Tempo on Friday night was a success. The talent in Marlborough is incredible. With the concert a week ahead of the Rockquest regionals it was a perfect opportunity for the students to perform their originals - and do it my favourite way...acoustic (or semi-acoustic in some cases)
Flight went well. Linda asked me to explain the difference between the violin and viola which normally would have been rather nerve-wracking...but in this case it was a great introduction to the performance. Nerves are still there in the knees, even performing my own piece! One day I hope to lose them completely, but for the meantime they are still part of my performance life.
Full review here
Next week I head south to Dunedin. Sister is in town and nephew had a birthday over the weekend so great time to catch up with them all.
Also looking forward to catching up with friends - new houses, new gigs, new work spaces...going to be wonderful!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
TEMPO NZ Music Night
Well - the week is finally here.
At the beginning of the year when I first moved to Blenheim I was asked to perform as part of NZ Music Night for TEMPO as one of their guest artists.
There was no hesitation, and the piece to play was a 'no-brainer'. Whilst in Auckland studying for the DipMEM Hemi and I wrote a piece called Flight. For me it was one of those pieces you write when you're homesick. You think of all the truly magical things home represents and how you wish you had the ability to take off through the clouds home.
This piece for viola and guitar we played for BOOM in 2007 and I have played numerous times in Auckland as part of my role with the APO to demonstrate the haunting beauty and rich tone of the viola.
Returning to Blenheim was the perfect opportunity to perform once again with the added advantage of the guitar as it was originally written.
However Hemi is no longer playing on Friday night. I will therefore play it unaccompanied once again.
It should be a wonderful evening with students performing and watching.
7pm Wesley Centre, Blenheim, Friday 24th June 2011
At the beginning of the year when I first moved to Blenheim I was asked to perform as part of NZ Music Night for TEMPO as one of their guest artists.
There was no hesitation, and the piece to play was a 'no-brainer'. Whilst in Auckland studying for the DipMEM Hemi and I wrote a piece called Flight. For me it was one of those pieces you write when you're homesick. You think of all the truly magical things home represents and how you wish you had the ability to take off through the clouds home.
This piece for viola and guitar we played for BOOM in 2007 and I have played numerous times in Auckland as part of my role with the APO to demonstrate the haunting beauty and rich tone of the viola.
Returning to Blenheim was the perfect opportunity to perform once again with the added advantage of the guitar as it was originally written.
However Hemi is no longer playing on Friday night. I will therefore play it unaccompanied once again.
It should be a wonderful evening with students performing and watching.
7pm Wesley Centre, Blenheim, Friday 24th June 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
mid-year moments
I can't believe it's June! Half-way through the year and I can't believe how fast the weeks have flown past.
I have new students starting, performances coming up (one next week at Tempo for NZ Music Night - yay! 7pm at the Wesley Centre if you're interested!!)and MetroNomes band is getting underway to perform in August.
On a personal note friends are having babies - Welcome to the world Brooke! Parents are coming to visit, am planning on a trip to Dunedin early July and changes are afoot at Babycity (they're closing down the Blenheim store - so may have to find alternative employment...or something!)
New house is toasty and warm - can't believe we've been here for 6 weeks already! Finally have furniture in the living room to stow away teaching materials and put out the printer. Super happy about finally being organised :)
Bowie has settled in. Hard to believe she was a big city-wise cat only a short time ago.
Study Guide for the APO Kiwi Kapers concert is coming together. All sorts of information is being collated to make it as interesting and integrated as I possibly can. Superheros is a wonderfully diverse topic!
Ooh! and 3 former students WON the Timaru District Chamber Music Contest!!!!! Go Natasha, Fiona and Emilia! So proud :)
I have new students starting, performances coming up (one next week at Tempo for NZ Music Night - yay! 7pm at the Wesley Centre if you're interested!!)and MetroNomes band is getting underway to perform in August.
On a personal note friends are having babies - Welcome to the world Brooke! Parents are coming to visit, am planning on a trip to Dunedin early July and changes are afoot at Babycity (they're closing down the Blenheim store - so may have to find alternative employment...or something!)
New house is toasty and warm - can't believe we've been here for 6 weeks already! Finally have furniture in the living room to stow away teaching materials and put out the printer. Super happy about finally being organised :)
Bowie has settled in. Hard to believe she was a big city-wise cat only a short time ago.
Study Guide for the APO Kiwi Kapers concert is coming together. All sorts of information is being collated to make it as interesting and integrated as I possibly can. Superheros is a wonderfully diverse topic!
Ooh! and 3 former students WON the Timaru District Chamber Music Contest!!!!! Go Natasha, Fiona and Emilia! So proud :)
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