Christmas in November.

28th November 2007

So it would appear that a Monday evening in November is in fact the perfect time to have a YWO Christmas celebration - very impressed with the number of people AND the quiz - full marks to Amanda and John again. Although Brian’s Christmas tie was clearly the highlight of the evening.
L.
P.S. Re. the Harlequin recording; get the extra players in and do it properly!

Lindsay

Keiron says:
It certainly was fun and it was great to see so many people there. Musicians have to take such occasions when they can, even in November! Sometimes we are too busy whilst everyone else is celebrating. Actually my own December is not too scary and I have New Year's Eve free for only the second time since about 1979. I have earned a bit of celebration!

Sax fact

24th November 2007

What it the difference between a saxaphone and an anchor.
You don't tie a rope to a sax when you throw it over board :-)

Sackbut strangler

Keiron says:
Harsh! Only sometimes true-yes, I have had to stop myself from throwing the odd sax overboard but do listen to Equinox's new CD for a revelation in phrasing, balance, varied attack and fundamental musicality. I hope some notable sax groups have listened to it.

Multi tracking or Not

22nd November 2007

Janacek with enlarged group sounds great. Will bring the euph along next time. Feelers are already out for a bass trumpet.

At last, a chance to use one.

The Harlequin CD will be full of stuff I think will appeal to players and listeners alike Can't wait to get in the studio to do it.

Cheers

Rich - Harlequin

Richard Walker

Keiron says:
It also gives players an opportunity to play other parts.

K

Questions questions

10th November 2007

I enjoyed Samurai on Saturday last and would like to hear it again when more of my brain is in action. Nigel Clarke then.. a 21st century composer… who else?
As HOD are your students using numu - safe space for young people to showcase their music, meet others and learn new skills.
If so how and is it working.. let me know
Tricia

Tricia Neal

Keiron says:
My students are not using numu. I'd like to know more about it.
K

Twenty Years of NSW!

5th November 2007

Just wanted to say thanks for the part you played in last night’s fantastic concert to celebrate 20 years of Nottingham Symphonic Winds. We’ve had tremendous audience feedback on the whole concert. Many people commented on how much they enjoyed the contrast between the three opening pieces at the start – the excitement and drama of Samurai, the delicacy of Danceries and the exuberance of the Count Basie. It was a great culmination to our preparation and last weekend’s workshop, and contributed to great night of music making and memories for everyone involved. I think the band also enjoyed its trip down memory lane with Alistair – the audience certainly seemed to really enjoy hearing some old favourites. Typical audience comment - “fantastic from start to finish!”

Here’s to the next twenty years – maybe put a note in your diary for 3rd November 2027! (It’s a Wednesday.)

Nicola, NSWO

Keiron says:
It was a memorable event and the first half contained the best playing that I have heard from NSWO. No buts!

YWO

12th October 2007

Hi Keiron
Just to let you know how much I enjoy playing with the YWO. I look forward to every rehearsal and concert.
thank you all your work with the Orchestra , it is much appreciated.

Steven Ford

1.000 voices Amsterdam

2nd October 2007

Dear Mr. Keiron Anderson,
Thank you so much to been in Holland.
You conduct our choir perfectly, it was great to sing under your conducting!!
More then 500 soprano's and 500 alto's were very, very happy with you.
You look wonderful and we hope to meet you agian next year in Amsterdam.

Kind regards; all the lady's of the Holland Choir

Nanyboy from Holland

Keiron says:
Dear Nanyboy,

You were a fantastic host, organiser and conductor. Thanks from myself and all the members of Harlequin Brass.

PS I hope you get back on television on Saturday nights!

Keiron

Forthcoming year and holidays

10th September 2007

Hi Keiron,
Hope that you have recovered from our week in Menorca!! Looking forward to getting back into it, as it were, but will miss those heady few days of Rioja and sea-food! Thanks to Anne for being so welcoming that week!! Here's to a fantastic Season and of course, the 3rd November and Workshop!

Nick Milburn

This year.

20th July 2007

It’s been a great year with amazing progress for both YWO and NSWO. If it helps, although pleasing everyone is impossible, the majority (I think) have been not only pleased, but also entertained and inspired. Hopes for next year; more exceptional concert moments, more tunes and wine (you can keep the football!)….. and less rain.
Enjoy the break.

Lindsay

Yorkshire Wind Orchestra

17th July 2007

Keiron, thank you for all the time and effort you have given to the YWO over the last 12 years! Working together over the last 7 months has been great and the YWO have improved immensely!Thank you and have a nice break - see you soon.

Amanda & John

Keiron says:
I doubt if anything I've done for the YWO quite matches your regenaration of the organisation. All the best to you both!