HelterSkelter
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Di B said:
Well you know I'm only a mere percussionist - of course I can't count! And what do you mean by "throw things around at the back" - it's all co-ordinated. Honest... Don't you know we've won prizes????
Another Competition: Midlands Area
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Well you know I'm only a mere percussionist - of course I can't count! And what do you mean by "throw things around at the back" - it's all co-ordinated. Honest... Don't you know we've won prizes????
Brian
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Re: Another Competition..Midland Area
You can tell Merc'sy It is still being used to good effect in Thailand and Singapore where I also teach a little. Next month off to Japan to try it out there.. although it needed a repair job last year, tough little Korean. Brian
Baldeagle said:
You can tell Merc'sy It is still being used to good effect in Thailand and Singapore where I also teach a little. Next month off to Japan to try it out there.. although it needed a repair job last year, tough little Korean. Brian
Di B
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HelterSkelter said:
Yep you won a prize at the Association for 'making the most noise from throwing things around at the back of the band' prize didn't you? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Huh! Percussionists and egos! :wink:
Still not found out how 4barsrests comes up with their predictions though :?
Di xx
www.matlockband.co.uk
Wonky_Baton
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I haven't got a clue about the results but as I am coming down on the 9th I hope there is a decent pint on offer!!! 8)
geordiecolin
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What about poor old us??
We did beat Matlock in the 3rd section last year by 4 places and we had a fairly good result in 3rd section at Pontins in the Autumn as well. 4th place at NEMMBA with a below strength band and temporary conductor was a good indicator. I doubt we'll win it but we'll there or there abouts
We did beat Matlock in the 3rd section last year by 4 places and we had a fairly good result in 3rd section at Pontins in the Autumn as well. 4th place at NEMMBA with a below strength band and temporary conductor was a good indicator. I doubt we'll win it but we'll there or there abouts
geordiecolin
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I was referring to the predictions of everyone on this board not 4br.
Brian
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Another Competition.. Midland Area
Maybe 4br take into account the change of conductors bands have had..Sometimes it doesn't come together that quick...Changes in conductors over the last year ( off the top of my head)for..Ransomes..Travelsphere..NCT..Riddings..Thorntons..Blidworth.. and thats just a few I can remember....Back to the Beach 8)
Maybe 4br take into account the change of conductors bands have had..Sometimes it doesn't come together that quick...Changes in conductors over the last year ( off the top of my head)for..Ransomes..Travelsphere..NCT..Riddings..Thorntons..Blidworth.. and thats just a few I can remember....Back to the Beach 8)
Baldeagle
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Di B said:rutty said:
Aww! Thanks me dear!Believe it or not, we have also strengthened the band since that contest too! (If you remember we played there with just 2 from row cornets!)
My personal wish would be for Matlock and Long Eaton to grab 1st and 2nd... but as I play with one and the other was my first ever band it is why I said I am biased!
Do hope you are right with your predictions rutty! Good luck to all at Carton too... its been a while since I came to help you out!
Di xx
www.matlockband.co.uk
Di best of luck next week and you can come and help out here anytime, just watch out fer Rutty's Art Hole
Come on Matlock get back inti the big time you can do it
Di B
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geordiecolin said:
Ahh, well, I predicted who I thought would win, as did everyone else. Why not put your own thoughts down?
For the record, I don't underestimate Dronfield. I don't know the band that well, (although what some do to raise band funds at Pontins weekends scares me!!!) but Ray White is good in my opinion. I'd put you in the top six, yes, but for me, Bakewell and Long Eaton will have strong performances.
At the end of the day, any one of us could come last too! Its a case of what happens on the day that is important.
sparkling_quavers
Active Member
Di B said:
In total agreement Di!
Anything could happen on that Stage. I know Dronfield well and they have a strong band with a very good band sound. It was unfortunate for them to be relegated this year but they did have some dissapointing results in the last year or so. In the past nerves have often got the better of some players and their performance on stage has not really reflected the quality of the band. BUT these things do happen! The rehearsals are sounding good. A new conductor and a band committed to working well together as a team...lets hope it is a good combination.
I have alot of respect for Long Eaton and Matlock bands they have worked hard and (like all of us) been through good and bad times! They too have committed members and the MD's have worked hard to develop players into the bands they have today.
Good luck and I will cya all on Sunday!
For the book my predictions are:
1. Bakewell
2. Long Eaton
3. Kirkby
4. Matlock/Dronfield
stephen2001
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After the results all though last weekend, anything could happen!
I would rather gamble on the Lotto than stake a bet on the next few contests!!
I would rather gamble on the Lotto than stake a bet on the next few contests!!