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This was a day of people returning from late holidays, hospital treatment and family commitments and what a difference the larger numbers made to our sound! The three parts of GAUDEAMUS HODIE blended well and the whole sound had a new richness and confidence.
Think about next week's visit by Alison Burns who will lead a Singing Day, we picked THE WIND BLOWS HIGH from her collection 'Ten Thousand Pearls', learning the second part and the tune. Of course these songs take a lot of bedding in and although today we just made a start, I think it's one we'll enjoy a lot, the better we get to know it.
Some members who had taken a glock and a xylophone home to practise surged ahead today when we moved on to the instruments and yes, we did learn and play all four parts of JAMESTOWN JIG, two sections in ABA form.
It may be halting and a little bit awkward for some yet but we are getting there!
REMINDER:
Next week, 12th October will be a music workshop day led by singer and music educator, Alison Burns. Members pay the normal fee and the day is open to friends and visitors for a charge of £5.
Programme: 10:00 coffee and introductions in the Community Centre cafe
10:30 _ 12:00 first session.
12:00 _ 1:00 lunch. Soup and sandwiches will be available to buy in the cafe, or bring your own.
1:00 _ 2:30 second session.
We're looking forward to a great day!
