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the SCHOOLS MUSIC ASSOCIATION part of the Incorporated Society of Musicians SUMMER 2015 No. 188 ÂŁ2.50
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ULLETIN Hon. editor: Carole Lindsay-Douglas carole@lindsaymusic.co.uk tel: 01767-260815
Two Lions and another character from âThe Wayâ by Alison Hedger photo taken during the dress rehearsal at Winchester Cathedral on 11 March
SMA CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL takes place at
WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL
THE WAY, a music-drama by composer and ISM-SMA Member Alison Hedger was performed at Winchester Cathedral on Wednesday 11 March. The event incorporated local primary schools from Winchester as well as Princes Mead School and pupils from Winchester College. Alison Hedger herself was musical director for this latest SMA Cathedral Festival with stage direction by Gillian Pitt. Alison and Gillian undertook the teaching of music and stagecraft through a series of visits to each of the participating schools. The work itself is based upon John Bunyanâs âThe Pilgrimâs Progressâ with music and lyrics by Alison Hedger. The piece continued overleafâŚ