Author: Will Hay
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Concert of duets raises £260 for Music School
The last “Playing Together” concert at King’s School, Chester was very well attended. Thirty students performed duets, trios and ensembles which included a variety of other instruments including guitars, saxophones, flutes and a recorder. Some hi-resolution photographs of the concert are available in a password-protected gallery. (Access details for this gallery will be emailed to…
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Playing Together – Piano Duets and Ensembles
It has been really encouraging to see a lot of work going into piano duets this term in preparation for the next concert. There will be a mix of piano-based ensembles in the programme besides piano duets as I have tried to set up a group to perform from each of the schools in which…
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Charity Piano Recital – The King’s School, Chester
I can now confirm that the next Charity Piano Recital will be taking place on Saturday 19th March, 2011 starting at 11am in the Music School at The King’s School, Chester. Following the usual presentations, the concert this term, themed “Playing Together” will feature only ensemble items, piano duets and accompaniments following requests and suggestions…
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Thankyou card from Kampala Music School
I received a lovely card through the post today from Fiona Carr of Friends of Kampala Music School acknowledging receipt of the £300 raised for Betina’s lessons last year. The concerts actually raised £430 but I have kept the surplus aside to provide any other disbursements Betina may need in the course of her lessons (exams, music…
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Duet arrangements for beginners
It is often the case with piano duets that one part is much harder than the other. Younger beginners deserve the opportunity to collaborate with their peers at the piano. The four arrangements below, kindly input into noteflight by Becky ;-), are pieces from Tunes for Ten Fingers. Both parts should be suitable for those who have…