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Re: Australian Brass

To: brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Australian Brass
From: Peter <monkey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 05:51:08 +0800
Priority: low
References: <4A25663B.0029723F.00@glamt001.agl.com.au>
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darrall@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Last Saturday, 4 July'98, I attended a magnificent concert at the ABC
> studios in Sydney by the Australian Brass. Despite the fact that this group
> had only had the opportunity to practice together for a week, the standard
> of playing was impeccable and the programme wildly entertaining!

I'm glad you enjoyed it Darrall. thanks for the lifts home by the way!

> It is a real pity that the audience numbered only about 150, much less than
> each of the other 3 concerts on the tour, despite the large number of brass
> bands in Sydney. It's an interesting question as to why most bands couldn't
> muster a dozen of their players to come and support such a worthwhile
> venture and be hugely entertained as well. Is it that publicity within the
> brass band community was inadequate, even though every band secretary
> received a letter? Or is it that most band players have no interest in
> listening to other bands? Or could it even be; "no-one from MY band was
> selected"?

Very interesting - not seen much of a reply to this on the list at all. Does
this suggest apathy rules?

>  Many
> thanks to all who organised the tour and gave their time and services,
> particularly Digger and John Thomas and the Saunders.

"Ere, ere!

> Apparently most of
> the extra-curricular activities of the band players were monitored by the
> evil eye of Monkey (yes, he of this band list!). Step out of line (his
> line) and the wrong-doer would be awarded an inordinate number of "snot
> points". Accumulate too many of these and the unfortunate would be given a
> red card and subjected to a public punishment, the details of which cannot
> be disclosed in a family forum such as this! Garry Kosky, of
> Waratah-Mayfield Band, as the last and most deserving recipient, is
> probably still aching after that evening at the pub.

And rightly so! After such disrespect to the band seargent - what else could he
expect???

> A brilliant, if temporary, band. A great group of guys! A great time was
> had by all. Can't wait till next year!

Monkey


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