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Title: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on February 18, 2017, 08:43:52 PM
Our inaugural session will be held in central Newcastle on Thursday 9 March - starting at 8pm and lasting until 1000 – 1030pm. It will be informal and is intended for all abilities and type of melodeons. We just turn up and play, learn tunes from each other and, as necessary, split up into ability groups, melodeon types etc. We will be led by Dave Gray. We will also discuss and agree the format, arrangements, frequencies and dates for future sessions.

The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX.

There is no charge for the venue provided we buy from their bar. Dave’s fee will be divided between those attending to keep it simple and hopefully, low cost. I’m kick - starting this session but hopefully, it will be self-managing in the future.

Details about the venue and transport are included in the attached document.

Nigel.

PS This event is different from the "Melodeon Playgroup - North East I" which is only meant for beginner levels.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Second session in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on March 31, 2017, 05:00:51 PM
We meet on a monthly basis from 1900 to 2230 hrs. Initial dates are 3/4, 8/5 and 5/6. We have an initial tune book. We aim to learn a number of tunes per session, each one led by a group member.  Details are also given on "North East Melodeon Group" facebook page, which currently contains 3 tune sheets for use during our next session on 3 April.
Tunes are initially slanted towards DG boxes, but players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.   
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Second session in Newcastle
Post by: playandteach on March 31, 2017, 10:23:20 PM
Could someone who is on Facebook let me have the tunes another way, please? I stayed away from Facebook initially as it caused some early troubles for teachers with students tracking them down, and have never found a need to join since. I'd love to come along when I can.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Second session in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on March 31, 2017, 11:10:34 PM
Hi Pete. I'll send a PM to you. It would be good for you to be on board. Nigel 
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Third session in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on April 22, 2017, 01:51:19 PM
Our next session is on 8 May - 1900 to 2230 hrs. We aim to learn a number of tunes per session, each one led by a group member.  Details are given on the "North East Melodeon Group" facebook page, which has a link to our tune book. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Third session in Newcastle
Post by: AnnC on April 23, 2017, 06:02:57 PM
Our next session is on 8 May - 1900 to 2230 hrs. We aim to learn a number of tunes per session, each one led by a group member.

  ::)  will miss it again  :(    .... off to Ireland with a minibus full of musicians  ;D  .... and at least one melodeon in my luggage  ;D
 Maybe next time ....  is there any way some one not on face book can get the tune book please?
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Third session in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on April 23, 2017, 06:15:04 PM
This is a pity, Ann. Please PM with your email address. I'll include you as a member and you'll receive emails from the group, including the tune book and future editions. We communicate through facebook and email because some members are like yourself. I can't attach the tune book to melnet posts which could occur if I used ABC but this will not happen for a long time!   
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Fourth Session in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on May 23, 2017, 11:02:10 AM
Our next session is on 5 June - 1900 to 2230 hrs. We aim to learn a number of tunes per session, each one led by a group member.  Our new tunes for this session are Monica's Slangpolska and Polperro Bay.  Details are given on the "North East Melodeon Group" facebook page, which has a link to the dots etc for these tunes. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on June 25, 2017, 06:26:45 PM
Our next session is on Monday 3 July from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. We'll continue with our latest tunes; Monica's Slangpolska and Polperro Bay. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on August 05, 2017, 09:02:19 AM
Our next session is on Monday 7 August from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: playandteach on August 05, 2017, 11:49:05 AM
I'm living in hope of attending this one Nigel. Could you let me know the tunes and keys, please?
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on August 06, 2017, 06:23:44 PM
I'm living in hope of attending this one Nigel. Could you let me know the tunes and keys, please?
Pete
You are very welcome. The main tunes are currently Monica's Slangpolska and Polperro Bay in G
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: playandteach on August 07, 2017, 10:17:22 PM
Thanks to those who were at the session. I enjoyed the relaxed approach.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Winston Smith on August 07, 2017, 10:29:13 PM
Thanks for coming, Pete. I'm sure I speak for all of us who were there, when I say that you made the night! I hope that you will be able to come again, and often.
Welcome also to Samuel, another smashing addition to our little group.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on August 31, 2017, 05:49:30 AM
Our next session is on Monday 4 September from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: playandteach on August 31, 2017, 10:43:40 AM
Really unlikely for me as school starts the next day. Sorry.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on September 28, 2017, 10:01:00 PM
Our next session is on Monday 2 October from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: playandteach on September 28, 2017, 10:21:23 PM
What's on the playing agenda?
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on September 28, 2017, 10:32:46 PM
What's on the playing agenda?

Hi Pete. You attended (I didn't) the last full session and Monica's Slangpolska and Polperro Bay were on the Agenda. They will still be there if we didn't complete them. Otherwise, we move onto a new tune on our  list. In forming the Group, we agreed that each person would teach a tune to the others and it would be incorporated into our evolving tune book. I sense that you'll want to teach us one tune or even more!   
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: playandteach on September 28, 2017, 10:53:32 PM
We had a look at both those tunes, but moved on despite their unfinished state (I didn't get to September's gathering). I had a look at the Bear Dance with the others. I'll dig something else up - hoping to get there.
Most of the stuff I play is too squeaky for a 2 voice DG. But I could look at La Marianne with a countermelody. Sweet tune, not too high.
I'll attach it here in case someone wants to look at it - but I can't guarantee to get there until nearer the time. I know that isn't helpful, but teaching is full on, and I'm being observed next week.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on September 29, 2017, 09:53:04 PM
But I could look at La Marianne with a countermelody.
Nice tune and good choice. I will post and send the score to the others but it would be a good idea to take 6 copies on Monday. Please let me know if this is a problem.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: playandteach on September 29, 2017, 10:28:27 PM
No problem if I make it. Just need to see how the day job goes. It is more likely than not that I'll be there.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: playandteach on September 30, 2017, 08:19:45 PM
Just in case we make progress with Marianne, here is another tune that I learnt from Steve Freereeder in Witney (although I knew the tune first from some great students of mine who sang it incredibly well). Bonny at Morn, but I've added a countermelody.
I did think of putting up a video, but my boxes have odd layouts - the Ds and Es are in different places on the DG box, so videos may not help. Let me know if you's still like videos.
Please understand I have no desire to lead or take over / run / nurture / etc. this event. I want to be there when possible, and as an equal learner.
There is still a chance that life might get in the way.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on September 30, 2017, 09:41:14 PM
I know that you're not on a take over bid. Enthusiasm is great. I'll put Bonny at Morn (another nice one) in the tune book. When we started, it was intended to share and learn at least one new tune and bed down previously learnt tunes in every session at a comfortable pace.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on November 03, 2017, 07:36:24 PM
Our next session is on Monday 6 November from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on December 01, 2017, 08:25:58 PM
Our next session is on Monday 4 December from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on December 31, 2017, 10:20:07 PM
Our next session is on TUESDAY 9 January from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on February 02, 2018, 06:23:14 PM
Our next session is on MONDAY 5 February from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
Title: Re: North East Melodeon Group - Sessions in Newcastle
Post by: Nigel on February 24, 2018, 10:52:26 PM
Our next session is on Monday 5 March from 1900 to 2230 hrs. The venue is St Dominic’s Catholic Club, Crawhall Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BX. Players of all types of boxes and abilities are welcome.
We welcome new members, Olly Roberts and Ann Wallace.
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