When I first piped up with the idea of a National Flutewise Play In Day, I had a tiny wobble. Would anyone actually want to join in? Oh, silly me – I needn’t have worried for a second! The response has been absolutely brilliant, with flautists popping up all over the country this week, and the weekend shaping up to be a veritable flute-fest.
The absolute cherry on the cake? Last night, Alison Blasdale sent me a link to her local newspaper in Pembrokeshire. Yes – Flutewise has made the papers! Her flute choir (the wonderfully named Cleddau Flute Choir) will be out and about in the most magical settings: serenading King Henry VII himself outside Pembroke Castle, wafting music across Neyland Marina, and filling the air on the bandstand overlooking the Milford Haven Estuary. Now that’s what I call playing in style!
And it doesn’t stop there. Look at what some of our fabulous players have planned:
Yael in Tonbridge: rallying the troops in her youth marching band – flutes to the front!
Shona in London: timing it perfectly for 11am on Sunday, flute in hand at church with the worship band at St Tom’s Oakwood.
Nicola in Gloucester: rounding up all her students for a grand play-in.
Esmae: performing a rare and special concert at home – just for her sister (who is in for a treat!).
Dorothy: turning her living room into a concert hall.
Vivienne: filling her home and garden with flute music all afternoon and evening – neighbours, listen out!
Phoebe: squeezing in a performance at school and another at home.
Howie: making breakfast extra special with a family flute recital.
Heidi: letting her garden bloom with music.
From castles and marinas to breakfast rooms and back gardens, the nation will be bubbling with flutes this weekend.
Thanks to everyone taking part and please let me know how you are involved.
And honestly? It feels like Flutewise has come skipping joyfully back into the spotlight – and I couldn’t be happier!
