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Re: pure brassband list (fwd)

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Subject: Re: pure brassband list (fwd)
From: Ralph Jones <rjones@xxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 1995 01:38:17 -0700

Tjip Zigterman wrote:

>First of all, as a musician not-playing-in-a brassband, I had left several
>notes to the enlisters with the question about the subject.
>I had expected some response to keep it strictly to brassband. (Though
>somewhat more civilized.)
>On the other hand the messages on and off the list were quite amicable and
>showed no desire to cut anyone out, since we are all musiclovers.

>However. By this message I do ask the moderator to make a decision on this
>matter, because I have no desire to take part in discussions when it appears
>to be with biggots. (pardon my French)

As a "Yank" who lives in El Paso, Texas may I say,"We have no brass bands
in which to play". We have Mariachi bands, rock bands, jazz bands, concert
bands, and our symphony orchestra is making a tour through Germany next
spring--, but we don't have any brass bands. I am *really* impressed by the
exceptionally high quality of all the "authentic" brass bands which I have
on CD; and by the quality of the music which they play (Mathias, LLoyd,
Holst, &etc.). Thus my high enthusiasm for the BB list.

Until today.

All the contacts I have had both on and off the list have been
*unbelievably*  amiable and helpful.

Until today.

The internet is no place for provincialism. For provincialism, try the
local pub with old school chums and no outsiders. As the BB list becomes
more active I can learn by just reading the posts. I have asked questions
in an attempt to stimulate postings during the slow start-up period. Please
excuse me if I (We?) have intruded.

Be assured I still await the pleasure of reading your posts about brass
bands and about music.

Ralph Jones
El Paso, Texas

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