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February Music Thread

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Wafflenose · 02/02/2017 21:51

Overdue again, this time due to our local music festival. I put in 32 entries, and am now finished for this year, but haven't had a lot of sleep recently!

I am a teacher of woodwind - mostly recorder and clarinet at the moment - and have two DDs. Goo (short for Kajagoogoo in case anyone was wondering - and no, that isn't her actual name!!) is 11 and plays the flute, recorder and piano. Rara is 8 and plays the cello, recorder and clarinet. We are heading towards a half size cello soon, and I think we might have found a suitable one. We're going to try it out this weekend.

The girls have been entered for Grade 7 Flute and Grade 1 Clarinet this term, and I am really regretting it, as they are so under-prepared. But hopefully after a slightly quieter weekend, we can all get back on track.

Please jump right in, ask questions, moan about practice/ scales/ attitude, tell us about your DCs or your own learning... and new members/ beginners are always welcome!

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se22mother · 19/02/2017 18:41

Yes please pm me the link drummersmum

Fleurdelise · 19/02/2017 19:06

Oh my God drummersmum that was fantastic! What an amazing player you have there! Impressive!

Fleurdelise · 19/02/2017 19:42

Oh and dd wants a marimba! And apparently it is so cool and I am not nice because I said no to get her marimba classes.

(PS very handsome DS there Smile)

NeverEverAnythingEver · 19/02/2017 19:57

I want a marimba too but our house is too small. < sulks >

stringchild · 19/02/2017 20:06

Drummersmum - yes please! DD is so inspired by all the talented DC on this thread (and me!)

Kutik73 · 19/02/2017 20:31

Fleurdelise and Drummersmum - I would love to listen to your dc's performance. Would you please PM me the link too?

Fleurdelise · 19/02/2017 20:42

I've sent you the links Kutik

drummersmum · 19/02/2017 20:56

ha ha, many thanks Fleur. Yes, stick to clarinet Grin

stringchild · 19/02/2017 21:28

drummersmum - brilliant! and so concentrated (and from memory). Dd was captivated - think he may have a whole host of DCs now wanting to follow suit!

raspberryrippleicecream · 19/02/2017 21:40

Awesome Drummers. Really impressive!

stringchild · 19/02/2017 21:47

Drummers and Fleur - have sent you both a v poor recording of DD from last weekend; friend took it and only recorded first part of the piece so a bit odd but in the spirit of sharing, enjoy :)

LooseAtTheSeams · 19/02/2017 21:48

drummersmum please pm me the link - am sure it will inspire DS1!

se22mother · 19/02/2017 21:49

He's brilliant!

Fleurdelise · 19/02/2017 22:15

string that was lovely! Short though, it left me with a desire for more so please send me more links when you have any. Smile

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Wafflenose · 20/02/2017 07:58

I would like a link to everything that I'm allowed to have, please! Do excuse me if I'm slow to respond though.... it's my crazy half of the working week, DH is going away on a course for a few days, and we have a dying gerbil!

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stringchild · 20/02/2017 08:26

Fleur have sent a longer piece, and Waffle too. Anyone else wants it just say

Kutik73 · 20/02/2017 08:38

Fleurdelise and Drummersmum - thank you so much, I saw them on my inbox yet haven't watched as I'm in the middle of the madness of a morning! stringchild - yes, please PM me too! I will watch them all in my break later.

Kutik73 · 20/02/2017 08:41

By the way I am very sorry for my constant mistakes in writing (on inbox, for instance). I usually realise after posting but don't go back to correct them....

Kutik73 · 20/02/2017 10:18

I have just watched all. How inspiring!!! So eye-opening!!! I love watching musical children enjoying making music. I am not having a good day today but their performance certainly cheered me up!

ealingwestmum · 20/02/2017 10:52

ooh, I feel like I went to the ladies and missed out on the round of drinks! May I also be on pm copy of any videos you are prepared to share? I would love to hear them. Thank you drummers for already including me...Grin

drummersmum · 20/02/2017 14:17

string omg that was really nice! It's the "Cant dels ocells" which Pau casals used to play! It's a tune from my childhood! I was moved! She's great! Please send me the longer link

Thank you everyone for your nice comments. Believe it or not you're the closest we have to a real audience of people who don't know me or him, as we don't do festivals, his public playing is usually in ensembles, and the school solo recitals and competitions are a different environment where everyone knows each other. So your feedback is really meaningful and appreciated. Thanks again Flowers

LooseAtTheSeams · 20/02/2017 14:21

I know how you feel ealing but have just caught up with young drummer's fabulous performance - really, really impressive standard of playing! Please anyone with links do pm me as I love to watch them.
Had a very nice morning taking DS2's cello for its bridge adjustment and restringing (felt a bit of a fraud carrying it on the bus given that I can't actually play it!) and it sounds fabulous. DS2 has his lesson tomorrow so he will be thrilled.
Half term seemed to whizz by and I am desperately catching up with work now!

drummersmum · 20/02/2017 14:32

Thanks loose ! Was the repair expensive? Daughter of a friend of mine needed cello fixed, something about the bridge and repair of a thin crack and they quoted her a fortune!

Trumpetboysmum · 20/02/2017 14:50

Sorry really slow to respond we have had visitors this weekend I would love to be sent the links to any videos it's great to watch other dcs do what they love