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.

"Two at a Time" has landed

The Flute and clarinet version of "Two at a time" is now out, the descant and treble recorder version is at proof stage, and the the violin and cello version is waiting in the wings...... very exciting!

Things are hotting up now the summer holidays are over. I have done a couple of inset days, and it was really nice to meet teachers that have been using my books and to talk to them for inspiration.

I am off to the NAME conference with Kevin Mayhew ltd tomorrow, and am looking forward to seeing old friends there and seeing whats going on .

The summer camps were special this year being the 40th anniversary, and plans are afoot for a big reunion on the tenth of October. Anyone who has been to camp is welcome, and details are available from the education dept at the Stables theatre Milton keynes (01908) 280820.

Visit to Avril Dankworth

Music camp is all finished now, and I have to admit to feeling completely exhausted, having said that, all three weeks were as wonderful as ever. One of the high spots was visiting Avril (our founder and inspiration) to celebrate the 40th anniversary with her. We played music, sang and ate cake. Avril really enjoyed the visit.