Baroque in Bermuda, a concert bringing together musicians from the Bermuda Academy of Music , the Bermuda Conservatory of Music and the Menuhin Foundation , takes place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church tomorrow (Friday) evening.

The programme includes songs by Purcell, and a cantata by Scarlatti, written for the Spanish Court and sung by Janet Budden.

The chamber orchestra will play music by Vivaldi, and the evening will end with another cantata -- Bach's Jauchzet Gott in allen landen (Praise God in all Lands). This work, written for solo soprano, trumpet obbligato and strings, will feature student singer Miss Flora York Skinner and trumpeter Mr.

Tim Rhodes.

Miss York Skinner is the daughter of the concert's conductor and vice-principal of the Bermuda Academy, Mr. John York Skinner, and his wife, Joan Budden, voice teacher at the Bermuda Conservatory of Music. Miss York Skinner is a scholarship winner presently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England.

Mr. Rhodes, a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, England, is a professional musician who teaches brass at Saltus Grammar School, and is actively involved in local music circles.

Faculty from The Bermuda Conservatory of Music will present a concert at City Hall on Saturday, November 6 beginning at 7 p.m.

Entitled Hallowe'en Hoopla and the Light and Casual, the programme will include something for everyone -- from classical to easy listening and jazz.

Instrumentalists are: Deon Flash, Catherine Supranovich, Nikki Herbst, Tatiana Dutoit and Vic Glazer (piano); Kristi Manno (violin), and Janet Budden (soprano).

A special, masked mystery guest performer will join faculty pianist Dr. Karol Sue Reddington in Piazolla's Leijia's Game Tango Prelude.

Tickets ($10) are available at Opus One, Meyer Travel, Pianos Plus, and the Conservatory.

As a special treat, and particularly to encourage family attendance at the concert, La Trattoria restaurant is offering a ten percent discount on food to all diners producing their admission tickets. Today is the deadline for booking this offer with the restaurant.

The Cathedral Chamber Music Series with The Bermuda Conservatory of Music, and part-sponsorsed by the Bermuda Arts Council, will present a duo-piano concert at the Anglican Cathedral on Sunday, November 14 at 8 p.m. (See separate story for details).

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo is inviting artists to `make their mark' at the Flatts facility by creating one or more wall tiles depicting an aspect of Bermuda's flora and/or fauna. Once fired, the tiles will be displayed within the grounds of BAMZ. A donation of $50 per tile is requested, with all proceeds going towards the BAMZ's education programme.

Tiles, brushes and glazes will be available in the museum classroom at the Aquarium between noon and 4 p.m. on November 13 and 21.

For further information contact BAMZ Education Officer Mrs. Mary Winchell at 293-2727.

The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society urgently needs back-stage volunteers to work in a variety of areas during preparations for and performances of its Christmas pantomime, Red Riding Hood.

"Due to the lack of volunteers, the pantomime very nearly didn't happen this year,'' publicity officer Mrs. Jackie Stevenson said. "We would especially welcome people who are interested in learning various aspects of theatre craft, such as sound and lighting, and set painting.'' Experienced light and sound technicians are needed to work during the performances, which run from November 30 to December 11, and hair dressers and make-up people are also urgently required for the same period. Set painting begins on Monday, November 8.

If you can assist or require further information, phone producer Jane Correia at 236-7839.

When the Bermuda Society of Arts Members' winter show opens on November 20 it will offer Christmas shoppers not only original art but also hand made collectibles such as jewellery, tree ornaments, glassware, pottery, decorated boxes and furniture, according to Society president Mr. Bruce Stuart. For further information contact BSoA gallery manager Mrs. Karen Carswell at 292-3824.

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