Will Hay

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  • Summer Newsletter 2011

    Now that the summer term has wound down, it’s a good chance to review some of the activities which have taken place. I was pleased to receive a great set of exam results last week which included six merits and a distinction. “Share one, comment two” week  has increased active participation on the Noteflight Studio. Why not take the opportunity to do some composing over the summer holidays? I am planning to have another composition competition in the Autumn Term, so watch this space for details!

    The TWO concerts this term were well attended and offered a wide variety of performances from piano solos and duets to ensembles and choirs. One of my piano students was even brave enough to sing a solo. We welcomed the Chester Music Society Youth Choir and Preludes at “Ludus Cantiones” with their conductors Helena Thomas and Katie Wilkes. Proceeds from ticket sales raised another £200 towards Betina’s Bursary fund. Unfortunately, Betina wasn’t able to take her Grade 1 exam this session but hopes to continue her violin studies in September and maybe take it next time. Feedback would still be welcome on the “Ludus Cantiones” concert held on 25th June.

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    Have a great summer and don’t forget to keep practising.

     

  • Summer Charity Concerts

    This term there will be two charity concerts taking place:
    “Playing Together” on Saturday 18th June, 2011 at 10:30am at Upton Village Hall, and
    “Ludus Cantiones” on Saturday 25th June, 2011 at 11am at St. Columba’s Hall.

    At “Playing Together” you can expect a programme of piano and instrumental solos, piano duets and other small ensembles.

    “Ludus Cantiones” translates as play sing, reflecting the vocal and choral content of the programme alongside piano solos and ensembles. We are looking forward to welcoming the Chester Music Society Youth Choir and Preludes to sing in this concert.

    Both concerts should last no more than an hour.

    Watch the Chester Music Society Youth Choir and Preludes in rehearsal for “Ludus Cantiones”

    Funds raised from the concert tickets will continue to support a lesson bursary for Betina, a student at Kampala Music School, Uganda

    Tickets are £3/adult and £1/child for either concert. A special price of £5/adult for both concerts is also available. They can be purchased either directly from Will Hay or via paypal

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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 parents directly) All proceeds from any sales of these photographs will go to the Kampala Music School Fund. Video clips are also available, (produced to order) of your child’s performance on DVD, memory stick or by digital download, price £5. Contact me if you are interested in one of these.

    Excerpts from the “Playing Together” Concert

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    Plans are already afoot for the next concert which is likely to take place on a Saturday morning in late June, 2011.

  • 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 from previous concerts. Performers will be receiving invitation letters starting this week and it would be really helpful if the reply slips could be returned by half term at the latest.

    Tickets cost £3 for adults, £1.50 for children and £1 for performers and proceeds will continue to provide lessons for Betina, a student at Kampala Music School. Tickets may be purchased using the paypal cart below or by request from Will Hay and will be printed at the start of next week.

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  • Students perform in Chester recital

    Thirty students performed in the Charity Piano Recital last week at The King’s School.  The concert raised a further £180 towards Betina’s lesson bursary bringing the total raised this year to over £400. With a year of lessons costing £300 this means there is a surplus to go towards her exam fees and other costs. Certificates were presented and the winners of the composition competition performed their work along with noteflight accompaniment!

    A selection of video clips from the concert are available to watch below. More may be added in due course…