After the success of Phantom and Summertime at the last Tempo concert - finding music for the MetroNomes to grow and develop their playing and ensemble skills has been challenging. However - I think we have it!
Feeling Good - made famous by Michael Buble and one of my favourite versions by Muse has proved to be so much fun after the initial run through today. There are a few things I need to check on the parts, but after the initial confusion over the 12/8 time signature (not so much the notes but the rests that trip you up here) we were able to make it sound amazing!
We have a new member too! Kimberly Jones on piano has enabled Annabelle to jump on a sax (that makes 2 sax parts!!) So our lineup at the moment consists of 1 cornet, 2 sax (1 clarinet returning) 2 violins, electric bass, piano and drums.
The next piece was revealed today to an enthusiastic response (and impromptu singing) so watch out Tempo! We're on our way to having the most amazing set list.
Looking forward to seeing what we can do!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Published review
Last Friday I was lucky enough to be asked to review a concert for the local paper. The concert was by two of the country's established performers: Martin Risely and Diedre Irons.
So Saturday morning was spent with furrowed brows, several moments of swearing under the breath and definite fuzzy-brain. By 1pm it was complete...and sent!
It was published in the Arts page of the Marlborough Express on Tuesday the 20th and put up online! Here's the link :)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/5653350/Gorgeous-music-executed-well
Not my headline...but happy nonetheless :)
So Saturday morning was spent with furrowed brows, several moments of swearing under the breath and definite fuzzy-brain. By 1pm it was complete...and sent!
It was published in the Arts page of the Marlborough Express on Tuesday the 20th and put up online! Here's the link :)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/5653350/Gorgeous-music-executed-well
Not my headline...but happy nonetheless :)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Concert Success!
It's all over!
Last Friday my students performed at Tempo.
They were a little anxious and very excited beforehand.
They were amazing! We have photos and videos taken...and have heard one father now has it as his ringtone!
Only 2 minutes on stage, but that was enough to impress the audience of around 150 people at the Wesley Centre.
Super proud and now they are looking at what to do for their next performance. Bring on September!
Last Friday my students performed at Tempo.
They were a little anxious and very excited beforehand.
They were amazing! We have photos and videos taken...and have heard one father now has it as his ringtone!
Only 2 minutes on stage, but that was enough to impress the audience of around 150 people at the Wesley Centre.
Super proud and now they are looking at what to do for their next performance. Bring on September!
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