArnside Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir based near the southern tip of the Lake District with an ever-expanding membership of over 60.
Under its dynamic and energetic conductor, Ian Allan, the choir gives two regular concerts, usually at Christmas and in the Summer, and also takes part in the Mary Wakefield Festival in Kendal. In addition, rehearsals are taken by the deputy conductor, Tracie Penwarden, who is not only one of the region's leading sopranos but a superb choir trainer to boot. With the addition of David Edmonds as their accompanist, Arnside Choral Society benefits from the expertise of three professionals, each with different specialisms.
Rehearsals take place at Arnside's WI Hall in Orchard Road on Tuesdays at 7.30 and we offer a very warm welcome to anybody wishing to join us in singing a variety of styles. No audition necessary but an abundance of enthusiasm, a sense of humour and the ability to sing in tune would be helpful! To join us all you have to do is turn up to any rehearsal... less
January 12, 2014
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January 12, 2014
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