We had special guests attend tonight's class. Students from the Conservatorium High School. A percussionist, bassoonist, flautist/piccalo player, violinist, cellist. The room was filled with such talent!
They spent some time explaining to us their instrument, its range, its techniques. Their passion for their instrument was overflowing. Their skill for their instrument was simply amazing.
Next week we submit pieces for these young musicians to play and to record. I promise to load mine up no matter what it sounds like ;)
We also spent some time on the Sibelius computer program - a program which assists with score composition (Thank goodness I finally learnt how to pronounce it... until now the lure to call the program 'sipholis' has been way too enticing, a reference I don't think the program creater would appreciate :(..). I think at some stage I'm going to have to give this program a go.
One of my dear friends gave me a gift this weekend. She gave me a watch. Most of my friends will know that I don't wear a watch because it scratches my piano... but this watch is rather special. It's an ironman watch and it's pink! I wear it whenever I can. I love it. We've even synched the watches with each other. I think I will give her a call tomorrow morning at 11.14 58s :)
Finally, I think I wrote in an earlier blog that I love being able to carry a musical instrument about. Revelation. Not a violin case on the train during peak hour.
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