Wurlitzer 90th Birthday Concert


Tea Dances
        Saturdays   at 2.30pm       15 June, 6 July, 3 August & 7 September
A social afternoon of Ballroom Latin & Sequence dancing to the DJs selection of popular dance tunes. All levels of ability are welcome and a partner is not necessary. Free dance lesson at 2.00pm Tickets: £8.50 includes a glass of prosecco or tea/coffee.
Sunday 16 June at 3.00pm
        Wurlitzer 90th Birthday Concert
              Join Chris Barber, resident organist and Director of Music and the  cast of the sell-out Christmas shows for a gala concert to celebrate the 90th  Birthday of the Museum’s Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ.  The concert tells the story of this  remarkable instrument, its various homes and reflects upon the star organists  of yesteryear who played, recorded and broadcast the organ. 
              
          Spanning nine decades, featured music will include melodies from  screen and stage and theatre organ favourites including Sigmund Romberg, I Love to Hear You Singing, Jealousy and the ever- popular Old Piano Rag.
        Tickets: £15.00 - book before 04 June to receive a complimentary glass  of prosecco.
          Open Day
        Saturday 27 July - 10.30am-16.30pm
        Join us for the day, each year, when we share our collection  with the local community. You will find out how mechanical musical instruments  work and sound and how they fit into the history of sound production.  The event will feature mini-tours of the  collection, street instruments outside on the lawn (weather permitting) and  demonstrations of the Mighty Wurlitzer organ in the concert hall. The history  of the Mighty Wurlitzer, celebrating its 90th Birthday this year, is  explored in a new exhibition.  Children’s  activities include a gallery trail and craft table. Refreshments available all  day.
      Free entry, donations  to support the collection welcome
Opening hours
The Museum is open on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays from 10:30am to 5pm, last entry is at 4pm.
Tours with live demonstrations of self playing instruments and the Mighty Wurlitzer take place at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
The Museum is open on any day for groups consisting of 20 people or more. Please contact the museum for further details.
Admission:
Standard entry: £11.00
                    Concessions: £9.00 
                    Children (5 to 16): £5.00
                    Family ticket (2 adults plus up to 3 children) £25.00
      50% off for residents of the London Borough of Hounslow
June 10, 2019
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