Tuesday
After a long weekend it was back to work to rehearse with the Hampshire Constabulary
Band for a joint concert on Saturday evening. We all had to attend the bar afterwards
for some socialising with the Constabulary Band.
Wednesday
Started with Parade Band in the Gym due to the bad weather and not having a
parade ground whilst a new concert hall is being built. We didn't get off to
a very good start as 75% of the lads were picked up for their hair being too
long. It was then off to the School for a morning's practice before heading
back to the gym for an afternoon of RT. For RT today we played Volleyball and
Hockey.
Thursday
We started today with a circuit. It was then back to the school for a day's
practice. Thursday's are one of my busiest days as I have both my violin and
saxophone lessons. I am currently studying Ronald Binge's concerto for alto
saxophone and O Reiding's concerto in B minor on my violin. We were treated
today with the evening off, as there was no Concert Band.
Friday
Had Parade Band in the gym which got off to a better start as no one was picked
up in the inspection. We then had a day of normal instruction. For the last
hour today we had a Concert Band rehearsal ready for tomorrow's concert.
Saturday
We had a rehearsal in the afternoon with the Hampshire Constabulary Band and
then the concert in the evening. The highlight of the concert must have been
one of the Constabulary Band tuba players dressing up as a Tiger for his solo
in 'Tuba Tiger Rag'.
Sunday
Well earned day off after a very long day yesterday.
Musn Hall