I'd plump for inspiring.

Aw yap, I can understand that you're feeling a bit hurt by some of this, but I really do hope that you don't entirely feel this way. Your solo playing was wonderful, your accompaniments were absolutely fantastic, and I know I found your music inspiring, and an absolute pleasure to hear.

Having slept on it (or laid awake turning it over in my mind...) I think I can now say what I feel about the Adult Larners situation a little more clearly.

Firstly it is good that, whatever the level of performers, everybody has been really friendly and truly supportive and non judgemental. That is what we were aiming for but I don't think it is something we could have taken for granted.

Having said that I still felt a little out of my depth at Egham with the number of higher level performers.
The decision to have some restriction on the number of dip. level performers is not an attempt to segregate as has been suggested but to redress the balance.
People have said that hearing 'better' players is inspirational and enjoyable and I agree with that and don't want to lose the input from those people but I don't think that 'top heavy' is a good balance.

(Mods...... please excuse me double posting this but I think it needs to be in the Adult Learners discussion too).

Inspiring YAP.

You are an outstanding pianist!

I totally agree. It was wonderful to hear you play

When's the closing date for this?

1st July, I think.

Or when it's fully booked, whichever is soonest.

My application is in the post!

As is mine!

I think I'll come and watch you. Sbhoa said I could play an instrument I'm below diploma level at but I don't consider myself an adult learner in the proper sense.

Still looking forward to it.

Should be playing at Woodford though.

My application was hand delivered so I've got no excuses now. Eek! Just need to decide what to play Probably looking at a couple of peices out of Time Book 1 with the help of shboa on the piano

What's everyone else thinking of playing?

shboa, is there any other way of getting the money to you? I don't really do cheques. Do you have paypal?

No idea I still need to check out trains...

Oooh I just looked at trains and I think it's doable! (though I will have to save up for the fare )

So I'd best print myself off a form....

I definitely won't make it now, as I'm going to the bath guitar festival, and it clashes.

I hope you all have a fab time.

Ohhhh great!!!

Do you fancy another duet...I have some very do-able Shosti as its his Birthday, I could bring my spare violin to save you dragging half an orchestra of instruments up on the train

Oooh yeah, that would be fun!

Ok put it on your form when you send it in. We'll need an accompanist too. Do you have the Shosti duos? I'll post it to you if you don't.

Nope, don't have them

OK I'll put it on the form!

I still need to decide what to play/sing for a solo.....!

Duet spot booked for Sarah and Jane...

Yay

Ohhh we've done it now!!

I'll get the Shosti in the post to you, you can choose Vln1 or Vln2

OK

I expect we'll be OK - at least it's not at short notice!! So I have no excuse for a major panic....

Just giving this thread a kick to remind anyone who is still thinking about the concert that you have 3 weeks left to get you applications in the post.

Update June 16th...
Well one of the local papers finally put an article in about the concert.
Quite a good one too and not hidden away in a dark corner....

Can I ask those who had not decided what to play when they sent in the form to make up their minds by 1st July please.

Any chance of us seeing the article sbhoa?

And I can't remember if I let you know what I'm playing?

I'll scan it later then I can email to anyone who wants to read it.

Yes please

Yes thanks

And I've emailed you my pieces just in case!

I will try and decide soon

I would like to see the article.

This is about 70 miles for me so I might be able to make it. I will read the whole thread and article(?) and let you know. Is the form in the thread - I guess I'll come across it - if not I'll pm you.

That would be brilliant...do come!! Would love to hear a sax

Click on the link in the first post of this thread and the form is on that website. I'm coming to watch. Might see you there.

thanks, Neil, saved me a job there.

Saxmaniac, hope you can join us. If you want to see the newspaper article please pm me your email address and I'll send it.

Anyone who is still thinking about it you have a week to get your application forms to me.

Don't miss out on a good day's music making and socialising with other adult learners.

To those who haven't managed to get to the post office yet you only have a couple.

Anyone who has still to decide what they are playing Please let me know by Sunday.

Sbhoa have emailed you. I have persuaded my friend to come with his violin, so I will do his form and get in the post but it might not arrive for tomorrow.

Sarah...have you decided yet? are we on for a Shosti duo? If so let me know which one and which part I need to practise.

*janexxx starting to panic*

Sbhoa

I've finally (after a great deal of stomping, sulking and swearing) managed to get the scanner to copy my music. I'll print it and send it in tomorrow's post. Or I can e-mail it if you prefer.

Cheers

Katyjay

Whichever you prefer.

Sorry Jane I'm useless at the moment!

I have mislaid the music - I did have a brief look. I'm happy to play V2 unless you especially want to, it's less scary! I don't mind which.

My bro's girlfriend is due at the start of August and might be early........ so I may suddenly NOT be able to come.

I will prepare as if I can though, it's just a bit up in the air because you never quite know how things will pan out - she could be 2 weeks late, you never know...

Sorry!

PS: sbhoa, have just emailed you!

Hello All,

I played (?) last year and enjoyed all the performances. I haven't entered this year as I need to build confidence.

I am playing a recital with my teacher in a couple of weeks time in the hope that this will help calm the nerves!

The strange thing is, my job entails me standing in front of 100+ people at a time and delivering often unwelcome news - how nerve-wracking should that be?!

Anyway - I wish all those performers that I met last year sooooo much good luck - and all new performers - GO FO IT! (I am!)

Good Luck All!

Love

Anne XX

Anne, how lovely to hear from you again. I'm sorry we can't persuade you to try again this year. How about coming along as audience to cheer us on?

The recital with your teacher sounds good. Be sure to come and tell us all about it, won't you?

Cheers

Katyjay

Hi Anne

Nice to see you here, and I remember your playing. I know you were nervous, but I still enjoyed your performance. I think it was a bit of an emotional day for a few of us .

Do come, even if you do not feel like performing again this time, it would be great to see you again.

Good to hear from you again Anne.
Sorry that you are not playing this year.
You know where we are if you find yourself at a loose end on that day.
Enjoy your teacher's concert.

It would be good to have something like Stalybridge but in East Anglia - in fact I am in Norfolk too.
Leicester doesn't sound too too far, but how about Norwich?
A fine city with some lovely places to make music.

Praps some more music-makers/adult learners would post to say where they are and especially if they would like to meet in the Norwich/Ipswich sort of areas. There must just be loads of music goes on....

Good luck in your plans you two.
It would be good to see more Adult Learners Concerts around the country.
Katyjay has a open offer to give advice to any would be concert organisers... do PM her.
One thing I've found this year is that it is not very easy to get local interest from outside the forums but this is the way both Katyjay and myself would like to see these events developing.
I think that it's one of those things that may take 2 or 3 years to really pick up, I do think that I've generated some interest in my local area which will bear fruit next year.

Sbhoa's beaten me to it!

I've said several times that I'll help anyone who wants to get an event off the ground - so if you really want to look at doing this, let me know.

Cheers

Katyjay

The Draw has been made (thanks to Izzy for helping me with that) and the running order will be up on the concert site in the next few days.
Can those peole (you know who you are ) who have NOT let me know what they are playing please make their decisions now.

If there are errors then you will need to let me know please and IF there is a problem with the playing order you can ask to be moved..... but it has to be a good reason for me to consider accomodating you.

Forum user names are used on the site but real names may be in the printed programme (not decided yet, suggestions welcome)

Erm..... if there are going to be any newspapers or owt involved I'd rather not have my real name printed - why stir-up things that are past history? (Ex type bad history) Didn't even think about photo's...... eek.... really don't want anything in local papers. (maybe I should have thought of it earlier? or just not entered?)

Sorry