It was great fun. All levels of players were there, and as special dispensation, some children were even allowed to play alongside as part of a "families" slot. The teachers also gave a couple of performances, one a jazz band, and the other a rhythmic piece based on spoken words. It was good to see people just having fun doing what they're paid to do.
I played in two slots, first with my unusual trio (flute, sax and cello) a transcription of Albéniz' Tango, and secondly, alllll aloooone doing Telemann's second fantasia for solo flute in A minor. Both were pretty cool, although as ever, I'm sure I played better at home. I am enjoying the formal performance opportunities presented by the school, and they help enormously with nerves.
After the performance, a bring-and-share buffet, relax and natter for all the participants.
Sounds like great fun! Lovely pictures by the way - can't understand why other colleges don't accept adult students.
ReplyDeleteWell done! Solos are the toughest gigs, especially when others know the material you're playing.
ReplyDeleteYour trio sounds very interesting. But I have to say, the squeeze-box, trumpet and vibes group in the picture looks most unusual. It's as if you all drew lots from a hat to decide line-ups.
It was a bundle of fun. Actually, there was a piano too, and drums, but they didn't fit in the photo from where I was sitting. There was an electric bass turned up too, a bit later.
ReplyDeleteThe music school is a bit like that; it's not as if sax, cello and flute is your standard line-up, either. But what the hell?