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possom
Oct 4 2006, 04:07 PM
QUOTE(janexxx @ Oct 2 2006, 12:47 PM) *

QUOTE(Boo Radley @ Oct 2 2006, 10:31 AM) *

QUOTE(possom @ Oct 2 2006, 10:29 AM) *

I could come along if it was not too far from home, south or east anglia.

I can play piano, keyboards, all recorders, flute (gd1 standard with a plaster on (see other thread!)), violin/viola but would have to borrow or hire one. Oh, and sing smile.gif

Wonderful, I'll add you to the list. smile.gif I think probably recorder or violin/viola would be most needed. How feasible is borrowing a violin or viola? huh.gif Maybe some forum members have one you could use.


I can bring 'Caprice' as well as 'Giuseppe'...so one spare violin available!! biggrin.gif


Thanks Jane, would feel much better playing a violin than viola, it's been a long time biggrin.gif
hellokitty
Oct 4 2006, 06:38 PM
QUOTE(janexxx @ Oct 4 2006, 06:44 AM) *
QUOTE(hellokitty @ Oct 3 2006, 09:03 PM) *

Sorry guys probably going to have to give it a miss sad.gif The whole travel thing. I'd have to fly and its not exactly cheap lol.

Awwww...lets start a travel fund for HK smile.gif
Yay! laugh.gif Ah well x When I'm older I'll arrange something for us (you can quote me on this) lol. I just hope some, if not all, of you will still be around!!
Manek
Oct 4 2006, 06:45 PM
QUOTE(Boo Radley @ Sep 30 2006, 01:10 PM) *

In another thread (the Recording Charlie Wilson one to be precise), there was an idea put forward about meeting up at a studio to perform and record compositions by other forum members. As the level of interest seemed to be a little luke-warmish, we decided to start another thread to alert some of you members who may not have read the other thread. smile.gif Here is the general gist of what Katyjay has suggested, it would be great to get as many as possible:

"Would people be interested in taking part in a recording session (as if we were real session artists) with a sound engineer to make a proper CD of Charlie Wilson Blues and any other stuff we might do along with it?

Do any of our brilliant forums composers have anything they might be interested in having a Forums Ensemble record?

I have a sound engineer who's interested in the project, and obviously there would be a cost from each participant to cover his fees and premises hire, but hopefully if enough people are interested that shouldn't be too steep. And then there'd be a small additional cost for copies of the CD, which of course you could send to your best friends, your Auntie Mabel, your Mum..........Our preference is going to be music that can (either directly or with a bit of tweaking) be played by all the people we have present, rather than having people "sitting out" for some of the tracks, so that everyone involved gets value for money from their day.

We also thought that if we have enough people with conducting experience, we can take it in turns to conduct, so everyone gets to play for at least some of the time.

I can't give you cost figures yet, it will depend on how many people take part, and how many works we want to record.
But just to give you a guideline, the engineer charges by the hour, and so will whatever premises we work in. The engineer will spend some time mic'ing and sound-checking before we start to record, and will spend some time editing and mixing afterwards. I would be surprised if this comes to less than ?200 altogether.

And, as I mentioned before, there will be a charge for each CD he supplies at the end of the process.

Because the engineer's time is expensive, we do need to be ready to record on the day. So I think it might be a good idea to have a practice day beforehand. And when we've sorted the music, I'll distribute parts beforehand for home practice too.

So far, I've had expressions of interest (which don't yet commit people) from

PERFORMERS AND THEIR INSTRUMENTS
Barry-Clari - Clarinet/Flute/Sax/Conductor
Katyjay - Voice/Recorder/Violin/Conductor
Nicki-Flute - Flute
Amber - Voice
Meerkat - Voice/Guitar/Cello/Trombone
Sbhoa - Piano/Clarinet
Jo.Clarinet - Clarinet
Sarah-Flute - Flute/Violin/Viola
Janexxx - Violin
Suepea - Piano/Cello
The Light Beat - Drumkit
HillyB - Sax/Flute
Rhu - Bassoon
Oboebunny - Oboe/Violin
Sneekymum - Flute

COMPOSERS
Barry-Clari & Amber (Charlie Wilson Blues)
Boo Radley
Petrat

Anyone else interested?"


I could play drums for anyone wanting any kind of percussive backing...

Or, I could send some of my song (pre-recorded!) to you, if you wanted to include anything on a compilation... Also, not performed but sequenced tracks are available also... Currently sequencing a Tchaikovsky Nocturne... Will be doing a Haydn Symphony (No. 26 to be precise!) later in the year...
barry-clari
Oct 4 2006, 07:52 PM
Another potential attendee to add to the list, thank you Manek! smile.gif
yamaha
Oct 5 2006, 01:11 PM
I may be able to come depending on date/venue (North West best for me) I play piano and violin smile.gif
clk299
Oct 5 2006, 04:23 PM
I can play descant recorder but I don't know what sort of standard I am... better than beginner but not an expert? laugh.gif
katyjay
Oct 5 2006, 04:25 PM
QUOTE(clk299 @ Oct 5 2006, 05:23 PM) *

I can play descant recorder but I don't know what sort of standard I am... better than beginner but not an expert? laugh.gif


That will do nicely biggrin.gif
Alto
Oct 5 2006, 07:02 PM
QUOTE(Boo Radley @ Oct 1 2006, 09:38 PM) *

QUOTE(katyjay @ Oct 1 2006, 09:14 PM) *

We need more people full stop.

Well this thread has only been in operation for less than 36 hours and the response has already improved drastically so hopefully over the working week we'll get a few more recruits. smile.gif


Hello

I would be interested but it would depend on when and where. It would also have to be a Saturday or Sunday as I work everyday. August, as I think was suggested, would be a good month for me as my choir, violin lessons, art group etc. stop during August. I am about Grade 2 standard violin, G5 piano and can sing.

katyjay
Oct 5 2006, 07:10 PM
Hi Alto,

We're still trying to work out the when & where exactly. We will keep people posted when we have more details.

Cheers

Katyjay
katyjay
Oct 5 2006, 09:21 PM
OK folks, we've got a PROVISIONAL date for this event.

It's a bit earlier than some of us anticipated, at the 24th March.

How are people set for availability on that date?
andante_in_c
Oct 5 2006, 09:24 PM
QUOTE(katyjay @ Oct 5 2006, 10:21 PM) *

OK folks, we've got a PROVISIONAL date for this event.

It's a bit earlier than some of us anticipated, at the 24th March.

How are people set for availability on that date?


Seems OK to me.
yamaha
Oct 5 2006, 09:27 PM
What day is the 24th? unsure.gif
katyjay
Oct 5 2006, 09:28 PM
QUOTE(yamaha @ Oct 5 2006, 10:27 PM) *

What day is the 24th? unsure.gif


It's a Saturday.
yamaha
Oct 5 2006, 09:31 PM
sad.gif sad.gif No good for me, sorry sad.gif
barry-clari
Oct 5 2006, 10:02 PM
Has anyone else got any compositions we can use for the recording?

I'll have a look through my flexible ensemble collection for some pieces, but it'd be lovely to have more works from forum composers. smile.gif
Boo Radley
Oct 5 2006, 10:17 PM
Updated list:

PERFORMERS AND THEIR INSTRUMENTS
Barry-Clari - Clarinet/Flute/Sax//Recorders/Conductor
Katyjay - Voice/Recorder/Violin/Conductor
Nicki-Flute - Flute
Amber - Voice
Meerkat - Voice/Guitar/Cello/Trombone
Sbhoa - Piano/Clarinet
Jo.Clarinet - Clarinet
Sarah-Flute - Flute/Violin/Viola
Janexxx - Violin
Suepea - Piano/Cello/recorders
The Light Beat - Drumkit
HillyB - Sax/Flute
Rhu - Bassoon
Oboebunny - Oboe/Violin
Sneekymum - Flute
Maggiemay - Piano/Recorder/Voice
Fen - Piano
Margaret - Piano
Oddball - Flute/Clarinet
Claire - Voice/Recorder
Isabel - Viola
Jazzfan - Clarinet
Willobie - Violin/Viola
Purple Viola - Viola
Possom - Piano/Recorders/Flute/Violin/Viola/Voice
Andante_in_C - Flute
Notmusicmum's daughter 1 - Recorder/Clarinet
Notmusicmum's daughter 2 - Oboe
Fiona - Violin
Rosfrog - Violin/Viola
Manek - Drumkit
Yamaha - Violin/Piano
Alto - Piano/Violin/Voice

COMPOSERS
Barry-Clari & Amber (Charlie Wilson Blues)
Boo Radley
Petrat
Rosemary14
Sarah-Flute
jazzfan
Oct 5 2006, 10:21 PM
QUOTE(katyjay @ Oct 5 2006, 10:21 PM) *

OK folks, we've got a PROVISIONAL date for this event.

It's a bit earlier than some of us anticipated, at the 24th March.

How are people set for availability on that date?

I haven't got anything else on that date so I could come - but aren't the exams round about then, I'm planning to do Grade 3 in the spring term wink.gif


QUOTE(barry-clari @ Oct 5 2006, 11:02 PM) *

Has anyone else got any compositions we can use for the recording?

I'll have a look through my flexible ensemble collection for some pieces, but it'd be lovely to have more works from forum composers. smile.gif

I've just composed a Tribute to the Mods in the Theory Forum thread laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif
barry-clari
Oct 5 2006, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(jazzfan @ Oct 5 2006, 11:21 PM) *

QUOTE(katyjay @ Oct 5 2006, 10:21 PM) *

OK folks, we've got a PROVISIONAL date for this event.

It's a bit earlier than some of us anticipated, at the 24th March.

How are people set for availability on that date?

I haven't got anything else on that date so I could come - but aren't the exams round about then, I'm planning to do Grade 3 in the spring term wink.gif



They are - but you could always tick the 'No Saturdays' box to avoid getting the 24th March. smile.gif
jazzfan
Oct 5 2006, 10:28 PM
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Oct 5 2006, 11:23 PM) *

They are - but you could always tick the 'No Saturdays' box to avoid getting the 24th March. smile.gif

I don't think you can do this for Theory - I'm sure you have to stick to the date given, don't you? huh.gif
maggiemay
Oct 5 2006, 10:31 PM
I can see that Saturday would be a good choice for many people, and I'm making a note of the date - however as far as I'm concerned, unless it's in the Easter holiday I would need to justify cancelling lessons - not an easy decision.
barry-clari
Oct 5 2006, 11:58 PM
QUOTE(jazzfan @ Oct 5 2006, 11:28 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Oct 5 2006, 11:23 PM) *

They are - but you could always tick the 'No Saturdays' box to avoid getting the 24th March. smile.gif

I don't think you can do this for Theory - I'm sure you have to stick to the date given, don't you? huh.gif


Yes, you do. Luckily, for the Spring Term, the theory date for the AB is the 1st March. smile.gif

QUOTE(maggiemay @ Oct 5 2006, 11:31 PM) *

I can see that Saturday would be a good choice for many people, and I'm making a note of the date - however as far as I'm concerned, unless it's in the Easter holiday I would need to justify cancelling lessons - not an easy decision.


Easter Saturday in '07 is the 7th April. I think for most of the UK, the 24th March is the last 'working' Saturday of the school term.

I hope you can come, but can quite understand if you're unable to. Sundays are a possibility, but that would possibly take out other forumites involved in church activities, plus the fact that, outside of major cities at least, public transport is iffier on Sundays.
jazzfan
Oct 5 2006, 11:58 PM
Oh that's brilliant - thanks Barry-clari. Put me down for it then, and I don't mind travelling - it will be a good excuse for a nice weekend away smile.gif
Fen
Oct 6 2006, 08:07 AM

Good luck herding us cats onto an agreed date!

24th looks good.
janexxx
Oct 6 2006, 08:13 AM
Looks like a possibility to me...have put in my diary!!
jo.clarinet
Oct 6 2006, 10:34 AM
24th March is fine for me! I've added it to the ever-lengthening list of 'booked dates' ready to go into next year's diary! smile.gif
Cyrilla
Oct 6 2006, 11:27 AM
Sadly that's my last session at Guildhall that term and I can't really miss it as it's the one that we have parents in watching - and I can't really afford to lose the day's pay, either...

Sorry.

sad.gif
possom
Oct 6 2006, 12:11 PM
24th March should be fine for me, although we have a local music festival around that time and won't know the exact dates until February. Just depends where it is now smile.gif
maggiemay
Oct 6 2006, 12:33 PM
Easter Saturday in '07 is the 7th April. I think for most of the UK, the 24th March is the last 'working' Saturday of the school term.

I hope you can come, but can quite understand if you're unable to. Sundays are a possibility, but that would possibly take out other forumites involved in church activities, plus the fact that, outside of major cities at least, public transport is iffier on Sundays.

Thanks, Barry - I will certainly try. I'm afraid I'm a difficult one - Sunday is not likely to be any easier either!
Appassionata
Oct 6 2006, 12:56 PM
I don't mind playing - clarinet, sax (soprano or alto) or violin laugh.gif
sarah-flute
Oct 6 2006, 12:59 PM
I'm not good at advanced planning unsure.gif

I *should* be able to come...
sbhoa
Oct 6 2006, 01:37 PM
Looks ok to me.... I'll most likely looking for a bed for the night on the Friday though....I'm house trained smile.gif
Suepea
Oct 6 2006, 01:59 PM
That looks OK - I've put it in my diary.
willobie
Oct 6 2006, 04:59 PM
Looks OK for me too smile.gif

W
nicki_flute
Oct 6 2006, 05:07 PM
When do you need to know by. What kind of time and whereish, do you know?
Rosemary7391
Oct 6 2006, 05:09 PM
Gosh - I didn't think it'd be that soon! I can try and get a composition sorted by sometime reasonable before then......
*Wonders what a reasonable time would be*
sarah-flute
Oct 6 2006, 05:52 PM
I have a piece for strings which could potentially be expanded...?
barry-clari
Oct 6 2006, 08:45 PM
[quote name='Fen' date='Oct 6 2006, 09:07 AM' post='402457']
Good luck herding us cats onto an agreed date!

24th looks good.
[/quote]


[quote name='janexxx' date='Oct 6 2006, 09:13 AM' post='402459']
Looks like a possibility to me...have put in my diary!!
[/quote]


[quote name='jo.clarinet' date='Oct 6 2006, 11:34 AM' post='402510']
24th March is fine for me! I've added it to the ever-lengthening list of 'booked dates' ready to go into next year's diary! smile.gif
[/quote]


[quote name='possom' date='Oct 6 2006, 01:11 PM' post='402532']
24th March should be fine for me, although we have a local music festival around that time and won't know the exact dates until February. Just depends where it is now smile.gif
[/quote]


[quote name='Appassionata' date='Oct 6 2006, 01:56 PM' post='402539']
I don't mind playing - clarinet, sax (soprano or alto) or violin laugh.gif
[/quote]


[quote name='sarah-flute' date='Oct 6 2006, 01:59 PM' post='402541']
I'm not good at advanced planning unsure.gif

I *should* be able to come...
[/quote]


[quote name='sbhoa' date='Oct 6 2006, 02:37 PM' post='402563']
Looks ok to me.... I'll most likely looking for a bed for the night on the Friday though....I'm house trained smile.gif
[/quote]


[quote name='Suepea' date='Oct 6 2006, 02:59 PM' post='402573']
That looks OK - I've put it in my diary.
[/quote]


[quote name='willobie' date='Oct 6 2006, 05:59 PM' post='402671']
Looks OK for me too smile.gif

W
[/quote]


[quote name='nicki_flute' date='Oct 6 2006, 06:07 PM' post='402679']
When do you need to know by. What kind of time and whereish, do you know?
[/quote]

Thank you all for the availability information. Appassionata, I'll add you to the list. Nicki, it'll be daytime, venue to be announced as soon as poss. smile.gif

[quote name='sarah-flute' date='Oct 6 2006, 06:52 PM' post='402717']
I have a piece for strings which could potentially be expanded...?
[/quote]

Oh yes Sarah, that sounds great! biggrin.gif
sarah-flute
Oct 6 2006, 08:49 PM
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Oct 6 2006, 09:45 PM) *
QUOTE(sarah-flute @ Oct 6 2006, 06:52 PM) *
I have a piece for strings which could potentially be expanded...?

Oh yes Sarah, that sounds great! biggrin.gif

I will have to either photocopy or scan the score...

Someone else may have to volunteer to do the expansion - it was an A Level composition and I don't know if I could face it ph34r.gif

I have an MP3 somewhere....
barry-clari
Oct 6 2006, 08:54 PM
Updated list (6/10/06):

PERFORMERS AND THEIR INSTRUMENTS
Barry-Clari - Clarinet/Flute/Sax/Recorders/Conductor
Katyjay - Voice/Recorder/Violin/Conductor
Nicki-Flute - Flute
Amber - Voice
Meerkat - Voice/Guitar/Cello/Trombone
Sbhoa - Piano/Clarinet
Jo.Clarinet - Clarinet/Conductor
Sarah-Flute - Flute/Violin/Viola
Janexxx - Violin
Suepea - Piano/Cello/recorders
The Light Beat - Drumkit
HillyB - Sax/Flute
Rhu - Bassoon
Oboebunny - Oboe/Violin
Sneekymum - Flute
Maggiemay - Piano/Recorder/Voice
Fen - Piano
Margaret - Piano
Oddball - Flute/Clarinet
Claire - Voice/Recorder
Isabel - Viola
Jazzfan - Clarinet
Willobie - Violin/Viola
Purple Viola - Viola
Possom - Piano/Recorders/Flute/Violin/Viola/Voice
Andante_in_C - Flute
Notmusicmum's daughter 1 - Recorder/Clarinet
Notmusicmum's daughter 2 - Oboe
Fiona - Violin
Rosfrog - Violin/Viola
Manek - Drumkit
Yamaha - Violin/Piano (but not if 24/3/07 sad.gif )
Alto - Piano/Violin/Voice
Appassionata - Clarinet/Soprano and/or Alto Sax/Violin

COMPOSERS
Barry-Clari & Amber (Charlie Wilson Blues)
Boo Radley
Petrat
Rosemary14
Sarah-Flute

Is there anyone on the list who wants me to add any other instruments to their name? smile.gif
jazzfan
Oct 6 2006, 11:47 PM
[quote name='barry-clari' date='Oct 6 2006, 09:45 PM' post='402865']

[quote name='Fen' date='Oct 6 2006, 09:07 AM' post='402457']
Good luck herding us cats onto an agreed date!
24th looks good.
[/quote]

[quote name='janexxx' date='Oct 6 2006, 09:13 AM' post='402459'][/quote]

[quote name='jo.clarinet' date='Oct 6 2006, 11:34 AM' post='402510'][/quote]

[quote name='possom' date='Oct 6 2006, 01:11 PM' post='402532'][/quote]

[quote name='Appassionata' date='Oct 6 2006, 01:56 PM' post='402539'][/quote]

[quote name='sarah-flute' date='Oct 6 2006, 01:59 PM' post='402541'][/quote]

[quote name='sbhoa' date='Oct 6 2006, 02:37 PM' post='402563'][/quote]

[quote name='Suepea' date='Oct 6 2006, 02:59 PM' post='402573'][/quote]

[quote name='willobie' date='Oct 6 2006, 05:59 PM' post='402671'][/quote]

[quote name='nicki_flute' date='Oct 6 2006, 06:07 PM' post='402679'][/quote]

Thank you all for the availability information.
[/quote]

Don't forget me huh.gif I said I would come just before you started "herding" everyone. wink.gif
barry-clari
Oct 7 2006, 08:27 AM
QUOTE(jazzfan @ Oct 7 2006, 12:47 AM) *


Don't forget me huh.gif I said I would come just before you started "herding" everyone. wink.gif


You've not been forgotten - your name is on the list! smile.gif

Once/if the 24th March is confirmed as the date of the recording, I'll change the list to reflect people who are definitely coming, but until then, I'll leave the list as an 'interested' rather than a 'definite' list.
jazzfan
Oct 7 2006, 10:13 AM
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Oct 7 2006, 09:27 AM) *

QUOTE(jazzfan @ Oct 7 2006, 12:47 AM) *


Don't forget me huh.gif I said I would come just before you started "herding" everyone. wink.gif


You've not been forgotten - your name is on the list! smile.gif


smile.gif smile.gif
Amber
Oct 7 2006, 10:19 AM
QUOTE(sarah-flute @ Oct 6 2006, 06:52 PM) *

I have a piece for strings which could potentially be expanded...?

I read that as "I have a piece of string which could potentially be expanded". That goes some way to explaining why people can never answer that "how long is a piece of string" question! biggrin.gif

There is a possibility I will be singing in a concert on the 24th March, but I won't know until nearer the time, so I will have to stay as a possible, not definite, for the time being. Is that ok?

smile.gif

Amber
x
Manek
Oct 7 2006, 10:33 AM
Well, the 24th of March is my sister's 14th birthday...

She is of a violent and domineering disposition, and it is likely that severe bruising would ensue, were I to miss this occasion...

However, I can record a number of tracks down here and send them to you (college recording studio!) or you could move the date!
ShArOn_StAr92
Oct 7 2006, 10:35 AM
QUOTE(Manek @ Oct 7 2006, 06:33 PM) *

Well, the 24th of March is my sister's 14th birthday...


laugh.gif what a coincidence! it's also my birthday laugh.gif
Alto
Oct 7 2006, 02:08 PM
QUOTE(katyjay @ Oct 5 2006, 10:21 PM) *

OK folks, we've got a PROVISIONAL date for this event.

It's a bit earlier than some of us anticipated, at the 24th March.

How are people set for availability on that date?



Sorry Katyjay - cannot do 24 March as am singing in a concert with the choir I belong to on that day.
barry-clari
Oct 7 2006, 06:38 PM
QUOTE(Amber @ Oct 7 2006, 11:19 AM) *


There is a possibility I will be singing in a concert on the 24th March, but I won't know until nearer the time, so I will have to stay as a possible, not definite, for the time being. Is that ok?

smile.gif

Amber
x


That's fine Amber. smile.gif

Sorry to hear the 24th March is not a good date for you Alto/Manek. sad.gif
nicki_flute
Oct 7 2006, 07:24 PM
I am not sure I can do it, due to orchestra...I'll try and let you know by the end of this week smile.gif
sarah-flute
Oct 7 2006, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(Amber @ Oct 7 2006, 11:19 AM) *
QUOTE(sarah-flute @ Oct 6 2006, 06:52 PM) *
I have a piece for strings which could potentially be expanded...?
I read that as "I have a piece of string which could potentially be expanded". That goes some way to explaining why people can never answer that "how long is a piece of string" question! biggrin.gif

*grin*
barry-clari
Oct 8 2006, 09:09 AM
QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Oct 7 2006, 08:24 PM) *

I am not sure I can do it, due to orchestra...I'll try and let you know by the end of this week smile.gif


Thanks Nicki.

I've had a quick look at the term dates in your area - schools are still in session then (one more week before the Easter holidays), so I shall keep my fingers crossed it's an orchestra rehearsal that it's not absolutely necessary you're at, or you finish a week early!
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