iancwilx
Well-Known Member
Eric Ball is widely considered as one of the greatest Brass Band composers of the middle years of the 20th Century, and the decision to feature his works at the 2003 National Finals, his Centenary year, is to be congratulated.
Does anyone consider that the choice of one of his "Arrangements" of a classical Orchestral piece for the Premiership Section of the National Finals to be a bold and obvious statement from those who run these events, that they do not consider that any of Eric Balls original compositions are a worthy test of the top section elite ?
By this one stroke, they would appear to have abused this tribute to one of the movements iconic figures, and showed their contempt for his ability to produce a testing composition for the Premier test.
Whoever had the casting vote on this choice, should carry the responsibility of reducing this comemoration of a great man to a "Lip Service" showpiece for the lower Sections.
Does anyone consider that the choice of one of his "Arrangements" of a classical Orchestral piece for the Premiership Section of the National Finals to be a bold and obvious statement from those who run these events, that they do not consider that any of Eric Balls original compositions are a worthy test of the top section elite ?
By this one stroke, they would appear to have abused this tribute to one of the movements iconic figures, and showed their contempt for his ability to produce a testing composition for the Premier test.
Whoever had the casting vote on this choice, should carry the responsibility of reducing this comemoration of a great man to a "Lip Service" showpiece for the lower Sections.