Teignmouth in Concert

Teignmouth, a small seaside resort in South Devon has over the last few years gained a reputation as the place to be for music, classical, rock, big band, jazz, folk, samba and choirs. The Big One this year was A Seaside Rendezvous when MUSE came for that unforgettable weekend in September. A recent benefit concert for Teignmouth Museum saw the town welcoming back the International professor of Harp, Florence Sitruk and Cellist Christoph Bunzendahl who gave virtuoso performances of the works of Bach, Mendelson, Buccherini and of course Teignmouth's own famous Elias Parish Alvars (1808-1849). The Annual Teignmouth Jazz Festival brought in the crowds. Always a big draw for parents is the performance of the Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra, the Carlton Theatre was packed to hear the instrumental talent of the young musicians. Jazz enthusiasts were treated to a packed weekend of traditional, mainstream and easy listening jazz on offer throughout the town in pubs, cafes and the Glorious Chorus Gospel Choir at the United Reform Church. This friendly festival grows each year and is a big boost to business in the town, but it doesn't stop there. Throughout the year Jazz Workshops and Night Club programmes keep the music playing.