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Recording of ‘Breathe’

Posted on May 07 2010

Breathe Shallow Here’s one of our recent recordings! This one was recorded on the 29th April at The Workshop. performances

Upcoming Performances

Posted on Apr 24 2010

The Reclaimers Street Orchestra performs quite regularly at local venues around Brisbane.  All of the instruments that appear in The Street Orchestra have been hand made, and often have been made by the person playing them! The Street Orchestra plays...

performances


Monday’s workshop

Posted on Aug 03 2010

Monday was a busy morning in the workshop with the arrival of some new members and the return of some of the more regular members. I made a small amount of progress on the instrument I am working on and also had the opportunity to play some music with...

rehearsal

More Rehearsals

Posted on Apr 25 2010

Here’s another post about more rehearsals. Rehearsing for the Woodford Demo CD, rehearsing for Homeless Connect. There’s lots of practicing going on…but this post is really just a test post to check the layout. rehearsal


A Growing Experience

Posted on Jun 08 2010

Being part of The Reclaimers is a growing experience. At first, all I had was a desire to make a guitar. I had no musical experience but I could use tools to make things. I thought I could make an instrument but I didn’t know what to do with it. Charles...

Personal Stories

Share Stories

Posted on May 24 2010

Some people might want to share stories about their personal background, where they’re coming from, and where they’re going. Everyone has a unique story to share, and everyone has unique goals that they hope to achieve. Under the ‘Personal...

Personal Stories

Become A Member!

Posted on Apr 24 2010

We’re currently looking for fresh new talent to join us in The Street Orchestra.  People from all different backgrounds, and different levels of musical ability, are welcome to apply! Recruitment


An Exercise to Try

Posted on Apr 24 2010

Here’s an exercise to try at home! For cello, violin, viola: Try to hold a single note as long as you can, and maintain  a steady sound, without changing the direction of the bow. How slow can you go? Even try timing yourself, and post your times...

Practice

Practice Exercises

Posted on Apr 24 2010

Here is a place to write about some practice exercises. What songs have you been practicing this week? What notes have you been practicing? What chords? What technique have you been focusing on? What exercises would you recommend for other people? Practice


Catch The Rest

Posted on May 24 2010

If you’re not sure which category your post belongs in, (or don’t select a category at all) then your post will end up here – in the ‘Uncategorized’ pile.  This category will catch all those posts that don’t fit nicely...

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Monday’s workshop

Posted on Aug 03 2010
Monday was a busy morning in the workshop with the arrival of some new members and the return of some of the more regular members. I made a small amount of progress on the instrument I am working on and...

Happiness – Song Lyrics

Posted on Jun 09 2010
A song written by Margaret on 18/3/2010 Happiness A song dancing in my head Saying always laugh instead In place of thoughts so blue They seem to make the world untrue Chorus: The sky when seen, a vivid...