29th October, 2004

I sense I may be at risk of boring you even more than usual with my blurb about the urbane life I lead these days in Cambridge, but I hope that one more anecdote will not hurt our relationship unduly.
I am involved in organising a carol singing evening around the Newnham area in the run up to Christmas and rashly suggested that a few of us take recorders with us to provide a bit of background music. Imagine my shock at the email I received from a fellow organiser in response to this proposal....

-----Original Message-----
From: Jane
To: Sandison, David J
Sent: Wed Oct 27 20:04:27 2004
Subject: RE: IVP Christmas Carol Singing

David,
As a recorder player are you interested in some 'gigs' (for want of a better word). I have a friend who has been looking for about eight or nine recorder players for three performances of Noyes Fludde by Britten, and was casting around. He may well have found them by now, but if it is of interest I'll put you in touch with him.
All the best,
Jane

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The question is how do I tell Jane that my musical credentials extend to being able to play "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" on a descant recorder, albeit only when significantly under the influence of alcohol, through my nose?? Suggestions please.