Mar 25

It’s the Holidays…

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It was my last day of teaching for Term 1 today. I’m really glad to be on holidays now even though I have lots to do. I have two gigs this weekend, a uni assignment due on Monday, and then leave for a month at Kapooka on Friday of next week. Feeling a bit nervous and unprepared for that but I’m sure it will be fine. I hope my legs (more specifically my shins) will be OK as they have been a bit sore recently.

As soon as I get back from Kapooka I have my first semester teaching placement. I’m going to be at PLC this year and am both excited and nervous about it. They have a great music school and an excellent reputation so feel a bit of pressure. I visited the school on Wednesday and at least have some idea of what I’ll be teaching, not that I’ll be able to prepare much while running around in the bush!!….

Looking forward to a wedding gig on Saturday with a jazz trio. Should be fun. Then Out for the Count returns to the Rainbow Hotel on Sunday night.

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Dec 27

Double Booked

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So I got a message early on Christmas morning to play a big band gig tonight (Sunday evening) at the Rainbow Hotel with the Out for the Count big band. I rocked up with my girlfriend in tow and began setting up when another alto sax player turned up (there was already two of us there….) Apparently there’d been a lack of communication and I wasn’t really required. However I ended up playing the gig as the guy who had booked me felt strongly about the fact he had organised me to play and felt that I should. It all turned out alright, it was a fun gig, had a really nice steak sandwich and a couple of pints and am playing the band again next week. It’s certainly not a high paying gig but it’s a lot of fun. Gotta remember to take my ear plugs next week though cos I’ll be standing right next to the drummer!!! Will be playing tenor 1 next week.

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