Aaaah, bliss - at long last a chance to see some hills and dales, as I shall be roaming around the UK from 15th July to 5th August. I promise to take my flute...
So what has everyone been up to this holiday? I was away 'Sooth' to work for the first week, then I ran some music wokshops in Poolewe, then I went to Lewis on...
Wayhay - sounds great! 'Somebody sang' I shall keep as a part of programming here at the conservatory - much better than spending hours looking up dates of...
Woo hoo! Oz!! Very impressive. Loved the piccy! Need a admin bod for the tour? Thinking about chucking in school. This working lark doesn't leave enough time...
I wish I had some gigs this summer...I've been teaching at band camps (one was a concert band camp then the other was for a marchign band) this month and last....
I don't think this actually applies but we have been asked to tell our members! "Dear Yahoo! Groups Moderator, Important update: The new date for service...
In Ireland - one of my faves, something that's really stayed with me. Wissam Boustany gave a magical performance of it during his Zimbabwe tour in 2001, and...
Just a quick note from a new member to say hi to everyone! I'm Rob, live in Preston (the north of England). Chairman of the local flute group. Done lots of...
Hi Rob, Welcome! I'm looking for some arrangements for three of my students who like to play together (level Gr7/8/Dip) What trio arrangements do you have? Pam...
Hi Pam - I've had a quick look and the only things I've got in three parts are four Madrigals by Thomas Weelkes (nice but not overly difficult), and the Three...
Hi folks, More pics from a gig we did this summer - I was somewhat shocked by the afulness of my embouchure, which looks as if it's about to slide off the deck...
... # sings (to the tune of 'Amazing Grace') Amazing Waistcoat fleapit found to fit a wretch like me! I once was slim but now I'm round; it hides my waist you...
Haha! that's great...Domski, can I ask how much you payed for that beautiful wooden flute? Jennifer ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use...
Came across this in a search for something else. Fun and interesting!! Try the online test at http://www.outofservice.com/music-personality-test/ and see how...
Good luck for this semester! What sort of things will you be doing? Will you jus be teaching flute or music or everything? Kaz Who is totally ignorant about...
I'll be teaching beginners how to play flute (and maybe a few other instruments) and teaching a class about performing ensembles and such, and then teaching...
... beautiful wooden flute? ... You may ask of course! It was quite a few years ago now, but the price of the Hofinger was 5000 Dutch guilders, which is now...
That doesn't sound too bad...until you convert it to American dollars, I'm sure! I recently bought a Haynes flute (Boston-made) and paid over $4,000 in...
Jennifer said, "it's amazing what a difference a different Headjoint can do!" I say to my husband that you wouldn't expect a joiner to work with tools from...
I tried the headjoint test, but they said I should take up the bagpipes instead. :-) Dead chuffed this weekend, as by chance caught the broadcast of a TV ...
hmmm its been a fair few months since my last post...glad to hear that everyone's doing well. i took that musical personality test and it came up with some...
"i read in the press and journal that the aberdeen chamber orchestra are doing a haydn (or handel? cant remember) concert tonight" Goodness I hope not - if so...
I'd say about a week...I had my wisdom teeth cut out last summer, and I couldn't play for a week. Of course with the fact that my upper wisdoms were in my...
Came across this and it has some amazing contra bass flute MP3s to listen to. http://www.andyfindon.com/ The sound is wicked! Domski - you are so lucky to play...
I understand from the latest issue of Pan that the BFS has set funds aside to buy one of these magnificent instruments for general use, including hiring out to...
I shall try and have a listen - though don't forget, mine is a SUBcontra, which I have to remind folks from time to time - semantic pedant that I am! Here's...
Domski - I love Syrinx (unfortunately, I can't find my copy... haha). Hey guys - you haven't LIVED until you try to teach a clarinet player how to play oboe......
Funny that, I keep losing mine as well - I've had to do it from memory a few times now, and I'm sure it keeps changing slightly each time! Interesting, how...