Oooh, this is a brilliant idea.

I am even further away than kerioboe (Costa Rica) but by a huuuuge coincidence it looks like I might have to be back in the UK for a month for work in May. Not confirmed yet, though.

How near are you to maximum numbers? Any chance of being put on some sort of stand-by list?

I'd bring an oboe...

How exciting - an entry from Costa Rica! At the moment applications are moving slowly but steadily, so you are welcome to apply. I can hold you a place, but it won't be confirmed until you have paid (by the closing date). You can email me the application form.

Just had my place confirmation

This is going to be a really interesting session, I think, so I'd suggest anyone thinking about going gets their form in while there are still some places left.....

I think I put this elsewhere on the forum, but just so the info's on the correct thread : I'll be playing recorder here, rather than what I originally put. The dreadful 'imposter syndrome' I had while doing the Fleet recital, and still have at many SRP meetings, swung it for me...

If anyone has sent me a pm and hasn't had a reply, please reply to this post. I am sending people replies, but they are not appearing in my "Sent Items" and I can't be sure that people have got them.

Looking like getting home could be interesting. Hoping that advance tickets do appear at some stage and that Monday looks better than Sunday for travelling. Don't really fancy going the long way home.

Oh dear. Is there engineering work?

Looks like no West Coast line on the Sunday.

*looks*

Yes, it does look like the scenic route on the Sunday...

Fingers crossed Monday is better...

And if not hoping that Katyjay won't get fed up of me.......

Play her some lovely clarinet music, and I'm sure she'll keep feeding you

Your West Coast problems have reminded me to check the trains to Feltham on the Saturday : they appear to be running normally...

That would be one way to get a break form the clarinet music......

That is the wrong answer sbhoa

You can help us celebrate Misterjay's birthday

Good news sbhoa : West Coast line looks like it's running normally on Monday 31st

Yes, though it's probably better news for Katyjay than for me.
Still no advance tickets.

Suepea and everyone... bad news (for me at least): looks like I am going to be packed off back to Costa Rica and won't be able to sign up for this event after all. Too bad - I could really do with help and would like to have met you...

Maybe one or two will be in York?

Maybe someone some day will be on holiday in tropical Costa Rica (great coffee, lots of jungle and birds, nice beaches...just not where I live) and come and look me up????

Sbhoa and I will be at both events, katica. I'm more than happy to discuss nerves and suchlike with you at York



Forum beach holiday!!!!

With a couple of nice beach huts to change in.... ?

And a bit closer to being on topic........ Train tickets now booked. Gone for the 'safe option and booked what's available now rather than wait and hope for what would have been my first choice.

Cool

Erm... I think you have the wrong thread.....

Post deleted. Barry-clari has brain fade. I can't help it...

Sorry you can't make it, Katica. Perhaps you could organise a Forums event in Costa Rica? Hope that you enjoy yourself in York.

I am due to play a Haydn Sonata at a small event this coming Saturday. I have been studying it for a couple of years. I play it as well a anything else that I play (and better than most things). Last night I played it for my teacher. She still found something to improve in just about every phrase, and every aspect of the interpretation.

Or perhaps that should be

Is there anyone else who wants to take part in the Performance Nerves Workshop? I am short of the number that I need to make the event break even (don't worry - the event won't be cancelled) and advertising is now out to the general public, so hurry if you want to be sure of a place.

Will I need to send the accompaniment to you, or will I be sending it to whoever you allocate me to as an accompanist?

I'll let you know - haven't allocated accompanists yet.

Yes, me. Form is here, filled in, just waiting to be put in the post. I'll get it to you by the weekend.

Thanks Suepea



what instrument are you playing, andante?

Form will go in the post at the weekend for two places- having printer problems which I need to resolve - probably by getting a new printer.

On second thoughts will put the cheque in the post today - minus the form - to secure our places.

Thanks andante_in_c



....and scotliz.

Piano - as an accompanist.

Cool looking forward to hearing your accompaniment!

Who are you accompanying? Have only just caught up with this as I haven't been on the computer much over the last few days - The Light Beat came out of hospital on Tuesday after having a replacement knee joint and hasn't been too well, so I have had other things on my mind.

Do send The Light Beat my best wishes, Suepea.

And mine.

I get performance nerves when I accompany my pupils, so I'll play a piano accompaniment as my 'piece'. Katyjay has offered to be my 'soloist'.

The form and cheque went in the post today, Suepea.

Hope The Light Beat is recovers soon - best wishes to both of you.

I am also preparing to deal with accompanist nerves, and Andante_in_C has very kindly agreed to be the soloist for my attempts.

Best wishes to The Light Beat for a speedy recovery

That's a good idea Andante and Katyjay - it can indeed be more scary accompanying someone than playing solo, especially if it's for an exam.

Thank you for your good wishes to The Light Beat.

Please will you give him my best wishes too, Suepea - I hope he has a speedy recovery

Please give my good wishes to Light Beat and wish him a speedy recovery.

Thanks, skylark and alto. He's feeling a bit better today, so hopefully the worst is over.

With the closing date coming up this Thursday, I need six more participants to make this day viable. If I do not get the necessary numbers I shall cancel the theatre coach and run it on a self tutored basis, with everyone chipping in ideas, and you would get a refund as most of the cost is the coach's fees.

Suepea, how much extra would the signed up participants need to contribute to have the theatre coach? I for one would be happy to do this as it is quite a long way for me to travel to the event. I do understand though that others may not want to have added costs and will support whatever decision you come to.

I think that this is an idea worth looking at.

I'll break the habit of a lifetime and I won't add a smiley (!) : but I agree with all the above!

i'm giving it some thought i would like to come but i have to get money and the courage together to perfom in front of other people....if i came i would prob play my grade 3 exam pieces

That sounds a really good idea, Clari-Netty. Giving yourself a test-run of your G3 pieces and sharing the work on dealing with nerves along with the rest of us is sure to help your forthcoming exam

Cool! Hope you can make it

I can probably make a reasonable fist of the Witches Dance accompaniment if you want to do that, Netty.