Blog 7: Onto 2016
As the members of the Magnard Ensemble recover from our respective Christmases, we are beginning to look forward to the year ahead and all the exciting projects we have on the horizon. First among them is our Roald Dahl Centenary Project, Revolting Rhymes and Marvellous Music. The promotional materials are being assembled, the engagement list is being drawn up and we have our recording planned for April. The press and PR campaign will be gathering steam from February, and we
Blog 6: Season's Greetings, Maggerz-style
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year from everyone at the Magnard Ensemble! xx
Blog 5: Horns, garages, jumpers, plans...
New author this week! It's Suzie - flautist with Team Maggerz. We are still buzzing from last week's wonderful culmination at Wigmore Hall - what a fantastic morning of music! We are now taking advantage of a quieter week to get busy preparing for next year and in particular the fantastical Revolting Rhymes and Marvellous Music tour! From applying for competitions in 2016, creatively programming for these entries and organising an exciting addition to the tour it's not such a
Blog 4: Go Team (P)igmore
A couple of days late - please forgive us! It's because it has been non-stop here at Magnard Towers - lots and lots of exciting developments! Wednesday and Thursday last week saw the culmination of our project with Manorfield Primary School! Three weeks of hard work led up to two triumphant concerts - one at the school in front of family, friends and staff, and then followed by the Grand Finale at the Wigmore Hall the following morning, in front of an invited group of guests.
