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2011 through the eyes of a blog

ryanyouens — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:00:46 +0000

And just like that, another year is gone! Here is a look at my posts for the year. The blogging year started in March with my favourite book arriving, “Behind Bars”, which I preordered in 2010. It is definitely the most … Continue reading →

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KBB Music Festival stretching its legs

ryanyouens — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:29:30 +0000

This year the KBB Music Festival stretched its legs and was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral and St Mary’s Church in Parnell. It was one again an absolute hit, even considering it had to move for two days due … Continue reading →

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KBB Music Festival 2010, thumbs up

ryanyouens — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:17:03 +0000

As of last night, the 2010 KBB Music Festival is officially over. Today I’m sure many musical directors are joining me in breathing a well-earned sigh of relief. If you’re wondering what I am talking about, here’s what the festival … Continue reading →

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Wild Daisies premiere

ryanyouens — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:43:14 +0000

Last year Kristin School commissioned a piece from me for their amazing award-winning choir, Euphony, to include in their 2010 repertoire. They premiered it at the Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 16th June 2010. See the video below: It uses … Continue reading →

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Conducting – 90% perspiration, 10% exhilaration

ryanyouens — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:34:36 +0000

Schools have just started again and that means my orchestras have also. Sensational! I have been reminded, however, of the huge amount of preparation required to get them underway. Repertoire, auditions, photocopying, sweet-talking, begging, music sorting, rehearsal setup and pack … Continue reading →

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Pen to paper

ryanyouens — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:41:46 +0000

… or rather, finger to keyboard! Here is an update on three pieces I am currently writing. This is a piece for the award winning choir, Euphony, from Kristin School. After a lot of hunting I found the wonderful poem … Continue reading →

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Sounds of Celebration

ryanyouens — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:39:55 +0000

I conducted the Kristin Symphonia today in their Sounds of Celebration combined music concert. Despite slightly diminished numbers, they performed superbly. On the programme was: Farandole from L’Arlesienne Suite No.2 by Bizet Awakino Pastorale by M.C.W. Bell The Great Gate … Continue reading →

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KBB Festival 2009

ryanyouens — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:24:43 +0000

It was another great year at the Auckland KBB Music Festival. I had three groups in, the Kristin Symphonia, the Carmel College Chamber Orchestra and the Carmel College Senior Orchestra. Both of my full orchestras received a bronze award. Well … Continue reading →

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KBB 2008

ryanyouens — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:33:38 +0000

Well the craziest week of the year for Auckland school orchestras, chamber orchestras, jazz and concert bands, is that of the annual KBB festival. Gosh, it is busy. Last year I had the Kristin senior orchestra in, and it was … Continue reading →

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Last night’s Kristin May Magic concert

ryanyouens — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:23:44 +0000

Hey everyone, Well last night was Kristin School‘s May Magic concert. It is their mid-year music extravaganza and last night it went fantastically well. It had everything from the year one and two choir, through to the senior award winning … Continue reading →

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