… or the Birmingham flute day … or no, I didn’t catch swine flu.

I went to Birmingham at the weekend and had a lovely time. Sandy had invited me to go to do thsi day in February but it was postponed due to snow. Last week we thought history might repeat itself because of swine flu. I’m very pleased to say it didn’t.

I travelled up on Saturday and wents straight to Stephen’s house. After catching up with all the gossip, Stephen and I did a little bit of planning of some future Flutewise events (they involve the Magic Flute, but you’ll have to wait to hear more).  Then we went to Sandy’s house to drink champagne and then for a curry – my favourite and I get to eat it so rarely that I really do get excited.

Sandy conducting in Birmingham

The flute day was really 2 evenst in one day. The first was from 9.30 to 1.30 and the second from 2.00 to about 6.00. There were loads of great young flute players from beginners to really advanced players. Emma Williams was the other guest and she gave masterclasses and played in the two concerts.  I did the really exciting and taxing stuff – Mike Mower’s South Africa, a lot of bubble blowing and a bit of Walk Like This.

I’ve got a new friend who you’ll be hearing lots about soon. His name is Sam. Oh yes, I don’t think I caught swine flu!

Bubbles