10 June 2025
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In my role as band rep for the Charnwood Training Band, I recently put out a poll to the band of potential pieces and purchased a copy (with band funds) of the most popular choice – Songs of the Sea, … Continue reading
9 June 2025
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Now that I’m playing more tuba, for a lot of the band pieces, it means it is ideal to have both a tuba score and a string bass score. I’m getting better at transposing up or down an octave at … Continue reading
8 June 2025
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As part of my ongoing plan to make the most of not being able to play my bass guitar, I’ve taken my tuba along to tonight’s Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra rehearsal… and survived. Actually, I did do okay and so … Continue reading
7 June 2025
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One of my plans for the 3D printer was to use it to help with various woodworking tasks. I’ve finally managed to do that today by designing some brackets. The plan is that I can partially screw a bracket at … Continue reading
6 June 2025
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I had my stiches out today, which was a fairly painless experience. I’d expected it to be one long thread but it turned out to be a series of small, independent loops, which got cut and removed with tweezers. I’ve … Continue reading
5 June 2025
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Tomorrow I’ve got another appointment at the hospital when, hopefully, my stitches can come out and I’ll get move to a slightly less bulky version of the arm protection. Meanwhile, I’m increasingly looking forward not just to playing electric bass … Continue reading
4 June 2025
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Since electric bass is off the cards at the moment, I took the opportunity to play my tuba for last night’s CCB rehearsal. I’m neither as fluent or as loud but I did manage to keep up. While I am … Continue reading
3 June 2025
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As well as leading the offering on Sunday, I was also able to contribute in another way. The church was recently given a Soundcraft ui24R mixer. As a digital mixer with no sliders or display, it could be daunting to … Continue reading
2 June 2025
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Yesterday morning’s service for Hathern Baptist was held in a large marquee on the Rec, as part of the Hathern Big Week that is running at the moment. I was invited to lead the offering portion of the worship and … Continue reading
1 June 2025
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It turned out that the anticipated dep couldn’t make it to this afternoon’s gig Charnwood Concert Band gig in Queen’s Park because thy had their own visit to the emergency room. Instead of helping the dep navigate the charts, I … Continue reading