@JoFreya

Sax, vox piano loops. Composer who works with Blowzabella, Freya Abbott Ferguson, Coope Boyes and Simpson 6 piece for Michael Morpurgo shows. Creative music.

 Notts
freyamusic.co.uk
Joined August 2009
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Lovely looking in the diary and seeing the things coming up in April and May. NYFE, Blowzabella and Narthen all out and about.
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EFDSS@TheEFDSS13 Jun 2023
Here's this week's Classic Folk! Featuring @JoFreya, Artistic Director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble , alongside @EmilySmithmusic, @fayhield, @anaismitchell & @jeffersonhamer, @jackieoates, @AllanYnYFan, @kathryntickell, and many more favourites! efdss.org/listen

Listen: Classic Folk

Classic Folk with Mike Norris Classic Folk is unique. It mines a rich seam of wonderful folk and roots music and song from around 75 years of recordings. From the great source singers to the legends...

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Jo Freya retweeted
EFDSS@TheEFDSS27 May 2023
Thank you @LeedsMusicDrama for hosting our first National #YouthFolk Ensemble Open Day of 2023. Great welcome & facilities! Thanks all the young musicians, and tutors @JoFreya, Bevan Morris & Sarah Matthews. Next FREE Open Day is 31 May @cecilsharphouse efdss.org/learning/young-peo…

Open Days

> Take part in a band for a day > Develop your creativity > Play by ear > Learn from inspiring professional musicians > Explore folk music with other young people > Find out about the National Youth...

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Hello from Germany, where I'm currently busy teaching some workshops in Torgau - here's a photo of the lovely castle! It's been a busy few months, and there's lots more to look forward to when I get back. See what’s in store in my April newsletter: mailchi.mp/47502dc5d1cb/jo-f…
The castle in Torgau, Germany, where I’m teaching workshops this weekend.

ALT The castle in Torgau, Germany, where I’m teaching workshops this weekend.

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Narthen lighting up the Quaker Meeting House and @LiveToYourLR this evening. #FWO2023
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We're thrilled to be taking @FolkWeekend online for the fourth year! We'll be kicking things off with @narthenband tonight at 7.30pm UK time. Join @JoFreya, @fifrasercoope, Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews for beautiful harmonies and stunning instrumentals. livetoyourlivingroom.com/eve…
Narthen holding their instruments and laughing and joking together. Sarah Matthews has a viola, Doug Eunson a diatonic accordion, Fi Fraser a fiddle and Jo Freya a soprano saxophone.

ALT Narthen holding their instruments and laughing and joking together. Sarah Matthews has a viola, Doug Eunson a diatonic accordion, Fi Fraser a fiddle and Jo Freya a soprano saxophone.

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You've booked for their workshop on Saturday morning? Hope you're going to come see them perform on Friday night in the gorgeous surroundings of the Quaker Meeting House Get your ticket in advance to avoid missing out. @JoFreya folkweekendoxford.co.uk/even…
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Fancy being in a band? Want to improve your playing in sessions. Just fancy learning a new tune. Get your ticket and join the amazing musicians of Narthen @JoFreya Fi Fraser Sarah Matthews &Doug Eunson on Saturday mornign at @Pitt_Rivers folkweekendoxford.co.uk/even…
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Folk Weekend: Oxford has a special place in our hearts, as it's the festival Live to Your Living Room first sprang from! We can't wait to bring you two gigs from the festival next weekend. First up, @narthenband on Friday 14th April! livetoyourlivingroom.com/eve…
Narthen holding their instruments and laughing and joking together. Sarah Matthews has a viola, Doug Eunson a diatonic accordion, Fi Fraser a fiddle and Jo Freya a soprano saxophone.

ALT Narthen holding their instruments and laughing and joking together. Sarah Matthews has a viola, Doug Eunson a diatonic accordion, Fi Fraser a fiddle and Jo Freya a soprano saxophone.

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If you've been with us from the start, you'll know how important @FolkWeekend is to us, as it's where we sprang from! This year, we'll be livestreaming 2 gigs from the festival - @narthenband on 14th April and @emilygportman & @ConcertinaRob on the 15th! livetoyourlivingroom.com/eve…
Photo of Emily Portman and Rob Harbron. There are clouds behind them and they're surrounded by mist, which is making everything look a little bit more mysterious.

ALT Photo of Emily Portman and Rob Harbron. There are clouds behind them and they're surrounded by mist, which is making everything look a little bit more mysterious.

Narthen holding their instruments and laughing and joking together. Sarah Matthews has a viola, Doug Eunson a diatonic accordion, Fi Fraser a fiddle and Jo Freya a soprano saxophone.

ALT Narthen holding their instruments and laughing and joking together. Sarah Matthews has a viola, Doug Eunson a diatonic accordion, Fi Fraser a fiddle and Jo Freya a soprano saxophone.

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As spring arrives, I’ve got lots to look forward to, including @FolkWeekend with @narthenband (+ livestreamed by @LiveToYourLR), some exciting workshops in Germany, and my next steps with @TheEFDSS National Youth Folk Ensemble. Read all about it! mailchi.mp/e4afc8953f0f/jo-f…
Jo stood by a statue when she was exploring a French wine region recently. She was researching music and it had nothing to do with the wine, of course.

ALT Jo stood by a statue when she was exploring a French wine region recently. She was researching music and it had nothing to do with the wine, of course.

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We have danced to some of the tunes published in Folk Tunes from the Women. Composers include @JoFreya #SueHarris @BryonyGriffith #JessArrowsmith @alisonrowley @Laurel_Swift #HelenGentile @harriet_edits @islaratcliff who have all appeared at Oxfolk or ceilidhs @FolkWeekend
Faber Music Publications@FaberMusic8 Mar 2023
This #InternationalWomensDay, we are proud to announce a tune book like no other! 'Folk Tunes from the Women' presents over 150 contemporary tunes from 100 female composers from Britain & Ireland. Available to pre-order now, out 5 May. fabermusic.com/news/new-folk… #IWD2023

New folk tunes from 100 women to be published by Faber Music in bumper collection | Faber Music

This International Women’s Day, Faber Music is proud to announce a tune book like no other. ‘Folk Tunes from the Women’, to be released on 5 May 2023, is a bumper book of over 150 contemporary tunes...

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So grateful to be included among such brilliant women tunesmiths! 🪗🎶 THANK YOU @kathryntickell @FaberMusic #InternationalWomensDay #TunesFromTheWomen
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This year has already brought some big changes for me, including a new role as Artistic Director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble, and the end of our time with @moiraitrio. I’ve written a few lines about it all in my newsletter: mailchi.mp/280d792f5331/jo-f…
Mel, Jo and Sarah from Moirai surrounded by instruments and furniture on some grass outside. It looks fun and a bit chaotic!

ALT Mel, Jo and Sarah from Moirai surrounded by instruments and furniture on some grass outside. It looks fun and a bit chaotic!

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Jo Freya retweeted
Moirai@moiraitrio11 Feb 2023
Dear friends - this has not been an easy decision but to quote Chaucer “All good things must come to an end”. We have reached that time where we will be putting Moirai aside. Please see our full farewell statement over on our Facebook page: m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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Jo Freya retweeted
EFDSS@TheEFDSS7 Feb 2023
This week's Classic Folk leans a little bit towards the dark side... Listen now to hear @MerryHell_band, @IAMKP, @MelroseQuartet, @TinManIcon, @ChrisWood_Music, @andycuttingbox, @AliceJonesMusic, @JoFreya, @jimcausley, @kathryntickell and many more! efdss.org/listen

Listen: Classic Folk

Classic Folk with Mike Norris Classic Folk is unique. It mines a rich seam of wonderful folk and roots music and song from around 75 years of recordings. From the great source singers to the legends...

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Incredibly pleased for @JoFreya and honoured to be handing over to her later this year. She is a brilliant musician, educator, and a wonderful human - very excited for the lucky young musicians that will be working with her over the next #youthfolk cohorts 🥰 Well done Jo! 🎷🤩
EFDSS@TheEFDSS24 Jan 2023
We’re delighted to announce @JoFreya as the next Artistic Director of our National #YouthFolk Ensemble, starting in October efdss.org/about-us/what-we-d…

Jo Freya, Artistic Director of National Youth Folk Ensemble

The English Folk Dance and Song Society is delighted to appoint the multi-instrumentalist and singer Jo Freya as the third Artistic Director of its National Youth Folk Ensemble. Jo leads the Ensemble...

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