Treasures into Music, with pianist Stephen Selby

Date/Time
Date(s) - 11th Jan 2026
15:00-17:00

Location
Park House

Categories


Celebrate a New Year musical event with us!

We are delighted to be able to offer a special afternoon of improvised piano music in a private house in Cheltenham.

Local pianist Stephen Selby will invite a number of Friends to present a treasured item and he will compose and play a piece of music in response.

Address: Park House, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham GL53 7AS by kind permission of Mrs Yoko Mathers

Pianist Stephen Selby will take us on a musical adventure. He will invite 12 audience members to present a personally treasured item – this could be a small painting, jewellery box, vase, or any object of sentimental value. The audience will then experience live improvised piano pieces, inspired in the moment, opening up and exploring the depths of each personal treasure.

 Stephen was born in Cheltenham and attended Dunalley and Pittville schools before completing his A levels at Pate’s Grammar School. Having always been interested in composition, he focused on this at Bristol University. With a particular interest in improvisation, he explores different ways of using music to bring hope to people.

There will be two sessions of about 45 minutes with an interval.

Cost per person including tea and biscuits: FoTW members £18; non-members welcome at £20

We can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests and 12 items to be presented (which are brought to this event at the owner’s risk). Bring a treasure and join us!

Park House is on the corner of Thirlestaine Road and Old Bath Road, near Reeves Field/Cox’s Meadow. Parking restrictions on Thirlestaine Road do not apply on Sundays.

If you have any questions about the event or booking please phone Sue Reeves on 01242 675497 or Alison on 01242 519413 or email events@friendsofthewilson.org.uk.

Please book using one of the following options:

  • On-line bookings with a debit or credit card can be made using the form below.
  • Bank transfer – please email events@friendsofthewilson.org.uk to let us know you have sent your transfer so that we can send you a booking confirmation. Bank transfers should be made to Friends of The Wilson Sort Code 30-91-87 Account 00005816. The reference must include your surname plus as much of the event title as will fit, for example SMITH MUSIC.
  • Cheque – please complete a booking form (download here ) and post it with your cheque. Please make cheques payable to Friends of The Wilson and send with a SAE or clearly written email address to Mrs Alison Pascoe, 77 Naunton Lane, Cheltenham, GL53 7AZ.

Places are not confirmed until payment is received.

You are undertaking this event at your own risk.

If you have any problems with our booking system please email events@friendsofthewilson.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

 

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Tickets

Ticket Type Price Spaces
Treasures into Music FoTW members
Music FoTW members
£18.00
Treasures into Music non-members
Music non-members
£20.00

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