[Rachel]

Hi all, I just wanted to say a big Thank You to all those you sent me wishes of luck for my concert last night.

It went really well with an audience of over 900. The concert started with a huge junior orchestra of over 250 kids. The fact they all got on stage and off again without a hitch is a success in itself, a real military operation!

Other groups then played and towards the end of the concert it was my turn to conduct my two pieces. This year I REALLY enjoyed the experience as I did not get nervous at all and the orchestra played really well so even though it had been a very long day and my feet were killing me, I got home a very happy bunny.

I did ask a friend to try and take some pics but I think she must have gone to the bar in the interval as they didn't turn out too well but I will post a pic or two to give you an idea.

[Guest]

Good to hear you're night went well Rach

I wont comment on the second picture

[eggie smurf]

I wont comment on the second picture

Ditto....or are we supposed to look at that AFTER we've been to the bar?

[FlamingO]

Happy to hear you had a great concert

Was there a particular theme or reason for it ? Was it an Easter thing?

[ChunkMasterMC]

The concert started with a huge junior orchestra of over 250 kids. The fact they all got on stage and off again without a hitch is a success in itself, a real military operation!

Well done Rach...I know just how difficult that is!!! I don't think I've ever pulled off a concert like that without at least one bow being dropped and broken or strings breaking!!!

Congrats on the conducting!!! What pieces did you conduct? I really enjoy conducting...don't get as much opportunity to do it these days though

Well done!!! All the stress and nerves are worth it in the end when all those players come together and make wonderful music!!!

[SA Smurfette]

Great to hear your concert went well

Is that you in the black in the second pic?

[Syd Smurf]

Glad to hear it went well Rachel.....it would of been nice to be there to share the success of the night.....I loved hearing the kids rehearse last year.

Dyar

[Rachel]

Thanks guys.

Was there a particular theme or reason for it ? Was it an Easter thing?

Hi Sue, this was our big annual concert where all the big ensembles play. We do smaller concerts throughout the year but this is the one where all the big wigs get invited to.

Well done Rach...I know just how difficult that is!!! I don't think I've ever pulled off a concert like that without at least one bow being dropped and broken or strings breaking!!!

Congrats on the conducting!!! What pieces did you conduct? I really enjoy conducting...don't get as much opportunity to do it these days though

Thanks Renee.

Yep, no broken strings, no bridges flying off and not even a dropped bow with the younger ones which is a miracle. I think that is a first as I am normally busy with my tool box just before the concert.

I also love conducting and this year my pieces were Con Te Partiro and Mission Impossible but the strings also performed the Suk Serenade and the waltz from Tchaik Serenade and the finale for the concert was the last movement of Shostakovich 5! Next term, some Mozart for me.

Is that you in the black in the second pic?

Hi Rae, yep that is me. My suit is actually a purple colour but the pic is just sooooo bad.

[Tintin]

Hi Rachel

Glad to hear it was a big succes, and that you have had lots of fun.
900 ppfffffffffffffffff i would be nervous like..............
The pictures ........... wel that could be just a little better next time.

Tintin

[Pitufo]

Glad all was ok with your concert!!!!!250 child together!!!!!I am remebering when I was a chemistry teacher!!!!

[naish510]

CONGRATULATIONS RACH !!!
:note:



I would love to see you conducting !!! Mabye one day ....
Great Job Sweety Darling

[Tintin]

Yes wouldn't that be nice.
Rachel conducting the smurfsong for 900 smurf collectors / forum members !!

Tintin

[Rachel]

I have in fact written the smurf song for cellos so maybe one day.........

[Pitufo]

I am afraid I have too much to learn...My musical experience is ZERO!!!!

[Guest]

You have ? Excellent

We request a private performance

[Tintin]

Wel there is a big stage at Passion, so why not.
Can i order a ticket already ???

Tintin

[Rachel]

Altogether now.......

La la la la la laaaaaaaa,
la la la la laaaaaaaa,

La la la la la laaaaaaaa,
la la la la laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

[Tojo]

Now that would be a reason to go to Passion

[XoioX2000]

:):)

Well I am glad it went well Rachel! :):)

To everyone else: it is THEM who kept Rachel away from us this year!! Ksss Kssss.... vade retro satanas!

[Tojo]

Ksss Kssss.... vade retro satanas!

Er, is that Carlos' brother?