Chamber Music Class has been in session since the end of August. However, tonight was my first appearance since I had been out of the country. We have a recorder player, a guitarist, a mandolin/viola/violin for this term.
Attempted reading the treble bass line off a guitar and flute arrangement of Handel, Sonata in F. Pizz'ed it as bowing didn't seem appropriate.
The viola and recorder player played a nice Baroque piece and the instruments complement each other. The recorder player is enthusiastic but hasn't done a lot of sight reading so he'll be challenged with this course.
Tried reading a Trio sonata by Quantz in C minor. The only difficult part is nine measures of sixteenth note runs in the Allegro. That will require some work with the metronome.
We also attempted an Irish tune for the fun of it. Cello was designated drone. However, the piece is so easy, I may give the flute a try.
Guitarist may bring music that requires an additional guitar next week. How many instruments do I need to drag to class with me?
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