Stephen at Abbotsholme

I’m back from yet another Flutewise event. This happened yestearday at Abbotsholme and was a workshop on the Magic Flute with Stephen. It was really lovely to be at Abbotsholme, but a bit starnge as we weren’t ‘living’ there, just visiting. It was also lovely to see some regular Flutewise members – Lucy and Helen – and also lots of new faces.

We are using three pieces for these workshops, Magic Bells, Papageno’s Song and Queen of the Night. Each arrangement seems to get an extra part added to the score for each event – I’m up to Queen of the Night in 8 parts now! It was an exciting workshop, but a bit tiring. Maybe it was the time of day. We had quite a number of beginners and they all did extremely well. Stephen was his usual, wonderfully energetic self.

As we left, we both agreed we were starving. Would you believe the nearest place to eat was a curry house?! I was very happy as I hardly ever get curry at home and now I’ve had one once a week with Stephen for the last 3 weeks. It will have to be Italian next time I think – or maybe curry.

Right, what’s next ….

Update – I had a lovely email from the excellent head of music at Abbotsholme, Tim Moon. I’m pleased he enjoyed the event:

Many thanks for running the workshop at Abbotsholme yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and it was good to see you again.

The pupils I have spoken to today have given very positive feedback.