It would probably be a good idea if you read the timetable, bobifier

Yes thank you! I'll put your name down

Don't know if I'd be any use, but I'd happily be a buddy if anyone needs one, my 2 would be happy to share me and won't need a great deal of performance support.

......and now Part 3 (except for the viola solo) is now complete.

Parts 3 and 4 are very 'accompaniment-ish' , if you catch my drift (ie there's a lot of repetition), but it is very important for the structure of the piece, and it gives everyone a chance to participate.

Let me know please if you're a clarinettist who would be happier in the lower register only, as I'll need to do an octave transposition of part 3 for you.

When the Saints will be six minutes long.

I have mapped out a structure for the finale. My arrangement of the Lass of Richmond Hill will be a little different to the traditional version.....more info soon!

Who will be my buddy?

Can I join in or have you enough already?
Don't think I'm up to a solo though....

A chair will be reserved for you in the clarinet section sbhoa.

Thank you.

Please can Addy play her kazoo?

As long as it's A=440.

Well, it could be. I am, usually.

Thanks notmusimum, I'll put your name down

I'll wait until the closing date for applications, then I'll ask the members who haven't been to a concert before if they would like to be "buddied" and I'll match people up

That's a fantastic amount of money from leftover bring-and-buy items sold on ebay! I was thinking there might just be a bit of sheet music left over .... Was the bring-and-buy at Woodford Green just music items or miscellaneous?

< I've just realised Suepea might not see this - I'll email her >

It was in fact £101.25 profit after expenses had been covered, which I sent to the SRP's Walter Bergmann Fund, which was Jo's chosen charity. I believe she took about £90 on the day. There were a few miscellaneous items, but it was mostly music.

Thanks for clarifying that - it's still quite a lot of money considering anything is a bonus

Sorry that I haven't got back to you sooner re the strings ensemble. I haven't been able to get onto the abrsm boards for a little while.

The music for the string ensemble will definitely not be jazz. I need to have a clearer idea of who will be in the ensemble before I can finalise the music, but on my list of possibles, I've got a bit of Bach, a bit of Handel, a bit of Faure.... not sure which it will be yet!

if anyone has anything they're desparate to play in the ensemble, I am still open to suggestions, too.


Jane

To anyone who sent their form off in the last week and is awaiting an Acknowledgement, this is just to let you know that I'll be sending out all the Acknowledgements for applications received both this week and next week over the course of the weekend after Easter

Time for a bit more information on the finale.

The way I've changed the original melody means this arrangement of the Lass of Richmond Hill is going to be in 3/4 time, and, just to prove I can compose in other styles, it won't be jazzy!

Trying to fill in my form.

Did I agree to team up with anyone in a small ensemble of some sort? I can't remember.
Too many concerts, I don't know which is which any more.

Yours is the one in July



If you haven't already got something sorted, I'll have a look at all the forms and see if there's some other woodwind people who are up for a small ensemble

The list of things I'm doing seems to be growing too..wonder why that is skyers??!

Once you start, you can't stop ....


Er, don't you play the clarinet as well now, flower???



PS See you on the York Proms thread in a minute

I think I'm doing something in the finale on the clari..am I Barry??

I'm playing the piano in the Jazz piece..I think.. am I Barry?

I think I'm in the recorder ensemble;

I know I'm doing a solo;

Accompanying Barry;

Then I might be Lydia for a while;

Katyjays choir;

..somebody mentioned beginners singing as well..didn't they skylark??

Ssshhh! We haven't got the green light yet!

And you've forgotten something, petal.... aren't you supposed to be playing the piano in the swing ensemble with me and St George

I've no idea, lovey...I've not been formally told as yet by either your good self or the aforementioned St G!!!! I thought we might be pushed for time or something...

I remember a PM saying we might be doing something!!! Will be a laugh anyway whatever we do I expect!!

That I don't doubt for a second!

Somebody who is thinking of coming to the Leeds concert has asked me what sort of music do people play, and in particular, is it OK to play an exam piece

The short answer is that you can play whatever you like - the main thing is to choose something which you enjoy playing and would like to share with other people. This might well be an exam piece - in fact if you've an exam coming up, it's a very good opportunity to get experience performing an exam piece in public. On the other hand, some people like to take the opportunity to get away from exam pieces and play some of their favourite music, which could be anything from baroque to jazz. It's entirely up to the individual

I've also been asked if it matters that the piece might be considered to be too easy and basic by more advanced players. The answer to that is that it's definitely not a problem! I'm sure I must speak for other concert goers when I say that as an audience, we appreciate different performances for different reasons. Of course advanced playing is wonderful to hear (I'm really tempted to take up the flute after hearing the flautists at Leicester ) but it's also GREAT to share in the triumph of a beginner player who has taken the plunge and made their first public performance It doesn't matter that the piece is a Grade 1 piece or whatever - it's just good to be able to share the pleasure of music-making with an adult who has discovered music for the first time or returned to it after a long break.

It's much better to play something relatively easy that you're comfortable with playing, than to tackle something difficult and struggle with it. And in any case, nice music doesn't have to be complex - I still enjoy playing a piece that is probably pre Grade 1, just because it's lovely music

Muahahaha, world domination awaits!!!

Ah but a clarinettist taking up the flute would be offset by a flautist taking up the clarinet, don't you think Sarah-..er.....

D'oh! foiled again!!!!

Special request, and I know this is really cheeky, but if there's any flautist coming to Leeds who hasn't yet decided on what to play, what about something by Ian Clarke ...

I'll take that as a "yes" then, shall I

I'd love to oblige, not sure I'd really make a good showing though lol... I need to look up train times and stuff and see if it's feasible anyway!!

That would be fantastic! Would you be thinking of Orange Dawn - I saw you'd made a start on it on the other thread?

no - bit hard I'm afraid (plus I don't own the music - I was looking at thomxxx's copy!) - the ones I own are Sunstreams, Sunday Morning, and Spiral Lament - Spiral Lament is the one I've done the most work on, don't know if I'd have it ready by June though...

Don't rely on me for Ian Clarke but you never know.........

Spiral Lament would be lovely - no pressure though

Maybe it'll make me practise it...

Go on, you know you want to ....

See, wanting to is NOT the problem! It's the page and a half of quarter tone grace notes which need to be delicately tongued which is the problem!!!

I'd been wondering if it was at all possible to play some of his music on the clarinet when I get a bit lot more proficient, but I'm not sure I like the sound of that ...


I'm now going to be even more fuller with admiration when (sorry, Freudian slip ) if you perform it at Leeds

I promise to practice... more than that... we'll see!!!

you're welcome! it might even give me the kick up the backside I need, you never know!

Calling all beginner singers!

A forum member who is coming to Leeds is interested in performing a Grade 1 singing piece (Moon River) as a duet/trio. Are there any other G1/G2 singers who would be interested in joining in? If so, please either post on the thread or send me a PM

The words "dog with a bone" come to mind lovey!!!!

I didn't mention any names now did I petal