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The Percussion Saga at the Midlands

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Subject: The Percussion Saga at the Midlands
From: Cathy Hill <musicat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 14:59:47 +0000
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For those that were not there,  the first 5(?) bands in the First
Section were not allowed to bring on their own (kit) bass drum. (I know
the band that played #2 did no need to, because they had 3
percussionist)  Later in the contest other bands were allowed to use
their own equipment.
We were the 3rd band on and only have 2 percussionists.  As we were
about to set up, they told us that we had to use the equipment
provided.   We could have easily set up in the 3 minutes allotted, but
the official refused to let our equipment on.  I don't think the
situation effected our band (we placed 6th), but it was hardly fair.
They certainly don't expect brass players to walk out and use "provided
mutes or horns."  And then a few bands down the line, change their
minds.
I don't want to dredge up the "provided instrument" issue,  but if
contests are supposed to test the "whole" band, why hinder the
percussion section?

Thanks for listening.
Cathy Hill
 The Foss Dyke Band



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