Scottish Forum Event!, Finally an event in Scotland! Options

[muzikalbadger]

I have never yet attended a forum event, but am very tempted by this one. It's still a heck of a long way to go, but I would really like to meet some forumites in person and make music. I can't commit to it yet, but would like to get involved in an ensemble if possible, or maybe play a flute solo if someone can accompany and if it's okay to only be Grade 5-ish.

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We can cater for all that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Yeah definitely Misterioso!!! Would be good to have you come!!! Hope you can make it!

[loubrad]

Well we finally have a date for the Scottish Forum event!!! It's going to be Sunday the 10th of April 2011!!!
It will be held in the centre of Glasgow, and I for one am very Very VERY excited about it!! So I thought I would create a little thread on it, for anyone's ideas and thoughts, and to see who else is as excited as me!!!!!
Hope you can all make it!!!! EVERYONE is welcome!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Great news (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I have no idea what goes on at these events but will def be going! Is it just a chance to have a chat with other players or does everyone bring their instrument too? You asked for ideas Muzikalbadger- how about choosing a couple of pieces that people can pre-prepare for a play-along

Follow the links in the first post on this thread for background on various types of event.

Thanks for the link Sbhoa!!!! I'm using your events and the players for pleasure, and any similar events as a guideline as i've never done this before!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) They look fab!! Loubrad, we will hopefully have a couple of ensemble pieces, and hopefully a big finale piece everyone can get involved with! Also thinking about possibly a couple of choir numbers, although not too sure yet! Obviously there will be the opportunity for solos/duets too, and accompaniments can be provided! What instrument do you play? Will be great to meet you on the day!!!!!! (and from what i've seen about other forum events there will also be plenty of chatting too!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) )

Yeah, thanks for pointing me towards the definition of a Forum Event, Sbhoa. MuzikalBadger, I play piano Grade 8 and beginner violin since August (I am playing at my violin teacher's orchestra Christmas concert,very quietly so audience can't hear my tuneless playing). I never played piano in public or in a band/orchestra, I'm learning violin to give me more opportunities to play with others, and because it's very portable!

[Misterioso]

Any news on what kind of event it is going to be yet?

[barry-clari]

Any news on what kind of event it is going to be yet?

There'll be opportunities to play solos, in small ensembles and in larger ensembles, the latter of which muzikalbadger will decide on in due course. Morning will be rehearsing and informal jamming, afternoon will be the gig, evening will be the meal/drinks/socialising (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Misterioso]

There'll be opportunities to play solos, in small ensembles and in larger ensembles, the latter of which muzikalbadger will decide on in due course. Morning will be rehearsing and informal jamming, afternoon will be the gig, evening will be the meal/drinks/socialising (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That sounds good. Will make a note of the date.

Thanks, Barry.

[barry-clari]

There'll be opportunities to play solos, in small ensembles and in larger ensembles, the latter of which muzikalbadger will decide on in due course. Morning will be rehearsing and informal jamming, afternoon will be the gig, evening will be the meal/drinks/socialising (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That sounds good. Will make a note of the date.

Thanks, Barry.

No problem : would be great to see you there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[lottie]

Oh you've set a date!!!!! Fantastic!!

I am planning to come down from Aberdeenshire and will book a hotel. Do you have a venue yet?

I am only about grade 3 on my viola but would love to play a duet with someone and 'in my dreams' would love to play a little 'Courante' by Bach that I'm trying to learn just now.

Are there any more details anywhere?



(should I bring my clarinet?)

[Celeste]

Date is now in the diary! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(Lottie - we should SOOO stay in the same hotel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif))

[muzikalbadger]

The venue is the Tron Theatre in Glasgow... Just off Argyle Street. No official details of what's happening yet, should have more info early next year... Very excited though!!! Any suggestions or ideas just let me know! (and Lottie, Barry is coming so i'm sure clarinets will be very welcome!!) I play violin and am teaching myself viola so would be well up for some duet/string ensemble things!!! Glad you are both looking forward to coming!!!

[Celeste]

String ensemble... hmm. Am organising the string ensemble at Leeds so if you need a volunteer to sort that out... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[muzikalbadger]

You can definitely help sort it out!!! pm me with ideas!!!

[trimmy]

I have put this date in my calender, and will hopefully attend even if it is to show support (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) i would love to play a piece but feel i'm not good enough as yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) but april is a long way off and time for plenty of practice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Plus i have never stayed in Scotland, so two good reasons to attend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[barry-clari]

String ensemble... hmm. Am organising the string ensemble at Leeds so if you need a volunteer to sort that out... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Celeste would do a good job - her directing at Harrogate was immaculate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I have put this date in my calender, and will hopefully attend even if it is to show support (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) i would love to play a piece but feel i'm not good enough as yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) but april is a long way off and time for plenty of practice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Plus i have never stayed in Scotland, so two good reasons to attend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Would love to meet you, trimmy : and you're good enough to play - if it's a flashy post grade 8 solo or a pre-grade 1 solo, or anything in between, we'd all love to hear it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[lottie]

(Lottie - we should SOOO stay in the same hotel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif))

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/party1.gif) HAAAAA that would be AMAZING fun... we could keep eveyone awake with our musiking (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

There'll be opportunities to play solos, in small ensembles and in larger ensembles, the latter of which muzikalbadger will decide on in due course. Morning will be rehearsing and informal jamming, afternoon will be the gig, evening will be the meal/drinks/socialising (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I'm a really rubbish player. Does that matter? I'd so love to play my viola but sometimes my playing sounds like I have a vuvuzela under my chin and not a stringed instrument.

And my clarinet hasn't been touched seriously for 20 years so I doubt I'd be able to play for more than 10mins without my face collapsing like a jelly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[barry-clari]

There'll be opportunities to play solos, in small ensembles and in larger ensembles, the latter of which muzikalbadger will decide on in due course. Morning will be rehearsing and informal jamming, afternoon will be the gig, evening will be the meal/drinks/socialising (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I'm a really rubbish player. Does that matter? I'd so love to play my viola but sometimes my playing sounds like I have a vuvuzela under my chin and not a stringed instrument.

And my clarinet hasn't been touched seriously for 20 years so I doubt I'd be able to play for more than 10mins without my face collapsing like a jelly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

You can play what you like, whatever standard you are (and I'm willing to guess you're better than you think you are... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )