It's
probably about time I put some time in on this blog but lately I've been
feeling like I didn't have much to say. This, however, has never stopped me in polite
conversation so I ought to be able to think of a fairly benign topic now that
the vitriol of the last post has dissipated (somewhat). So I thought music
might be a nice benign topic.
Music
has been easing the transition to life here, at least for me. Because I can
play an instrument with some degree of competence, I've been able to get
involved in the local music scene on a couple of levels. One outfit calls
itself "TubaBones" and, as you might expect from the name, is made up
entirely of lower brass. There are probably around 25 players, the youngest of
which looks to be about 9 and the oldest is whatever it says on my passport. The
players range from professional to near beginners and the object seems to be
just to get together every few months to play and enjoy the company of brother
and sister musical outcasts.
