Slept in - I am really going to miss the breakfasts we have been having in the college. The Dinning hall is huge and there is so much to choose from.
Our tutorial this morning was taken by Mrs Suzuki. We feel that we have been spoilt with the calibre of the staff who have taken us at this conference.Key points:
Tone
Phrasing
Tone
Tone
Our ensemble rehearsal had even fewer students today - I wonder where they have all gone? Our conductor spent lots of time on the opening (she listened to everyones opening notes individually!), on making players aware of the rest of the group (there are lots more of us 2nds than any other section), on watching her (as if she should need to point that out!) and on dynamics. (Photo - Emily and I)We had Mr Tsuneo Kobayashi for the play-in. We did lots of tone exercises, games where we had to leave sections of the pieces out and we played the Bach Double twice! (I am getting better thank goodness)
Performed in a concert in the afternoon. Played 'Fly Me to the Moon' with Dad on the piano. Half way through, Dad noticed that I was playing to him rather than the audience - I hadn't noticed. I thought it went well. I loved hearing some of the other performers - especially the girl at the end who played Praeludium & Allegro by Kreisler - it was a great piece and wonderful performance!
Off to Emily's house now for a sleep-over.
1 comment:
Eliza I love your blog! I'm going to email the link to all my students so they can all read about the fantstic time we had! I wish they could all have been able to come :(
Thank you for taking the time to do this, it brought back warm memories of the conference....I don't want to leave them behind!
Good luck with your tone, tone and tone. See you next time!
Toni
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