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> Festival entry, I did it!
scotliz
post May 16 2012, 07:17 PM
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Having never performed at a music festival I have just done that!

An interesting experience and one to learn from.

The first class was quite overwhelming when I realised the standard of the entrants. However, I came away with a distinction and a mark of 82. The adjudicator was very good, with some very pertinent comments. However, I surpassed myself with the very complimentary remark from the adjudicator 'Elizabeth, I love your shoes, very stylish indeed'! LOL! I knew that having my 'colours' done fifteen years ago would be beneficial oneday!

I have to say that I feel that Sandwith and I did ourselves proud in the duet class this afternoon. We came second, with honours, only two points behind the winners (who really were the winners). This afternoon was a great time and I enjoyed the whole experience. We played in the Pittville pump rooms on a wonderful Steinway. We did ourselves proud and it was a wonderful experience.

So, all in all, I am pleased I took the plunge to play at the festival. I'd do it again but I think I would choose my pieces more carefully.
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corenfa
post May 16 2012, 07:31 PM
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Wow, well done!! Maybe I ought to try it one day....
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post May 17 2012, 07:18 AM
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Many congratulations on playing your first festival and such wonderful results (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hurrah.gif)
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post May 17 2012, 07:23 AM
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Well done, scotliz! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

corenfa : it's well worth doing, and you get expert advice from someone who's often a leader in their field (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 17 2012, 03:46 PM
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Ooh fantastic, well done - and I'm also very pleased for you that you had such a good experience from it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Onward and Beyondward (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)....
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post May 17 2012, 05:18 PM
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Well done, Scotliz, and what a fantastic achievement at your first attempt! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 17 2012, 10:08 PM
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Very well done.

I too have entered my first festival, Hornsea in early July. 4 pieces in all. 2 solo categories and 2 accompanying a soprano.

I'll be pleased if I/we get anywhere near your achievement.
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post May 18 2012, 09:27 AM
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Well done Scotliz! It sounds like a really good experience. Were there many adults taking part? I'd love to do something like this too, but the idea of being the only adult up against a bunch of uber-talented teenagers frightens me a bit....
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post May 18 2012, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE(scotliz @ May 16 2012, 08:17 PM) *


However, I came away with a distinction and a mark of 82.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap.gif) Well done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hurrah.gif)
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post May 18 2012, 05:49 PM
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Bri;;iant news, Scotliz. Congratulations, and well done.
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