Exam Results!

    I finally have the bulk of my exam results through and I am really pleased to see that everyone has passed, with one pass, three merits and two distinctions!  It is really encouraging to see so many students who want to do exams and succeed.  I am still waiting to hear the results from 3 exams, but I would hope not to have to wait too long.

    As for my ears, well, they are not entirely recovered but at least I can hear out of both of them, even if I have to pop them every now and again!

    I had a very successful day last Saturday: July 7th saw the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association's 75th Anniversary Celebrations at Highnam Court, Gloucester, and I was fortunate enough to play with 3 of the 20 bands performing that day.  All on trombone!  I have never been to Highnam Court and played euphonium yet, in 3 visits and with 4 bands!  I am really looking forard to hearing the CD of the day which is being produced at the moment.

    I may yet have another opportunity to play trombone with Portishead Band in the Pershore Midsummer Brass event on 21st July.  I am actually really enjoying it at the moment and I think if ever the opportunity arises in City of Bristol, I might make it a permanent thing.

    I have been to visit a school in Cirencester in which I will start teaching from September.  Having finished teaching at two schools (where the pupils have moved on to secondary school), it is really comforting to know that there are other opportunities for me.