David Beauchamp
@physmus.bsky.social
Retired teacher (11-18 Physics/Astronomy), clarinettist, churchwarden.
Stafford Orchestra, Staffs Chamber Orchestra.
Originally from Hampshire, almost a Midlander now (after 40 years). Still talks funny though.
Stafford Orchestra, Staffs Chamber Orchestra.
Originally from Hampshire, almost a Midlander now (after 40 years). Still talks funny though.
Amazing - I discovered this recording a couple of days ago. It's beautiful and I want to play it, but it's still unpublished as far as I know. Robert Plane is doing great work!
Born #OTD in 1915, English composer Pamela Harrison. Her Clarinet Quintet was premiered by Jack Brymer with the Hirsch String Quartet in the late 1950s. open.spotify.com/track/67qZlg... #britsymphyear
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings: I. Allegro moderato
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November 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Amazing - I discovered this recording a couple of days ago. It's beautiful and I want to play it, but it's still unpublished as far as I know. Robert Plane is doing great work!
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"Thank you for reaching out to me;
I hope this email finds you well.
You didn't think to BCC
And now we're in reply-all hell."
I hope this email finds you well.
You didn't think to BCC
And now we're in reply-all hell."
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"Thank you for reaching out to me;
I hope this email finds you well.
You didn't think to BCC
And now we're in reply-all hell."
I hope this email finds you well.
You didn't think to BCC
And now we're in reply-all hell."
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If you're anywhere close, it would be great to see you here! I've recently joined this brilliant band and I can guarantee it'll be amazing!
If you're anywhere close, it would be great to see you here! I've recently joined this brilliant band and I can guarantee it'll be amazing!
Great Wyrley Concert Band
Christmas has started for GWCB. Yesterday we kicked off our Christmas calendar run in Lichfield at their Christmas market. Our formal Christmas Concert is coming up on Saturday 6th December. Tickets.....
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November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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If you're anywhere close, it would be great to see you here! I've recently joined this brilliant band and I can guarantee it'll be amazing!
If you're anywhere close, it would be great to see you here! I've recently joined this brilliant band and I can guarantee it'll be amazing!
Never had the chance to play #clarinet quintets until now... I have Mozart, Brahms and Weber (ugh) already, what else should we try?
I know that's enough to keep us busy, just want something a bit different. Coleridge-Taylor sounds like fun... is it???
I know that's enough to keep us busy, just want something a bit different. Coleridge-Taylor sounds like fun... is it???
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Never had the chance to play #clarinet quintets until now... I have Mozart, Brahms and Weber (ugh) already, what else should we try?
I know that's enough to keep us busy, just want something a bit different. Coleridge-Taylor sounds like fun... is it???
I know that's enough to keep us busy, just want something a bit different. Coleridge-Taylor sounds like fun... is it???
Car broke down 5 mins from home. RAC says 4 hours plus. Fair enough, I'm not a priority. My wife comes to get me, the ETA changed to 15 mins. Fine, I say, I'll wait. She leaves, ETA now 3 hours. Grr.
November 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Car broke down 5 mins from home. RAC says 4 hours plus. Fair enough, I'm not a priority. My wife comes to get me, the ETA changed to 15 mins. Fine, I say, I'll wait. She leaves, ETA now 3 hours. Grr.
Exciting concert tonight with Stafford Orchestra. I was a bit anxious as the programme was not only very ambitious (as it often is), but also included one of my pieces. Full house as well!
We absolutely smashed it. I'm tired now.
We absolutely smashed it. I'm tired now.
November 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Exciting concert tonight with Stafford Orchestra. I was a bit anxious as the programme was not only very ambitious (as it often is), but also included one of my pieces. Full house as well!
We absolutely smashed it. I'm tired now.
We absolutely smashed it. I'm tired now.
This thread is so important.
Ah, I see this time the politician crowing about "modernising the NHS" and "saving billions cutting bureaucracy" is wearing a red rosette. I genuinely wonder if any minister for health has ever actually considered the role of administration within the National Health Service.
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This thread is so important.
Grr wordle.
Lost my 104 day streak and 99% strike rate this morning.
Lost my 104 day streak and 99% strike rate this morning.
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Grr wordle.
Lost my 104 day streak and 99% strike rate this morning.
Lost my 104 day streak and 99% strike rate this morning.
This, and the replies.
Another tragedy of the Great War, robbed us of so much brilliant writing that absolutely encapsulated England.
Another tragedy of the Great War, robbed us of so much brilliant writing that absolutely encapsulated England.
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This, and the replies.
Another tragedy of the Great War, robbed us of so much brilliant writing that absolutely encapsulated England.
Another tragedy of the Great War, robbed us of so much brilliant writing that absolutely encapsulated England.
As I was saying...
I don’t want a lot for November
There is just one thing I need
I don’t care for early Yuletide nonsense
Underneath any sort of coniferous tree
I just want to avoid this ode
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for early references to it is…
There is just one thing I need
I don’t care for early Yuletide nonsense
Underneath any sort of coniferous tree
I just want to avoid this ode
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for early references to it is…
a man with long hair and a beard is holding a gun that is shooting flames
ALT: a man with long hair and a beard is holding a gun that is shooting flames
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November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
As I was saying...
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BBC really burying the lede there
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
BBC really burying the lede there
Sat in a coffee shop, looking at the Christmas tree and hearing festive music
Must be November.
#NotEvenBloodyAdventYet
Must be November.
#NotEvenBloodyAdventYet
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Sat in a coffee shop, looking at the Christmas tree and hearing festive music
Must be November.
#NotEvenBloodyAdventYet
Must be November.
#NotEvenBloodyAdventYet
Somehow every series of #TheTraitors is better than the last! How do they do that? Never thought a celebrity version would work, but wow.
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Somehow every series of #TheTraitors is better than the last! How do they do that? Never thought a celebrity version would work, but wow.
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What’s the betting that the University’s senior management didn’t even consider this point, let alone quantify its likely impact, before deciding to “suspend” music.
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
What’s the betting that the University’s senior management didn’t even consider this point, let alone quantify its likely impact, before deciding to “suspend” music.
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I'm seeing so many excellent memes and screencaps today missing their alt text!
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm seeing so many excellent memes and screencaps today missing their alt text!
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
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If you use Wikipedia, you might have noticed that it isn't cluttered with annoying ads. They depend entirely on donations to remain free & independent.
Why not toss them a few bucks?
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Why not toss them a few bucks?
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November 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
If you use Wikipedia, you might have noticed that it isn't cluttered with annoying ads. They depend entirely on donations to remain free & independent.
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
House at the back of us is having a massive firework display in the garden. Next door's dog is going mental.
Why do we still allow this? It's cruel.
Why do we still allow this? It's cruel.
November 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
House at the back of us is having a massive firework display in the garden. Next door's dog is going mental.
Why do we still allow this? It's cruel.
Why do we still allow this? It's cruel.
Thanks to Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra for another fantastic playday! Great music, brilliant company and so much cake!!!!
Reckon we pulled off the performance too.
Reckon we pulled off the performance too.
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thanks to Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra for another fantastic playday! Great music, brilliant company and so much cake!!!!
Reckon we pulled off the performance too.
Reckon we pulled off the performance too.
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It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out.
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
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Then share. Thank you.
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Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
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Then share. Thank you.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out.
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
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Then share. Thank you.
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Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
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Permission to sing Bread of Heaven really quite loudly sir?
October 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Permission to sing Bread of Heaven really quite loudly sir?
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If you haven't read the Wikipedia page about the Aberfan disaster, please do.
The warnings were all there, from engineers, miners, experts - and were ignored. Afterwards the government and the Charity Commission effectively stole donations made to the town, to pay for the removal of the tip.
The warnings were all there, from engineers, miners, experts - and were ignored. Afterwards the government and the Charity Commission effectively stole donations made to the town, to pay for the removal of the tip.
October 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
If you haven't read the Wikipedia page about the Aberfan disaster, please do.
The warnings were all there, from engineers, miners, experts - and were ignored. Afterwards the government and the Charity Commission effectively stole donations made to the town, to pay for the removal of the tip.
The warnings were all there, from engineers, miners, experts - and were ignored. Afterwards the government and the Charity Commission effectively stole donations made to the town, to pay for the removal of the tip.
Don't forget the MERL @themerl.bsky.social !
Reading: come for the starlings, stay for the excellent museum, Diwali parade and delicious South Indian food
October 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Don't forget the MERL @themerl.bsky.social !
Auditions done. Six amazing candidates, I don't know how the committee can choose!
Whoever gets it, we're in for a great journey and our audiences are in for a treat 🎶
Whoever gets it, we're in for a great journey and our audiences are in for a treat 🎶
Staffs Chamber Orchestra are auditioning 6 candidates to be our new MD next month - exciting times for the future of this brilliant band.
Next year's concerts are sure to be amazing!
Next year's concerts are sure to be amazing!
October 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Auditions done. Six amazing candidates, I don't know how the committee can choose!
Whoever gets it, we're in for a great journey and our audiences are in for a treat 🎶
Whoever gets it, we're in for a great journey and our audiences are in for a treat 🎶