Maggi Dawn, looking for debaters on the subject of scripture and translation, asked some questions on Twitter this morning which got me thinking. @maggidawn: The Message: do you love it or hate it? I’m looking for debaters on the subject … Continue reading
Where to start? I got my degree. Specifically, I have been awarded a Bachelor of Music (Hons), Second Class Honours, Upper Division. In ordinary terms that’s known as a 2:1 in the British system. I had a celebratory recital on … Continue reading
Long time no post, I know! I’ve been working hard and learning a lot… and recently I’ve been having internet problems at home, which tends to scupper posting a bit. I will be playing the serpent twice this weekend! Once … Continue reading
I’ve put together a small choir to explore the legal and ethical issues involved in copyright and publishing of sheet music, and raise awareness of the resources currently available for accessing works in the public domain. We’ve rehearsed for the … Continue reading
Saturday’s concert went well, I thought. The audience was quite small, mostly due rather rainy and unfriendly weather in the morning. Playing in that particular space was interesting: I found the piano very loud and could hardly hear Anna on … Continue reading
It goes without saying that one should always be on time for concerts if one is performing. I usually aim for arriving at the concert venue and being ready to play 30 to 60 minutes early, and also add 50% … Continue reading