Free Euphonium Recital

[Highams]

Been given the OK from the Doc. so I'm doing a recital in 2 weeks, just with the Willson, I'm leaving the other vintage euphs at home this time around.

(The November programme I had to cancel will now be played in February.)

Euphonium Recital no.12

Charley Brighton (Willson 2900 Euphonium)
with Malcolm Stowell, piano & organ.

12 noon, Saturday, December 13th.
St. Mary's Parish Church,
Church Street, Slough, Berkshire.

programme;
Courante, Tobias Lindh (Sweden)
(from Baroque Suite for Piano)

Prelude op.28 no.6, Fr. Chopin

Sonata in Two Movements, Robert Newton
(originally for trombone)

Premiere;
Song of the Tranquil Night, Joe Miserendino (U.S.A.)
with organ accompaniment

Premiere;
Meditation, Graeme G. Stewart (Northern Ireland)
(no.2 of 3 Meditations for Flute)

Dance With Europe, Seth Jervis (U.S.A.)
(movement 1, Spain)

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Free parking courtesy of KEYWEST LTD.
opposite Slough Police Station.

Our new C.D. “Music at St.Mary’s” is now available !

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[TheMusicMan]

Been given the OK from the Doc. so I'm doing a recital in 2 weeks, just with the Willson, I'm leaving the other vintage euphs at home this time around.



:shock: everything OK...?? sorry to hear this!!

Good luck with the recital.

[Highams]

Many thanks, things are on the mend now. I was in hospital with a blood infection that turned me yellow overnight !

After some weeks feeling really exhausted, I now have the strength to pick up the euph again, I missed a recital scheduled for November 1st. so have chosen a slightly easier programme for next week.

The poor old vintage collection will have stay in the their cases for the time being.

Cheers,CB

[Highams]

Managed my 12th. recital OK yesterday, and since May, 2001;

12 recitals given, playing 70 pieces of music, by 58 different composers, from 10 different countries,with 60 on piano, 9 on organ, featuring 3 duets, and 22 premiers, on 5 different euphonium models, to a total audience of 599 people.

More next year !

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[TheMusicMan]

I'm glad your recitals went well... that's gotta be some sort of record eh! Well done for your perseverance.

You've set yourself a nice target to beat next year then... :D

[Roger Thorne]

12 recitals given, playing 70 pieces of music, by 58 different composers, from 10 different countries,with 60 on piano, 9 on organ, featuring 3 duets, and 22 premiers, on 5 different euphonium models, to a total audience of 599 people.
No wonder you're exhausted Charley, that really is a demanding concert schedule. :shock:
Glad to hear that you're feeling better though.
Good luck with the recitals next year.

:wink:

[Highams]

Many thanks guys, at least people in 'Slough' know what a Euphonium is now, as well as being the home of 'The Office'

CB

[Seedhouse]

:D It's great to see a Euphonium player that wants to show the world their instrument, maybe you could go touring or something?
I'd certainly like to see you down near me sometime, so I can come and watch.
Wish you continued success! :wink:

[Highams]

That's very kind of you, maybe one day, but why not start the ball rolling yourself ?

Got a local church or hall with a nice piano & acoustic ? that's just how it all started, and it does wonders for your playing, programming, presentation etc. and why not add a quartet as well ?

Your numbers might start a bit low, but the local press are always ringing us up now, it was the other way around when we started.

It's all very enjoyable.

CB

[Seedhouse]

I'd love to do recitals, but being only 16 don't really have the stamina range or technique to last an entire concert. Suppose maybe I could appear alongside a choir or something. It's certainly something i'd want to look into though.

[PeterBale]

I'd love to do recitals, but being only 16 don't really have the stamina range or technique to last an entire concert. Suppose maybe I could appear alongside a choir or something. It's certainly something i'd want to look into though.

It's a good idea to share a recital, as it makes it easier for you and also gives some variety for the listeners. If you share it out with another instumentalist or group, maybe you could do a joint item to finish. As Charley says, you may well start off with only a few in the audience, but it is all good experience.

Having managed to get to one of Charley's programmes earlier this year I can confirm that they have now developed a regular audience, and the venue is excellent.

[Highams]

Thanks Peter, and he's right, you could try 'cashing in' as a guest in a concert somewhere just doing one or two numbers to introduce yourself.

Choirs are always looking for interesting options in their concerts, and there are plenty around as a search for 'choirs on the net' will reveal.

Good luck, CB.

[Highams]

Just collated the facts & figures for last years concerts;

In 2003, 479 pieces of music were heard, played by 49 performers in 56 concerts.

There were 11 premieres and 2491 people attended the concerts,
raising just over £3100 for Church funds by donations.

Over the last 5 years alone, monies raised now exceeds £11.000 !

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