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Re: Merits of contests (was Re: Protest)

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Subject: Re: Merits of contests (was Re: Protest)
From: Matt LaFontaine <mattl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 13:28:24 -0400 (EDT)
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On Sun, 19 Apr 1998, Alec Gallagher wrote:

> I have a brilliant idea - organise a brass festival which has all the
> attributes of a contest - trade stands, socialising, beer etc - but without
> the contest!  Instead, invite bands to pop up onto the stage, if they feel
> like it, and just play some music!  As a really radical step, how about
> advertising the event to the general public and charging them money to
> listen!  We might even entertain them!  Do you think it might catch on?

I'd say thwe Great American Brass Band Festival does a very good job of
that each summer. Bands play, trade stands are there, clinics and meetings
on band organization and administration are there, and they serve beer
too! Over 30,000 people attend this each summer.

Regards,
Matt LaFontaine

The All Star Brass and Percussion Solo Euphonium
1998 NABBA Honors Section Champions

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