Thanks Barry It's not the best result in the world, and it's not the best that my teacher is able to get with other students - mostly the others get distinctions - but it's probably the best that I'm capable of so I'm happy with that

Thanks Noodle and Sarah-flute/clarinet



I've just realised that two of my pieces were distinction level - 27 and 28, so perhaps if I concentrate on Sightreading (16) and Aural (14) next time, I would be capable of doing better ...

That's really encouraging

/cello/violin/viola/harp/piano/insane...


It's already a really good mark (so don't feel like it isn't that great!) but yes, if you got 127 overall, with marks in the distinction bracket for two pieces, you're doing great and may well be capable of distinction in a future exam! But 127 is great

You forgot recorder...

D'OH!

Only just seen this. Well done, Skylark. Fab result.

I think it's a VERY good result (speaking as someone who only ever got one merit!) so well done again!

Thanks Cyrilla, hillyb, Sarah and Nicki, and thanks for your good wishes to everyone who's sent PMs/emails

It occurred to me that if any new member sees this thread and goes to the last post as people normally do, they'll miss the information about concerts, playdays etc that the thread was set up to give. So here's a link to the first post of the thread which gives information about how concerts, playdays etc work and how to join in playing in them

I've been thinking recently.

About what I've ended up doing since that day back in December 2005 when I stumbled across the forum (joined a month later).

When I joined, I knew I wanted to be active in forum life. Having read the various posts, I thought 'yes, this all looks fun' - so in I went.

What I didn't know then was quite how involved I'd get.

Let's see..... Leicester (x2), Woodford, Market Harborough events (big, big fan of these - if any other forum members want to organise playdays on the Harborough model, please take the plunge ), a CD recording session (including writing/sourcing music), Leeds coming up in the summer, fairly regular appearances at SRP meetings (another thing I'm very grateful to the forum for is rekindling my interest in recorders), finally after a long time expanding my knowledge of Kodaly with the expert guidance of Cyrilla, and the encouragement to write and arrange more music.

And meeting so many wonderful people.

So, I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating - if you're a member of this forum that's not been to a forum event - do consider coming. You'll be made to feel most welcome.

I'm so pleased I decided to join the forum!

Awww, barry, what a lovely post!!!

steady on now...

(sorry - I only do facetious - nice post though )

Thankyou for making them possible Barry

When I joined, I had no thought at all of being active in forum life. Hmmm, when did that change then ...?

As I recall I joined the forum because I was waiting for an exam result, couldn't work out how long it was likely to take, and thought someone might be able to help out.

THEN look what happened *eyes post count worriedly*

Congratulations Skylark. Have only just caught up with this !

Thanks Maggie! I love the pretty dancing notes!


Congratulations on your 20000 milepost Sarah!



(this link takes you to the first post of the thread which gives information about forum concerts and other types of forum event)

Oooh-er! I hadn't actually noticed. I guess when I did my worried look at my post count it didn't sink in

Thank you!

<oscar acceptance speech> I'd like to thank all the people here for making this possible, without so many threads to respond to I never could have made it... it's all for you, guys *sob, hanky, etc* </oscars>

Looks like I'm being caught up quite rapidly by Sarah, as well as Nicki...

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Car Expert

I doubt I'm catching up as quickly as you're storming ahead, CE!!

*bows*

Considering I only posted once yesterday

Car Expert

Yes... but you're still over 5000 posts ahead of me....... somehow I think that'd take QUITE some time to catch up to even if you stopped posting entirely....

Anyway...

But you're still AGES ahead!

*plug* Forum events are FANTASTIC

Indeed

I'm hoping I can get to Woodford this year (as I'll be living in Norfolk from September). I need to see if it's possible to get the train down from Norfolk to Woodford, or I may be able to get my dad to drive me down there, but it may be a bit awkward. I'll try my best.

Car Expert

*nods in agreement* - and let's hope the forum events past and the forum events to come will inspire others to get involved.

And HERE'S THE LINK TO THE FIRST POST OF THE THREAD

which gives information about how concerts, playdays etc work and how to join in playing in them

Must sort out form etc for Leeds.......