When I introduced this piece to the group two weeks ago the response was very sceptical. The text is an old rhyme and as such is not particularly inspiring, but in Orff's setting for voices, barred instruments and percussion it comes alive in a fun, exciting and delightful way.
In spite of having lost half of our number to golf, holidays, bird watching, invigilating and family commitments, our thirteen voices picked up the harmonies in no time and proceeded to transfer the melodies on to the instruments with impressive dexterity, allowing us to feel the potential of this music.
I was immediately sorry this was our closing day of the session and hope we're able to pick up in September where we left off today.
