It's better with a band

WE HAD our first orchestral rehearsal tonight and it went off well. They're a good band, many of whom have played for various concerts I've sung in over the past few years. Tonight we were missing a viola, three trumpets and the timpani which meant that there were a few holes, especially in the Haydn. The soloists are sounding good, especially Helen.

The weather has been warm over the last few days; Tuesday night in particular was very hot making sleeping rather difficult. It cooled down a bit and it's been quite pleasant today, what I saw of it. Let's hope it's not too hot in Ballarat on Sunday.