7/12/01--Music rehearsal #1
8:46 PM
Okay, I don't hate the show as much as I did before. But we still have wayyyyy too many rests.
Our show, FYI, consists of British marchy-type music. We have two songs ("Song Without Words" and "Fantasia on the Dargason") by Gustav Holst (the guy who wrote "Moorside March" *gags*), and two songs ("Henry V" and "Crown Imperial") by William Walton. The flutes have a total of 208 measures of rests, including long rests with 27 and 60 measures. Blech. I still like last year's show a lot better. Of course, this one's quite a bit easier, which is good news when it's time for seating.
We spent the *entire* rehearsal on "Henry V". And quite a bit of time on the rests. Basically, it was a trumpet/mellophone practice, with the rest of us playing about 6 notes.
And it was deserted. At least four flutes were missing, three trumpets, a tuba, a few trombones and saxes, and who knows how many clarinets. We had a whole three show up.
Speaking of clarinets, my sister is practicing again. On the bright side, she's doing it in her room (for once). See, Carly has this tendency to watch TV (Nickelodeon) and practice at the same time, usually while I'm attempting to read a book (also in the living room). Now, I like clarinets as much as the next dedicated flutist, but beginning clarinets sound *horrible*! All squeaky and out of tune and crap. Plus, they haven't learned how to tongue yet. So basically, I'm being driven completely insane.
Right. Back to band. Well, it was fun. We got to play a bit, I got to chat with Christina, Courtney, Erica, Melissa, Sami, and Katie, and I did a lot of sitting around. End of story. Now, if you'll excuse me, there's some microwave popcorn that's calling my name, and I need to study for my fish quiz. So, till next week, adios!
PS-If I hear Hot Cross Buns or Mary Had a Little Lamb one more time, I'm going to scream. Just thought I'd let you know. ^-^
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