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1 Email to Luke Taylor

Da: Jessica Efezeybek

Inviato: luned 13 giugno 2016 15.46
A: Luke Taylor
Cc: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Piano and percussion major project 2017

Hi Luke,

Next year Simone and I have planned to do a joint, public major project for 2 pianos and percussion. We intend on holding the concert in a
Conservatoire venue, preferably the Recital Hall in March. The two pieces included in the programme will be 'Bartok's Sonata for 2 pianos
and percussion' followed by 'Berio's Linea'.

Below I have included links for each score with recordings:

Berio Linea score:

https://www.scribd.com/book/21702298

Bartok Sonata for 2 pianos and percussion full score:

http://imslp.eu/Files/imglnks/euimg/5/5d/IMSLP01550-Bartok_-_Sonata_for_Two_Pianos_and_Percussion.pdf

Bartok Sonata for 2 pianos and percussion, percussion score:

http://imslp.eu/Files/imglnks/euimg/a/a0/IMSLP12639-Bartok__1942__Sonata_for_two_pianos_and_percussion__perc_part_.pdf

Bartok Sonata for 2 pianos and percussion recording:

https://youtu.be/pydEoJI8X84

Berio Linea recording:

https://youtu.be/etTscz3FiAY

Do let us know what you think soon! Hope you enjoy and like the pieces :)

Kind regards,

Jess Efezeybek

2 Email to Adrian Spillet

From: Simone Damiani [Simone.Damiani@mail.bcu.ac.uk]

Sent: 28 June 2016 14:47
To: Adrian Spillett
Cc: Jessica Efezeybek
Subject: chamber music partner needed

Dear Adrian,

Jess Efezeybek and I are two pianists about to start our fourth year at the Conservatoire.

For our major project, we'd like to perform Bartok's sonata for two pianos and percussion and Berio's Linea in a recital, hopefully in
the Recital Hall, around March 2017.
I'm writing you to ask you if you know of any percussionist you would suggest to perform or who would be interested to take part in the
project?

Thanks

Kind regards,

Simone

3 Email from Adrian Spillet

From: Adrian Spillett <Adrian.Spillett@bcu.ac.uk>

Sent: 29 June 2016 04:07:22
To: Simone Damiani
Cc: Jessica Efezeybek; Patrick Womack; Miriam Kitchener
Subject: RE: chamber music partner needed

Hi Simone,

Yes...

Patrick Womack (Timps) and Miriam Kitchener (Perc).

Please can you send me the dates and rehearsal schedule? You should get these booked now, all in the Recital Hall.

Many thanks,

Aidy

Adrian Spillett
Head of Percussion, Birmingham Conservatoire
Section Leader Percussion, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Adrian.Spillett@bcu.ac.uk
www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/departments/percussion
www.facebook.com/BCPerc
@BirmConsPerc

4Email to Daniel Browell

On 3 Aug 2016, at 09:02, Simone Damiani <Simone.Damiani@mail.bcu.ac.uk> wrote:

Dear Daniel,

I hope you're good and you are having a great summer!!

I'd like to ask your advice regarding two different issues.

First, I talked to Jessica about our major project programme: we loved the idea of doing both Bartok two pianos and percussion and
Berio's linea. We were feeling a bit worried about getting the first one as good as it can be by April, especially considering getting a good
ensemble with percussionists.
What would you think of changing the programme to Brahms sonata for two pianos op34 and Berio's linea? Jess and I are aldo having
issues with booking the venue, because as we changed our mind about the major project the recital hall has already been allocated. I
emailed Peter Holder and Steve begging for a slot! Would you suggest anything else to do?

Finally, about my Monday showcase in October, I got an email where it says I would be playing bartok sonata and Mozart adagio: shall I
ask to plaly the waldstein instead?

I'm so sorry for this really long email, I swear I tried to make it as slim and concise as I could!!

Can't wait to start again in September, hope you enjoy the rest of the summer and hope you had great holidays!!

Thanks a lot

Simone
 5Email from Daniel Browell

Da: Daniel Browell <Daniel.Browell@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: mercoled 3 agosto 2016 20.33.25
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Re: Major project, Monday showcase programme

Dear Simone,

Good to hear from you!

Je ne comprend pas.

Theres no reason, if you have the percussionists available and willing to do it, that you cant make a good job of it by April. I think you
should stick with it, unless something concrete has gone wrong in the planning/Jess doesnt feel like she wants to do it/percussionists
dont want to do it/your star signs are not matching.

I dont like the idea of Brahms sonata for 2 pianos, its just less imaginative/ambitious as a project. Also, Brahms has its own difficulties.

Re venue, have you never had anything booked? What about Lyttleton theatre (BMI), if we have 2 pianos in there. NLT? I dont understand
how this has happened. you are probably much too late for the recital hall, but never mind well try to find a way forward.

Monday Showcase, Id love you to play Beethoven, but do you think we can get to showcase standard by then? Im sure it can be learnt in
time, but then theres the time it takes to mould into a work of art. When is the deadline for the programme? Already gone maybe

Dont worry about length of email. Im off to Hamburg to choose a new piano at the end of the week and then on holiday, but I will be
checking email when I can. Dont hesitate to update me and let me know how things are going as this is so important to hit ground running
in Septemeber with a plan!

All best,
Daniel

Daniel Browell
Associate Head of Keyboard
Birmingham Conservatoire
Paradise Place
Birmingham
B3 3HG
United Kingdom
+44 7813 149188
+44 121 331 6903

6Email to Peter Holder

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: mercoled 3 agosto 2016 09.51
A: Peter Holder
Cc: Jessica Efezeybek; Steve Halfyard
Oggetto: Major project venue allocation

Dear Peter,

I sent an email to concert office last year regarding the use of the recital hall as a venue for my major project, and have yet to hear back. I
am doing a joint major project involving 2 pianos and percussion and ideally need the recital hall as a venue during April: we would need
the venue for two days of rehearsals lasting 2 hours each, and 3 hours on the day of the performance.
I am aware that public projects for the recital hall have been allocated but if there is a free date where we could book it for our major
project I would be very grateful.

Thanks,

Simone
 7Email to percussionists

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: mercoled 3 agosto 2016 09.51
A: Peter Holder
Cc: Jessica Efezeybek; Steve Halfyard
Oggetto: Major project venue allocation

Dear Peter,

I sent an email to concert office last year regarding the use of the recital hall as a venue for my major project, and have yet to hear back. I
am doing a joint major project involving 2 pianos and percussion and ideally need the recital hall as a venue during April: we would need
the venue for two days of rehearsals lasting 2 hours each, and 3 hours on the day of the performance.
I am aware that public projects for the recital hall have been allocated but if there is a free date where we could book it for our major
project I would be very grateful.

Thanks,

Simone
From: Jessica Efezeybek
Sent: 25 September 2016 12:52:04
To: Patrick Womack; Miriam Kitchener
Cc: Simone Damiani
Subject: Major Project request: Bartok Sonata for 2 piano's and percussion and Berio's Linea

Dear Patrick and Miriam,

I am writing to you regarding our major project performance for Bartok's Sonata for 2 pianos and percussion along with Berio's Linea,
which we intend to perform in late March.
After emailing Adrian Spillett he has kindly put forward your names to partake in our major project and we hope you will be willing to take
part. We have the percussion parts for the Bartok Sonata which we can drop off in your pigeon holes tomorrow.
The first rehearsal for the first movement would ideally be on the 25th of October.
If you are available to perform in our major project and attend several rehearsals please let us know asap.
Looking forward to hearing from you both.
Kind regards,
Jessica Efezeybek and Simone Damiani

8Email from Miriam Kitchener

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: mercoled 3 agosto 2016 09.51
A: Peter Holder
Cc: Jessica Efezeybek; Steve Halfyard
Oggetto: Major project venue allocation

Dear Peter,

I sent an email to concert office last year regarding the use of the recital hall as a venue for my major project, and have yet to hear back. I
am doing a joint major project involving 2 pianos and percussion and ideally need the recital hall as a venue during April: we would need
the venue for two days of rehearsals lasting 2 hours each, and 3 hours on the day of the performance.
I am aware that public projects for the recital hall have been allocated but if there is a free date where we could book it for our major
project I would be very grateful.

Thanks,

Simone
From: Jessica Efezeybek
Sent: 25 September 2016 12:52:04
To: Patrick Womack; Miriam Kitchener
Cc: Simone Damiani
Subject: Major Project request: Bartok Sonata for 2 piano's and percussion and Berio's Linea

Dear Patrick and Miriam,

I am writing to you regarding our major project performance for Bartok's Sonata for 2 pianos and percussion along with Berio's Linea,
which we intend to perform in late March.
After emailing Adrian Spillett he has kindly put forward your names to partake in our major project and we hope you will be willing to take
part. We have the percussion parts for the Bartok Sonata which we can drop off in your pigeon holes tomorrow.
The first rehearsal for the first movement would ideally be on the 25th of October.
If you are available to perform in our major project and attend several rehearsals please let us know asap.
Looking forward to hearing from you both.
Kind regards,
Jessica Efezeybek and Simone Damiani
On 25 Sep 2016 17:31, Miriam Kitchener <Miriam.Kitchener@mail.bcu.ac.uk> wrote:

Ok, this sounds great. As soon as you know further details let me know so that I can confirm with my schedule etc but should all be fine.
Patrick however has now left the Conservatoire, so I have asked Aidy to suggest another player - I'll let you know who it is as soon as I can.
Thanks,
Miriam

9Email to Matt Brennan

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: mercoled 3 agosto 2016 09.51
A: Peter Holder
Cc: Jessica Efezeybek; Steve Halfyard
Oggetto: Major project venue allocation

Dear Peter,

I sent an email to concert office last year regarding the use of the recital hall as a venue for my major project, and have yet to hear back. I
am doing a joint major project involving 2 pianos and percussion and ideally need the recital hall as a venue during April: we would need
the venue for two days of rehearsals lasting 2 hours each, and 3 hours on the day of the performance.
I am aware that public projects for the recital hall have been allocated but if there is a free date where we could book it for our major
project I would be very grateful.

Thanks,

Simone
From: Jessica Efezeybek
Sent: 25 September 2016 12:52:04
To: Patrick Womack; Miriam Kitchener
Cc: Simone Damiani
Subject: Major Project request: Bartok Sonata for 2 piano's and percussion and Berio's Linea

Dear Patrick and Miriam,

I am writing to you regarding our major project performance for Bartok's Sonata for 2 pianos and percussion along with Berio's Linea,
which we intend to perform in late March.
After emailing Adrian Spillett he has kindly put forward your names to partake in our major project and we hope you will be willing to take
part. We have the percussion parts for the Bartok Sonata which we can drop off in your pigeon holes tomorrow.
The first rehearsal for the first movement would ideally be on the 25th of October.
If you are available to perform in our major project and attend several rehearsals please let us know asap.
Looking forward to hearing from you both.
Kind regards,
Jessica Efezeybek and Simone Damiani
On 25 Sep 2016 17:31, Miriam Kitchener <Miriam.Kitchener@mail.bcu.ac.uk> wrote:

Ok, this sounds great. As soon as you know further details let me know so that I can confirm with my schedule etc but should all be fine.
Patrick however has now left the Conservatoire, so I have asked Aidy to suggest another player - I'll let you know who it is as soon as I can.
Thanks,
Miriam
Da: Jessica Efezeybek
Inviato: luned 26 settembre 2016 11.46
A: Matthew Brennan
Cc: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Bartok and Berio Major Project

Dear Matthew,
Firstly thank you so much for agreeing to perform in our major project!
I am writing to you regarding our major project performance for Bartok's Sonata for 2 pianos and percussion along with Berio's Linea,
which we intend to perform in late March.
After emailing Adrian Spillett he has kindly put forward your name to partake in our project. We have the percussion parts for the Bartok
Sonata which we can drop off in your pigeon hole tomorrow.
The first rehearsal for the first movement will be on the 28th of October between 6pm and 8pm in the Recital Hall. We intend to use this
rehearsal to go through just the first movement of Bartok.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate in emailing us!
Kind regards,
Jess Efezeybek and Simone Damiani

10Email from Steve Halfyard

Da: Steve Halfyard <Steve.Halfyard@bcu.ac.uk>
Inviato: mercoled 21 settembre 2016 14.32
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Project

Hi Simone
The proposal you put in for your project was 45 credits, and I was happy with that; but your module form in the summer said 60 credits,
which is more of a problem with this proposal (e.g. because of the lack of clarity about how long the concert will be etc). We perhaps need
to have a chat about this I cannot approve it at the moment.
Please make an appointment with me as soon as possible (and certainly during October) to confirm your modules this year and go through
this and some other housekeeping issues with me
http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/mod/scheduler/view.php?id=26941

Steve

Dr Steve Halfyard
Director of Studies (Undergraduate)
Associate Professor in Music
Senior Fellow of the HEA
Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham
B3 3HG
0121 331 7215

11Email to Samantha Carrol

Da: Jessica Efezeybek

Inviato: luned 26 settembre 2016 11.38
A: Samantha Carroll
Cc: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Major project rehearsal dates

Hi Samantha,
Simone and I came to see you earlier today about booking in rehearsal spaces in either the Recital Hall or NLT. If possible we were
wondering if you would be able to book 2 Friday's a month for us 2 weeks apart, preferably of 2 hours each. If not possible with Friday's,
Wednesday's, Saturdays and Sundays would all be convenient too, also with the same criteria as stated above.
We are hoping to use this schedule for the next 5 months, so if you are able to help us out that would be great.
Regards,
Jess Efezeybek and Simone Damiani

12Email from Steve Halfyard

Da: Jessica Efezeybek

Inviato: luned 26 settembre 2016 11.38
A: Samantha Carroll
Cc: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Major project rehearsal dates

Hi Samantha,
Simone and I came to see you earlier today about booking in rehearsal spaces in either the Recital Hall or NLT. If possible we were
wondering if you would be able to book 2 Friday's a month for us 2 weeks apart, preferably of 2 hours each. If not possible with Friday's,
Wednesday's, Saturdays and Sundays would all be convenient too, also with the same criteria as stated above.
We are hoping to use this schedule for the next 5 months, so if you are able to help us out that would be great.
Regards,
Jess Efezeybek and Simone Damiani

Da: Steve Halfyard <Steve.Halfyard@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: gioved 29 settembre 2016 15.20
A: Simone Damiani; Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Hurrah!

Henry Fairs has agreed that you can have one of his Friday recital hall slots in March, which are 12-2.30 (with piano in immediately before
and vocal in at 2.30). Can you let me know your preferred date? I am afraid you are going to need to negotiate any rehearsal time in there
with the concert office yourselves; and can I ask that if you talk to any other students about this, you emphasise that the only reason I got
involved and helped with this is because of the clear logistical impossibility of finding another performance space with two grand pianos
and space for percussion as well. I really cannot start becoming the recital hall fixer! But well done to you both for getting on to this so
early and being so clear with me what the issues were.
Steve

13Email to Steve Halfyard

Da: Jessica Efezeybek

Inviato: luned 26 settembre 2016 11.38
A: Samantha Carroll
Cc: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Major project rehearsal dates

Hi Samantha,
Simone and I came to see you earlier today about booking in rehearsal spaces in either the Recital Hall or NLT. If possible we were
wondering if you would be able to book 2 Friday's a month for us 2 weeks apart, preferably of 2 hours each. If not possible with Friday's,
Wednesday's, Saturdays and Sundays would all be convenient too, also with the same criteria as stated above.
We are hoping to use this schedule for the next 5 months, so if you are able to help us out that would be great.
Regards,
Jess Efezeybek and Simone Damiani

Da: Steve Halfyard <Steve.Halfyard@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: gioved 29 settembre 2016 15.20
A: Simone Damiani; Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Hurrah!

Henry Fairs has agreed that you can have one of his Friday recital hall slots in March, which are 12-2.30 (with piano in immediately before
and vocal in at 2.30). Can you let me know your preferred date? I am afraid you are going to need to negotiate any rehearsal time in there
with the concert office yourselves; and can I ask that if you talk to any other students about this, you emphasise that the only reason I got
involved and helped with this is because of the clear logistical impossibility of finding another performance space with two grand pianos
and space for percussion as well. I really cannot start becoming the recital hall fixer! But well done to you both for getting on to this so
early and being so clear with me what the issues were.
Steve

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: gioved 29 settembre 2016 15.44
A: Steve Halfyard
Oggetto: Re: Hurrah!

Dear Steve,

Thanks a lot! You made our day!

As for the performance date, we'd like to do it on the 31st of March if that's ok? Thank you for all the information about rehearsal
bookings and time and your help! We really appreciate it!

Jess and Simone

14 Email to the percussionists

Da: Jessica Efezeybek

Inviato: luned 26 settembre 2016 11.38
A: Samantha Carroll
Cc: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Major project rehearsal dates
Hi Samantha,
Simone and I came to see you earlier today about booking in rehearsal spaces in either the Recital Hall or NLT. If possible we were
wondering if you would be able to book 2 Friday's a month for us 2 weeks apart, preferably of 2 hours each. If not possible with Friday's,
Wednesday's, Saturdays and Sundays would all be convenient too, also with the same criteria as stated above.
We are hoping to use this schedule for the next 5 months, so if you are able to help us out that would be great.
Regards,
Jess Efezeybek and Simone Damiani

Da: Steve Halfyard <Steve.Halfyard@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: gioved 29 settembre 2016 15.20
A: Simone Damiani; Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Hurrah!

Henry Fairs has agreed that you can have one of his Friday recital hall slots in March, which are 12-2.30 (with piano in immediately before
and vocal in at 2.30). Can you let me know your preferred date? I am afraid you are going to need to negotiate any rehearsal time in there
with the concert office yourselves; and can I ask that if you talk to any other students about this, you emphasise that the only reason I got
involved and helped with this is because of the clear logistical impossibility of finding another performance space with two grand pianos
and space for percussion as well. I really cannot start becoming the recital hall fixer! But well done to you both for getting on to this so
early and being so clear with me what the issues were.
Steve

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: gioved 29 settembre 2016 15.44
A: Steve Halfyard
Oggetto: Re: Hurrah!

Dear Steve,

Thanks a lot! You made our day!

As for the performance date, we'd like to do it on the 31st of March if that's ok? Thank you for all the information about rehearsal
bookings and time and your help! We really appreciate it!

Jess and Simone

From: Jessica Efezeybek <Jessica.Efezeybek@mail.bcu.ac.uk>

Date:30/09/2016 14:16 (GMT+00:00)
To: Miriam Kitchener <Miriam.Kitchener@mail.bcu.ac.uk>, Matthew Brennan <Matthew.Brennan2@mail.bcu.ac.uk>
Cc: Simone Damiani <Simone.Damiani@mail.bcu.ac.uk>
Subject: Major project date

Dear both,

Hope you're well, we have good news! We have confirmation that the project date will be either 24th or 31st of March at 12-14.30 in the
Recital Hall. We hope these dates work for you, please let us know so we can confirm the dates with the booking office.

As for our rehearsal dates we have booked the recital hall from 6-8pm on the 28th of October to go through just the first movement.

Please get back to us if you need anymore information,

Jess and Simone

15 First project proposal file

16 Rehearsal notes

two piano rehearsal on first movement of the Sonata. Really slow tempo trying to analyse sections and general mood of the
piece
17 Rehearsal notes

two piano rehearsal on first movement of the Sonata.

Really slow tempo on different sections repeatedly. Decided metronome markings for practising in individual time.
 18 Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on first movement of the Sonata.

Practice at a slightly faster tempo on some sections. Mostly worked on the first 25 pages.

19 Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on first movement of the Sonata.

Worked mostly on the first ten pages working on pulse. Managing tempo better.

20 Email receipt from Boosey and Hawkes

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21Rehearsal notes

Coaching with Daniel Browell on the sonata's first movement, worked on rhythmic issues on the whole first movement. Daniel
was really positive about the approach taken.

22Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on first movement of the Sonata. Ensemble issues in the first half, practised together with slow practice.
Tried some sections with metronome.
 23Email from Steve Halfyard

Da: Steve Halfyard <Steve.Halfyard@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: gioved 3 novembre 2016 15.10
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Contracts reminder

To: Simone Damiani

This is a gentle reminder that you have not submitted a contract for your project.
If you submitted a new proposal earlier this term, you will have had feedback on that by now, and so you should think about getting the
contract in the technical deadline for contracts following a new proposal is early December, but there is no reason not to get it done
sooner rather than later.
If you still need to submit a new proposal but have not yet done so, this is now very overdue and you should submit it immediately. You
only need to submit a new proposal if you have changed what type of project you are doing (e.g. it was recording, now its performance)
or you have substantially changed the nature of the work in some other way. Please upload this in Moodle here, as soon as
possible: http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/mod/assign/view.php?id=747428
If you do not need to submit a new proposal, then your contract was due on October 20th. Please upload this in Moodle here, as soon as
possible: http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/mod/assign/view.php?id=747433
Any questions, do please drop me a line. My appointments are quite heavily booked at the moment so email is likely to be quicker.
Steve

24Email from Moodle about Matthew Pilcher's feedback

Da: Matthew Pilcher <noreply@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: gioved 10 novembre 2016 18.19
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Matthew Pilcher has given feedback for assignment Submit your new proposal form here

MUS6024-A-AYR-2016/7 ->Assignment ->Submit your new proposal form here

Matthew Pilcher has posted some feedback on your assignment submission for 'Submit your new proposal form here'

25Rehearsal notes

Full ensemble rehearsal on the sonata's first movement. Tried sections from the first movement at a really slow speed. Really
hard to get used to the big sound of percussions, I couldn't hear Jess playing and my own playing sometimes.

26Email from Steve Halfyard

Da: Matthew Pilcher <noreply@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: gioved 10 novembre 2016 18.19
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Matthew Pilcher has given feedback for assignment Submit your new proposal form here

MUS6024-A-AYR-2016/7 ->Assignment ->Submit your new proposal form here

Matthew Pilcher has posted some feedback on your assignment submission for 'Submit your new proposal form here'

Da: Steve Halfyard <Steve.Halfyard@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: venerd 2 dicembre 2016 17.53
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Project contracts

To: Simone Damiani

This is another (still quite gentle) reminder that you have not yet submitted a contract for your project. I know a few people were waiting
for feedback on new proposals and if you are one of those then that feedback has now been written and you should use that to help write
the contract. Some people have also recently changed their project after having submitted a contract for something different if you are
one of those, the new contract needs to be in this term.
The reminders will get progressively less gentle so if you are having any problems do please book an appointment to see me my
appointments booking is here:
http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/mod/scheduler/view.php?id=26941
all the best
Steve

27Email from Steve Halfyard

Da: Matthew Pilcher <noreply@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: gioved 10 novembre 2016 18.19
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Matthew Pilcher has given feedback for assignment Submit your new proposal form here

MUS6024-A-AYR-2016/7 ->Assignment ->Submit your new proposal form here

Matthew Pilcher has posted some feedback on your assignment submission for 'Submit your new proposal form here'

Da: Steve Halfyard <Steve.Halfyard@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: venerd 2 dicembre 2016 17.53
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Project contracts

To: Simone Damiani

This is another (still quite gentle) reminder that you have not yet submitted a contract for your project. I know a few people were waiting
for feedback on new proposals and if you are one of those then that feedback has now been written and you should use that to help write
the contract. Some people have also recently changed their project after having submitted a contract for something different if you are
one of those, the new contract needs to be in this term.
The reminders will get progressively less gentle so if you are having any problems do please book an appointment to see me my
appointments booking is here:
http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/mod/scheduler/view.php?id=26941
all the best
Steve

Da: Steve Halfyard <Steve.Halfyard@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: venerd 9 dicembre 2016 15.55
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Contract reminders

A final gentle-ish reminder for this term that there is still no learning contract in Moodle from you following me email last week. I may well
have spoken to you already about this in the last few days, but do please try to get this in before the end of term. If you need some advice,
please book an appointment to see me next week, here:
http://moodle.bcu.ac.uk/mod/scheduler/view.php?id=26941
Im afraid that once we get back after Christmas, reminders will be rather less gentle and rather more frequent.
Steve

28Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first movement. Metronome faster practice, not always successful; had to go back at a
slower tempo.

29Email from Daniel Tong

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: sabato 10 dicembre 2016 15.06
A: Daniel Tong
Cc: Jess Efezeybek
Oggetto: Major project coaching

Dear Daniel,

Jess and I are working on Bartok sonata for two pianos and percussion, and Bartok's seven pieces from Mikrokosmos for two pianos to
perform in a non public concert in the recital hall on the 31st of March.
We were wondering if you would be willing to give us some coaching on the Sonata with just the 2 pianos (or the whole ensemble, if
possible) and maybe the Mikrokosmos pieces when we're back from the Christmas holidays.

We were also wondering if it would be possible to organise any kind of performance for as much of the concert programme as possible
before the date of our project, ideally end of Feb/first week of March.

Sorry for the long email and thanks a lot for your help, we look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Jess and Simone

30Coaching notes

Coaching with Daniel Browell on the sonata's first and second movements and the first three of the seven pieces. Really helpful
work on rhythms and ensemble in the Sonata, more musically inclined work on the pieces.

31New proposal file

32Text from Daniel Browell

33Email from Daniel Tong

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: sabato 10 dicembre 2016 15.06
A: Daniel Tong
Cc: Jess Efezeybek
Oggetto: Major project coaching
Dear Daniel,

Jess and I are working on Bartok sonata for two pianos and percussion, and Bartok's seven pieces from Mikrokosmos for two pianos to
perform in a non public concert in the recital hall on the 31st of March.

We were wondering if you would be willing to give us some coaching on the Sonata with just the 2 pianos (or the whole ensemble, if
possible) and maybe the Mikrokosmos pieces when we're back from the Christmas holidays.

We were also wondering if it would be possible to organise any kind of performance for as much of the concert programme as possible
before the date of our project, ideally end of Feb/first week of March.

Sorry for the long email and thanks a lot for your help, we look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Jess and Simone

Da: danieltongpiano@googlemail.com <danieltongpiano@googlemail.com>
Inviato: gioved 12 gennaio 2017 10.02
A: Simone Damiani; Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Re: Major project coaching

Dear Simone and Jess

Happy New Year! It's up to you whether to bring the percussionists, but perhaps a first session without them will be fine?
On 25th would either 1230 or 1630 work for you both?
All best
Daniel

34Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first movement and the first five pieces from Mikrokosmos. Mostly metronome and
ensemble practice. Talked more about dynamics and phrasing.

35Coaching notes

Coaching with Daniel Browell on the sonata's first movement and the first four from the seven pieces. Ensemble work and
phrasing work in the Sonata. Character and mood work in the pieces.

36Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first movement and the first four pieces. Ensemble work, on the fugues and the maestoso
sections especially in the first movement,ensemble work in the third piece, character work in the fourth piece.

37Rehearsal notes

Full ensemble rehearsal on the first and the second movements of the Sonata. Ensemble work in the first movement, getting
more used to the sound of percussion, still hard sometimes to follow and play with. Run through the second movement went
pretty well, working on refining details.

38Email to Daniel Tong

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: sabato 10 dicembre 2016 15.06
A: Daniel Tong
Cc: Jess Efezeybek
Oggetto: Major project coaching
Dear Daniel,

Jess and I are working on Bartok sonata for two pianos and percussion, and Bartok's seven pieces from Mikrokosmos for two pianos to
perform in a non public concert in the recital hall on the 31st of March.

We were wondering if you would be willing to give us some coaching on the Sonata with just the 2 pianos (or the whole ensemble, if
possible) and maybe the Mikrokosmos pieces when we're back from the Christmas holidays.

We were also wondering if it would be possible to organise any kind of performance for as much of the concert programme as possible
before the date of our project, ideally end of Feb/first week of March.

Sorry for the long email and thanks a lot for your help, we look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Jess and Simone

Da: danieltongpiano@googlemail.com <danieltongpiano@googlemail.com>
Inviato: gioved 12 gennaio 2017 10.02
A: Simone Damiani; Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Re: Major project coaching

Dear Simone and Jess

Happy New Year! It's up to you whether to bring the percussionists, but perhaps a first session without them will be fine?
On 25th would either 1230 or 1630 work for you both?
All best
Daniel

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: sabato 28 gennaio 2017 15.25
A: danieltongpiano@googlemail.com
Cc: Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Bartok coaching

Dear Daniel,

I talked to Jess and unfortunately she is busy with a first study lesson on Thursday at 11.

Would it be possible to have a lesson with you at any other time on that morning or Wednesday or Friday?

Otherwise she is willing to try and be available for the first arrangement we made.

Thank you,

Simone

39Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's second movement. It's more relaxing working on this peaceful movement. Working on
shaping the lines, and ensemble in the middle section.

40Email from Daniel Tong

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: sabato 10 dicembre 2016 15.06
A: Daniel Tong
Cc: Jess Efezeybek
Oggetto: Major project coaching

Dear Daniel,
Jess and I are working on Bartok sonata for two pianos and percussion, and Bartok's seven pieces from Mikrokosmos for two pianos to
perform in a non public concert in the recital hall on the 31st of March.

We were wondering if you would be willing to give us some coaching on the Sonata with just the 2 pianos (or the whole ensemble, if
possible) and maybe the Mikrokosmos pieces when we're back from the Christmas holidays.

We were also wondering if it would be possible to organise any kind of performance for as much of the concert programme as possible
before the date of our project, ideally end of Feb/first week of March.

Sorry for the long email and thanks a lot for your help, we look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Jess and Simone

Da: danieltongpiano@googlemail.com <danieltongpiano@googlemail.com>
Inviato: gioved 12 gennaio 2017 10.02
A: Simone Damiani; Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Re: Major project coaching

Dear Simone and Jess

Happy New Year! It's up to you whether to bring the percussionists, but perhaps a first session without them will be fine?
On 25th would either 1230 or 1630 work for you both?
All best
Daniel

Da: Simone Damiani

Inviato: sabato 28 gennaio 2017 15.25
A: danieltongpiano@googlemail.com
Cc: Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Bartok coaching

Dear Daniel,

I talked to Jess and unfortunately she is busy with a first study lesson on Thursday at 11.

Would it be possible to have a lesson with you at any other time on that morning or Wednesday or Friday?

Otherwise she is willing to try and be available for the first arrangement we made.

Thank you,

Simone
Da: danieltongpiano@googlemail.com <danieltongpiano@googlemail.com>
Inviato: luned 30 gennaio 2017 14.56
A: Simone Damiani; Jessica Efezeybek
Oggetto: Wed eve

Hi both
Do you want to play a little of your Bartok in the Wednesday evening piano chamber music class this week? John Humphreys will be
taking. Then I can also hear you on Thursday as planned.
All best
Dan

41Coaching notes

Coaching with Daniel Tong on the sonata's first and second movements. Matthew wasn't there, played with Jess and Miriam.
Ensemble working on the first movement, shaping suggestions for the beginning, suggestion for lighter touch to reflect the
tempo indication.

42Rehearsal notes
Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and second movement. Metronome and slow practice for ensemble work, phrasing for
singing parts and work on the ending of the first movement.

43Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and second movement and the first five pieces from Mikrokosmos. Ensemble work
and work on the ending of the first movement, plus the fugues. Worked on character and speeding up tempo for the pieces.

44Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and second movements. Ensemble work in the first movement, always trying to speed
up but keep control. Phrasing work in the second movement with ensemble work for the middle part.

45Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and third movements. Ensemble work for the first movement. Really slow run through
the third movement: Despite its undoubted difficulty, the more regular tempo makes it easier to put together really slowly than
the first.

46Email to Peter Holder

Da: Peter Holder <Peter.Holder@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: marted 21 febbraio 2017 13.56
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: RE: Project programme notes

Hi Simone

Thats fine as long as you use the correct logo and use it according to the Universitys brand guidelines.

Ive attached the logo in a couple of different formats along with the brand guidelines. Please read through them carefully. You will find
the information most relevant to the Conservatoire on page 17.

All the best

Pete

Pete Holder
Concert Administrator
Venues, Concerts and Events Office
Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham City University

47Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and second movements and five pieces. Ensemble work on the sonata at almost full
speed and ensemble work on the pieces, especially for the last two.

48Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and third movements and five pieces from Mikrokosmos. Ensemble work on the
sonata, especially on the fugues in the first movment and the exposition. Ensemble work on the pieces.

49Final learning contract file

50Rehearsal notes
 Two piano rehearsal on the complete sonata and the last two pieces from Mikrokosmos. Most work focused mainly on
ensemble in first mov and the last two pieces.

51Coaching notes

Coaching with Daniel Browell on the sonata's first and second movements. Ensemble and phrasing work. Balancing work
especially in the first movement.

52Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first movement. Ensemble work at slow and fast tempos.

53Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's third and second movements. Mostly ensemble and balancing work on the third, little but
intense musical work on the second.

54Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and second movements and the last two pieces from Mikrokosmos. Mostly ensemble
work in the first movement and the pieces

55Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and third movements and the last two pieces from Mikrokosmos. Mostly ensemble
work on the pieces and third movement, control and balance in the first movement.

56Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and third movements. Ensemble and balancing work, with and without the
metronome.first movements stays the trickiest even though we started it way before the third.

57Rehearsal notes

Full ensemble rehearsal on the complete sonata. Pianos were a bit dull but we managed to play loud enough to rehearse
smoothly. Daniel can and listened to it for a while, gave suggestions on ensemble and coaches us on some parts.

58Coaching notes

Coaching with Daniel Browell on the sonata's first and third movements. Work on ensemble and balance, rhythm and tempo
issues.

59Coaching notes

Coaching with Robert Markham on the seven pieces from Mikrokosmos.worked on balance and ensemble playing. Robert gave
me a really good advice on balancing two hands unison melodies.

60Coaching notes
Performed the sonata's first movement to Julian Jacobson in performance class. He liked it and gave really good comments on
tempo and touch. Jess and I thought about booking coaching with him and exchanged emails.

61Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's third movement and the third, sixth and seventh pieces. Mostly worked on ensemble in the
third movement and in the last two pieces, character on the third piece.

62Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first and third movements and on the seven pieces. Run through the movements and
work on individual passages. Same approach on the pieces.

63Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the full programme. Run through and practice on difficult passages.

64Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the sonata's first movement and all the pieces. Run through and practice on detail on passages. Slow
practice at a soft dynamic on loud fast passages.

65Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the complete sonata and all the pieces. Run through and practice on detail on passages. Slow practice
at a soft dynamic on loud fast passages.

66Rehearsal notes

Full ensemble rehearsal with Adrian Spillet. Run through the sonata followed by work on detail. Work in more detail on bridges
between sections.

67Coaching notes

Coaching with Daniel Browell on the sonata's first and third movements. Work on ensemble playing and balance.

68Rehearsal notes

Two piano rehearsal on the complete programme. Work on balance, ensemble and detail. Run through the programme.

69Coaching notes

Coaching with Robert Markham on the seven pieces. Run through followed by work on character and sound.

70Programme notes pics (ADD!!)

 71Refreshments shopping receipt pic

72Screenshot conversation about concert outfit

 73Screenshot conversation thanking percussionists

74Project examiners feedback file

75Email reminder of tutorial with Steve Halfyard

Da: Steve Halfyard <noreply@bcu.ac.uk>

Inviato: marted 25 aprile 2017 01.04
A: Simone Damiani
Oggetto: Conservatoire Personal Tutors: Appointment reminder

You have an upcoming appointment on 25 April 2017 from 11:55 AM to 12:00 PM

with Steve Halfyard.
Location: Steve's office