We had an early start this morning and had a hearty breakfast to prepare for the day consisting of 3 workshops in Helensburgh. We started at Hermitage Primary School and prepared for our workshop based around the Pied Piper of Hamelin. The children were all so appreciative and happy that we were there. It's great to have the opportunity to inspire students and this plays a big part in the aims of the group. We took loads of pictures with pupils and they were fascinated with the instruments, especially the Baritone saxophone played by the great Shevaughan Beere! One boy was even smaller than the whole instrument.
Next was Rhu and Luss primary schools together which was a different workshop of a small concert of popular pieces with a little bit of history and interesting facts about the saxophone. I have to say that the knowledge of these pupils was amazing! We couldn't believe how bright they all were and we felt so happy saying goodbye when we left the lunch hall and 200 + children responded with a massive 'Goodbye' ! My favourite question from Ellie was 'who loves the saxophone?'. Everyone responded and said it was their favourite instrument!
Next we went to a slightly unfamiliar and different part of Helensburgh to visit John Logie Baird Primary School. We started the workshop which was based around familiar works along with anecdotes and facts about the saxophone. We all felt so at home in this school. The expressions on all of the children's faces when we played was pure ecstaticism and we couldn't believe it!
One little boy was dancing on the way out and was obsessed with the sound of the quartet. We finished the day on a real high and then realised it had only just begun! We had another lunch of fish and chips down by the coast in H
elensburgh (Jose was happy!) and then went to visit Loch Lomond.
We were completely blown away! Amazing beauty and views of the Ben Lomond. We would have loved to paddle but the water was soo cold! We stopped at a nearby cafe for an Earl Grey tea (and cake, shhhh!).
Back home we had paella made by Jose and played games after dinner. It was then time to rest before completing another two workshops tomorrow before making our way to Kirkcaldy. An Amazing day Overall!!! I will definitely be coming back to Loch Lomond to hike over the summer. Bye for now!
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