Finally, a break!

Sorry it's been so long. I've been very busy trying to prepare for the concerto competition and for our most recent concert, which was today. We performed Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphoses, Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto, and Berlioz's "Hunt and Storm" from Les Troyens. This concert had sooo many notes to learn. I hate to admit it, but I worked more on my faking skills than on the actual music. I feel a little guilty, but at the same time I have to set my priorities. Right now, the Hindemith competition is most important.

Luckily, I haven't been called for the next concert so I get the week off. This is perfect timing because the competition takes place on Monday, so I have several days of free practice time.

I'm going to get to bed, but I will do better with updating!