Dear Everyone


The next Adult Learner event will be on 2nd February 2008, in Teddington. Bookings are now open.

All details on the website here.


Please remember, this opportunity is also open to Adult Learners who are not forums members - so teachers, please let any of your adult pupils who might be interested in taking part know about it.


And if you have any queries, you know who to ask

Cheers


Katyjay

Noted!

W

With a degree of efficiency that is *totally* out of character I have put my form in the post, booked a place to stay and booked a flight!

Just hope the event isn't cancelled!

I have put down that my piece is to be confirmed.

The local music festival has an "Adult Instrumental Class" and is the last week in January, and I'm working hard on my piece for that, but I'd like to do something different in Teddington - only issue is What??

Have a couple of ideas.

Well done KatyJay!!

I have very few things already booked for February.

But one of those few things is on February 2nd.

So I'm afraid, for the third year in a row, I can't come.

Sorry...

And, within 20 hours of the site going up , I've received the first application - StuMac

I'm off on Hols today so it had to be done!!

Looking forward to it!!

Stuart

Thank you KJ.

Plenty of time to check things out (like Life ) then get back to you asap.
And ALMOST enough time to practise...

thanks

There a few Adult Learners within NPL itself, so I will circulate the details to them as well.

I went to meet Alto today and she persuaded me to put in for us two to play a duet on violin

Excellent!

Thanks for the date, katyjay. If I'm free (I'll check later) I shall be there to inflict my piano-playing on my fellow forummers.

I'm not good at advance planning but can't see why this date should be a problem so I HOPE to be there - just need to get myself organised!

I've had an enquiry from an NPL member of staff. She plays the sax to about grade 3 standard and is looking to form a small ensemble (maybe three players in total, not necessarily all sax players) to perform a piece at this event.

Any takers out there?

I'm sending my form in the next few days..piece to be confirmed, but I'll probably be singing this time.

**Sorry you're not coming, Barry..**

sounds like it could be interesting...
have pm'd you.

My main computer won't allow me to access the details and application form - it's spent an age saying it's checking out for phishing, so I don't think it will let me view it. I'll try on my laptop, which is not protected by the dreaded Bullguard.

Suepea, if you can't access it on the laptop, let me know and I'll print out the relevant stuff for you.

So am I . I'm going to try a 'begging job' on the commitment I already have, but I'm not hopeful...

Well, as John Inman was wont to say, I'm free. Dust off your earplugs, my fellow Forummers, as I shall massacre perform something on piano in in February.

How are the applications coming along, katyjay?

8 paid up so far, Deborah. One form but no fee (I know you know who you are, and I *do* believe that your cheque's in the post )

Plenty of time to sign up, folks

Have filled mine in this morning...song TBC!

I'll be getting my form off to you tomorrow KJ


Looking forward to hearing you sing Daisy! Sorry it looks like you can't come Barry

...but...but I'm playing TBC!

The Bass Clarinet Deborah?

No - piano

Although I was over 30 when I first played bass clarinet

So am I! Perhaps we could have a trio?
Form coming on Monday, Katyjay.

Quartets anyone?

I suspect we'll be able to make up a large ensemble

I still have the music from when you didn't play it. (erm.. if that makes sense)
If you are stuck for inspiration I'd love to do that.

If I can pursuade my husband to either sing or play his guitar. (I love listening to him doing classical stuff) then we'll go especially if we can find a babysitter. he definately counts as an adult learner and it would do him the world of good.

I always thought TBC meant "Teddington Baptist Church"

I have my train ticket (well, it will be in the post at least).

Cool - did you get a bargin?

Advance C... as cheap as it gets.
Not got one to come home yet though.... I think they won't be available until Monday.

Have you got your ticket home yet sbhoa?

No.
Just had a look and they aren't up yet.

Just bought mine...

W

Just checked again and the cheap tickets are still not on yet.

Presumably I'm on a different line...

W

I'm on the West Coast line.
Got ticket for the outward journey on the Friday but not to come home on the Monday.

Takes me back to my youth (misspent)

Does anyone want a drummer for the ensembles?

The Teddington event sounds great, and I'd love to come - but before booking I need to twist the arm of my clarinet-playing duet partner...we keep saying we need to play to someone, and this would be very good for us. Also need to check out travel possibilities from Norwich, as we'd need to do there and back in a day.

probably the best thing is to drive... it's about 3 hours
If you don't fancy the drive, then it's train to Liverpool Street, across to Waterloo and down to Teddington station and probably someone will pick you up from the station...

OK, for the five of us who are planning on playing TBC, when do have to have confirmed by? And how many people will be there to witness me making a fool of myself?

Anyone interested in the possible attendance of an accompanist?

are you definitely going to be there?
I am booked to play but should I bring my own accompanist?

You can bring your own accompanist if you like but usually there are enough volunteer accompanists around to manage. If you put on your form (or let Katyjay know if you missed it off) that you need an accompanist she will match you up with someone soon after the closing date so that you have time to send your music.

thank you sbhoa

Yes, please. (subject to katyjay's approval)

Although tbc in my case is still referring to my choice of instrument. I think it will almost certainly be voice, though. Although my repertoire includes some "old favourites" of yours. And I still haven't given my form to katyjay.

Absolutely