Newsletter - June 2003

Articles

Kinson Festival - Saturday 7th June

The trusty troupers

Against the general hubbub of the great hall, Rosemary and Joy enthusiastically played with the dedication of trusty troupers!

For those stopping to listen, their gentle guitar duets were audible from the speakers on the wall, creating a more tranquil atmosphere in the hall.

They remained undaunted throughout the chatter of the crowds, the clatter of the stall holders, the Cliff Richard impersonator in the car park and the squeals of delight from the children in the bouncy castle. Hey, wait a minute, is that pink castle being attacked by two giant PINK octopuses?

Attack by the PINK Octopuses.

After Rosemary and Joy - Helen, Katie, Ann and myself took centre stage. We thought that we were playing the same piece at the same time but who knows! We had a enjoyable, fun afternoon anyway.

Pelhams Community Centre did themselves proud with this years festival. Last year they attracted over 4,000 visitors - I suspect that this year there were even more.

From the many stalls selling plants and produce I managed to find my favourite gardener's delight tomato plants which I had failed to find in the garden centres. Katie was also delighted with her purchase of home made marmalade, especially as she has been too busy playing to go to the supermarket.

There were the many things on offer for all the family. Découpage, chess, face painting, historic photographs, paintings, belly dancing, to name but a few.

For those who bought raffle tickets - the draw will be made at the Table Top Sale on Friday 20th June at 10.30 a.m.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will take place on 15th June at 5.45 p.m. until 9.30 p.m. in the small hall. Please bring all your orchestra music with you.

Photographs

I have had two sizes of photographs printed of the orchestra at the Spring Concert. 12 x 6 (£4.99) and 10 x 5 inches ( 99p). I will be bringing them along on Sunday for you to see. If anybody would like one I will be taking orders, so please bring some money with you.

Quote of the Month

When one sees some of the things that other people do, we probably look quite normal

Katie Butcher

Kinson Festival

May Meeting

Well done to those members who still had the stamina after the efforts of the previous Saturday's concert to attend the May monthly meeting.

We played through some music with our sight-reading hats on. We started with Gaspar Sanz's Fuga and Villanos which soon took shape and were sounding good. We then turned our attention to playing some Greek music. Speak to me by Manos Hatzidakis and Greek Dance in a 9/8 rhythm.

Stephen instructed us in the art of observing a pause with the use of the conductor's baton, how to interpret some musical shorthand used in the score and then coaxed us through the very unusual 9/8 rhythms. According to our conductor we made quite a good job of it.

Our after tea concert followed:

• Sarah played Opus 35 No. 4 by Fernando Sor.
• Matthew played Lochan Brae by Stephen Kenyon and Packington's Pound by Francis Cutting.
• Bill R played Sicilana by A Meissonnier and Alcantara by Baden Powell
• Terry played Sound of Bells by Pernambuco
• Richard played Chôros No. 1 by Villa Lobos
• Stephen played four of his own compositions Up and Running, Reflections, Hanging Around and Dancing under Trees then Sarabande and Allemande - BWV 905 by J S Bach

We ended the meeting with a short discussion.

Stephen said the concert had been well received; everyone did well. Richard stated we have doubled the profit on this years concert compared to last years.

Stephen explained how the exchange visit to Derby would work. This unique opportunity for the Orchestra to accompany John Mills is open to all members. It was decided there would be a full discussion at next month meeting and all those wanting to take part must state their intentions.

Ann Plumb

Greenwood Guitar Society

The Greenwood Classical Guitar Society have arranged a meeting to discuss the possibility of forming a similar organisation to the Guitar Foundation of America. Other issues discussed will include websites, workshops, concert presentations and advertising.

The meeting will take place on Friday 13th June at Goddards, Dorking. All the guitar societies in the South have been invited.

I will be attending the meeting and will give a report in the next newsletter.

Garden Open Days, Wimborne

Valerie and Michael Evans will be opening their garden for charity on the following dates from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 22nd June, Sunday 13th and 27th July and Monday 25th August. Tea and homemade cakes available. Yummy! See or phone (01202 880 966) Valerie for details.

Concert at Ferndown - Sunday 6th July

There is an opportunity for DGS members to play at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on Sunday 6th July at 8 p.m. This is a charity event to help raise funds for the Mayor’s Children's Playground Appeal and the Ferndown Twinning Association.

We are going to play our Telemann Concerto (Stephen and Maurice will be playing the solo parts) and Kalimba.

However, there is limited space.

If you took part in Spring Concert on 10th June, feel you are confident on your part and would like to take part in the Ferndown concert, please phone or email Ann Plumb before the Sunday meeting.

Please bring your dusters on Sunday as we may be able to have another practise of the pieces.

Tickets for family and friends must be purchased in advance and are available from Douglas Lock 01202 896984.

Honorary Members

Last year as a token of our appreciation John Skinner and Joan Lucas, two of our long standing and valued members were given Honorary Membership to the society.

John and Joan have been members since the societies early days and have supported and participated in society events for almost 20 years.

It was recently brought to my notice that there had been no formal notification in the newsletter. Apologies for the lateness of the announcement.

A Midsummer Night’s Concert
21 June 7.30 pm

St Mary's Church, Edward Road, Dorchester

For those who have not seen the latest Countdown report, you will find the latest news from Stephen very interesting.

Future Meetings

Concert Diary

Saturday 21st June - Concert 7.30 p.m.
St. Mary's Church, Dorchester
Midsummer Concert
Fabio Zanon
Premiere of Stephen Kenyon's Guitar Concerto no 1.
Mendelssohn's Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Schubert's Fifth Symphony.
Tel: Stephen Kenyon 01305 257 099
www.jacaranda-music.com

Friday 27th June - Concert 8 p.m.
Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Road, New Milton
World Music
Fapy Lafertin Quartet
Folk to jazz and gypsy to classical
Tel: 01425 612 393
£9, £8, £7

Saturday 5th July - 8 p.m.
Southampton Guitar Society
The Point Dance & Arts Centre, Eastleigh
Craig Ogden & Alison Stephens
Guitar & Mandolin
Tel: 023 8065 2333

Thursday 10th July
Charity Concert
St. Nicholas Church Centre, Bedhampton
hago
Tickets reserved on hago website or Tel: 023 9247 9200

18 - 21 July
Bath Spa University College
Eden Stell Guitar Duo Course
Website: www.igf-events.com

Sat 4th October
Derby Classical Guitar Society
Derby
Workshop & Concert with John Mills

Sat 11th October
Dorset Guitar Society
Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Millhams Rd, Kinson, Bournemouth.
Workshop & Concert with John Mills

Sun 12th October
Dorchester
Concert with John Mills

Saturday 22nd November - Concert 7.30 p.m.
Sunday 23rd November - Workshop
DORSET GUITAR SOCIETY
Kinson Community Centre
Neil Smith
Tel: Margaret Tredwell 01425 613 739