tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297626150639479415.comments2015-03-17T09:37:41.603+01:00Bill Anderton MusicBill Andertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00638387047078893048noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297626150639479415.post-50475928127497823192015-03-17T09:37:41.603+01:002015-03-17T09:37:41.603+01:00I used to like the "Bonzo Dog" Band !I used to like the "Bonzo Dog" Band !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16504818517368555342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297626150639479415.post-53066610771270274002014-10-01T09:39:25.133+02:002014-10-01T09:39:25.133+02:00It's a couple of miles or so east of Llangolle...It's a couple of miles or so east of Llangollen - where there is a great steam railway, by the way.Bill Andertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638387047078893048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297626150639479415.post-51079931554502266742014-10-01T08:35:56.193+02:002014-10-01T08:35:56.193+02:00Where is the Aquaduct ?????
Kathy xWhere is the Aquaduct ?????<br />Kathy xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16504818517368555342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297626150639479415.post-32254254376533341602014-10-01T08:34:07.382+02:002014-10-01T08:34:07.382+02:00Lovely photos !!!!
Kathy xLovely photos !!!!<br />Kathy xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297626150639479415.post-66515385766040974772012-03-12T14:28:54.090+01:002012-03-12T14:28:54.090+01:00I agree that the term 'classical' music is...I agree that the term 'classical' music is a poor one. It's limited as you point out and can smack of fuddy-duddy elitism but education is key here. <br /><br />Until we moved last summer, I was attached to a music group in Lancaster. Originally there was just a music centre which was run by Lancashire music service but funding eventually ran out in the mid 90s and a group of (brave) parents took it on. Initially the idea was to help their own children and later local kids generally. However, as time went on more and more adults came and joined the ensembles! I started going in 2003 because my daughter wanted to learn the violin and anyone taking lessons was firmly (but kindly) encouraged to join an appropriate ensemble. She enrolled in Beginner Strings. Beth was always very keen and so I was never allowed to miss one Saturday! Clearly it made sense to take my cello along to kill time! After a few years we found ourselves in the Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra and Beth had a couple of years leading these before heading off to music college in Cardiff. I can honestly say that it launched her and we both had a load of fun!<br /><br />Entry into the String and Symphony Orchestras was for people of about Grade 5 and above and they ran consecutively from 10 until 1 pm with a 15-20 minute break in the middle. All morning, lessons were provided by local music teachers who joined the Centre and were paid directly by their pupils. We also had a few newly qualified music graduates from RNCM who would come and give us their expertise.<br /><br />The senior ensembles generally had 3 conductors who would educate as well as conduct. When not conducting they would sit in and play with the orchestra. We did a concert once a term and took carols into Lancaster (busking) every Christmas. This had the effect of showcasing us to the local community as well as raising money for charity.<br /><br />LCMC is a brilliant resource for Lancaster. The new people in the senior ensembles benefitted from playing with more experienced players, the conductors educated all of us and the adults could marvel at the speed with which stimulated teenagers could so quickly go from Grade 5 to 8! <br /><br />There was a through-put of these teenagers which gave the orchestras a very dynamic feel but parent players became the back-bone providing experience and stability and usually would eventually find themselves getting involved in the running of the centre as well. I became distributor of practice copies!<br /><br />LCMC has taken on a role as music educator for the local community. In my experience everyone involved felt great loyalty and love for it as well as gaining enrichment. We looked forward to our Saturday mornings. We felt we were contributing positively and learning simultaneously!<br /><br />Here's the link: http://www.lcmt.org.uk It's hard to believe that this started with just a small group of parents.Sarah Woodfordnoreply@blogger.com