Brass Band Concert

Last night we played our concert, and I have to say that it mostly went well, I have to say that since the band may be reading this. No I have to say it because it's true. The overall performance was much better than I feared it could have been, if maybe not all I had dreamed it might have been. What I am surprised by is how exhausted I feel, not so much physically but mentally and emotionally. I don't know how professional conductors manage if it is like this every time. Today I have basically done nothing except watch TV, I would have had a few beers, but that's still not allowed until next Sunday. It was mentioned to me last night that many people consider Lent to finish today, on Palm Sunday others do not consider the Sundays to part of Lent, at least not for fasting purposes. For myself I think Lent stars on Ash Wednesday and finishes on Easter Sunday, and all days in between constitute part of the fast, if you are following one. I also know that this year feels harder than previous years, I hope this does not mean that I am more addicted to booze than before, it has been a stressful time for me, and my normal response to stress, involves booze and tubas, and this year I have been playing less, since I have been conducting, and adding to my stress levels - role on next Sunday. I hope to have some pictures from the concert soon, and will try to write a fuller report over the next couple of days, however there is no rest, we still have a rehearsal tomorrow as we will be out playing four times over the next few weeks. All good stuff, providing the Band with extra income, and raising our local profile.