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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 4h

In Birmingham today, for the Lab Innovations trade fair

Me, wearing a tweed jacket and blue lanyard, in a large exhibition hall.

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 1d

Rather depressingly, I live in the small part of the UK which is closer to space than to the sea

Terrible Maps @terriblemapshq.bsky.social · 1d

Space is a lot closer than most people realise

by u/Many-Excitement3246

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 7d

Over the past four days, I've read and shortlisted no fewer than SIXTY-SIX profiles of Presbyters and Deacons for ministerial positions within our church and circuit. Fascinating process to be involved with, but I'm done with reading profiles for now, thanks 🥴

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight, I'm being a Little Mermaid 🧜🏻‍♀️

An orchestral percussion setup comprising clash and suspended cymbals, triangle, glockenspiel, and a pair of individual tubular bells.

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 9d

I wonder how many people have tried to post something in one and ended up feeling rather foolish

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 9d

It makes me happy that the envelope is orange

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 10d

I would love to see a 90% CI on that curve...

Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 11d

After a busy concert last night and accompanying a church service this morning, my xylophone and I have made it to Sudbury for a quick Shost 5, before driving back to conduct tonight's rehearsal 😵‍💫

Orchestral percussion, set up at the back of an orchestra, in a church. A xylophone features prominently.

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 12d

This outfit screams "professional orchestral percussionist", right? Right...??

Me, in front of a whole pile of percussion instruments on a stage. I'm wearing a sweatshirt depicting Mickey Mouse rocking out on a drum kit. Visible behind me are a concert bass drum, wind chimes, a vibraphone, three suspended cymbals, and a glockenspiel.

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 13d

One of the less frequently discussed perils about being a performing musician is that sometimes you have to start rehearsing Christmas music in October 🎅🏻

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 15d

Pointless change to the government's visa rules, aimed only at hurting students while pandering to the right. Graduate-level employers don't WANT new hires to be limited to 2 years, or 18 months; we want to enable people to build their careers here with us
www.gov.uk/government/n...

To ensure graduates contribute effectively to the economy, the maximum post-study stay will be reduced to 18 months from the current 2 years for most from 1 January 2027. It comes after data clearly showed that many holders had not transitioned into graduate-level employment as intended.

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 15d

I'm taking it as a compliment to how smoothly I run the percussion section that nobody in orchestral management thought the mysterious arrival of all these instruments was worth a thank you or even a comment 🙄

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 15d

Quite a setup for the Lindberg clarinet concerto we rehearsed tonight - and this is just the half of it that I played. Let's just say the car was rather full

A multipercussion setup including a bass drum, wind chimes, temple blocks, a vibraphone, a glockenspiel, and three suspended cymbals.

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 17d

Enjoying a well-earned cider after conducting my first rehearsal of the season. Glazunov, Rachmaninov, and Edward German - it's going to be a good one!

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 18d

There's nothing like realising, on the afternoon of my first orchestra rehearsal, that the print shop has inexplicably failed to print any horn parts. Trusty laser printer and roll of sellotape to the rescue...

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 18d

Ah, shame... I know people who could help, but Cornwall is a long way from me and my circle!

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 18d

What needs doing, and where are you based?

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 19d

Gorgeous machine. Getting that cleaned up, restored, and running like a dream would be such a fun project

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Ryan Katz-Rosene, PhD @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social · 20d

About *a third* of global fossil fuel CO2 emissions emitted during the Industrial age have occurred in roughly the last 17 years. The previous third was emitted over a period of roughly 26 years. The first third was emitted over a period of about 131 years.

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 20d

Is this one of these 'crisis actors' we've heard so much about...?

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 20d

I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.

You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 20d

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who makes deals like this with myself. Good luck!

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 20d

After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.

TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.

christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...

England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

christinapagel.substack.com

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 20d

Cool! What do you have in mind for a first project?

Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 20d

I volunteer! What are you getting into now?

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Philip Howie @musicianbynight.bsky.social · 22d

If we have copyright laws to moderate how human creators are allowed to borrow and steal from each other, why are we ok with allowing big companies to do it in the name of AI 'progress'?

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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