CYO Pre-Tour concert, 23rd June 2018
23 de junio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A fantastic concert was given this evening by the CYO at Northampton High School. The orchestra was conducted first by Richard Roper and began with a confident performance of Verdi's Force of DestinyLeer más
Bradden Chamber Concert
30 de junio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
This afternoon there was a concert given by the Segler String Quartet, the Arnold Wind Quintet and the MCB String Quartet at St. Michael's Church in Bradden. We mentioned at the tour meeting that weLeer más
Segler Strings at Bradden
30 de junio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A couple of clips from the Segler Strings this afternoon. A bit of their Haydn Quartet and a bit of 'Serenata' by Turina.
MCB Quartet at Bradden
30 de junio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
And a couple of clips from the MCB Quartet, one from Dvorak's American Quartet, the other the opening from Borodin's Nocturne.
Arnold Quintet at Bradden
30 de junio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
The Arnold Quintet performing one of Denes Agay's dances.
Tour Polo Shirts
9 de julio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The long-awaited 2018 tour polo shirts have arrived and are ready for collection at NMPAT!
Following much discussion, several colour suggestions from Mr. Roper (Bright Yellow...seriously?!?!) and aLeer más
Final CYO Tour Rehearsal
14 de julio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The final Saturday rehearsal for the 2017-18 CYO and a chance to run through all of the tour music. Mr Green can be seen double-checking that Shostakovich's 9th Symphony still sounds vaguely as theLeer más
Equipment Van Loading
17 de julio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The first big logistical aspect of the tour took place this afternoon. Tim Green and I collected the tour equipment van and were joined by John Draper, Matt Butler and Meghan McCrimmon to sort out theLeer más
And we're off!
19 de julio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Well not that the tour staff wish to gloat but we think the itinerary said "students arrive 11.00, coaches arrive 12.00 and departure will be 13.00" and I'm currently writing this blog entry on the M1Leer más
17.25 Ferry
19 de julio de 2018, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We have arrived in Dover! Loading soon and then on to Calais!
Equipment Van Update
19 de julio de 2018, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Pleased to say that the equipment van has arrived and parked safely at the Clarion Congress Hotel in Olomouc; in fact it looks like it may have parked on the front steps?!!?
Well done to Mr DraperLeer más
Are we nearly there yet?!
20 de julio de 2018, Alemania ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Good morning from just north of Nuremberg!
It's been an absolute joy so far, everyone has managed to get a good 8-hour's sleep without too much fuss, the cooked breakfast on the coach was veryLeer más
Travelling to Olomouc
20 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
And the journey continues...
...still a way to go until we arrive at the hotel but the end is in sight and we are we hopeful for an arrival somewhere around 17.30!
Spirits on the whole are good, MrLeer más
The Eagle Has Landed!
20 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Well it took 29 hours but the tour party has finally arrived in Olomouc and checked into the Clarion Congress Hotel!
We have decided not to walk into town after all, as our18.30 arrival hasn't leftLeer más
Good Morning from Olomouc!
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Well we're all up, if not quite button bright and wide awake in every case!
Feedback on beds and pillows seems to be very positive (who would have thought that teenagers would be so particular withLeer más
On our way to Kromeriz
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Off to our first concert of the tour and the beautiful town of Kromeriz. Rehearsals all went well this morning; the rehearsal spaces were awesome, although some of the artwork in the conference centreLeer más
Kromeriz 1
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Arrived safely and equipment unloaded at the venue. It is very hot, so fruit cocktails and cake/ice cream are in order, although the range of teas and coffees on display in the cafe that the staffLeer más
Kromeriz 2
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Beautiful afternoon in Kromeriz; perfect for a wander round! Nice also to see our concert being promoted throughout the town. Afternoon chamber concert to follow before a rehearsal for both groups inLeer más
Elusive Students
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
So whilst not guaranteeing that we can include photos of every student on tour we are trying our best, although some students are trying very hard to evade being captured on film! As can be seen byLeer más
Arnold Quintet Chamber Performance
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We had asked the tour organisers before the tour whether there were suitable venues for some of our chamber ensembles to perform prior to our concerts, both as a nice performing opportunity but alsoLeer más
Segler Strings Performance
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
The brilliant Segler Strings also performed in the gardens of the Chateau in Kromeriz this afternoon.
Below are a few photos and a snippet from Serenata by Turina...
Kromeriz Rehearsals
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
What a venue to kick off the tour with! CYO and CYCh have just finished their sound check for tonight's concert, and they sound AMAZING! We can't wait for tonight, it's gonna be brilliant!
Dinner Blog 1
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
Ok apologies in advance for these next two blogs but we had dinner in a restaurant which is often the best chance to take photos of everyone (as they are essentially a captive audience!) so it is justLeer más
Dinner Blog 2
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Dinner Blog Addition
21 de julio de 2018, Republica checa ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Ok it turned out that I had missed Rachel and Amy, as they had managed to secure themselves one of the nice tables just for two! Last dinner table photo I promise; but also thought you'd love to seeLeer más




































































































































































