I'll try to keep my work diary free for the 30th, I'll attempt to get the day off once the date is confirmed.
I'd be more than happy to take part in a similar event for clarinets or saxophones where I'd be much more in my comfort zone.
Full Version: Would Anyone Be Interested
Flute day would be wonderful 
Apparently Fleet is not too far from where I am! I'd definitely be interested if I'm not working.
Apparently Fleet is not too far from where I am! I'd definitely be interested if I'm not working.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE I have just acquired an alto flooooooot
QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Jun 8 2007, 03:15 PM) 
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE I have just acquired an alto flooooooot
You just bought one?!?
Jealous
I asked my teacher today if she had ever played one - she said "Yes, it was ok". OK?!
QUOTE(cat_loves_flute @ Jun 8 2007, 03:22 PM)
QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Jun 8 2007, 03:15 PM)
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE I have just acquired an alto flooooooot
You just bought one?!?
Jealous
I asked my teacher today if she had ever played one - she said "Yes, it was ok". OK?!It's my birthday
and my parents bought me one!
QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Jun 8 2007, 03:24 PM)
QUOTE(cat_loves_flute @ Jun 8 2007, 03:22 PM)
QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Jun 8 2007, 03:15 PM)
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE I have just acquired an alto flooooooot
You just bought one?!?
Jealous
I asked my teacher today if she had ever played one - she said "Yes, it was ok". OK?!It's my birthday
and my parents bought me one!Happy birthday!
And happy flute !!! You just bought one?!?
Jealous
I asked my teacher today if she had ever played one - she said "Yes, it was ok". OK?![/quote]
It's my birthday
and my parents bought me one![/quote]
Oooh, waw!! Lucky you - I knew you would land one in the end!! Go on, fill us in with the details!
hillyb x
Oh, and happy birthday!
It's a Trevor James one, and it currently has a straight headjoint, but I'll need to get a curved one. It's not 100% mine yet, it's on approval, but eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 8 2007, 08:45 AM)
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 8 2007, 07:03 AM)
Well, after various consultations and checking the availability of the hall, the date I'm intending to go with is Thursday 30th August. A weekend date just wasn't possible for various reasons, so apologies to those of you who are working during the week. Because of the level of interest for this type of event, I hope that we might be able to sort out a weekend event at some other time.
It would be nice to do something similar at a weekend in 2008 (and not necessarily just with flutes, how about a strings day, or a clarinet day?). August is one of those months that has a tendency to be 'awkward' with people going away etc. (which is why I'm really pleased we've got a date for Northern Ireland next year sorted out really early). If your August fluting festival is a success (and I'm sure it will be
), a weekend date with bags of notice beforehand would I think be great, yes. At the moment for August 30th, my situation is 'might well be able to do something with it, but will confirm with you a bit nearer the time'. My problem is that my August is absolutely jammed solid with things to do.......
Oooo, and I'll change the calendar....
The original intention was for a low-key event to try out my (I hope) new purchases. I really wasn't expecting the level of interest this has generated. hence the August date - more possibilities - and the relatively short notice. I went for the last week to avoid the Market Harborough meeting the previous week - if lots of people are returning to school/college that week I may have to think again.
QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Jun 8 2007, 04:03 PM)
It's a Trevor James one, and it currently has a straight headjoint, but I'll need to get a curved one. It's not 100% mine yet, it's on approval, but eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Fantastic, that's great news. Enjoy your new treasure!
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 8 2007, 08:45 AM)
It would be nice to do something similar at a weekend in 2008 (and not necessarily just with flutes, how about a strings day...)
Yes please!
W
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 8 2007, 04:15 PM)
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 8 2007, 08:45 AM)
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 8 2007, 07:03 AM)
Well, after various consultations and checking the availability of the hall, the date I'm intending to go with is Thursday 30th August. A weekend date just wasn't possible for various reasons, so apologies to those of you who are working during the week. Because of the level of interest for this type of event, I hope that we might be able to sort out a weekend event at some other time.
It would be nice to do something similar at a weekend in 2008 (and not necessarily just with flutes, how about a strings day, or a clarinet day?). August is one of those months that has a tendency to be 'awkward' with people going away etc. (which is why I'm really pleased we've got a date for Northern Ireland next year sorted out really early). If your August fluting festival is a success (and I'm sure it will be
), a weekend date with bags of notice beforehand would I think be great, yes. At the moment for August 30th, my situation is 'might well be able to do something with it, but will confirm with you a bit nearer the time'. My problem is that my August is absolutely jammed solid with things to do.......
Oooo, and I'll change the calendar....
The original intention was for a low-key event to try out my (I hope) new purchases. I really wasn't expecting the level of interest this has generated. hence the August date - more possibilities - and the relatively short notice. I went for the last week to avoid the Market Harborough meeting the previous week - if lots of people are returning to school/college that week I may have to think again.
I *think* Scotland/Northern Ireland go back earlier than England/Wales Andante, and both will have returned to school, I believe, by 30/8, where England/Wales won't have done.
Nope, we in Oxfordshire at least won't go back til the 6th of September, around then...
30th... If theres public transport around I could possibly get there, so long as I could get back for work at 5..
Oh wait, I still don't own or play a flute!
creeps out
30th... If theres public transport around I could possibly get there, so long as I could get back for work at 5..
Oh wait, I still don't own or play a flute!
creeps out
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 8 2007, 08:45 AM)
It would be nice to do something similar at a weekend in 2008 (and not necessarily just with flutes, how about a strings day...)
How about a single reed choir?
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 8 2007, 07:03 AM)
Well, after various consultations and checking the availability of the hall, the date I'm intending to go with is Thursday 30th August.
I'll double check, obviously
, but no obvious clashes as far as I know
QUOTE(Carl @ Jun 8 2007, 08:04 PM)
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 8 2007, 08:45 AM)
It would be nice to do something similar at a weekend in 2008 (and not necessarily just with flutes, how about a strings day...)
How about a single reed choir?
Yes, that would be good!
Could you add me to the list as well please. Not in position to choose a day, so whatever it's set for I'll try and make it
EDIT: I've just noticed the date set for Thurs 30th Aug. I'll do my best to be there.
EDIT: I've just noticed the date set for Thurs 30th Aug. I'll do my best to be there.
QUOTE(AmandaL @ Jun 8 2007, 08:15 PM)
Could you add me to the list as well please. Not in position to choose a day, so whatever it's set for I'll try and make it
EDIT: I've just noticed the date set for Thurs 30th Aug. I'll do my best to be there.
Will do, AmandaL. Hope you can make it.
Please add me to the list too. Am hoping to make it. Fingers crossed!!
hillyb
hillyb
QUOTE(hillyb @ Jun 8 2007, 10:26 PM)
Please add me to the list too. Am hoping to make it. Fingers crossed!!
hillyb
Great.
sure thing!
This looks like a fantastic day andante_in_c! I would love to come just to listen cos the flutes at Leicester made such an impression on me. If there's any way I can get away for a couple of days, I'll try and come.
I'd suggest having a flute day here in Leeds but there aren't many flooty-people in this area
I'd suggest having a flute day here in Leeds but there aren't many flooty-people in this area
QUOTE(skylark @ Jun 9 2007, 06:15 PM)
This looks like a fantastic day andante_in_c! I would love to come just to listen cos the flutes at Leicester made such an impression on me. If there's any way I can get away for a couple of days, I'll try and come.
I'd suggest having a flute day here in Leeds but there aren't many flooty-people in this area
Judging by the response I've had you might find some! I'll add you as a possible. Katyjay is coming partly as a spectator/helper as well (although she'll play if she can remember the fingerings).
If I am at home I will come but I may be nabbing that week away with a girl chum (holiday resort requirements = sun, pool, fit-blokes-with-big-wallets). Will keep you posted.
Baggy x
Baggy x
After talking to Andy-piano-flute I'm going to see if an alternative date would work. If you have an expressed an interest in coming, could you let me know if you could come on either Thursday 23rd August or Thursday 30th August, and, if you could manage either date, which would be easier for you.
Please email, pm or reply on this thread. I'll see which date looks the best.
Please email, pm or reply on this thread. I'll see which date looks the best.
QUOTE(Bagpuss @ Jun 9 2007, 11:28 PM)
If I am at home I will come but I may be nabbing that week away with a girl chum (holiday resort requirements = sun, pool, fit-blokes-with-big-wallets). Will keep you posted.
Baggy x
Let me know which holiday resort
Just a thoguht - the 23rd is the day GCSE results come out! I don't know how many flautists would be affected by that though.
QUOTE(Rosemary7391 @ Jun 10 2007, 12:55 PM)
Just a thoguht - the 23rd is the day GCSE results come out! I don't know how many flautists would be affected by that though.
I think most, if not all of those who have expressed an interest are past GCSE stage. Ironically I'm probably the most affected as No 3 son gets his results that day.
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 10 2007, 01:02 PM)
QUOTE(Rosemary7391 @ Jun 10 2007, 12:55 PM)
Just a thoguht - the 23rd is the day GCSE results come out! I don't know how many flautists would be affected by that though.
I think most, if not all of those who have expressed an interest are past GCSE stage. Ironically I'm probably the most affected as No 3 son gets his results that day.
Fair enough. Hope he gets the results he wants!
I am interested, being relatively close to Fleet. Will need to check dates (and lifts with parents) but both sound equally fine to me!
(not certain, but maybe)
(not certain, but maybe)
QUOTE(pianocelloflute @ Jun 10 2007, 05:21 PM)
I am interested, being relatively close to Fleet. Will need to check dates (and lifts with parents) but both sound equally fine to me!
(not certain, but maybe)
Great. I'll add you to the possibles list.
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 10 2007, 12:12 PM)
After talking to Andy-piano-flute I'm going to see if an alternative date would work. If you have an expressed an interest in coming, could you let me know if you could come on either Thursday 23rd August or Thursday 30th August, and, if you could manage either date, which would be easier for you.
Please email, pm or reply on this thread. I'll see which date looks the best.
I think I could do either. But I'll double check.
QUOTE(Carl @ Jun 10 2007, 12:44 PM)
QUOTE(Bagpuss @ Jun 9 2007, 11:28 PM)
If I am at home I will come but I may be nabbing that week away with a girl chum (holiday resort requirements = sun, pool, fit-blokes-with-big-wallets). Will keep you posted.
Baggy x
Let me know which holiday resort
You clearly don't know my sister, Carl!!! 
Probably can make hte 30th, not the week before though.
Bev
Bev
I wish i didnt live quite so far away...
I'm reasonably sure that either date will be OK, but will check.
The date for the flute choir day is now Thursday 23rd August.
Apologies to anyone who could do 30th but not 23rd (sorry Bev). It's just going to work better on the 23rd I feel, for a number of reasons.
I'll be starting a thread with booking details in the next few days. The closing date for this will be two weeks before the actual day: Thursday 9th August.
Apologies to anyone who could do 30th but not 23rd (sorry Bev). It's just going to work better on the 23rd I feel, for a number of reasons.
I'll be starting a thread with booking details in the next few days. The closing date for this will be two weeks before the actual day: Thursday 9th August.
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 16 2007, 06:39 AM)
The date for the flute choir day is now Thursday 23rd August.
Apologies to anyone who could do 30th but not 23rd (sorry Bev). It's just going to work better on the 23rd I feel, for a number of reasons.
I'll be starting a thread with booking details in the next few days. The closing date for this will be two weeks before the actual day: Thursday 9th August.
OK, *think* I can do that! (George wil just have to text me his GCSE results)
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 16 2007, 06:39 AM)
The date for the flute choir day is now Thursday 23rd August.
Apologies to anyone who could do 30th but not 23rd (sorry Bev). It's just going to work better on the 23rd I feel, for a number of reasons.
I'll be starting a thread with booking details in the next few days. The closing date for this will be two weeks before the actual day: Thursday 9th August.
99% certain that the 23rd isn't of use to me.
Hope the event goes well Andante.
Will be in Wales. Have a nice time everyone.
Bev.
Bev.
hi sorry i wont be able to come on a week day (i have booked all my holiday up for the year) which is a shame as i really would like to meet everyone and come along.
good luck thank you for the invite have a lovely time
monkey flute
(i have booked all my holiday up for the year) which is a shame as i really would like to meet everyone and come along.good luck thank you for the invite have a lovely time
monkey flute
QUOTE(monkey flute @ Jun 18 2007, 05:18 PM)
hi sorry i wont be able to come on a week day
(i have booked all my holiday up for the year) which is a shame as i really would like to meet everyone and come along.good luck thank you for the invite have a lovely time
monkey flute
Sorry you won't be able to make it, monkey flute. Hope to meet up some time.
Still haven't booked our holiday (which is sort-of dependant on a deadline my hubbie has at work, which keeps getting shifted), so at least now I have a date to beg for the holiday not to clash with!! Failing that, I may petition to holiday somewhere near the end of the M40 so that I can still come along
We are still looking at this, it depends now on cost, the thing we had on on the 23rd doesn't look like it's going to happen.
Have booked the flights for 23rd August . Very much looking forward to this event
. Very much looking forward to this event
Any idea of times? I have found out I'm playing in a friend's wedding on the Saturday after 
so I need to make sure I'm back in time to chill on the Friday so I am alive on the Saturday!
so I need to make sure I'm back in time to chill on the Friday so I am alive on the Saturday!
I will be posting a link to a booking form as soon as I have found some energy to do some sorting out. Probably not until next week now.
Meanwhile, the day is definitely going ahead on 23rd August, and the hall is booked. There will be a latish closing date, so there will be plenty of time to get your applications in. I expect to wind things up at around 5.00 or so, Sarah, but there may well be an opportunity for a meal for those who can stay on.
Meanwhile, the day is definitely going ahead on 23rd August, and the hall is booked. There will be a latish closing date, so there will be plenty of time to get your applications in. I expect to wind things up at around 5.00 or so, Sarah, but there may well be an opportunity for a meal for those who can stay on.
OK Andante, thanks - hope you manage to catch up with yourself, having no energy is no fun
- hope you manage to catch up with yourself, having no energy is no fun
Sorry!! We can't make this
The girls have both been accepted to do a Theatre Workshop, I think the youngest would have really enjoyed this day.
QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Jun 28 2007, 10:04 PM)
Meanwhile, the day is definitely going ahead on 23rd August, and the hall is booked.
Hmmm, the 23rd is better for me as it happens! I'm going to be in the region the prior weekend visiting friends in Somerset, and it seems a shame to be so near and not come
It is Fleet near Weymouth isn't it? I'd only be coming to listen and to help out where I can, but it sounds like a really good day so I'd like to come if I can.
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