I made it to the Rite of Spring rehearsal on Monday. I am glad to say that I managed to find the rehearsal venue this time, last time I ended up spending half an hour driving around the village before giving up and going home. I am also glad to say that it doesn't now seem as impossible as it did when I first listened to it, thought that doesn't mean it isn't very difficult! We covered a fair chunk of the piece - started midway through part 1 and went to about half way through part 2. I was sight reading most of it, and I couldn't get all the notes but most of the time I knew where we were and which notes I should be attempting. I managed a few bits where I was the only oboe playing - which was a bit scary. Most importantly I know which bits need pratice and how to approach practising them. So a very positive evening. There maybe some sectionals in a couple of weeks which, I'm sure, will be very helpful.
Teacher did forget to bring my Telemann back though so that will have to wait till next week.
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