Music
Abel Carlevaro
Powerpoint presentation of talk given by Michael Hickey at the Jan 10 meeting
Download presentation in office 2007 pptx format
Download presentation in office 2003 ppt format
ChinaDoll and ToyTrain
Below are recordings of two pieces composed by Ivans Andrews, played by the society at the Dec09 meeting under the capable baton of Gary Jordan.
BGS Music Database
I think the library is pretty up to date now, apart from a couple of pieces that I have not got. For your interest I have attached the latest index list including the Derek Hasted music that I bought recently. The music has been numbered and labelled (not all parts have been labelled). My intention is that the music will reside in a clear plastic sleeve and will include a cover sheet (music library comments.doc) so that we can gather opinions on the music each time it is used.
The database is 604KB. To download as Zip file (86KB) click here BGS music database
Berkshire Suite by Ivan Andrews, performed at BGS Nov 2006 meeting
It must be a year or so since we were first introduced to the 3 short pieces on Berkshire themes by Ivan Andrews, specially written for the BGS. Thus it was that we eagerly looked forward to Ivan’s visit to the Society on Sunday November 19 2006 and the opportunity to play these pieces under the composer’s direction.We had an excellent turn out for this occasion, and Ivan did not waste any time as we got to grips firstly with “Big House in Windsor”. It was good to hear Ivan’s views on how the piece should be played, particularly with regard to dynamics and other aspects that with the best will in the world we were going to struggle with a bit on our own. It did not take us long to reach a quality of performance adequate to be recorded, and somewhat amazingly we made it through the piece in good order. We then tackled the very laid back “On the River”, and after the interval the much more lively “South Hill Park” and hopefully in the latter piece we managed to convey Ivan’s desire to represent the myriad of activities that take place at the Centre. Again, we benefitted greatly from Ivan’s advice and encouragement throughout. Each of the three pieces were captured for posterity both on Ivan’s camcorder and Gary Jordan’s minidisc.
The players who gave “Berkshire Themes” such a good go –
from left to right, John Parr, Cheryl Slater, Guy Anderton, George Macdonald, Ivan Andrews (composer and maestro),Gavin Smith (seated), Dave Stinchcombe, Steve Tucker, Allan du Feu (seated) Debbie Haeck, Gary Jordan, Steve Christmas and Richard Butters.
Download the recordings in wma format:
Early music through tablature
Powerpoint presentation of talk given by Graham at the Oct 05 meeting Download presentation (454kb)
Philip Rosseter "What then is Love"
At the early music session back in September, Steve played Mrs Taylors Galliard by Philip Rosseter. Gavin later found out that PR was an ancestor of Graham Cooper's wife Sue and asked him if he could write something for the newsletter - the result is attached, along with a short Rosseter song.
Downloads:
Maris Piper Fancy
George's entry for the Xmas 2004 composition competition for one or two guitars on the theme of the potato (For a review of the competition and to see who won, see the newsletter)
Downloads:
Ballad of 47
George's other entry, although he disqualified himself for working after the timelimit- pity, I really like this piece - well worth the extra time!
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Graham Coopers arrangement for two guitars, nicely played at the Dec 2004 meeting by Gavin and Graham.
Steve's Tune.
Here is the first of hopefully many pieces of music to be posted on our web page. Steve's tune, written by Steve Tucker, was awarded second place in our musical arrangement competition of 1999. It is available here in pdf and midi format:
Click here to listen to the midi version of Steve's Tune (played on piano).
Downloads:
'Steve's Tune (pdf)' - (17.1kB),
'Steve's Tune (midi)' - (2kB)
'Duet Into the City (jpg)' - (95kB),
