Day 2 of our mini trip to Monrovia started with a run on the beach. Now, I like running but I forgot how tiring it is running on sand.
The view may well have been spectacular but I was concentrating on not stopping or sinking into the sand. I'm sure it'll be easier tomorrow...
We planned two brass sessions with the children today and this time we were on the steps of the new orphanage.
We started with our warm ups and played Frere Jaques in a round and it worked very well. The last 2 months when they have been getting used to the instruments they have had no music ( which thankfully turned up today) so It is taking a little time to read the notes but we did some rhythm exercises and that was very successful.
The second session we ran through the four pieces we will be playing in the concert tomorrow and they seem to be taking shape nicely.This is a lot for the children to take in and I have been impressed with their concentration as these are not the easiest conditions to play in.
Tonight myself and Jim have been invited to a talent contest, a sort of Liberia's got talent adjudicated by Reverend Josh, who also helps out at the orphanage. We will be taking a couple of the children along to play a little tune with us to show what Brass for Africa is trying to do.
And it's still not raining.....
The view may well have been spectacular but I was concentrating on not stopping or sinking into the sand. I'm sure it'll be easier tomorrow...
We planned two brass sessions with the children today and this time we were on the steps of the new orphanage.
We started with our warm ups and played Frere Jaques in a round and it worked very well. The last 2 months when they have been getting used to the instruments they have had no music ( which thankfully turned up today) so It is taking a little time to read the notes but we did some rhythm exercises and that was very successful.
The second session we ran through the four pieces we will be playing in the concert tomorrow and they seem to be taking shape nicely.This is a lot for the children to take in and I have been impressed with their concentration as these are not the easiest conditions to play in.
Tonight myself and Jim have been invited to a talent contest, a sort of Liberia's got talent adjudicated by Reverend Josh, who also helps out at the orphanage. We will be taking a couple of the children along to play a little tune with us to show what Brass for Africa is trying to do.
And it's still not raining.....
Justina, Fatu and Fatu getting ready for their performance.
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