I’m really excited. When I got back today after a little outing I found the new magazine had been delivered. I can’t wait for people to see it and give us some feedback. I’m very, very pleased. It looks so different in colour. The pull out music section also makes a huge difference. Even the people at the new printworks have commented several times about how good it is.
Your copy should be with you very soon – as Postman Pat is back on our screens it should speed delivery up. (have you seen the new Postman Pat? It’s brill, our cat, Doppy, even watched it!). When you get it and read it, please let us know what you think!
Hi. This is Andy, your hard-working, ever-busy Flutewise webmaster here. It was quite shocking to find the website disappear two (or so) weeks ago. Unfortunately, it isn’t recoverable – gone for good – never to be seen again.
Luckily, Liz and I have had plans for a whole new website with many new features. Since the old website popped its mortal coil, we’ve been looking into the feasibility of some of our ideas and we’d like to ask you – our most loyal visitors – what you would like to see.
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Have you any ideas? I’m busy researching a possible new venue for our residential courses. It needs to be within 60 miles travelling distance of London. I’ve a few places in the pipeline but I’d be interested to hear any suggestions.
I am really, really trying to catch up with everything. The summer has been so busy that my office became unbearable – I could hardly get into it. So I’ve spent the last few days tidying, sorting and cleaning. I think I’m nearly there – I probably won’t be able to find anything now!
I promised to let you know the titels of the small ensembels we played at Abbotsholme. Thet were all very good. Here is the list:
Downes: Sonata for8 flutes (this was excellent and deserves much more playing – I’ll tell you a story about it soon). octet (1 bass + 2 alto) Team Stephen
McDowall: Shuffle by the Seaside (sextet – 4 flutes 2 piccolos) Team Gareth
Tschaikovsky: Dance of the Reed Flutes (3 flutes + piano) this was a stunning performance. Team Chris
Trad arrCowles: Drunken Sailor (3 flutes) and they palyed a piece by Mozart but I’ve forgotten which. Team David
Joplin: Entertainer (3 flutes) Team Abbie
Hanmer: Flute Trios Team Sandy
Lajos: Train from 6 easy pieces for 4 flutes Team Barbara
Fun was had by all!
Yesterday was a very exciting day. We got the final proofs back from the new printer. We’ve never had this luxury before and it was quite amazing to see the magazine in full before it is printed. Andy has made an absolutely fabulous job of it – it’s in full colour. I’m sure you’ll like it. Even the people at the print works comment on how good it was.
Apart from the colour, the biggest change is the pull-out music section. I’m sure that will prove to be very useful. It’s a bit unusual, as the music has a coloured background. Let me know what you think of it when it arrives – towards the end of next week I hope.