I had the wonderful opportunity on August 15-17 to go to a provincial band clinic that combined all the small bands of my province, La Pampa, with the youth band in Santa Rosa, La Banda Sinfónica de La Pampa, along with some professional guest musicians (one even came from Spain to play trombone) It was quite a lovely experience. We stayed in an albergue, which is basically like a government funded camp building where large groups can come and stay for sports trips or band trips or whatever it may be. Unfortunately I forgot my flip-flops, so I prayed each night that I would not contract any foot disease or fungus while showering, however, I couldn't avoid showering after long busy days of playing. I of course also forgot toilet paper. Gosh how I hate forgetting toilet paper. In most public buildings there is hardly ever any toilet paper, so it is always best to bring an extra roll along, but obviously I take a long time to learn such things.
Despite that, the trip was awesome, spending a whole weekend filled with beautiful music and the chance to share oboe in a different part of the world. I never imagined that I would be the only oboe player in the province! It is good for making me play louder (as Mr.Reul and Mr.Krofta would appreciate)! I also met lots of kids from different regions of the province. A few lovely days of sharing music!
My awesome Flute group!!!! (with the oboe of course) (always the odd one out )
Break time!
A bunch of us after the concert.
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