First off my apologies for being away for a bit. I've taken up tiling again, though only at my own home, and my audience is a bit more picky than before :)
It's been a pretty busy week or so since our weekend rehearsal. We had a great turnout and a great workout both days of that weekend rehearsal. So great to see all the new and returning traveling players. Welcome back to Jamie, Sarah, and Tad, and a special welcome to new players Katie Brady, Rob Kinnaird, and a few new players trying their hand at the grade 2 band.
I think we had 19 pipers around the chanter table which was a real pleasure to see since we were missing a few. Good turnout in the drum corp with new tenors Anna Fritschij, and Amanda Norquay filling out the tenor corp we had a good 7 sides (missing 3?) 5 tenors, and Chris Brown.
I'm excited about the new music. Lots of new stuff, some music I've never heard before. I think we're trying to define the St. Andrew's style which we've previously always copied from various bands but principally the 78th Frasers. The music is taking an edgier, and darker style and I really appreciate some new pieces we've pulled out from composers like Anne Gray and Gordon Duncan.
The Medley is set, the new MSR's have been played on drums already. I'm a happy guy :)
Next is the concert, which is where I've been focusing my energies the past week. Trying to read the extensive contract that comes with a rental of the Concert Hall here. It seems we've outgrown every venue otherwise so stay tuned for the announcement of the date for this winters concert.
I'd better get back to page 987 of this contract before I forget what I've read already. Have a great week, and on a more personal note to Sarah, we'll all forgive you for cheering for the Habs but you have to come over to the Jets side by 7 pm tonight or forever been shunned with Chris Brown.
Cheers
Sean
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