Solidarity in mediocrity

Day 10
Another 14 hour crazy day of running all over the city, another day without horn practice.  But I did have a 2.5 hour rehearsal with other brass players and we all commiserated about how out of shape we are.  Playing with string and woodwind players for the past weeks, I forget that I'm not the only one that just gives up on my chops sometimes.  It's just part of life for those who must use our flesh to make noise day in, day out.  And this week, I'm 85% teacher, 15% performer.  I just hope that 15% is enough to get me (and these other brass players) through two more school performances Friday morning...