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To: "brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Oz Nationals
From: Peter Younghusband <monkey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 23:41:43 +0800
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References: <39085D13.9A0A7031@kisser.net.au>
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> IMHO Endeavour was a good choice for the test.  Sure most should have
> been
> able to play the
> notes.  But this left room for musicality to shine

Huh? Where is there opportunity for musicality in Endeavour Glenn? IMHO
it is not one of Mr Sparke's better compositions as you know.

> Some bands thought because it was apparently so easy they
> should play a highly technical own choice - therefore 3 English
> Heritages, one
> Devil and Deep Blue Sea etc.  If given my freedom, I would always
> choose
> musical pieces to play which are enjoyable to listen to.

'Ere 'ere!!!! How about Journey into Freedom for a start!! *Oh no we
couldn't possibly play that - it was written years ago!*

>  Brunswick played London
> Overture which is
> wonderfully listenable.  Essence of Time and Pagannini
> also were played
> which I
> applaud.  We played Devil which isn't bad, but too furious
> and technical for
> most of its length (which is substantial) to be thoroughly
> enjoyed.  But at
> least it does have tunes.

and isn't that what should be happening. Let's set the cat amongst the
pigeons again, but I agree totally. If it ain't got a tune, then it
ain't much cop!!!

Monkey



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