MusicBlay, NPQH
@ahtblay.bsky.social
Head of Music, RNCM Graduate (Bass Trombone), Performer, Occasional Panto Dame, Dad of 2 teenage girls, one with ASC.
Only if all road users followed the rules all the time.
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Only if all road users followed the rules all the time.
Yep, one of those here too!
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Yep, one of those here too!
8km on the cross-trainer for me, running is off the cards until I have lost a stone or so!
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
8km on the cross-trainer for me, running is off the cards until I have lost a stone or so!
Or, full time until 12, then the choice of a 50:50 split or stay in school full time. 8 is too young.
October 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Or, full time until 12, then the choice of a 50:50 split or stay in school full time. 8 is too young.
This year's entry was brilliant though, by polished performers who can actually sign and harmonise. The only way we will win is by having all songs performed anonymously and a blind vote.
August 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This year's entry was brilliant though, by polished performers who can actually sign and harmonise. The only way we will win is by having all songs performed anonymously and a blind vote.
Same here, I just don't like football!
August 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Same here, I just don't like football!
I didn't, they are still in my attic!
July 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I didn't, they are still in my attic!
As a brass player, I disagree!
July 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
As a brass player, I disagree!
To give an actual answer. During the performance they simply keep time. During the rehearsals, they shape the performance to be exactly as they want it, extracting nuances from instrumentalists. They can be brutal to work under!
July 1, 2025 at 4:08 AM
To give an actual answer. During the performance they simply keep time. During the rehearsals, they shape the performance to be exactly as they want it, extracting nuances from instrumentalists. They can be brutal to work under!
Knutsford has an Aldi and a Booths which are equidistant from the train station!
June 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Knutsford has an Aldi and a Booths which are equidistant from the train station!
Professional musicians do a significant amount of personal practice to ensure they get it right. Wrong notes in an orchestra are VERY noticeable. It's soundtracks where it is done over and over and spliced into the 'perfect' take!
May 29, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Professional musicians do a significant amount of personal practice to ensure they get it right. Wrong notes in an orchestra are VERY noticeable. It's soundtracks where it is done over and over and spliced into the 'perfect' take!
My local craft beer retailer has can which are sometimes £11. I don't drink those though!
May 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My local craft beer retailer has can which are sometimes £11. I don't drink those though!
Sometimes it's both!
October 2, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Sometimes it's both!
Already has a session with @hugheshaili.bsky.social talking about education for this book. A really great chat that I got a great deal from too!
August 16, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Already has a session with @hugheshaili.bsky.social talking about education for this book. A really great chat that I got a great deal from too!
Oh to even have the issue in the first place! 😂
August 16, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Oh to even have the issue in the first place! 😂
In winter I think they call them 'freezins' or something!
August 15, 2024 at 4:45 PM
In winter I think they call them 'freezins' or something!
As a new SENCO (started in April) this is a really valuable resource.
August 15, 2024 at 3:50 PM
As a new SENCO (started in April) this is a really valuable resource.