As the end of semester one quickly approaches, I’ve had a
number of people asking me how I’ll be spending my glorious four weeks of
freedom...
Unlike past years where I was the boring person who stayed
behind in Brisbane to work while my other friends jet off to some exotic
location, this year I’ll be visiting the other side of our fine country.
That’s right, I’ll be heading to Perth! Although I am going
there for a holiday I will also be taking part in the Perth International
Mandolin Festival whilst I am there. This is a week-long festival held every 18
months in a different Australian capital city which typically features over 75
mandolinisits, guitarists and bass players in one giant plucked string
orchestra.
During the week there are in-house concerts, countless hours
of rehearsal, many social opportunities and of course after hours drinking. The
week will culminate in a Grand Concert featuring two international conductors
each conducting an entirely original major work.
So whilst there will be a little bit of work involved during
my holidays, it will be spent doing what I love best... Playing music!!
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