Today 7 of my students took practical exams at Ravenshead. I'm really proud of them all. They were no doubt nervous, particularly those who hadn't taken an exam before, with parents looking equally nervous!

 

It's very easy to say, just try and enjoy it and relax, but not so easy to do in theory! Even the top professionals suffer with nerves, it would be pretty unatural if they didn't, so well done all of you!

 

Yesterday saw the start of beginning to record some of the pieces of my new collection based on my students. With the expertise of Alistair Parnell's accompanying and recording skills we were able to record 'John's new flute', 'Sandra's mini', and 'Truffle takes a stroll' (all flute/piano versions, recording on Clarinet and Saxophone will begin soon). It's very rewarding to hear the pieces on a CD as my notation software is great for writing music, but pretty poor and uninspiring on playback!

 

I am still keen on the idea of a student concert in the near future so will be putting forward some suggestions on possible dates soon. The hope is that students will volunteer to play one or two pieces to gain a little performing experience, and also hopefully raise a little money for charity. Concert may possibly be on a 'Stage and screen' theme, but is flexible.

 

I feel I should end on some intelligent and deep music type quote, must look into that......