Missing players

16th June 2010

I can't agree more. It's also a matter of integrity. If you're part of something I believe that you have a duty to do your best to attend plus there's the matter of consideration for your friends.

Andrew Platts

Keiron says:
Agreed!!

All the best Andrew

An exuberance of saxophones

27th April 2010

Hi Keiron

Just to say your presence on Saturday was greatly appreciated - you managed to get great results on the challenging massed sax piece in a very short space of time. I'm sure also that Sarah will have appreciated your deft touch conducting the YSC, who accompanied her so well in the Ibert.

Best wishes
Nicola

Nicola

Keiron says:
It was made easier by the high level of preparation by the soloists and the atmosphere of determination shown by all.

New Year

4th January 2010

Dear Keiron
A happy new year to you, your family and all your groups. Most of all, I wish you good health and, of course, many good musical experiences.

Eduard

Keiron says:
Thank you Eduard and the very best to you for 2010.

OTHER

24th December 2009

COOL SITE

Rob Miller

Happy Christmas!

24th December 2009

Hope you have a well-earned rest.

Looking forward to some exciting plans for NSWO in 2010 - recording, concerts and tour!

Nicola, NSWO

Magnanimous remarks

4th November 2009

Yes, some experienced players led the way. But it was your adaptability and knack of focusing on what was most important which ensured that the best end-result was achieved. It’s more rewarding for us all though when your skills are focused on the musicality.
Thanks for showing us which way to dig. ‘The Great Escape’ would have made an honest encore.

David Cockburn

magna carter

3rd November 2009

many thanks kieron for guiding us through what was a potential minefield . you are the skipper of a great ship and the crew are fully worshipfull and greatful for your navigation skills and although this wasnt one of our strongest event we pulled together and produced a memorable show which the audience appreciated . i think we are being tested both musically and technically to new horizons and we all need to make sure our boots and uniforms are in trim and to the reqiured standard to fulfil our roles so we can match your undeniable prowess and leadership from the helm. long may it continue skipper

brian winter

Keiron says:
Yes we came through the storm intact, with perhaps a tiny bit of vomit on the odd carpet! Thanks Brian.

Birthday :-)

12th October 2009

Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a good one. Enjoyed the Harlequin gig last night. How weird to be at IGS again!

Lucy

Harlequin

12th October 2009

Re: your article, the concert was hard work but great fun to do. Concerts like that demonstrate to me the true thrill of playing in a very experienced and competant ensemble, and whilst some pieces didnt come as we would have hoped, we all agreed over a well earned pint that "Closure" worked very well indeed, and was some of our finest playing of the evening. Lets not forget though, even us muso's are fickle souls, and for music to be played well, it has to be good music. I think Closure means something to all of us and it is a very fine piece indeed. Looking forward to the remainder of our season with you Keiron, things are only going to get better.

Rich

Rich Walker

Ilkley Concert

12th October 2009

Hi Keiron, it was a pleasure to play at IGS last night. As you said, it was in many ways an extremely difficult environment, but it's such a pleasure to be involved with players who give their absolute all to the music, and can play so well regardless of accoustic. Your comments were really heartwarming, especially when we all realise how much of that musicality comes directly from your musical direction of the group. Hope the audience enjoyed it and a decent amount of money was raised for the charity.

Edward Knowles