Official tMP London & Southern Counties Regional 2007 thread

Bryan_sop

Active Member
Hmmm since when has 7th been a podium position?

Last 11 Years:
2006: 9th (C. Paterson)
2005: 7th (R. Gray)
2004: 9th (R. Hull)
2003: 15th (R. Hull)
2002: 8th (R. Hull)
2001: 11th (P. Hudson)
2000: Winners of Second Section (P. Hudson) (prom)
1999: DNC
1998: 12th (rel)
1997: N/K
1996: 9th

Peter Bassano leads City of Cambridge's challenge this year and the knowledgeable MD will be hoping to weave his magic on the band. They disappointed a touch at Butlins in January off an early draw to come 12th, but they'll be looking for a podium place at least - somewhere Russell Gray no less, had them two years ago, so they have got the ability to do it.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. May even pop over on Sunday to listen, depending on how I feel after beer and Curry!!
 

PeterBale

Moderator
Staff member
Just want to wish all the tMPers all the best at Stevenage. I shan't get across on the Sunday unfortunately, but hope to meet some of you on Saturday. At least I'm not wearing my 4br hat this year, so I can sit back and enjoy it! (I am assured after last year's hiccup, that 4br have both days more than adequately covered ;) )

From the tables it looks rather ominous for us at Becontree, but I'm sure we'll give it our best!
 

DaveR

Active Member
Just want to wish all the tMPers all the best at Stevenage. I shan't get across on the Sunday unfortunately, but hope to meet some of you on Saturday. At least I'm not wearing my 4br hat this year, so I can sit back and enjoy it! (I am assured after last year's hiccup, that 4br have both days more than adequately covered ;) )

From the tables it looks rather ominous for us at Becontree, but I'm sure we'll give it our best!

Thanks Peter. Will you be wearing a tMP hat so that I can recognise you? ;) :tongue:

Good luck to Becontree too - but not too much! :wink:
 

Veri

Member
Thanks Peter. Will you be wearing a tMP hat so that I can recognise you? ;) :tongue:

Good luck to Becontree too - but not too much! :wink:

I like the idea of hats. I've been wondering for a while, actually since I went to Butlins, how you would ever recognise a fellow tMP-er...
 

Chunky

Active Member
I like the idea of hats. I've been wondering for a while, actually since I went to Butlins, how you would ever recognise a fellow tMP-er...

Sore eyes from straining to look at messages late at night

Gnarled fingers caused by RSI from typing on the keyboard

These are probably the best 2 ways!
 
Never thought i'd say this but pack your snow shovels in your boot if your driving there on Sunday, Snows predicted!!! Ha. Early warning of disruption on met-office and bbc websites for East/South East England :-s Could make for an interesting drive home folks but i'll beleive it when I see it
 

Adamskied

Member
Curry Houses in Stevenage

Please help.

After the contest on Sunday(no mater what the result) Friary Band are wanting to go for a curry...does anyone know any good place we could go?

I am sure the band won't mind me saying that if we find a place then anyone is welcome to join us...more banders the better.

I will let people know...if I get any sugestions.

Thanks to all
 
Final preperations this next few days then! Another good luck to everyone playing this weekend. Hows everyone finding the music?
I am actually quite into our piece now, first glance thought it was going to be pretty easy but how wrong was I, there's so many things to pick up on which makes it incredibly hard work! Had to practise every night for a few hours at least to keep my stamina up for the last section in particular, poor Mr Solo trom player! Top E's!! The 4th section piece is actually pretty catchy, played it in preperations with Newmarket, could almost be a concert piece but difficult in its own way.

Depending on where Soham get drawn (hopefully not number 1!) will have a pint and then listen to the rest of the champ section.


Matt
 
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