Summertime, Chicago Style!

Summertime

Wandering on from this incredible edifice that is an enduring civic testament to opera and culture, the strains of a distant saxophone drew me across a nearby bridge.

What this player might lack in polish is more than made up for with sheer enthusiasm and love of playing, perfectly fitted to his urban surroundings. Perhaps as well there is an element of gritty survival, like the flower vendor who can be heard selling his wares nearby.

After hashing through Summertime, a neat segue brings us to the doorstep of Let’s Fall In Love…some terrific images of Flute Buskers can be found on Flikr.

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Published:: 08.30.07 / 8pm

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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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