Zoom until February Following the government’s announcement at the beginning of this week, my lessons will now be exclusively on Zoom until at least the end of the February half term school holidays. That means that I plan to resume face-to-face lessons from 22nd February, all being well. That said, this is constantly under review and will be shifted again… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Update: In-person lessons delayed
Happy New Year Here’s to a bright, happy and healthy 2021! With this in mind, I’ve made the decision to delay all face-to-face lessons at my house until February. With the Covid-19 virus currently spreading faster than ever, and government tier regulations being tightened, I feel that it’s important for me to be part of the solution to this pandemic… Read more »
Carleton Ladies Choir: Do You Hear What I Hear For many of us 2020 has been a tough year, but I sincerely hope that things get much better for everyone in 2021. Let’s also spare a thought for those people around the world who have nowhere safe and warm to rest their heads, not enough food to eat, and no… Read more »
Chrissee Platt: Twas the Night Before Christmas One to sit and watch with your kids this Christmas Eve! These videos are produced in aid of UNICEF If you are able, please give generously to UNICEF using the button below. The link takes you through to my JustGiving page, and every penny given there will go to helping make the lives… Read more »
Anne Nolan: O Come All Ye Faithful It’s the familiar Christmas carol, but perhaps not as you know it. Anne plays it here as a jazz piano solo, and it sounds absolutely stunning. Reminds me of sitting in a pub next to a cosy fire sipping mulled wine! Mmmm!!! The Tuck Family: The Halsway Carol I’d never heard this piece… Read more »
Linda Critchley (and Debra Baines): When a Child is Born I’ve said it before, and I’ll say is it again – Carleton Ladies Choir is full of talented people!! Linda plays rhythm guitar here while singing this lovely 1976 pop son, and she recorded the guitar solo part separately. Debra reads the poem in the middle. Wonderful! These videos are… Read more »
Cast of SMTC: We Need a Little Christmas This video was made by a selection of the cast from the Skipton Musical Theatre Company, and produced by Laura Lipscombe and Dawn Feather. I think it’s absolutely brilliant and just what we need in these crazy 2020 times! (You may also have spotted this song on the Strictly Come Dancing Final… Read more »
Helen Oates: ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ There are two or three well known melodies for this carol, but I think this one is my favourite. Helen Oates (who performs with Skipton Musical Theatre Company) sings it beautifully here. These videos are produced in aid of UNICEF If you are able, please give generously to UNICEF using the button below. The… Read more »
CLC Quintet: A Maiden Most Gentle Five of our members from Carleton Ladies Choir learned and performed this rather tricky carol, accompanied here by Peter Gunn playing the organ of St Mary’s Church, Carleton. These videos are produced in aid of UNICEF If you are able, please give generously to UNICEF using the button below. The link takes you through… Read more »
