In the absence Moira (hope she is enjoying Berlin and Venice) we had another DIY session, in the spirit of "Have a go and have fun!" Isla very ably organised the proceedings and all 17 of us had a very enjoyable morning.
Diana started us off with warm-up exercises " (Yoga Style) followed by some unusual but very effective vocal exercises from Mairi.
We all then joined in to sing "The Lights of Lochindaal"
Next on the agenda was Joan who played a very difficult flute piece called " Morcaeu de Concours", which she played beautifully, accompanied by Isla on the keyboard.
This was the followed by us all singing "The Bonnie Lass o'Fyvie"
Gordon then sang "Carmen Antisphearisticum " as a rehearsal for his duties next spring as "Deputy Cantor" after the Aberdeen Glasgow Annual Senate University Golf Match. Again Isla played the keyboard for him.
This was next followed by Sue who read out 2 very nice poems by Kenneth Steven called " Trust" and "Gathering Sloes". Jim then played 4 pieces on his "whistle" alernating slow melodies with faster tunes.
We then all sang "Chevalier de la table ronde" and Mairi finished off with the Song - "Over the Mountain " before we all had a deserved cup of coffee or tea.
Isla then got us all singing "There was an Auld Seceder Cat" before her departure and we were then entertained by Mairi again with some "Strathspey, Reel and Jig " Gaelic songs.
To round off the morning we sang "The Wee Room" and "Wee Kirkcudburgh" followed by Irene leading the group in a couple songs sung in two part harmony. --- which she rated as "Coming Along !" in the best traditions of Moira Jakobbson
Well done to all who "had a go " and thanks to Isla for her organisation
