I had been some time since I last poster anything, but that does not mean that nothing has happened. One of the things I have occupied myself with is the Norwegian Brass Band Championship in Bergen. Being a part if this with my band is not only busy the weekend of the actual competition, there is a lot of rehearsals and concerts. But even if it has been busy it has been a lot of fun too.
After a lot of preparations last weekend was the time when we got on the bus and headed towards the city of Bergen. As some of you who has followed the blog for a while will know Bergen was my home for 5 years when I was at University. This means that I have some friends and acquaintances up there. Sadly I did not get to see all of them, but I will go back soon. In addition to playing I did get to go for a nice walk in my old neighborhood. I walked past the house that I lived in the whole time I spent in Bergen, as it is only 1 minute from where the competition is held.
The playing went well and my band were happy with our performance. It seems that the adjudicators was quite happy too and we ended up in second place in our section! The mood at the party and on the bus home was very good. A great way to end a good weekend. Even if storm Ciara made sure we got a bit delayed with the strong winds making sure some ferries were canceled and had to go to other ports than they normally do. But we got home in the end and got of more lightly than other countries. That made sure I could come home to visit my mother on mother day.
The weather has been mostly rainy and windy lately, but winter has also made a few guest appearances. With a little bit of snow and some ice to make it a bit slippery. I am not a big fan of snow, but at this stage anything is a welcome diversion form rain these days. Luckily I have not slipped and fallen so far.
Hope that you have been doing well and that you are enjoying the weekend.
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Congratulations on your band’s performance. Glad to hear the storm was less severe in your area. Allan
Thank you very much!
Congratulations to you and the band on getting 2nd place, Maja – and I hope Storm Dennis doesn’t cause any trouble for you 🤗
Thank you! So far Dennis just makes sure I don’t go out too much today. Hope you are ok too
We seem to be fairly sheltered due to the Welsh mountains, Maja 👍🤗❤️🤗
That is good to hear Chris
I stayed in last time when the storm came and I have done this weekend. A good excuse for me to be a hermit.
Enjoy your weekend and best wishes for the band getting second place.
Thank you. I’ve stayed in this weekend too!
Enjoy relaxing where it’s warm.
I have been watching a dvd before popping onto WordPress. Going to now make myself another mug of tea now before watching another two dvd’s.
Sounds like a very lovely weekend! I am doing similar
Congratulations on 2nd place!
Thank you very much!
Which section was that?
Was only in 4th, but always nice to go up!
I was following it on 4barsrest.
Haha, they reported that we played Rusurgam when we were playing Royal Parks, so don’t know how much they followed our section….
Nice to see you back and congrats to you and your band.
Thank you!
Can I ask what instrument. I taught instrument music in a school .love it.
I play the cornet. I enjoy it very much!
Congratulations on your performance – it’s great that the hard work paid off and was recognized!
Thank you!
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Congratulations on your band and glad you are here !!! 🌹
Thank you
Lovely to hear from you again! It’s great you’ve had a good time with the band and have been able to meet back up with old friends in Bergen, even if you couldn’t quite see everyone you wanted to – that’s an excuse for a return visit in the near futur. A huuuuge congrats for coming second place, that’s amazing!
Caz xxxx
Thank you!
Brass bands are wonderful! 🎶 congrats to you!
Thank you! I like brass band a lot
Welcome back, Maja! 😻
Thank you Greg!
Congrats on second place! I’m so happy for you xx
Thank you!
WOW! What talent you have! Congratulations and stay warm. 🙂
Thank you! It’s not to cold now luckilly!
Congratulations on your placement.
Thank you!