A bit about music exams in UK and France
They're really different. I think I have already mentioned that while in the UK people generally find a private teacher for their instrument, or do it through a school scheme, here there are municipal music school, conservatoires and so on. The situation is a little more complex than I had first understood, because the schools vary in the rigidity of their organisation: the most, the conservatoires, next the municipals, then the associations. Our music school is an association, but it tends to apply the standards of the municipal schools with its programme of cycles, etc. Britain - grade 1 to 8, grade 8 being roughly equivalent to A-level, pre university/conservatoire. France - 3 cycles, each taking about 4 years, with 3ème cycle being roughly equivalent to grade 8. Theory of music - UK to take grade 8 you need theory grade 5. In France you study theory alongside your instrumental studies, very slowly. Catrin's flute music is MUCH more difficult than the stuff she does in theor
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I like his footware though, I should imagine that it's easier to clean than trainers should he chance to step in some puppy pooh.
Actually, it's really nice to see such unaffected informality in a world and age where so much seems to carry risks and unpleasant connotations. Very refreshing.
By the way Alan, I can recognise you from your shadow and you haven't shaved - again.
Mind you, I was leaning against a pillar as well, but I don't think it was anywhere near my head!