Playing the saxophone Advanced Wind Band day, 7th Feb

MandyH · Jan 24, 2015

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Tickets/Advanced-Symphonic-Wind-Band-Day-with-Pete-Long-308839#.VMO7BWIgGSM
I have just signed up to go the the Advanced Wind Band day. The advert says grade 8+
When I phoned up they've allocated me to the Alto 1 part.
I hope there are more than one of us on a part! 😱

I'm not really sure what I've let myself in for, but it can't be too bad, can it? :confused:

trimmy · Jan 24, 2015

MandyH said:
I'm not really sure what I've let myself in for, but it can't be too bad, can it?

Brave very brave, i have the utmost respect for you, you are my hero, you're amazing !!
It'll be easy for such a talented lady....honest :rolleyes:

You fool

MandyH · Jan 24, 2015

Thank you for your support, Trimmy!.... Not! :tongue-out:

Ivan · Jan 25, 2015

Of course we'd all of us be eligible to sit alongside you in the 1st alto/tenor/bass/sopranino/baritone and soprano seats if only we weren't heading north to the frozen wastes of Aberdeenshire on the same weekend

(Eh Trimmy?)

Have a good'un Mandy

Jeanette · Jan 25, 2015

Mandy I am sure you will be fine. Looking forward to hearing all about it. 🙂

Jx

jeremyjuicewah · Jan 25, 2015

Personally I would go sick. But I am sure you are made of more talented stuff. Anyway, its as much your day as theirs so enjoy what comes out of the spout and remember the most important thing with ensemble playing; if something comes out wrong be the first to put on an exasperated face and start looking at others. And don't blush.

MandyH · Feb 5, 2015

Out of curiosity, is anyone else going to this on Saturday?

I have not yet backed out of it!!! :rolleyes:

trimmy · Feb 5, 2015

MandyH said:
Out of curiosity, is anyone else going to this on Saturday?

I have not yet backed out of it!!!

Afraid not, I've a good excuse.....easier 2nd alto parts for me 😉
http://cafesaxophone.com/threads/mwo-the-little-theatre-southport.15086/

Break a reed Mandy 🙂

MandyH · Feb 7, 2015

Wow!
I highly recommend the next one (26th September in Taunton), or the intermediate Wind band day (10th May in Cheltenham)
Pete Long was a superb band leader.
It was indeed an "advanced" day, but I didn't feel out of my depth.
It was a wonderful experience, and definitely worth the 2 hour drive each way.