tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19191002.post115114504486374834..comments2023-09-21T08:53:42.554+01:00Comments on blethers: We are lost, we are lost ...Christine McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14198224025775398453noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19191002.post-1151273963559031762006-06-25T23:19:00.000+01:002006-06-25T23:19:00.000+01:00Yes, I know! I was meaning Thumper in the film Ba...Yes, I know! I was meaning Thumper in the film Bambi - ha haThe Music-Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126082041533795799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19191002.post-1151258685765128292006-06-25T19:04:00.000+01:002006-06-25T19:04:00.000+01:00I simply had to follow up these comments with a B...I simply had to follow up these comments with a Bambi-sighting. We were driving home from Toward half an hour ago when we had to slow down for a deer which crossed the road, calmly and slowly, just in front of us. She looked back as she reached the safety of the small wood on the far side, and a tiny fawn bounced out after her, all long legs and cartoon movements. The Aww factor was very high - expecially for the wee one. However, neither creature appeared to be uttering distorted pleas for assistance .....Christine McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198224025775398453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19191002.post-1151175023986395502006-06-24T19:50:00.000+01:002006-06-24T19:50:00.000+01:00I use my hands when conducting choral music. I am...I use my hands when conducting choral music. I am told I need one if I am to be conducting an orchestra in a pitt. Something about the people on stage and the orchestra seeing the beat.<BR/><BR/>Funny you should mention that book... it has already been recommended.The Music-Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126082041533795799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19191002.post-1151168051769350712006-06-24T17:54:00.000+01:002006-06-24T17:54:00.000+01:00Himself says you don't need a stick - wants you to...Himself says you don't need a stick - wants you to learn to use your hands (!) He says also that if you want to use a baton then read Adrian Boult's book "The Point of the Stick".<BR/><BR/>Sorry - I'm only the messenger ....Christine McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198224025775398453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19191002.post-1151167733871858072006-06-24T17:48:00.000+01:002006-06-24T17:48:00.000+01:00It's either Bambi or Peter Rabbit. I can recall so...It's either Bambi or Peter Rabbit. I can recall some form of rabbit saying it.<BR/><BR/>In terms of learning/playing from memory... I think the Moonlight Sonata and An Die Music will haunt my voice and my fingertips forever! <BR/><BR/>Bought my first conducting baton today. Quite a thought...The Music-Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126082041533795799noreply@blogger.com