Hornblower
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Ta Dah! The British Police Symphony Orchestra
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Hornblower
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And the flip-side...
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admin
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Looks like the plod's version of Mountbattens! I thought you left to avoid those gigs 
I hope the gig goes well matey but don't blow the roof off, it'll cost quids to replace it and probably hurt
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townsergeant
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Do you play requests? Can you play something by Police? 
Seriously.....you pigs ''do a lot for chaaaarity''
Keep up the good work Old Bill, I mean Old Stu! 
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MrJpig
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Sorry to be the bringer of bad news but saturday is the 10th 
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MrJpig
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Did ya check did ya....didya?? waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
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townsergeant
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| MrJpig wrote: | | Did ya check did ya....didya?? waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah |
Obviously you didn't....it's the 9th!
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admin
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Mmmmm, double back bite  How many security ranks are on that gig?
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MrJpig
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| townsergeant wrote: | | MrJpig wrote: | | Did ya check did ya....didya?? waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah |
Obviously you didn't....it's the 9th! |
Silly me. Oh well back to me stye!!!
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Hornblower
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| admin wrote: | Looks like the plod's version of Mountbattens! I thought you left to avoid those gigs
I hope the gig goes well matey but don't blow the roof off, it'll cost quids to replace it and probably hurt |
Weeelllll, not exactly like the MB's!
I've never been a part of such professional music-making as this outfit, who I've been with permanently since 1995.
We play fantastic music in fantastic venues, including the RAH - (only the once and before I joined). Of course, Symphony Hall is purpose built for classical concerts and is far and away the best place I have played in.
We have some stunningly good musicians in the British Police service and some of them have been RMB's - at this time there are only 2 of us but there are many more out there.
Any takers?
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Michael Thompson
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Proms GigGood luck with the gig Stu. Mines over until next year when we are booked 11th Nov. You might like to join us!!!!
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Hornblower
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Oh boy - I gripped!!!!!!
Hey me ol' mucker. That sounds like an invite to me - send me the money for the flight and I'll bring an audience too.
Missed your Skype again - sorry Michael - one of these days I'll be at my computer when you call.
Good to see you're doing so well.
Stuey
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Hornblower
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The gig went very well indeed - thank you for asking!
Unfortunately, the section principal has decided to hang up his horn (hmmmmm sounds dodgy) which left us in the lurch, what with the Shostakovich 5th and all that!
Soooooo, I volunteered my services (being the shy and retiring type that I am) and ended up on 1st horn for the symphony.
Top B went well - as did the rest of the piece. It was a triumph actually. The whole orchestra sounded excellent throughout.
It was a very long day too. We started final rehearsals at 09.00 in the hall itself and finished 45 mins before the matinee performance for kids at 14.00.
By the time we sat down at 19.30 I was ready for me bed - but with all my experience (!) I managed to pull it all together. The first entry is a solo on the dreaded top G (previously reported in the St Paul's thread) but at least it's a loud one.
The trouble is, the piece has already been running for about 5 mins before the 1st horn makes it's strident entry - and that means you've started to go cold. My heart was racing knowing what was to come, and being out of my 2nd horn comfort zone I didn't have the luxury of creeping in with a nice quiet low note. So I had to keep telling myself to calm down and I just knew that if my first note was clear and confident the rest would follow.
I was right. I down-graded my original objective of making it sound easy to that of making it sound as if I wasn't nervous and suceeded admirably.
All the feedback was that it sounded good and that it was if I was doing that sort of thing all the time - mission accomplished.
Thank you for listening to my ramblings - it's good to get it off my chest.
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bootybandy
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Well done Stu. I knew you had it in you. It was just getting it out that was a difficulty. BZ m8
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Hornblower
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Why - thank you Botty! I thought I was in here alone with just the camera to report to.
Waaaaaaaahhhhhh I don't do 'alone' do I?
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Michael Thompson
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Good onya Stu, I bet you thought that all top B's shpuld have retired by now, still you managed to sqeeeeeeze one out, which fantastic for a horn player your age.
I look forward to the Band coming to Australia, or at least one of the musicians.
Have a great and safe Christmas and New Year
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Michael Thompson
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By the way Shplud is the same as should and shpelt with a 'p' when you fingers get mixed up with the keys at 0630.
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Hornblower
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Re: Proms Gig | Michael Thompson wrote: | | Good luck with the gig Stu. Mines over until next year when we are booked 11th Nov. You might like to join us!!!! |
How did the gig go Michael?
Let us know as soon as you log on.
Stuey
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kielerwoche
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Congrats Stu.
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Michael Thompson
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Monash Concert Band ConcertStuey, The gig went really well.
I did a mini "Festival of Remembrance" at the end and managed to get some Army Cadets and National Serviceman's Association to be part of the muster.
One of the members from the RAN Band, (Ian Aston) is ex RMB, however, he was unable to do the gig as he had injured his neck. I was going to post a pic of us. Shame as he is a great trumpet player.
I'll send you a copy of the program via e-mail
How did your gig go?
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Hornblower
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It didn't go this year yet!
It's next week - for any of you that fancy a weekend in Birmingham!
And the B side...
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bootybandy
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Re: Monash Concert Band Concert | Michael Thompson wrote: | Stuey, The gig went really well.
I did a mini "Festival of Remembrance" at the end and managed to get some Army Cadets and National Serviceman's Association to be part of the muster.
One of the members from the RAN Band, (Ian Aston) is ex RMB, however, he was unable to do the gig as he had injured his neck. I was going to post a pic of us. Shame as he is a great trumpet player.
I'll send you a copy of the program via e-mail
How did your gig go?
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Is Ian still skin n essence Tommo?? He certainly was when he was on the Ark in 1975......  
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Hornblower
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I AM!!!
In my 'kin dreams...
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General Melchett
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Bri, that is a different Ian Aston. He joined in '90 and left in '03 to go down under. Cornet and violin.
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bootybandy
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Apologies Melch. My mistake. I think MY Ian was an Ashton and not Aston. What's a little H between friends???
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