Success in Skegness- Butlins Contest 2020
So it’s been five years since I’ve been to Butlins and it’s nice to see that, like the other wonders of the world, Butlins hasn’t changed...
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- Nov 29, 2019
- 5 min
The Twelve Days of Banding Christmas
It’s the most wonderful (and busy) time of the year! Hands up, who’s sick of Christmas Festival already? Yes, it’s that time of year...
- Oct 25, 2019
- 5 min
A Bucket List, a Breakdown and a Bet- Rochdale Contest 2019
So, I’m the numpty, who’s spent the last few weeks playing for two bands. As well, as going to my rehearsals with Eccles. once again...
- Oct 11, 2019
- 5 min
Pomp and (an unfortunate Circumstance)
Uneventful? With me? Never. So, I wasn’t planning on writing about last weekend’s concerts as I thought it was going to be a...
- Oct 4, 2019
- 5 min
Rituals and Superstitions
Very superstitious, writing’s on the wall…. Fight or Flight (of Stairs) As I’m sure many of you are, I’m currently watching Sky Arts’...
- Sep 13, 2019
- 5 min
Banding Bucket List- Performance Opportunities
I’ve been incredibly lucky to have experienced some brilliant performance opportunities during my time in banding. From performing at the...
- Aug 30, 2019
- 5 min
Banding Bucket List- 5 Concert Pieces
I do often find myself making a mental list of pieces I want to play. Whether I’m sat in the audience at a concert or falling down the...
- Aug 2, 2019
- 5 min
More Embarrassing Banding Moments
Also known as ‘Reason’s Why Liv Shouldn’t Be Allowed Out Without Supervision.’ I told you in my last ‘Embarrassing Banding Moments’...
- Jul 26, 2019
- 4 min
10 Things We Wish We Could Tell Composers
I would just like to start off by saying I admire composers. Sitting for hours, figuring how to get the ideas out of your head onto...
- Jun 11, 2019
- 4 min
Whit Friday Survival Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Last year I did a post of things to look out for at Whit Friday (click here to read). This year...
- Mar 15, 2019
- 6 min
10 Things I’ve Learned From Banding
I started playing when I was seven years old, so I can’t really remember my life before banding. I’d say something profound like ‘my life...
- Feb 12, 2019
- 5 min
Back in the Bandroom
Hello! So, if you’ve been following this blog for a while (you troopers!) and you’ve read the title, I suppose you’ve probably guessed...
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