Leo, Roving Reporter
Report from: The Joan
Story filed: NSW State Band championships
Hi folks. I recently went down to Sydney with my school's symphonic winds ensemble to take part in the 2023 NSW State Band Championships. We performed three pieces and we ended up coming second which was very exciting. However, what was not exciting was getting up at 5:20am to get to school for 6am to catch the coach. We had to get an early start so we weren't late. I'm sure many of you are aware that it takes a little while to get from Bathurst to Sydney. The trip there was quite long and boring but it was pretty nice that I had brought my headphones with me so I could listen to music so it wasn't a complete bore. We arrived at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith and immediately unloaded our gear and moved out. I play trombone 2 in the symphonic winds and while I was at the venue I looked at some very shiny and pretty trombones at the instrument shop that was set in the hall's foyer. We played second in the competition and we got to watch at least one other school perform before us and they were quite good. I think we did very well, we played our best and it paid off. After every contestant had performed and we had received the results, we had lunch. There was a food court in the same complex as we were, and I purchased some very delicious chinese, it was incredibly good. After lunch we hopped back on the bus and headed home. I ended up talking with one of my friends for at least half the trip back about different types of guitars and what one we would like to have and so on. I caught up on some sleep on the way back too and before I knew it we were back home. It was a very exciting experience and I can't wait to return for the Nationals in 2025.
Leo Roving Reporter
