Bristol Harmonica fest.

We had a nice day in Bristol yesterday at the Harmonica Fest. Not only was Chris "Chromatic player of the year" again, but his pupil James won the junior section. (very proud).

What instrument??

Recently in Brugge, I came across a couple of solutions for people who are unsure what instrument to play.

Just found this!

Music camp 40th anniversary.

Lots of memories shared yesterday at the music camp reunion.
For more photos see www.nationalyouthmusiccamp.blogspot.com

Watch this!

All music teachers watch this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDF3CHqqb-4

A friend alerted me to this today. Worth a watch if you want to smile.

New term well underway.

The new term is always exciting with new projects , and an important time for me in that its the main time for introducing my new music. I love the thought that someone may be discovering th "EBGB's" and other major works of mine for the first time. September also brings the NAME conference, and teachers inset days and workshops. I have been to a few places this month and met with teachers to share ideas and get creative. Every workshop is different and I tailor it to the interests of the group. Sometimes there are a few teachers in a twilight session where we will sing some songs and I will show some new ideas for the classroom, but recently I have worked with a group of seventy woodwind and brass teachers (all with instruments!). Never a dull moment!. I am very lucky.