Autumn holidays, health appointments, unmissable golf ties and a multitude of other reasons mean that there is always some variation in the attendance from week to week and today there was one, lone bass voice. This can be a stress for that individual, or it can be a chance to shine and the latter was the case on Tuesday when we sang GAUDEAMUS HODIE. Our bass held his part beautifully, even enjoying it while the others modified their sound accordingly to create a fine blend. Good to hear this sensitivity developing in our singing.
The smaller number today meant that everyone had a good practice on the instruments and as a result we mastered the whole of JAMESTOWN JIG, everyone playing the melody which, with its triplet rhythms is a great exercise in playing with the two hands alternately.
After that, learning the simpler accompanying parts will be a dawdle!
