Dear all,
I enjoy healthy debate as much as the next man but i fear that those of you who have posted in response to some of my fellow Polysteelers, with the greatest of respect, may be taking things just a little out of context and perhaps too far.
I am not a regular poster on tMP so am far fro qualified to judge how these threads usually operate, but as far as I can tell no member of the band has shown any serious negative view towards any specific person or people, be they conductors, adjudicators or bands, within their posts.
There has simply been good natured and frank (and what I believe to be necessary!) discussion with regard to the inconsistent nature of adjudication, spanning all areas and sections at this present moment in time. What we can do about this situation is a topic for another thread all together, but surely the time as come to consider a regulated form of standardised adjudication style across our movement in all contesting arenas.
As a member of the PolySteel and I feel extremely proud of the performance given at the Riviera on Sunday, both from a technical and musical standpoint and whilst it was not with out the odd clip (as I can assure you all of the days performances were not!) I feel we achieved our goal of making a stand out performance of real musical worth, and it is of great regret that we will not be attending RAH this year.
Having said that, congratulations must be offered to SWT Woodfalls and Mount Charles. The chance to appear on the most famous stage in the world and get swallowed by the atmosphere is a golden one.