It's been a while since I last posted something here, almost two months and a half. Apart from having had quite an interesting response for my last post, these few weeks have been busy but productive in the band club scene. Next Sunday, we will have the last "Summer" feast and all in all, not... Continue Reading →
As the feasts season comes to an end in a few weeks times, we have seen some great new initiatives, some new ideas and we have also witnessed some very worrying firsts. We have had a swing of societies that opted for a greener environment, others which took in consideration social aspects others took the... Continue Reading →
Every little child in sports dreams that one day he will be a professional player and join his country's national team. With pride and glory they will carry the national flag while in their hearts they will carry their club's pride and tuition that made it possible to achieve their status. While in sports, clubs... Continue Reading →
It is being said that a particular wind band which is NOT part of the association spent around €20000 for the Good Friday procession only for a wind band of around 120 with some getting around €600-€700 each for a four hour procession. I say this is, arrogance, stupidity, short sighted and also insane from... Continue Reading →
As part of the document released and signed by all the wind band clubs with the exception of one which doesn't form part of the association, there is this part which is still a bit grey: Classification. As regards to classification, those registered will be classified by the club's musical director or teacher, but if... Continue Reading →
There are way to many 'o's in the title, right? And to say that the amount of versions regarding the registration is as many is an understatement. Like in my previous article regarding tax & numbers and all the drama that some wanted to create. The same drama is linked to the registration. Let us... Continue Reading →
After a brief introduction about my role in all this and also the role of all the members in ethics group from my previous post let me discuss a bit the document. First of all, there is NO fine prints about taxes, and there never were. If it was for me though, I would be... Continue Reading →
During the past few weeks I have been “quietly” hearing and reading many comments and discussions regarding the future of our wind bands, the musicians’ role in it and all of what has emerged from the document agreed and signed by all of the wind band clubs with the exception of one. In the wake... Continue Reading →
During the weekend between Friday 24th May & Sunday 26th May, myself and also Gabrielle Sciberras on trombone and Sarah Spiteri on violin and narrator, will be part of this spectacular concert-series bringing life to new instruments for your enjoyment. Meet the Teddy Bear who plays the violin, who is out to meet his various... Continue Reading →
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