The Light Music Society
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Incorporating the Library of Light Orchestral Music
It's 10 days to Christmas!
However you're spending the season, have a little boogie to Aston's "Christmas Medley Foxtrot" (Aston was in fact a pseudonym of Albert W. Ketélbey).
https://bit.ly/4rIJVjh
For more seasonal music from our library, contact [email protected]
#lightmusicsociety
However you're spending the season, have a little boogie to Aston's "Christmas Medley Foxtrot" (Aston was in fact a pseudonym of Albert W. Ketélbey).
https://bit.ly/4rIJVjh
For more seasonal music from our library, contact [email protected]
#lightmusicsociety
December 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It's 10 days to Christmas!
However you're spending the season, have a little boogie to Aston's "Christmas Medley Foxtrot" (Aston was in fact a pseudonym of Albert W. Ketélbey).
https://bit.ly/4rIJVjh
For more seasonal music from our library, contact [email protected]
#lightmusicsociety
However you're spending the season, have a little boogie to Aston's "Christmas Medley Foxtrot" (Aston was in fact a pseudonym of Albert W. Ketélbey).
https://bit.ly/4rIJVjh
For more seasonal music from our library, contact [email protected]
#lightmusicsociety
Derby born composer and musician Percy Fletcher was born on this day in 1875. His suite “At Gretna Green” has never been recorded, but this digital recording was produced by LMS trustee Jim Cooke. #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
December 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Derby born composer and musician Percy Fletcher was born on this day in 1875. His suite “At Gretna Green” has never been recorded, but this digital recording was produced by LMS trustee Jim Cooke. #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
Possibly the best known of all light music Christmas works: Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride! We came across this delightful artwork for a vocal version of the piece in our Library. Did you know, the piece was actually written during a severe heat wave in 1946?!
#lightmusicsociety #sheeetmusiclibrary
#lightmusicsociety #sheeetmusiclibrary
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Possibly the best known of all light music Christmas works: Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride! We came across this delightful artwork for a vocal version of the piece in our Library. Did you know, the piece was actually written during a severe heat wave in 1946?!
#lightmusicsociety #sheeetmusiclibrary
#lightmusicsociety #sheeetmusiclibrary
Let us know some of your festive Light Music favourites!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0kfApmG_f4&list=RDN0kfApmG_f4&start_radio=1
#lightmusicsociety #lightmusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0kfApmG_f4&list=RDN0kfApmG_f4&start_radio=1
#lightmusicsociety #lightmusic
December 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Let us know some of your festive Light Music favourites!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0kfApmG_f4&list=RDN0kfApmG_f4&start_radio=1
#lightmusicsociety #lightmusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0kfApmG_f4&list=RDN0kfApmG_f4&start_radio=1
#lightmusicsociety #lightmusic
Today we celebrate Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, composer, conductor and teacher, noted for his works for the stage. Together with Parry and Stanford, he was regarded as one of the fathers of the British musical renaissance in the late 19th century.
https://bit.ly/4hWx3Sj
#lightmusicsociety
https://bit.ly/4hWx3Sj
#lightmusicsociety
November 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Today we celebrate Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, composer, conductor and teacher, noted for his works for the stage. Together with Parry and Stanford, he was regarded as one of the fathers of the British musical renaissance in the late 19th century.
https://bit.ly/4hWx3Sj
#lightmusicsociety
https://bit.ly/4hWx3Sj
#lightmusicsociety
Lancashire Day is held on 27 November to commemorate the day in 1295 when Lancashire first sent representatives to Parliament. There are many composers from Lancashire, including Ernest Tomlinson, let us know your favourites below!
https://bit.ly/4paXcze
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
https://bit.ly/4paXcze
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Lancashire Day is held on 27 November to commemorate the day in 1295 when Lancashire first sent representatives to Parliament. There are many composers from Lancashire, including Ernest Tomlinson, let us know your favourites below!
https://bit.ly/4paXcze
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
https://bit.ly/4paXcze
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
Are you a Strictly Fan? Who are you following?
Let us know some of your favourite numbers to dance to in the comments below!
Here's a recording by Charlie Barlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhk14RRbpek&list=PLwufBAFv7ZzHJGoOk5pmpIi6n7CI145gT
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
Let us know some of your favourite numbers to dance to in the comments below!
Here's a recording by Charlie Barlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhk14RRbpek&list=PLwufBAFv7ZzHJGoOk5pmpIi6n7CI145gT
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Are you a Strictly Fan? Who are you following?
Let us know some of your favourite numbers to dance to in the comments below!
Here's a recording by Charlie Barlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhk14RRbpek&list=PLwufBAFv7ZzHJGoOk5pmpIi6n7CI145gT
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
Let us know some of your favourite numbers to dance to in the comments below!
Here's a recording by Charlie Barlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhk14RRbpek&list=PLwufBAFv7ZzHJGoOk5pmpIi6n7CI145gT
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
Two of our member orchestras, at opposite ends of the country, are performing concerts in the next couple of weeks featuring music from the Library of Light Orchestral Music. Check them out if you can!
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Two of our member orchestras, at opposite ends of the country, are performing concerts in the next couple of weeks featuring music from the Library of Light Orchestral Music. Check them out if you can!
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic
Fritz Spiegl amassed one of the most important collections of Light Music now held in our library. For more information about this fascinating musical figure, follow the link below!
https://www.liverpoolfootprint.co.uk/spiegl-f
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion
https://www.liverpoolfootprint.co.uk/spiegl-f
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Fritz Spiegl amassed one of the most important collections of Light Music now held in our library. For more information about this fascinating musical figure, follow the link below!
https://www.liverpoolfootprint.co.uk/spiegl-f
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion
https://www.liverpoolfootprint.co.uk/spiegl-f
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion
On this day of remembrance, you might like to delve into Light Music reflecting upon this solemn time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz1KU52qv3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2-5Im4-NE
#lestweforget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz1KU52qv3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2-5Im4-NE
#lestweforget
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day of remembrance, you might like to delve into Light Music reflecting upon this solemn time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz1KU52qv3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2-5Im4-NE
#lestweforget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz1KU52qv3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2-5Im4-NE
#lestweforget
Here's a fascinating bit of cover art from our collection. Are you familiar with the operetta "The Chocolate Soldier" and do you know anything about the artwork?
Here's a fascinating article about the piece as well as its illustrations.
https://bit.ly/43c4fPx
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
Here's a fascinating article about the piece as well as its illustrations.
https://bit.ly/43c4fPx
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Here's a fascinating bit of cover art from our collection. Are you familiar with the operetta "The Chocolate Soldier" and do you know anything about the artwork?
Here's a fascinating article about the piece as well as its illustrations.
https://bit.ly/43c4fPx
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
Here's a fascinating article about the piece as well as its illustrations.
https://bit.ly/43c4fPx
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
Play-Day Success!
Musicians from the UK and beyond descended on Bolton’s Victoria Hall on 5th October to play music selected from our Library. Here's one of our youngest players in Goodwin's theme from "The Trap" conducted by Andrew Penny.
#lightmusicsociety #livemusic
Musicians from the UK and beyond descended on Bolton’s Victoria Hall on 5th October to play music selected from our Library. Here's one of our youngest players in Goodwin's theme from "The Trap" conducted by Andrew Penny.
#lightmusicsociety #livemusic
November 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Play-Day Success!
Musicians from the UK and beyond descended on Bolton’s Victoria Hall on 5th October to play music selected from our Library. Here's one of our youngest players in Goodwin's theme from "The Trap" conducted by Andrew Penny.
#lightmusicsociety #livemusic
Musicians from the UK and beyond descended on Bolton’s Victoria Hall on 5th October to play music selected from our Library. Here's one of our youngest players in Goodwin's theme from "The Trap" conducted by Andrew Penny.
#lightmusicsociety #livemusic
Join us in wishing happiest of birthdays to the Light Music Society's president Peter Hope! Many of you will know his famous "Ring of Kerry" suite, but here is another work available from our library: "Momentum" (a suite for strings).
http://bit.ly/48QZmiu
#lightmusicsociety #botd
http://bit.ly/48QZmiu
#lightmusicsociety #botd
November 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us in wishing happiest of birthdays to the Light Music Society's president Peter Hope! Many of you will know his famous "Ring of Kerry" suite, but here is another work available from our library: "Momentum" (a suite for strings).
http://bit.ly/48QZmiu
#lightmusicsociety #botd
http://bit.ly/48QZmiu
#lightmusicsociety #botd
Let us know your favourite spooky pieces of Light Music!
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion #halloween
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Let us know your favourite spooky pieces of Light Music!
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion #halloween
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #ascoreforeveryoccasion #halloween
Let us know your favourite works by the unparalleled master of Viennese Light Music, Johann Strauss II!
#lightmusicsociety #botd #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary
#lightmusicsociety #botd #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary
October 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Let us know your favourite works by the unparalleled master of Viennese Light Music, Johann Strauss II!
#lightmusicsociety #botd #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary
#lightmusicsociety #botd #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary
We are so grateful to all of our donors for your continued support. To learn more about how to donate to the Light Music Society, please visit https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/donate
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #keeplightmusicalive
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #keeplightmusicalive
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are so grateful to all of our donors for your continued support. To learn more about how to donate to the Light Music Society, please visit https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/donate
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #keeplightmusicalive
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #keeplightmusicalive
We're sure you're all looking forward to this celebration of the work of Julie Andrews as much as we are! Friday Night Is Music night begins at 7.30 this evening!
#lightmusicsociety #fridaynightismusicnight #ascoreforeveryoccasion
#lightmusicsociety #fridaynightismusicnight #ascoreforeveryoccasion
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We're sure you're all looking forward to this celebration of the work of Julie Andrews as much as we are! Friday Night Is Music night begins at 7.30 this evening!
#lightmusicsociety #fridaynightismusicnight #ascoreforeveryoccasion
#lightmusicsociety #fridaynightismusicnight #ascoreforeveryoccasion
Ever wonder who lovingly packages and posts your music to you? Meet our wonderful librarian Helen!
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ever wonder who lovingly packages and posts your music to you? Meet our wonderful librarian Helen!
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
#lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary
Check out this fascinating collection of music by "The man who writes tunes" himself!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_57TWxkz_HE
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_57TWxkz_HE
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
October 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Check out this fascinating collection of music by "The man who writes tunes" himself!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_57TWxkz_HE
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_57TWxkz_HE
#lightmusicsociety #ascoreforeveryoccasion
Our collections come from various major figures in Light Music. Join us in exploring the riches of the Frank Cantell collection! #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #lightmusic
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our collections come from various major figures in Light Music. Join us in exploring the riches of the Frank Cantell collection! #lightmusicsociety #sheetmusiclibrary #lightmusic
TOMORROW!
Come and join us for our celebratory concert of great light music all selected from our #sheetmusiclibrary . We're looking forward to meeting you all and hearing a wonderful sound from the orchestra! #lightmusicsociety #musicmaking
Come and join us for our celebratory concert of great light music all selected from our #sheetmusiclibrary . We're looking forward to meeting you all and hearing a wonderful sound from the orchestra! #lightmusicsociety #musicmaking
October 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
TOMORROW!
Come and join us for our celebratory concert of great light music all selected from our #sheetmusiclibrary . We're looking forward to meeting you all and hearing a wonderful sound from the orchestra! #lightmusicsociety #musicmaking
Come and join us for our celebratory concert of great light music all selected from our #sheetmusiclibrary . We're looking forward to meeting you all and hearing a wonderful sound from the orchestra! #lightmusicsociety #musicmaking
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Preparations for our annual playday are nearing fruition and we can't wait to meet you either as a player, or as an audience member. 5th October at Victoria Hall, Bolton, BL1 2AS
#lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary
Preparations for our annual playday are nearing fruition and we can't wait to meet you either as a player, or as an audience member. 5th October at Victoria Hall, Bolton, BL1 2AS
#lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary
September 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Preparations for our annual playday are nearing fruition and we can't wait to meet you either as a player, or as an audience member. 5th October at Victoria Hall, Bolton, BL1 2AS
#lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary
Preparations for our annual playday are nearing fruition and we can't wait to meet you either as a player, or as an audience member. 5th October at Victoria Hall, Bolton, BL1 2AS
#lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary
We're getting In Party Mood with this number from Jack Strachey, who was born on this day in 1894. Let us know your favourite Strachey pieces in the comments below. #botd #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsp413SXuQ&list=RDqqsp413SXuQ&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsp413SXuQ&list=RDqqsp413SXuQ&start_radio=1
September 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We're getting In Party Mood with this number from Jack Strachey, who was born on this day in 1894. Let us know your favourite Strachey pieces in the comments below. #botd #lightmusic #sheetmusiclibrary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsp413SXuQ&list=RDqqsp413SXuQ&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsp413SXuQ&list=RDqqsp413SXuQ&start_radio=1
Meet our two conductors for our upcoming playday on October the 5th. Find more info at https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025
#lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic
#lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic
September 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Meet our two conductors for our upcoming playday on October the 5th. Find more info at https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025
#lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic
#lightmusicsociety #musicmaking #sheetmusiclibrary #livemusic
To sign up as a player for the 5th of October, please visit lightmusicsociety.com or email [email protected]. Audience is also welcome!
https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025
#lightmusicsociety #livemusic #musicmaking #ascoreforeveryoccasion
https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025
#lightmusicsociety #livemusic #musicmaking #ascoreforeveryoccasion
September 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
To sign up as a player for the 5th of October, please visit lightmusicsociety.com or email [email protected]. Audience is also welcome!
https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025
#lightmusicsociety #livemusic #musicmaking #ascoreforeveryoccasion
https://www.lightmusicsociety.com/news/posts/the-light-music-experience-2025
#lightmusicsociety #livemusic #musicmaking #ascoreforeveryoccasion