Café Music was a great success last Sunday afternoon (28th June). Over 30 students of Cooma School of Music entertained a large and appreciative audience. The “Café Music” concept was a bit of an experiment, or variation on the theme of “student concert”. We decided to “play” this in the “key of relaxed”. The audience was seated at tables around the hall. They could listen to the music, read the Sunday papers, play a game of chess, cards, snakes and ladders, have a conversation, enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea with bottomless cups of tea or coffee. The music students could perform in this more relaxed atmosphere. The feedback we’ve received so far has been very positive. So Leslie and I, Judith and Adrian are delighted with the results. We would, however, welcome any suggestions as to how we may be able to improve on this concept. Thanks to all the wonderful cooks who produced so much lovely food (I’m back on my diet this week!). Thanks to the helpers who cleaned up the hall afterwards. Thanks to the lovely and supportive audience. And of course, thanks to the wonderful music students for giving up their Sunday afternoon and performing so well!
(This photo by Mic Clayton)
Aidan
Alex
Alexei & Judith
Amy
Angela & Chloe
Brodie (This photo by Mic Clayton)
A relaxed afternoon at the "Cafe Music" (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Chloe
Chris
Clinton (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Connor
Darcy (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Dayna
Esa
Esa & Lucas
Imogen
Jack (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Jasmine (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Jesse
Joshua
Kim
Luke (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Matthew
Matthew & Caitlin
Mollie
Noah
Rowena & Frances (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Tanika
Teresa
Tina & Madeleine (Daughter & Mother)
Viki
Scott and I thought that Cafe Music was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. We had a guest staying for the weekend and he (David) found the music and atmosphere thoroughly enjoyable.
We would like to see Allan, Leslie, Esa and Brodie play next time as they have done at previous concerts.
Our family also enjoyed the concert – although occasionally it was difficult to hear the guitar playing above the noise of conversation. Not sure how this could be addressed?
Mic is quite a photographer! The other pictures are also really good. We’ll be at the next Cafe Music and sorry we missed this one.
It was a scary concert. All of those watching eyes.. Great fun though, biggest crowd I’d ever played to.
You played really well! I bet the next time will be a lot easier. The secret is to gets lots of practice playing to people. Build up your confidence. Another secret is to totally focus on the music and pretend that the people aren’t there..like they’re cardboard cutouts. Always play pieces you’ve really prepared well even if you think they might be too easy! An easy piece played beautifully is still a beautifully played piece. Play for yourself..if other people like it good for them. If they don’t..well bad luck, they’ll get over it. If you enjoy your own playing your audience will enjoy it too! 100%