After many hours spent during the summer months recording and mixing, Funky Town is finally here. I’ll be passing my judgement here, and revealing some things that went on behind the scenes during the recording process. As I have so much work to avoid, I’ll look at it on a track-by-track basis. (more…)
Prior to this summer, I had attended three Oundle for Organists Get Ahead days in London and the one in Ipswich in March 2008. I chose to attend the Prospective Organ Scholars’ course in July, to experience firsthand the life of an Oxbridge organ scholar. This year the course was based in Oxford, with accommodation at The Queen’s College. (more…)
Friday 3rd July, a notable day for many reasons. The final day of the academic year at Ipswich School, where I finished year 12 by playing for the Prep School Final Assembly (also managing to knock the Chapel fire extinguisher down the organ loft stairs in the process – don’t ask!), the SSYO concert which included works by Sibelius, Beethoven and Matthew Curtis, but also the end of an era. (more…)
Yes, this article is a bit late, but better late than never! For once the weather was nice, a good crowd gathered on the school field and there was a very friendly atmosphere. There were varying genres of music throughout the evening, with the usual ensembles performing. (more…)