What Fun

The concert was fun, great drama, I did not play perfectly but acquitted myself well enough, and I am happy and relaxed and pleased about it. I think overall we put on a really nice performance with good music.

The crowd was good, too, very responsive. Kyle was wonderful, as always. Herb (my dad) came, and he and his friend Jack Kelly specifically talked about how much they enjoyed Chasing Light - which is very cool, for a brand new piece. It was such a treat for me to have my pop there - the first time he has seen me perform (though he couldn't see me - ha!).

I warmed up a little this morning - just about 15 minutes ago - practiced a rough spot in Hansel and Gretel, and worked a bit on Hexenritt, which I just got two days ago (because I swapped out the 3rd for the 2nd trombone part with Mike). Then I put my baby away in the case, so my lips will be good for our 3 pm performance. I always play better in a day when I have already played once that day already.

Now to try to get in a little work on my class before this afternoon's performance. I have an assignment due Tuesday and as far as I have gotten on it is to log in to the class and open the reading. Too much energy going on this weekend for me to concentrate.