Sorry to break up the chocolate party, but please could we try and keep this thread relevant to its original intentions.

Having discussed this (potential) musical social gathering with several people, it would seem that a SUNDAY in OCTOBER would be preferable for many. With this in mind I have decided to rename it 'Autumn Colours'

What a lovely idea! So all the music would around this theme?

Do you have a particular date in mind yet?

Autumn colours sounds like a lovely theme

Ooh, Sunday in October, there's a good chance I'd be able to make that. Must resurrect "Autumn Leaves"!

If participants wish to play music related to autumn, great, if not, then it doesn't matter. Play whatever you want - providing the piece doesn't exceed the 5 minute maximum length.

I just want the event (if it goes ahead) to be very informal and enjoyable, rather than the more formal format that Adult Learner concerts usually have.

If people would like to post their availabilty, it would help gauge the best weekend to book.

A Sunday in October......

erm... could do the 7th, 14th, 21st or 28th.

Oh good, that's all of them.

This is a lovely idea. I realise that many people are busy in December; however, I would love to do this on a Saturday in early December if possible.

However, if you're looking at October, then I could do any weekend but the first.

(Good luck organising so many diaries!)

Including my own. This is why I need to look so far ahead - as a freelancer, weekends tend to bring the bulk of playing work and I tend to get bookings coming in several months in advance, especially from regulars. Organising something like an adult learners concert a couple of months before it happens, is not an option for me.

Me too

That's the benefit of doing this so early!!

If any of the pianists are ready for some swift fingerwork they might like to try Chaminade's Automne which used to be very popular but I haven't heard it for ages.

In principle I would be happy to help with any necessary accompanying. I'm not available on the 14th, and am very likely to be away for some of our half-term week which has 21st and 28th at either end, but won't know until nearer the time if we shall be away for either of the Sundays.

I might have something else on on the 28th but it's not definite. So given the choice, I'd prefer to avoid this date if possible, but if it's the best date for everyone else, I'd like to come anyway and miss the other thing. It sounds as if it will be a lovely gathering

so the question here is.....

a ) shall I be a 'proper' adult learner and sing at this event,

b ) shall I be an 'almost proper' adult learner and play the recorder,

c ) shall I not be an adult learner at all and play the clarinet,

or

d ) do all the above.

I couldn't possibly comment




< goes looking for (cough) clarinet (cough) smiley >

That's the main reason I haven't expressed an interest so far. I wasn't sure through my (undoubtably patchy) reading whether there would be any possibilities for a singer or pianist, which are my only adult learner instruments. If there are, I'm interested.

I read what katyjay and AmandaL have said earlier (copied below) as meaning that all adults are welcome, and that people would be able to play their main instrument if they want

Cool

I think so anyway Perhaps one of them will confirm when they're next around

I'm free for any Sunday in October at the moment.

Yes, you're exactly right.

goody.

Happy to perform in a duet/trio/bigger group with people if they so wish.

I'll leave it to somebody more advanced to take up playing a duet with you Barry, but I'd love to play in a small ensemble, any style of music

But if there are any beginner/intermediate people going, perhaps we could get together to play a beginners duet/trio, if there are sufficient slots available

I would be interested depending on what date you finally fix.

I've checked my diary, and 28th October is a definite no from me (Die Walkure instead ).

I'd be interested when the date is finalised, providing I'm free.

hillyb

I'll come back to you all next week with a choice of two dates (avoiding 28th October). Date with most votes is the one that gets fixed.

Sundays in October just now look really empty and desolate!!

[how about all of them? ]

I would be happy to accompany if accompanying is required? Or will it all be small groups?

if it's not just small groups (does a solo count as a small group?) I should probably need an accompanist


any weekend as it looks at the moment

Hi i've just found this thread ( thanks Barry for mentioning it yesterday!) I'd like to join you all. I can't do the weekend of 6/7 October. Other than that all weekends in October are free at the moment.

I would like to join you all too- but Saturdays are out for me, any Sunday is ok

Your accompanying skills would be greatly appreciated

Thank you!
I love accompanying!

we need a date soon then, I need at least 12 months practice time and that's after I find something to play!

I'm catching up on this a little late but just wanted to let you know that as soon as a date is fixed I'll book myself in as Teddington is a reasonably close place to where I live and I can't wait to join into something.
I will need advice though on what to prepare for the day as I haven't a clue what would be nice for people to listen to or I could join into a string quartet or something

Play something you enjoy and that you know well.
Look at the FAQ page on the Stalybridge concert site.

thanks Sbhoa

any news of progress on this event? dates etc

Do we need dates for this one?

Who's bringing the mistletoe?

definitely dates & mistletoe.
plum pudding too... mulled ... hic ... (pre-tested)
sausage rolls etc and the rest

Can any one come along ......?

Let me tell you that I suck at violin though!

I am interested in this...Has a date been fixed yet? I have been on holiday for a week so have lost touch with the Forums at the mo.

I'd be interested - in both Summer and Christmas. I love Christmas music and Christmas get togethers, so would be particularly keen on the latter.

I'd prefer it to be later - nov / dec. But realistically my life is incredibly up in the air at the minute, so I can't commit to particular dates. I'll fit in with what other people do.

Maybe you need to rethink your technique..?

W

How funny.

Screw it then.

I don't think that sounds quite right, either...

W

any news on the possibility of this happening - a suggested date maybe?

How about Saturday 27th or Sunday 28th October?

My autumn dates are rapidly becoming completely booked up (5 dates booked over the last few days!), and I now only have 9 weekend days free over the whole term. Any news yet of a definite date for this event?