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Re: NABBA Instant Band - small corrections

To: Nigel Horne <brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: NABBA Instant Band - small corrections
From: Graham Young <gyoung@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 1994 14:01:33 -0500
In-reply-to: <7387@smsltd.demon.co.uk>
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On 02-Feb-97, Nigel Horne wrote:
>Interesting. Are you saying that a scratch band in the US can contest
>in any section? In the UK I'm sure you'd be restricted to 4th section.

Because of the difficulty in starting a band in North America
Nabba has sections that include one where a new band can play 
even if they are using trumpets and french horns.
Because of the long distances many bands can not afford to appear
every year so this instant band (like the CYberband) is a product of
enthusiasm for brass banding. Keep in mind that there are no 
preliminary contests and you can enter any section you want to.
A band decides which on it's going to have a crack at.
There are a few other rules that are used that would not be allowed in th UK
You can substitute players between numbers. This accomodates bands that
normally
carry more than the standard number of players. it of course disadvantages
bands who do not. 
-- 
Trumpets and Soprano Cornet
Symphony Hamilton, McMaster Chamber Orchestra
Weston Silver Band, Celebration Brass
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Graham Young
(905)575-8440


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