Monday
Today started with PT as usual. We went down to the Common in Southsea, did
a circuit with CSgt Lawton and welcomed back Sgt Beattie. We then had to run
back to make sure we were ready for work over at the School for 0850. Starting
another week with the usual practice we then had lunch and had to be over at
Portsmouth Band room afterwards as we were going to watch the final M3 recital.
We were back at work after and as we now work until 1720 instead of working
in the evenings we had a rehearsal for orchestra for Open Day. We have also
had 30 auditionees arrive for the week.
Tuesday
We were over at the School quite early as we had a Parade Band rehearsal for
the 2nd Sea Lord gigs that we have on next week. Everyone who isn't on the gig
was doing private practice. We then had a normal day with 30 auditionees around
looking scared and wondering what they were getting themselves involved in.
All M3 students are getting nervous as exam week is looming and next week should
be fun! We then rehearsed orchestra again for the last hour.
Wednesday
We rehearsed Parade Band for Open Day this morning and as the band is so big
we had to go and use HMS Excellent's Parade square again. Then we came back
for our normal routine. In the afternoon a group of us went down to RM Poole
to train for the dragon boat competition that we're getting involved with in
a couple of weeks down in Exeter. Unfortunately we couldn't go on the water
because of the weather so we went in the pool and practiced our paddling to
see what it felt like. Should be interesting next week when we finally get on
the water!
Thursday
Today again started with phys. We went for a run with Sgt Beattie to the Common
and back. We then had a normal working day with a Concert Band rehearsal at
the end of the day for the Alton concert that we are doing in the next couple
of weeks. It's all go in the School of Music!!
Friday
Today we had Parade Band again for Open Day but we all sat down outside and
went through the dots and made sure it was all secure. We then got back to our
practicing and studying and then we had Concert Band again for Alton and then
finished at 1520 for the weekend.
It was a long and busy but good week! The auditionees also left us today and
will find out on Monday if they will be joining us in September! Good Luck!