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Finals Disqualifications

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Subject: Finals Disqualifications
From: "Janet Lewis"<Janet.Lewis@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 10:57:10 GMT
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     I think that every single band should have been extra careful to 
     adhere to the rules and deadlines that have been given by the NCC. The 
     NCC set its stall out to be totally inflexible when they stopped bands 
     competing at the area championships if their entry forms were not 
     received on time. 

     The fact that 3 bands have been excluded does seem to raise some 
     concerns with me. Every band in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th sections managed 
     to get their acceptance forms in on time !! What does this say about 
     the professionalism and management of 2 well established championship 
     bands, indeed it is not that long since Desford actually won the 
     event.

     To perform at the National Finals is a privilege and should not be 
     taken for granted. Indeed, as Lance Christopher stated, Redbridge have 
     performed at the Finals many times. Too many people take qualification 
     for granted and do not seem to grasp the fact that many people from 
     around the UK and indeed the world would love to perform at this 
     event. 

     One last thought. If Faireys, Fodens, Leyland, YBS or Brighouse had 
     failed to get their acceptance forms in on time, would they have been 
     disqualified? Or would we never have known about it?


     Jeff Lewis
     Versatile Brass


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