I just got an email from a former student who has entered this competition. Check out Haylee Peck playing Erin Shore and Toss the Feathers made famous by The Corrs
The most views wins...
Good luck Haylee!!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Musicians Unite
I had an encounter with a lovely musician this week that I am still getting my head around.
On Sunday I had a phone call from another Violin Teacher in town, wondering whether I would be available to come for a visit. We arranged for Thursday morning.
When I arrived I walked down the drive and around the corner to spot his 'dollshouse' house. It was lovely with the roses in front of the window.
He had made scones and served them with jam and cream...mmm! He even made a delicious cup of real coffee. Heaven!
What I thought would be a visit for an hour or so turned into 3 1/2 hours!
Not only was he a teacher, but also made violins, violas and cellos!
After we ate our fill we went through to the music room where I had the honour of playing 7 of his violins (he has 16). Some he has made himself, others he has collected over the years. At the end of playing he offered me one of the violins he has made for me to take with me! I have the opportunity to play it and if I like it will be able to purchase it from him at a largely reduced price.
I couldn't believe such generosity. It is a lovely mellow violin which I will have great pleasure playing.
Next week the intensity of the My Fair Lady rehearsals increases. Only a few weeks out and we get together with the cast. Should be fun!
On Sunday I had a phone call from another Violin Teacher in town, wondering whether I would be available to come for a visit. We arranged for Thursday morning.
When I arrived I walked down the drive and around the corner to spot his 'dollshouse' house. It was lovely with the roses in front of the window.
He had made scones and served them with jam and cream...mmm! He even made a delicious cup of real coffee. Heaven!
What I thought would be a visit for an hour or so turned into 3 1/2 hours!
Not only was he a teacher, but also made violins, violas and cellos!
After we ate our fill we went through to the music room where I had the honour of playing 7 of his violins (he has 16). Some he has made himself, others he has collected over the years. At the end of playing he offered me one of the violins he has made for me to take with me! I have the opportunity to play it and if I like it will be able to purchase it from him at a largely reduced price.
I couldn't believe such generosity. It is a lovely mellow violin which I will have great pleasure playing.
Next week the intensity of the My Fair Lady rehearsals increases. Only a few weeks out and we get together with the cast. Should be fun!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Recap
I can't believe it's April already! I arrived in Blenheim at the end of January and in that time so much has happened that the weeks have flown by.
This post is pretty much a recap
I have students I see every week and others that are ready to start next term (this is the last week of the school term)
I have played in 2 concerts: Picton Children's Day as part of the Marlborough Summer Series concerts and the Celtic Concert put on by the Brass Band and Pipe Band.
Rehearsals are underway for My Fair Lady which starts on the 4th of May and runs until the 14th. We have our last orchestra-only one on Tuesday, then from the 18th it's pretty much every day (minus some days in Easter) until the show. Going to be exhausted but always seems worth it. We had a little string sectional (with percussion) yesterday and played for 2 1/2 hours without realising!
Have started the Facebook page for TEMPO and gone to their first concert. Committee meeting on Tuesday and from there who knows! Over the school holidays Hemi and I will help put a band together for Ensemble Night in May. Looking forward to that :)
Youth Orchestra - went to one rehearsal to help out and work has precluded me attending more at this stage, but that is also on the list of things to do. It is mostly secondary school students so a great way to meet all of those students too.
I have part time work at Babycity. At the moment I get Tuesdays and Wednesdays off which are my busy teaching days. Great timing! We had stocktake last week which was a 12 hour day (not pretty). For the week of My Fair Lady my manager is on Annual Leave so my hours increase...could be fun!
In order to stay away from bugs and get through without biting heads off I have started running again to get fit. My shoulders are aching at the moment - not sure if it is playing or reaching top shelves at stock take. I am thinking I may need to pull out the togs and hit the pool to loosen them up. Swimming is not my favourite, but it does help loosen them up. We shall see!
That's about it from me. The next six weeks are going to be fun - and tiring!!
This post is pretty much a recap
I have students I see every week and others that are ready to start next term (this is the last week of the school term)
I have played in 2 concerts: Picton Children's Day as part of the Marlborough Summer Series concerts and the Celtic Concert put on by the Brass Band and Pipe Band.
Rehearsals are underway for My Fair Lady which starts on the 4th of May and runs until the 14th. We have our last orchestra-only one on Tuesday, then from the 18th it's pretty much every day (minus some days in Easter) until the show. Going to be exhausted but always seems worth it. We had a little string sectional (with percussion) yesterday and played for 2 1/2 hours without realising!
Have started the Facebook page for TEMPO and gone to their first concert. Committee meeting on Tuesday and from there who knows! Over the school holidays Hemi and I will help put a band together for Ensemble Night in May. Looking forward to that :)
Youth Orchestra - went to one rehearsal to help out and work has precluded me attending more at this stage, but that is also on the list of things to do. It is mostly secondary school students so a great way to meet all of those students too.
I have part time work at Babycity. At the moment I get Tuesdays and Wednesdays off which are my busy teaching days. Great timing! We had stocktake last week which was a 12 hour day (not pretty). For the week of My Fair Lady my manager is on Annual Leave so my hours increase...could be fun!
In order to stay away from bugs and get through without biting heads off I have started running again to get fit. My shoulders are aching at the moment - not sure if it is playing or reaching top shelves at stock take. I am thinking I may need to pull out the togs and hit the pool to loosen them up. Swimming is not my favourite, but it does help loosen them up. We shall see!
That's about it from me. The next six weeks are going to be fun - and tiring!!
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