More about the weekend course – we always end a course with a short performance for family and friends. This isn’t really a ‘concert performance’, but more of a ‘presentation’ of work covered. Of course sometimes we give a proper concert; we had one in February at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Hove and we have played at Alton Towers at the end of courses at Abbotsholme. But I digress, this was a short ‘presentation’ from Flutewise Performers. It was special, because of a special guest.

We played Walk Like This by Ian Clarke (taught to Gareth by course members), Greensleeves, Threekey by Mike Mower, Gossec’s Tambourin and Gypsy Airs. Gareth also performed Zoom Tube by Ian Clarke. We also had an extra item. performed by Lucy, Hannah and Ellie with James helping out on keyboard. It was Ellie’s 15th birthday on the course and Hannah and Lucy had their Great Great Aunty Jane visiting from Canada. So they played My Heart Will Go On for her. I think Great Great Aunty Jane, who is 87, really enjoyed it. 

Do you have any Great Great relatives? Oh, by the way, remember my question about what relationship April is to me? Well, I’ve had it confirmed by a genealogist that she is my first cousin once removed. I’m sure you’ll be pleased.

Tomorrow I’ll write about scales …………