Moon Over the Ruined Castle, NYC-style!

This is neo-busking at it’s best…‘Moon Over the Ruined Castle’ never sounded so good!

I’m more familiar with Louis Moyse’s set of variations on this old Japanese melody, but, this is just great in my books: superb, engaging duo-work, replete with NYC subway cars and stone-faced passers-by!

You will find Greg Patilla’s theme for this improv in Suzuki Flute School Book 1. Pedagogically, this wonderful melody opens up areas of breath control, dynamic contrasts, tonal shading and overall consistency of mood previously unexplored by new students.

Together here with cellist Eric Stevenson, Greg’s interpretation opens yet another world of sound and style!

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Published:: 04.27.07 / 4am

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With a love of teaching and chamber music, Toronto-based flutist JAMIE THOMPSON has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in Canada and the United States, and continues to be active as aFreelance Musician, Teacher, Adjudicator and Clinician, specializing in community outreach, multi-media events and creative, performance-preparation workshops and coaching sessions.

Jamie has been on the Flute Faculty of the RCM since 1988. In addition to teaching and coaching, he has served as Chair, Woodwind Brass and Percussion Department, and has served on numerous committees, including The Community School Divisional Committee, Academic Council and the Council of Examiners. In addition Jamie has presented workshops on Examination and Performance Preparation, co-ordinated the RCM Professional Development Lecture Series, and has co-chaired the Faculty Advisory Committee for the RCM’s new TELUS Performance and Learning Centre, scheduled to open in 2008.

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