That musical feeling

Just got back from the McMaster University Orchestra rehearsal and feeling FINE. It went really well and all things considered I sight-read the music well considering I was keeping up with the first chair girl who'd two more rehearsals than I.

Next rehearsal is post Canuck Thanksgiving (next weekend) so I have loads of time to practice and maybe even get in a lesson.

Here's our repetoire for the first concert with short descriptions for those so inclined:

• Sinfonia Bb+ - J. C. Bach
  1. Allegro Assai
  2. Andante
  3. Presto
  Dunno who the soloist is on piano. Ironically enough it was the piece HECE was to play last year when our soloist had a heart attack.
• Colas et Colinette Ouverture - G. Ridout
  1. Allegro
  It's early North American Opera. French Canadian actually. It's a full symphonic piece which is nice.
• Moorside Suite - Holst
  1. Scherzo
  2. Nocturne
  3. March
  What can I say? It's Holst. It's all full of bravado and march. Most people are familiar with his "planets" work. Fact: The background music from Level 9-9 in Super Mario Brothers 3 is an arrangement of "Mars" from said Planets. The Moorside Suite is very celtic though, lotsa fun dotted rhythms.
• Concert in E Minor for Orchestra and solo Alto Sax - Glazounov
  
  This one is an interesting one. I guess it's neo-classical 'cause it's Sax and Orchestra. Lotsa funky harmonies and modulations all over the place but still demonstrates structures like little fugues and cannons here and there. Just sight read it and liked it.
• Milonga del Angel - Astor Piazzolla
  
  It's a neat string orchestra and solo sax piece (again, dunno the soloists yet) with a latin vibe. Portamentos, decorations and modulations all over the place again. Sounds like the most cliché elevator music you can think of. Fun to play!

That's all really. Schools tough work, mostly the commute though. It's getting colder again, but that works for me as most of my wardrobe is warmer clothing. Now I'm SURE I've lost a lot of weight 'cause all my stuff is waaay baggy now.

Peace-out-ola.