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🇿🇦 I always hesitate to post pictures of my students but I think this one deserves a special place in the posts. Yesterday five students from the @jbbbk_jena performed in the final round of the @jugend_musiziert in Munich. They won second prize with 23/25 points. What is far more important is the story behind the scenes: the start of the ensemble being crowned in doubt over the formation (not being a standard brass quintet); doubt over whether the instruments would be “clear” enough because they were cornets and tenor horns and not trumpets and classic horns; an almost withdrawal from one of the members as they thought they were not good enough; and then the usual insecurities that come with young players trying to find their way. I could not be prouder of these kids. And I am chuffed that they played my composition “Wilderness Funk” all the way to the end with gusto and fun! All the above topics got the most positive feedback from the Jury. Toi toi toi you lot! 🇿🇦Sometimes I just want to have fun, make silly faces and wear pink shiny sunglasses. Feeling brave, might delete later 🤭 🇿🇦 A little sneak peek at one of the pieces we’ll be performing this Saturday! ✨ 🇿🇦 This was from the first rehearsal for the concert coming up this weekend. Come and join us! 🇿🇦 Spontaneous trips are the best! I followed my heart to Paris and discovered the breathtaking beauty of the Louvre museum. Until next time, Paris... 🇩🇪Spontane Reisen sind die besten! Ich bin meinem Herzen nach Paris gefolgt und habe die atemberaubende Schönheit des Louvre Museums entdeckt. Bis zum nächsten Mal, Paris... #musician #musiciantravel #backtoworktomorrow #paris #bestof 🇿🇦 Get ready for some fresh tunes - this time tailored for young learners! Big thanks to @moni.mohai for assisting with recording a few pieces. 🇩🇪Neue Musik – diesmal für junge Lernende! Ein großes Dankeschön an @moni.mohai für die Hilfe bei der Aufnahme einiger Stücke. #musician #education #musiceducation #composer 🇿🇦Good morning, music lovers! Starting the day with a beautiful Carmen on baritone for wind band. 🇩🇪Guten Morgen, Musikliebhaber! Ich beginne den Tag mit einem wunderschönen Stück Carmen auf dem Bariton für Blasorchester. #windband #practice #baritone #musician #womeninmusic 🇿🇦Not an April fools joke but what is supposed to be a humorous piece for bassoon and orchestra… on euphonium. So perhaps for bassoon players, an April fools indeed! Don‘t be too harsh - taken from the audience from a phone. 🇿🇦 I don’t know why but I really enjoyed conducting “Running up the Hill” by Kate Bush with @brassbandvielklang . I think this my favourite piece of the repertoire at the King and Queens of Pop gala concert.

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