Red hot song library!!

Very excited that first three song library books have arrived!! The next three due August (and all finished) are Silly songs, cumilative songs and chants and music games.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLj5QVYBeGk

Farewell and Vivaldi!

Can't believe its Martha's last day at school tomorrow!! and it was last lessons and party time today!!. They celebrated in music with a "Sing along" of Vivaldi's Gloria!.

One more time!

My new folk song arrangements are now out for flute, clarinet alto sax and recorder. They take a new ( and rather different) look at some lovely folk songs that are just too good to forget. the melodies pretty much stay true to the original, but the accompaniments give a bit of a new twist. ( I'm actually pleased with them).

Bit of Beethoven!

I was struggling through the moonlight sonata with a pupil this morning when I was reminded of this Muppet sketch ( got to watch!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWf7GEX65Sw

When God came to call.

We have just had a really inspiring four days putting up three children from the Watoto children's choir from Uganda. All the children from the choir have been orphaned by Aids or civil war, and it has been humbling to see how gracious and full of faith these beautiful children are.

They have been a delight to have in the house, and so very grateful to us for looking after them. They are considerate and well behaved, and boy what a delight it has been to see their love for God and their music.

We had an amazing experience yesterday, we took the children ( aged 7, 8 and 12) to Asda. It was their first trip ever to a supermarket ( and we chose one of the biggest in Europe!!). Martha had Lent them all a huge pair of sunglasses which they wore with great excitement . They then took GREAT delight in pushing the trolley, buying the food for the evening, and loading the conveyor belt. They had a kids meal for lunch, after one of them had said a ( very long) grace in Asda cafe.

Having the children and their "Auntie" here has been a privilege.

http://www.watoto.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=31

Quite amusing!

Just another video of some Red hot recorder tunes. This time by the "Recorder Rockers"!
http://www.meltontimes.co.uk/music-makers/St-Francis39-Primary-School39s-recorder.4132087.jp
A performance of "Mike Olivers Tanktop" which is quite reserved and British, then a more daring rendition of "The EBGB's" where we let go a little bit............

Happy Easter!!

Chris and Martha went to the sunrise service this morning. This was the order of service ( it was a bit rainy!)