Be early, they say. Play them in with carols. Hark the Herald. Being the eager brass players we are, we comply. My instrument is slung over my shoulder, my glittering Santa hat slants zappily as I climb the stairs to the hall. Familiar stairs, familiar hall, familiar people. They nod, and smile, complacent in theContinue reading “Silent night”
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Cradle Song
It was a Monday, the rush of the weekend over, the senses slowed. I wasn’t sure what to do with my time, as a result I sat staring at my mobile, scrolling, my eyelids drooping, delving into pockets of tedium. I couldn’t give in to shut eye, I wasn’t long up, so I had aContinue reading “Cradle Song”
Progression Continued
20th May 2023 The blue arched doors gape, welcoming me into the holy dwelling. I enter the North Church of Penicuik, spying my fellow band members through the glass backed vestibule. We’re here to perform a Celtic Concert for the people of the town and beyond. Alloway Tales, Brave, Danny Boy, Farewell to Stromness to name a few andContinue reading “Progression Continued”
Progression
March 2023 The road into Perth was clear. The day was cloudy but dry. A perfect day for the Regional Scottish Championship. My band, Penicuik Silver Band, a band who can trace their roots back as far as the 1830’s, were competing. There were four of us in the car, two bass players, a trombone player and me.Continue reading “Progression”
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