GradeOneOrchestra

What happens when people try and learn a new instrument to Grade 1 standard

[GradeOneOrchestra @GradeOneOrch]

@PedalTrill amazing! Well done you, it's a brilliant feeling once you're done, and nice to have something to work towards.

[Morven Chisholm @mookichis]

Looking for a small, cheap venue for an orchestra concert in Edinburgh, 19 December. Any suggestions? (piano not essential)

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"Oh, it's supposed to sound like that!" - Grade 1 flute exam today. In some ways I was feeling quite... http://t.co/o8xDvm2WT4

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Exam 2: Done - My oboe case doesn’t close properly. The hinges don’t have a pin, so while the rusting... http://t.co/zqbkP1x9aQ

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Grade 1 Flute - Exercise in G - Yesterday I just couldn’t play the flute. It just didn’t work. Today was... http://t.co/5Tn6laoILj

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Its hard to practice when you suck - I got my dates for my exam yesterday - 5th of June (which is less than... http://t.co/4LcULsMpBM

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Its like blowing into a weasel - I haven’t posted in a while, which is BAD of me.  To be honest, after the... http://t.co/NdUg8Ecise

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"@sandimum: @GradeOneOrch is there anybody doing this who was completely unknown to the rest of us before the project started?" Good Q!

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I say todays like I do them all the time. I think that's my first ever #ff. It was nice tho. Might do it again sometime.

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Today's #ff is for @MTcouk - an amazing service we've used twice now and met wonderful, passionate and dedicated teachers.

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@alnya good work! We'll expect a video soon!

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First oboe lesson tonight! very excited

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Photo: Grade one orchestra, instrument number two. Bring it on! http://t.co/Jtm8Qidjj0

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I have merit - apparently - I got my trombone results today - 122/150.  Merit! Amazing. I’m quite frankly... http://t.co/BHvuW8Yusn

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Violin Exam Postmortem - I had my grade one violin exam today. I’m not quite sure what to say about it... http://t.co/mIDAAfTZiv

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Break a leg @mookichis who has her grade 1 violin today! You'll be great

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Video: I’ve just had my last lesson before my exam on Thursday. So here’s a little taster of what the... http://t.co/UdPr1iNCzy

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@casbo28 :) Thank you x

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Exam Post Mortem - I haven’t had a music exam in some years, but I’ve had my share of auditions, and... http://t.co/PsazGWdZbV

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Video: It’s Exam Day for me after just 8 short weeks! http://t.co/cgGNXG3sAk