Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Day 7- Edmonton

Our day started with a workshop for young composers. We sang through their pieces and then offered some constructive criticism..

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These are the vipers you have to watch out for… :) (Marla in the middle just offered me chili-flavoured chocolate and I almost feel guilty for calling her a viper.)

 

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Jon is working with one of the young composers. I like these sessions. There were some really creative and talented young composers in this bunch.

In the evening we joined forces with the Richard Eaton Singers and had a concert at First Presbyterian Church.

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The concert went really well. It was especially nice to sing in a church acoustic. (We had gotten used to singing in theatres up until this point.)

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Jon was in fine form.

We sang the world premiere of a piece by Ruth Watson Henderson.

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Here is a picture of conductor Len Ratzlaff, with Ruth.

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The girls with poet E.D. Blodgett. He was once poet laureate of Edmonton, and wrote the text for the piece which was commissioned for this concert.

There was a great reception after the concert.

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We even made some friends.

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Cheers, everyone!!

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Time to get ready for bed!

P.S. We miss you Alicia!!! John, still no baby?

1 comments:

  1. It was great having you all here. RES will miss you all.
    Until next time!!

    TTFN,
    (The other) Cameron

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