Rehearsal Notes for 26/4/22

A return to a normal rehearsal for a change! Starting at 7:30, and without frantically rehearsing a major concert program allowed us to relax a little. A run through our Sacred test, Pacem, shows it is taking shape. There are two important things to remember, one is...

Rehearsal Notes 19th April 2022

As always with School holidays there are holes in our line up as members take a well earned rest, however, valuable work still proceeds in the holiday period. Last night started out with a run through the Anzac Hymns and it was highlighted that some of us need to...

Rehearsal Notes for 29/3/22

Our concert is coming together for the 10th of April. As this well may become an annual event, I am always on the look out for different ideas to develop our next performance – if you have made a suggestion or are thinking of something, let me know as whilst it...

Rehearsal Notes for 15/3/22

It’s always hard to reset after a successful concert, it seems to be a trend with bands all over the world that the rehearsal straight after is smaller and many players take time off! That wasn’t the issue last night however, we had a good solid turn out and got some...

Rehearsal Notes for 1/3/22

Despite the inclement weather, we had a fantastic rehearsal turn out, which bodes well for our upcoming concert. I still have issues with dynamics, particularly in the lower section of the band – we have safety in numbers in those sections, yet at times we are...