CYO Pre-Tour concert, 23rd June 2018
23 июня 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 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 DestinyЧитать далее
Bradden Chamber Concert
30 июня 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 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 weЧитать далее
Segler Strings at Bradden
30 июня 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 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 июня 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 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 июня 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
The Arnold Quintet performing one of Denes Agay's dances.
Tour Polo Shirts
9 июля 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 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 aЧитать далее
Final CYO Tour Rehearsal
14 июля 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
Equipment Van Loading
17 июля 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
And we're off!
19 июля 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 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 M1Читать далее
Путешественник"When you're gone, how can I even try to go on?" Sing it, Pierce!! (Don't worry, I think we'll survive!!)
17.25 Ferry
19 июля 2018 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We have arrived in Dover! Loading soon and then on to Calais!
ПутешественникThe pics are fffabbb! Keep them coming - they are a great antidote to the ‘empty nest’ syndrome being experienced here! 😊
Equipment Van Update
19 июля 2018 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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 DraperЧитать далее
ПутешественникStay strong Mr Kirkwood - only another 19 hours of Rick Astley to go 😂
Are we nearly there yet?!
20 июля 2018 г., Германия ⋅ ⛅ 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 veryЧитать далее
ПутешественникGood morning all.☀️Good to hear that sleep came to most, and if not, at least to the staff 😂.
ПутешественникMorning! What joy, glad I wasn’t in that toilet que😬 Jo (Frankie’s Mum)
Travelling to Olomouc
20 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ⛅ 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, MrЧитать далее
Michele Rogers I don't think I have ever seen will look that happy. He must really love peanuts!
The Eagle Has Landed!
20 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ⛅ 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 leftЧитать далее
ПутешественникWell done team NMPAT. Glad you have arrived safely and that there is no more mention of Rick or HSM..... I bet you all sleep well tonight! Sara Austin
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The Lobby? I heard the trombone section had booked that for a 6am rehearsal😉😉
ПутешественникGlad you have all arrived safely. Enjoy your dinner and hope you all sleep well tonight.
Good Morning from Olomouc!
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ☀️ 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 withЧитать далее
On our way to Kromeriz
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ☀️ 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 centreЧитать далее
ПутешественникSounding pretty awesome for just after breakfast! Have a great concert.
Kromeriz 1
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ☀️ 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 staffЧитать далее
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Pleasing to the eye - so will perfectly match the musical delights about to hit the audience’s ears!
ПутешественникHave been watching the film "Amadeus" to check out this stunning venue. Looks impressive enough on film. Have a great concert tonight.
Kromeriz 2
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ⛅ 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 inЧитать далее
Elusive Students
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ⛅ 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 byЧитать далее
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I knew there was a reason for me being on tour.....Sam Austin's private pizza carrier!
ПутешественникWondering if you left Ollie Breslin at a service station!!?? Tell him his mum would like a wave!!??
Arnold Quintet Chamber Performance
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ⛅ 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 alsoЧитать далее
ПутешественникGreat! Not easy acoustics playing those instruments outside and with the warmth of the day too - but the Arnold Quintet can handle anything. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Segler Strings Performance
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ⛅ 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 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ ⛅ 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!
ПутешественникWhat an amazing building - looks like Versailles inside. Have a great concert, it does look warm!
Dinner Blog 1
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ 🌧 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 justЧитать далее
Dinner Blog 2
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
ПутешественникNice to see camera dodger Caitlin Frost in a photo. Was beginning to wonder if she had actually come on the tour 😂 (from Caitlin’s mum)
ПутешественникNo, you have definitely lost Ollie B - or I have forgotten what he looks like already!!??
Dinner Blog Addition
21 июля 2018 г., Чехия ⋅ 🌧 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 seeЧитать далее
