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August 15, 2005 at 8:55 AM

I'm in the middle of a practice session, but i need a break. My body is starting to hurt. I did get a lot done in the session though (45 mins) - slow intricate work on C major.

My lesson today was taxing. Physically taxing. I played through the Bach today - first the allegro assai slowly, and then some work on the Largo. I played it through, then we worked on bits, and then I played through the Largo and Allegro. I tried to get the Largo from memory, but it wasn't happening today. I did the allegro from memory though. Missed one shift, but otherwise was happy. Decided not to do the repeat of the first section in the Allegro.

I didn't get to practice with Shane for chamber music. we've had one rehearsal of this new piece, so we'll be running on one rehearsal. I'm going to try get there early tomorrow to run through my part, but I don't think I'll make it. Getting there early when the class starts at 8am is a struggle.

I also caught up with the chaplain from my old school. This was the first time I had really set foot on that campus since I left. I didn't take the best memories from there, but I was reminded today that there were some good things. We had a long chat talking about many things - my music, happenings at the school, youth work, chaplaincy, spiritual mentoring, music, and more. He insisted that I went at least and meet the principal, but it worked out alright. He liked my hair (it was short when he last saw me. I've been growing it since I left, two years ago), and was interested at the chaplain's idea that I come back to do something - a concert, a talk, something. I shall see.

Anyway, best get back to practice. I start work in an hour and want to get a bit of work done on my bach, so at least I've reinforced what I learnt in my lesson today.