Thanks. For once I don't disagree with them ( on first section ) :eek:. Mind you First could be won by any one of about 6 or 7 bands, it's that tight this year.
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Thanks. For once I don't disagree with them ( on first section ) :eek:. Mind you First could be won by any one of about 6 or 7 bands, it's that tight this year.
Looks like the All4Brass previews have now dissappeared....and I daresay 4barsrest predictions will turn up saturday morning ( or Monday lol ). Hate being the last flipping region to play!
Perhaps the BBE should take this as a wake up call and an opportunity. Ditch the registry, if Kapitol want it let them have it ( personally I don't think it will make life any better or worse ), stop...
Well put. what we need is an organisation which doesn't have any involvement with contests and is able to help with the day to day problems of banding ( getting youngsters into playing, increasing...
My Son has a Reunion Blues which is excellent ( expensive though, but given he travels to college and back and to London and back every week its worth it). Bachs are not too bad either ( I think that...
The Freedom Brass Ensemble is looking for a tuba player following the defection of our current one back onto euphonium! :(
We rehearse once a month ( occasionally more if we have a concert ) in...
I'm going but not playing this year :-?, I have a great time there wether playing or not really missed not going last year. I always enjoy it, yes it's a bit pricey but its also good fun, my only...
cant be any worse than the current sorry state of affairs. you never know it might be an improvement!
Wonder why they didn't Televise it? Was looking for it on iPlayer on catchup tv and it was absent.
At last! I'm not alone! ( I enjoyed Pentacle still enjoy listening to it too )
Just got the results through :
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And there was me about to put a comment about not underestimating you either :) ( you were very good at Folkestone :clap:)
Best of luck ( but not too much eh ;) )
Was a fantastic time doing the Saint Seans, sadly I can't do the 22nd. But really recommend going along!
Hope it all goes well Robb
Lol yes I did spot myself hiding behind the bassoons :D.
Would be great if you do it again next year!
Just thought I'd say a quick thanks to Rob and all the organisers at BSO for a superb day! (and thanks for not making me transpose :clap: )
Spoilsport! :D
The other option is to apply a weighting to the piece. If you play a piece which is regarded as being from a lower section then points are deducted.
It's always a lottery with own choice...
The Freedom Brass Quintet ( www.freedombrass.co.uk ) are currently looking for a French Horn player ( yes I know this is a brass band forum but someone might know someone who knows someone :) ). We...
May 26th is definatley worth going to :) ( plug plug )
The aforementioned CutePDF ( which is free ) works just like a printer I use it all the time.
Have you heard the Centre City Brass Quintet On the Town? superb and one of my favorite albums....
... oops sorry mods, Dave and I seem to have hijacked a thread.... we'll take this one off to...
Dave, you never cease to amaze me :) nice to see you back!
Denham Hendon are going ( Second Section )
I was going to try wrapping some chemical hand warmers either side if the valves this year. Didn't get the chance though as our one carolling job I couldn't make :(
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