The Cafe Trio grown to Octet down to Sextet

[MandyH]

Suppose I’ll have to dig mine out then

It’s much more about using your ears and playing as an ensemble, than what equipment you have

 

[MandyH]

Sigh... I have to be in Birmingham today for orchestra rehearsal, so you've not got me today. Behave or it's double diminished 7th arpeggios next time and I really must arrange that Stravinsky... (I'v been thinking of arranging the opening section of the Rite of Spring for a while - might do it if @MandyH visits and arrange the bassoon solo for bari).

View: https://youtu.be/FFPjFjUonX8

What might I be about to do?

Actually if you know your future dates far enough in advance, I may be able to plan to come up.

 

[trimmy]

than what equipment you have

Poppycock, everyone knows it’s the equipment that makes the player

 

[MandyH]

Poppycock, everyone knows it’s the equipment that makes the player

It’s not what you’ve got, but how you use it!!

 

[nigeld]

Whatever mouthpiece you use, you will still sound like you.

It's the ligature that really matters.

 

[Jeanette]

We were put through our paces by @tenorviol today. We are starting to meld as a group, considering we have had members come and go and we have a range of experience in the group we are doing pretty well on tunes we have been playing for a while now. We are learning to listen to each and bring ourselves in line when we go slightly awry.

We were missing our bari today but managed ok. Get well soon @Vetinari

Big thanks to @tenorviol and @chadders who have provided us with some good tunes to play and help keep the rest of us in time

We've got a great group, so proud and pleased to play with you all

Jx

 

[trimmy]

We've got a great group, so proud and pleased to play with you all

You’re welcome

 

[Tenor Viol]

 

[Jeanette]

We had a great session today, it was so hot but we worked hard and really are improving.

I so love playing with you guys

Thank you

Jx

 

[trimmy]

I so love playing with you guys

Thank you

You’re most welcome

 

[Jeanette]

We've had a break over the summer but were back in action today, sans @tenorviol who sadly couldn't make it. We celebrated a big birthday and played some new Christmas, a beautiful silent night, slightly Russian feel Twinkle Twinkle and what should have been a simple We wish you a Merry Christmas but we got ther in the end

@chadders also brought us a nice arrangement of Pachelbel almost in D

All in all a very pleasant afternoon, though Benn Clatworthy has a lot to answer for!!

Jx

 

[trimmy]

All in all a very pleasant afternoon, though Benn Clatworthy has a lot to answer for!!

but it works !!

Mrs says that’s the best cake I’ve brought home, we’ll done to Mrs V

 

[Targa]

but it works !!

Mrs says that’s the best cake I’ve brought home, we’ll done to Mrs V

Good thing it was cake that was supplied not tarts.

 

[Alice]

Good thing it was cake that was supplied not tarts.

I had just taken a sip of coffee when I read that!!

 

[Jeanette]

I had just taken a sip of coffee when I read that!!

Oops does your screen need cleaning!

Jx

 

[Alice]

Oops does your screen need cleaning!

Jx

Almost!

 

[nickh]

Worked for moi!

N.B. Remind me never to help in the kitchen though... first time i've done it and I missed out on the excess cake

But a great afternoon.. thanks to all.

 

[Tenor Viol]

You notice that they schedule cake when I can’t be there as I’ve got an orchestra rehearsal

 

[Royston]

You notice that they schedule cake when I can’t be there as I’ve got an orchestra rehearsal

We’re thinking of your waistline Ron and you forgot we had pies as well. Ooooops sorry.

 

[Royston]

We’re thinking of your waistline Ron and you forgot we had pies as well. Ooooops sorry.

I’m gonna have to schedule longer practice sessions as never squeaked for a long time.