Recent content by Okiedokie of Oz

There is a lot of thinking amongst big name conductors in brass band and otherwise, that if an MD can adjust the way he presents the musical ideal, the band will imprve automatically. It's all based on the "What they see is what you get" mentality that Barrie Gott drove into me as a VERY young...

Oh no.... Suzie's emigrating ;)

Auditions for the RAF Requirements: Evidence of music ability parachute technique Ability to take initiative Nowhere does it say this all has to be done in one step!!!!

so it ISN'T just me!!!

Steph Susan (well, maybe 8 years ago.....) Dee

So, you guys are up to what, exactly?? Should I start spoiling things??? ;)

A lot of trombone friends and pros down here are also saying Elkharts and Greenhoes are superb. But I have to remember 1) I don't play trombone all the time) 2) When I do, I've come from BBb bass, or clarinet, or (gasp!) soppie cornet. It's nice to know that your instrument will work for you...

How does the black affect the tone?? Is it a custom job I should consider?

The Unjudgable One!!! Oh, it all comes together!!! Unfortunatly I rehearse Monday nights, so I miss boththose Shows, but I loved Ally McBeal and The Practice.... But I am really getting into Bones!!!! I love it!!! And Everwood.... although that show is about to bust too...

Ahhh yes,the OC.... dies a horribe death when Marissa died hers.... May it rest at the bottom of the DVD collection, never again t see the light of day. If I had to choose, I'd choose Dawson's Creeek over The OC. Did you eversee the series finale to that? It was kinda sweet!!! Time to...

When I bought my first "own" trumpet, I went and got the Conn Semi pro - played beautifully, but I had a lot of issues with the maintenance. Lacquer, slides seized, and corrosion on the valves after 2 weeks!! So when I think Conn, I still think "semi-pro" and "not as good." I admit the...

Believe it or not, I was here before Spitty. I hoped Spitty would one day rival tMP.... I guess not!! So anyway.... Neighbours..... sucks!!! And do I need to remind you all what the writers thought of brass bands???????

I've gone and done a baaaaaaad thing:eek: Well, it isn't that bad... just bad for the bank account. I've fallen in love with the Xeno. I am normally a Bass and Bass trom player, so when I got asked to play top seat for the recent Queensland Band Championships, in Northern Australia...

Well, she's one up on me. I tune out sports, and I am not that patriotic when it comes to sport. Welcome to the big leagues, it's a bit different to Spitty, eh?

I can't believe I missed it!