Here are the three songs we are doing at the moment.
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Lean on Me by Bill Withers lyrics (see for this link for lyric video with music – note we are skipping some parts, use below lyrics for our arrangement)
Sometimes in our lives We all have pain, we all have sorrow But if we are wise We know that there’s always tomorrow
Lean on me when you’re not strong And I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on For it won’t be long ‘Til I’m gonna need somebody to lean on
Please, swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow For no one can fill those of your needs That you won’t let show
You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you’ll understand We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me when you’re not strong And I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on For it won’t be long ‘Til I’m gonna need somebody to lean on
You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you’ll understand We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me when you’re not strong And I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on For it won’t be long ‘Til I’m gonna need somebody to lean on
I know that I’m running out of time I want it all, mmm, mmm And I’m wishing they’d stop tryna turn me off I want it on, mmm, mmm And I’m walking on a wire, trying to go higher Feels like I’m surrounded by clow-owns and liars Even when I give it all away I want it all, mmm, mmm
Spoken: We came here to run it, run it, run it, We came here to run it, run it, run it
Just like fire, burning out the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me any way Just like magic, I’ll be flying free I’mma disappear when they come for me I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me any way Just like fire (note: don’t do “uh” here)
And people like to laugh at you cause they are all the same, mmm, mmm See I would rather we just go our different way than play the game mm, mm And no matter the weather, we can do it better You and me together, forever and ever We don’t have to worry bout’ a thing, bout’ a thing, no
Spoken: We came here to run it, run it, run it, We came here to run it, run it, run it
Just like fire, burning out the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me any way Just like magic, I’ll be flying free I’mma disappear when they come for me I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say?
No one can be just like me any way Just like fire
Spoken: We came here to run it, run it, run it
Rap:So look I came here to run it Just cause nobody’s done it Y’all don’t think I can run it But look, I’ve been here, I’ve done it Impossible? Please Watch, I do it with ease You just gotta believe Come on, come on with me
Just like fire, burning out the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me any way
Just like fire, burning out the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me any way Just like magic, I’ll be flying free I’mma disappear when they come for me I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me any way
Just like fire
Spoken: Run it, run it!
Just like fire
Spoken: Run it, run it!
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“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift (see YouTube for this).
“I don’t think I can explain in words how much you’ve helped me. You sacrificed your recess and lunch to help me practice for the musical you taught me how to go low and high and how to control my voice. You helped me find the hidden talents that was still un-found inside me I am very thankful for that because with out that I would’ve doubted myself to this day. You’ve inspired me to become the person I am today which is a humorous patient girl. I try to follow your attitude.” Year 5 performing arts student
“Thanks is not enough when someone cares the way you care. To tell you so you really understand how much it means to have the warmth and encouragement you share. Thanks is only part of all the heartfelt gratitude. Thanks is just a portion of a deep appreciation for sharing so much goodness from your heart. Your kindness is such a source of joy and inspiration for your students and school community at large!” Principal, Australian International Academy Strathfield
“I booked with Mrs Patmore’s music when I needed a pianist for my wedding ceremony and reception. Not only was she very professional and organized whilst booking with but she was very helpful with choosing suitable songs which helped me with the stress I already had with planning my wedding. Not just that though, even the songs I wanted that I had chose myself and asked if she could play them she did and perfectly too which I was happily grateful for as it meant alot to hear them on our special day. I am so thankful I was suggested to her as she really made my day extra special. I would definitely recommend her to everyone I know. She is very talented and a lovely person to deal with. Thank you Mrs Patmore’s Music for help making our day as perfect as it was.” Margaret Giakoumelos
Below you can find some recordings of performances of pieces from a variety of genres and composers throughout my career. Recording quality varies for the examples below, but I hope they will give you an idea of what I have to offer. Thanks for listening!
Excerpt from “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars (Piano, 2021)
An den Frühling Op 43, No 6 by Edvard Grieg (Piano, 2006)
Etude Op.1, No.12 by Franz Liszt (Piano, 2006)
“Romance” from Trois Rag-Caprices by Darius Milhaud (Piano, 2006)
Jeunes Filles Au Jardin by Federico Mompou (Piano, 2006)
III from Five Bagatelles by Carl Vine (Piano, 2006)
Firstly, I played Mrs Squires in Hornsby Musical Society’s 2017 production of The Music Man. A review by Sydney Arts Guide is linked here, another one from Hornsby Advocate is below, and some promotional shots with me in character can be also be found below.
In 2016 I was musical director for the fantastic cast and crew of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, produced by Dural Musical Society. More information and promotional shots can be found here.
I also performed in the chorus in 2015 in Snow White, again produced by the Dural Musical Society. Two of my students were in it too as dwarfs, cute! A review by Sydney Arts Guide can be found here.
Give me a home among the gum trees
With lots of plum trees
A sheep or two, a k-kangaroo
A clothesline out the back
Verandah out the front
And an old rocking chair.
For the rest of the song, we will just say and tap the following rhythm:
“Tahn       Tahn      Tahn    Shhhh”
Do the ‘shhhh’ quietly and do not tap your knees :-) (it means don’t make a sound)
But remember to do the kookaburra singing, just like the song does! :-)