Hello and Happy Christmas
Garden Centre/Canine Partners
I’m sure you will be really pleased to know that last week a group of Flutewise folk went back the the Old Barn Garden Centre in Horsham to perform some Christmas music for their Christmas Extravaganza. We really enjoyed playing and we raised £71.70 (and a euro) for Canine Partners. This was our third performance at the Garden Centre supporting this excellent charity; in August we raised £90.14 and in September £79.35, making a grand total of £240.89! One of our original Flutewise members, Carla is on the waiting list for a dog, so this money goes a tiny way to help her.
Summer Course
If you are, or know of a keen young flute player who needs a special Christmas present, maybe the ideal solution is booking them a place on our Summer residential course. It is at a new venue, Wycombe Abbey in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire from 4-7 August 2020. Details can be found here and a deposit of £30 will reserve a place.
Flutewise Club Christmas Party
Our Flutewise Christmas party will take place on Sunday 15 December at the South Portslade Community Centre. We’ll be playing Christmas music, games and eating cake. Places are limited so please book a place early if you would like to come.
I will announce dates for Flutewise Clubs for next term very soon.
Wonderful Winds Day
Mel Orriss the lady who runs Wonderful Winds has asked me to tell you about a great flute day she is running and I am more than happy to share it with you:
Wonderful Winds' Flute Days! tour is excited to be visiting Southgate, North London, on Sunday 19th January, 10am - 6pm. (Monkfrith School, N14)
The day is open to flautists of all ages and abilities (approx. Gr. 1 - diploma), and is coached by myself and Joss Campbell, both experienced and inspirational flute ensemble leaders.
Players will get the chance to play in a massed flute choir, have a go on Alto, Bass and Contrabass flutes, get tips on sound and technique, and perform in the end of day Informal Concert. TheJust Flutes travelling showroom will also be joining us with lots of flutes and accessories, alongside the Wonderful Winds pop-up shop.
We will be bringing a great selection of music, brand new exercises and warm-ups, and a whole load of enthusiasm to guarantee a lively and exciting day of music making!
Booking is now open via the website here; early-bird discounts run till December 20th and booking closes on 5th January, so spreading the news before the holidays is essential!
I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and amazing New Year and hope to see you for some great flute playing activities in 2020.
Happy flute playing, Liz
