An American Band at the Open
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Darth_Tuba
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I think it's a great idea. It fills the space left by Grimey for this years contest. Be interesting to see how they do.
Anything which introduces new names and styles can only be a good thing. An "Open" contest which is closed to "outsiders" is a bit of a misnomer I think.
By all accounts IBB are a class act, and should provide stiff competition to *insert your bandname here*
If this goes well, we could see the invitation door being swung further open, to potentially kick off something very special indeed.
By all accounts IBB are a class act, and should provide stiff competition to *insert your bandname here*
If this goes well, we could see the invitation door being swung further open, to potentially kick off something very special indeed.
On the Horn
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Hope they do well, nice to know theres another batch of bands out there to compete with.
Straightmute
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Its a part of the Open's rich history that they have invited bands from abroad from time to time so this in itself is nothing new. Between the wars the contest was won by an Australian band, but they were not allowed to take the trophy home with them!
In the past they have always been bands from within the Commonwealth countries but for the first time they have gone beyond that. The Americans ought to start getting in practice drinking proper beer and remember to bring plenty of money to hand over to those miserable g#ts that work the bar at Symphony Hall.
I'd be very happy to see one overseas band each year taking part, although in principle I think it would be a better contest if there were fewer bands taking part.
In the past they have always been bands from within the Commonwealth countries but for the first time they have gone beyond that. The Americans ought to start getting in practice drinking proper beer and remember to bring plenty of money to hand over to those miserable g#ts that work the bar at Symphony Hall.
I'd be very happy to see one overseas band each year taking part, although in principle I think it would be a better contest if there were fewer bands taking part.
sudcornet
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Bring 'em on. I think with Britain still being the centre of excellence as far as Brass Bands go (something we're still the best at!) where else should we have what will hopefully become a "World Championship". I know it is still a qualification contest, so I can understand why people may have a cause to gripe...especially those who have sweated blood in Blackpool, so I think some form of qualification events may have to occur in other countries. But, at the end of the day, where else should a battle of the world's best occur.....the home of Brass Banding that's where.
Sud.
Sud.
I think it's a great idea... why not I ask?? If it helps to promote banding throughout the world, especially showing the very high standard of our UK bands, then surely this is a good thing yeah?
You wanna blow my what?
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Why should it matter that an american band are at the open may I ask?
Darth_Tuba
Active Member
As far as I'm aware what has been said earlier is correct, the Open is invitation only. Winning the Grand Shield wins you said invitation. Thats why they can invite whoever they like to the Open. I believe Australian and New Zealand bands have been previously, but that this is the first non-commonwealth band to take part. As I said earlier, with Grimey unable to attend they are making good use of the space by introducing a new element to the contest. Be interesting to see if this extends in the future to european bands...
Brian
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American Band at the Open
I don't disagree with you, but the majority of American "Brass" Bands do tend to use trumpets as well as cornets in their line-up, listen to Battle Creek Band (It can be very effective in the right pieces) but I'm not sure about the legality as regards contesting in the U.K.as it's The Planets for the test piece maybe all the bands would like trumpets ?
I don't disagree with you, but the majority of American "Brass" Bands do tend to use trumpets as well as cornets in their line-up, listen to Battle Creek Band (It can be very effective in the right pieces) but I'm not sure about the legality as regards contesting in the U.K.as it's The Planets for the test piece maybe all the bands would like trumpets ?
BoozyBTrom
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Re: American band at the Open
Well what about the BRITISH OPEN golf tounament. That has foriegn players in it. It is basically a British Contest that is open to all comers.
Brian said:
Well what about the BRITISH OPEN golf tounament. That has foriegn players in it. It is basically a British Contest that is open to all comers.