A new adventure

[Paula G]

I've not been here very much for the last couple of months, lots going on, some of which may end up in another section, however I have had a first today that is leading up to an even bigger first next month. This evening I had my first rehearsal with the LGSO and next month I will be playing with them at their next concert, it is a long standing ambition for Paula to play in a concert, at last it looks like I will be able to combine these two passions. Now I just hope that they have a dress code that allows one of the LBDs to come out, I'm not sure I can afford a new evening gown this soon after Christmas. I have another few rehearsals to go before the concert on the 17th Feb, it will be a test of my wardrobe to manage a different casual outfit for each rehearsal as most of my clothes are formal or at least not quite casual. Tonight I wore a tunic and leggings, I couldn't help noticing I was the only girl not in jeans!
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[Anita]

Wow, Paula, that is such a big deal! How did you get the word out that your girl self was waiting in the wings, ready to audition? These will be exciting times for you!

[Paula G]

I have been pinning for an opportunity for Paula to play in public for ages, in the end I realised that an opportunity wouldn't just land in my lap so a while back I contacted the LGSO through their website, I was honest about who and what I am, at that point they had no opening for a tuba player, fortunately for me they do now need a bass trombone. I also wanted to see if they meant what they said when say they serve the London LDBT community, it seems that they do mean it!

I think I have hit lucky here on so many levels, I love Shostakovich and Borodin (well most Russian music actually) it seems like a pretty good orchestra, and playing trombone I can keep my knees together so don't have to buy a new (long and full) skirt or dress. It would be such a shame if I had to wear trousers for this event. However I have found that lipstick doesn't work when playing!

[Carol Ann]

besure you post a couple of photo's of yourslf back stage before the concert

[DonnaT]

Looking at the web site, I don't think wearing your LBD will be a problem. Maybe a little understated

[KimberlyS]

Paula it sounds like fun. Enjoy.

[RebeccaF]

Paula that is just toooooo cool, well done

[Paula G]

The concert is this coming Sunday evening, I always get a little nervous about performing, on this occasion I have an added area of concern, but I am really looking forward to the experience. At the rehearsals all the other members have been very accepting, and after the last one took me off to the pub and I was bought drinks for the rest of the night, now that is a very nice welcome!

I have settled on my outfit for the night and pretty confident of the music, so now it is just a question of going and doing it, I can't wait1

[DonnaT]

I have settled on my outfit for the night and pretty confident of the music, so now it is just a question of going and doing it, I can't wait

I'm sure you don't want to disappoint the rest of the orchestra by not doing it, nor yourself!?

[Ginny Jones]

Wow Paula! Congratulations! You should feel soo proud of yourself!

I hope the rehearsals go well!

Hugs Ginny xxx

[Davita]

kewl.... Will we get to see and hear you, Paula? YouTube maybe?

[Paula G]

Don't know abuot youtube, but I will make sure I get some photos

[Paula G]

The concert was today, and all in all it went very well, we had a good audience who enjoyed some very good playing. When I got to the venue (an old London Parish Church) I found it was rather colder inside than I had anticipated so had to wear a stole I had brought with me, throughout the concert, other than that everything (apart from teh trains) went very well, I have just posted a photo here http://paula-paulasplace.blogspot.co.uk ... id-it.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

One thing is fr sure, now I have started I will be doing more, the only trouble, I will now need to get some more black dresses.

[Paula G]

kewl.... Will we get to see and hear you, Paula? YouTube maybe?

Now on You Tube! just a couple of quick ones http://paula-paulasplace.blogspot.co.uk ... blink.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;