MERLIN THEATRE SESSION

Well if we may say so, a Jolly Fine session at the Merlin Theatre today folks.
Especially liked the Groundhog Day improvisation.

If this is what 2011 is sounding like, then bring it on.

WEBSITE DELIGHT

Count Me In are happy and pleased about their NEW LOOK WEBSITE......

It's here!

Thanks to Jackie Calderwood for her cool calm and collected webworks, as always.

2011 HERE WE COME! workshops in Frome

Making Time for Music – Drumming and improvised music workshops.

With Count Me In at the Merlin Theatre, Frome
Sundays 10 – 12 : – monthly
February 6th ; March 27th ; April 10th

Hit the spot! Share the joy of playing.

This is a series of lively, unique music and drumming sessions at Frome’s Merlin Theatre to which everyone is welcome, regardless of age or ability.
Each session will start with Mike McElya (Sunshine Drumming Company), and is an opportunity to learn new rhythms on drums and percussion.
After a break, we will move on to a session led by Count Me In , musicians who have years of experience helping people develop creativity through musical exploration, improvisation and play.

We will supply drums and percussion but please bring your own instruments if you want to.
Children 13 and under to be accompanied please.
Cost : £10 per session, £7 concs.

No booking necessary – just turn up. Refreshments provided.
Enquiries to info@countmeinarts.org

Count Me In in 2010 - Happy New Year

We have been looking back over the things we've done in 2010.
Although it's been a quiet-ish year for us, in the past 12 months we've worked in partnership with, or for:

• Somerset Community Directorate (l.d. services)
• Strata Collective
  
• Fiveways School in Yeovil
• Take Art / Step Changes project
  
• Merlin theatre, Frome
  
• Creative Learning Agency
• Somerset County Council (Flux festival)
• Heathfield Community school, Taunton
• Spaeda (Somerset)
  
• Millfield School
• Mencap
• Wells Cathedral junior school
• Kids South West

We also worked with funding from Awards for All and Somerset County Council (arts officers group).
Plus, had a lot of fun and some awesome music at the round sound sessions.

Here's feedback from some of our participants in 2010:
- ‘The workshop really engaged a group of really challenging youngsters. All of the group were involved, enjoyed the activities, and ACHIEVED! Our youngsters would really benefit from regular drumming sessions.’
- ‘The control of the very disparate group was awesome. Everyone entered in to the spirit in their own way. Leaders were so encouraging, affirming everybodies’ contribution.’
- ‘The music made me feel really happy’
- ' The staff and service users love coming to your sessions, it's been a real success, THANK YOU xxxxxxx '
- ' Very cool '

Our aims for 2011 include a relaunch of the website; developing links to the east of the region - Wiltshire; working to establish live music making sessions for young adults with learning disabilities in transition.
Suggestions and invitations always welcomed! info@countmeinarts.org
Don't forget to make time for music.
Happy New Year!

round sounds .... evergreens and candles

What a lovely cosy afternoon - thanks for your music, round sound group!
We gathered round the fire with the afternoon sunshine filtering through onto candleflames.
- enjoyed it so much I forgot to take pictures. But the music lingers in the head.
Happy moments, everyone!

Evening draws in

Dear round sounders, fellow music makers
this is to remind you we have another music session this Sunday afternoon.

Our inspiring session last month was outside in glorious sunshine, but this time we'll be inside the hut: we'd like to ask you to dress up warm and bring a torch. We'll supply instruments, a fire, cake and hot drinks. We're asking for a contribution of £10 per person if you can afford it.

Because of the early darkness we're starting at 3, (come at 2.45), and will be ended by 5.30.

Our theme for the session is 'evening'. bring your inspiration.

Please forward this information to any interested friends or neighbours. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
Make time for music!

round sounds .... an apple day afternoon

Who would have believed it could be such a perfect afternoon in October?
So sunny that we were outside for the whole session, watching the sun trace the curve of the hilltop, mingling the sounds of birds / animals / distant trains and passing tractors into our music.... As the sun dipped down and the chill rose up, a perfect V of migrating birds passed overhead.
Apple pie and spicy flapjacks, hot mugs of tea all round. Winter coming!

round sound sessions autumn 2010

ROUND SOUND SESSIONS


Count Me In invite you to join them for four wonderful afternoons of musical exploration, improvisation and play.

Together we will bring the year to a harmonious close, gathering together to surround ourselves with sound as the nights draw in.

Join us at a rural, secluded, beautiful location (a straw bale round house) to share music, a warm fire, tea and cakes. Share the joy of listening; discover the fun of playing.

Please bring an open mind, your voice, your instrument if you have one, and your curiosity.

● Sunday 19th September
● Sunday 17th October
● Sunday 14th November
● Sunday 12th December
3.45pm till 6.30pm

Cost: £12 per session or £40 for all four sessions.

Places are limited to seven in addition to the hosts so booking is essential.
Drums, percussion instruments, tea, cake and a fire will be provided. Location is near Langport, Somerset. Directions will be given with booking.

Please contact Kate Pawsey on 01458 259094 for more information, and details of how to book a place.

Count Me In news

June 2010:
Count Me In are happy to welcome Geoff back from his tour of Slovenia.
We'd also like to thank Kate from Wilder Woods forest school who helped us out in Geoff's absence with a huge school workshop. Welcome to the team Kate!
We are getting ready for the Mencap day at Millfield this Saturday - a big load of music for everyone : so much more fun than Glastonbury festival!
Next Tuesday, June 29th, we'll be joining the fabulous funky drummers of South Somerset to see what they've been up to.

Diversity

For the second year running, Count Me In have delivered workshops for Heathfield Community School to tie in with Global Citizenship day. Students from year 7 worked hard together to create bands for the Intergalactic World Cup of the Future. Each class created their own planet and then presented what was best about their world to the other contestants, through music, rhythm, song, dance.
Exhausting fun!