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Re: Test Piece NSW

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Subject: Re: Test Piece NSW
From: Philip Anderton <P.Anderton@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 10:29:09 +1100
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At 11:15 13/11/97 +1000, Steve Harlow wrote:
>Hi all!
>
>I'd like to get some interest from any Aussies on the list. What are
>everyone's thoughts on the Band Association's idea of eliminating the
>"Test" piece from next years State Championships.

Hi Steve and All,
Are there any members of the NSW Band Association Committee on the list? 

Assuming it is replaced with only a hymn and "Own Choice" test, I think
this is a bad move. There is no alternative to comparing the technical work
and expression of each band playing the same piece. While this might not be
as much "entertainment" for regular audiences, it is traditional and what
we enthusiasts  expect and enjoy in a brass band contest.

If the Association wishes to make the Championship more attractive to a
general audience they should spend a little money and advertise the "Own
Choice" segment as a concert in the Sydney Morning Herald Metro Section for
a few weeks beforehand. I suspect the reason for poor attendances by
members of the public is simply a matter of there being little or no
publicity prior to the contest.

Had I the opportunity, I would vote for the status quo (hymn, set test, own
choice test). However the organisers should present the "set test" and "own
choice" segments at distincly different times (as they do now), with MUCH
better publicity for the "own choice" segment as a concert by a number of
the best bands in Sydney.

I looked for, and found absolutely no publicity for this year's contest in
September. Surprising, given that "Brassed-Off" has done so well here in
theatres.

Phil.

Philip Anderton			Phone: +61 2 9316 8301
Warringah Concert Brass
Sydney, Australia

Web: http://www.optom.unsw.edu.au/public/other/wcb.htm
Email: P.Anderton@xxxxxxxxxxx

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