Yesterday was another hot hot hot day! Day was meant to begin teaching Charlotte but she apparently has had a tooth out so understandably she didn’t turn up. Next was duets with Phillip which was fine - nothing exciting to report, just working hard on fast bits of one duet. Maybe we'll get to perform some at one point. An informal concert perhaps? It was then time for Teddy and I (no Carys becuse she has gone off to Burundi with her new host) to head off to Jenny and Jessy primary school. Was a long and sticky journey in the matatu taxis but we made it (only a little late!) and were able to start easily because we had planned what we were going to do. All we decided to start with was rhythm and getting them to clap and sing songs in 2 and 3 time. It was great. I really enjoyed it. We had 2 classes - the younger ones P1-3 (like years 1-3 at home) then the older ones - P4-6. We did the same with both, the older ones getting the hang on the different times noticeably faster. But the young ones were so cute and willing to try anything. Like when we asked if they could think of a song they already knew in 2 or 3 they willing put their hands up whereas the older ones were a bit more reserved. But still it was great. Next week I think we're going to add note values - minims, crotchets, quavers etc, so they're building up their knowledge. Maybe at some point we'll introduce actual notes on a stave, but we'll have to negotiate getting manuscript paper for them first. At least we have ideas to be working with now. So that was great. Journey back not so great though. Very hot and sticky, and lots of traffic! Decided to abandon the matatu in favour of a boda to get home and have a lovely cold shower before Kampala Cantori in the evening. They sung through a few pieces they have done in the past because there is a little musical soiree at Regine/Julie's house this evening which I think we'll end up singing a couple of them. Should be fun.
Today has been a day of sorting stuff out. Got dropped at the British High Commission because this was where I was told to go to renew my visa. But when I got there they told me this was done at the immigration office so I managed to negotiate my way there and pick up the forms. So I'll be heading back there soon to finish all that off. Michael didn't turn up to his lesson (not sure what's got into him!) so I headed off to the post office to post some letters. So lots of things sorted which is good. Time to get ready for our musical evening now... X
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