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balu114
post Dec 19 2011, 04:15 PM
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Hello,

I have just signed up for Janet Myatt's Introduction to Wind Chamber Music at Benslow Music Trust (20-22 Apr 2012).

Has anyone else signed up for this course?

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post Dec 19 2011, 04:32 PM
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post Dec 19 2011, 04:40 PM
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post Dec 19 2011, 08:06 PM
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Bassoonista is signed up too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Really looking forward to it, I like sight-reading (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) will no doubt feel a bit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) as well though once I get there!
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post Dec 19 2011, 09:04 PM
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I am a nervous sight reader. Especially bad with company.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I wrote to Mrs. Myatt asking if I could have a list of music that will be used so that I could familiarize myself with it. She replied she doesn't decide that before knowing the complete list of the participants.

Nothing wrong in trying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Dec 20 2011, 09:14 AM
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Don't worry, it's totally user-friendly!
I'm going to Zoe's flute course in February - anyone else?
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post Dec 20 2011, 06:49 PM
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I'm going to Zoe's flute course in February - anyone else?



That's good to know, although Bassoonista did the same course last year and is going back......


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QUOTE(balu114 @ Dec 19 2011, 09:04 PM) *

I am a nervous sight reader. Especially bad with company.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I wrote to Mrs. Myatt asking if I could have a list of music that will be used so that I could familiarize myself with it. She replied she doesn't decide that before knowing the complete list of the participants.

Nothing wrong in trying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Neither Louise nor bassoonista bite, balu114! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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QUOTE(balu114 @ Dec 19 2011, 09:04 PM) *

I am a nervous sight reader. Especially bad with company.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I wrote to Mrs. Myatt asking if I could have a list of music that will be used so that I could familiarize myself with it. She replied she doesn't decide that before knowing the complete list of the participants.

Nothing wrong in trying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Neither Louise nor bassoonista bite, balu114! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Can't speak for bassoonista but I certainly don't bite (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Dec 20 2011, 09:38 PM
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So I guess I can handle them!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Dec 21 2011, 08:47 PM
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Balu = Bear

So I guess I can handle them!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


We'll see (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Got my confirmation letter this morning (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yay.gif) Very excited (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 25 2011, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE(louise1712 @ Dec 20 2011, 08:06 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Dec 20 2011, 07:00 PM) *

QUOTE(balu114 @ Dec 19 2011, 09:04 PM) *

I am a nervous sight reader. Especially bad with company.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I wrote to Mrs. Myatt asking if I could have a list of music that will be used so that I could familiarize myself with it. She replied she doesn't decide that before knowing the complete list of the participants.

Nothing wrong in trying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Neither Louise nor bassoonista bite, balu114! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Can't speak for bassoonista but I certainly don't bite (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

No, I never bite, and I also hate sight reading...either I can do it, or I may as well be looking at heiroglyphs!!
Last year, on the first night, we played as a group. Janet handed out parts for each instrument ranging from (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ill.gif) !!!! through (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) and you picked the one you wanted. The next days we were placed in small groups, all around the same standard, changing groups once or twice during the day. Each group went into a rehearsal room, with a selection of music, and together, chose one to work on. So balu114, don't worry about seeing the music in advance, and Louise and I will see you there
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post Dec 25 2011, 02:32 PM
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That's comforting!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I guess you must have really enjoyed the course....otherwise you won't be going back!

Looking forward to meeting you all in April.
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post Dec 26 2011, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(louise1712 @ Dec 20 2011, 08:06 PM) *

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QUOTE(balu114 @ Dec 19 2011, 09:04 PM) *

I am a nervous sight reader. Especially bad with company.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I wrote to Mrs. Myatt asking if I could have a list of music that will be used so that I could familiarize myself with it. She replied she doesn't decide that before knowing the complete list of the participants.

Nothing wrong in trying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Neither Louise nor bassoonista bite, balu114! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Can't speak for bassoonista but I certainly don't bite (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

No, I never bite, and I also hate sight reading...either I can do it, or I may as well be looking at heiroglyphs!!
Last year, on the first night, we played as a group. Janet handed out parts for each instrument ranging from (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ill.gif) !!!! through (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) and you picked the one you wanted. The next days we were placed in small groups, all around the same standard, changing groups once or twice during the day. Each group went into a rehearsal room, with a selection of music, and together, chose one to work on. So balu114, don't worry about seeing the music in advance, and Louise and I will see you there



Very excited now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yay.gif)


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post Dec 26 2011, 10:47 AM
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That's comforting!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I guess you must have really enjoyed the course....otherwise you won't be going back!

Looking forward to meeting you all in April.


It's good fun, but exhausting. Over the weekend, you play for 8 hours, and you are concentrating the whole time. The first time I went, I did the course aimed at total beginners, and lost the embouchure completely on the last afternoon! However, last year, that didn't happen, and I was able to play the whole way through.
Each time I went, my teacher has commented on the improvement he sees on my first lesson after the weekend, so it must be doing some good!
One of the best things, is to meet other like minded adults, and for me last year was very special, as I never get to meet other bassoon players, and there were five of us!!
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