MD's comments
Wednesday 26th Mar 2003, evening time
Comments from Derek after the Regionals at Blackpool:Northern Landscapes was a challenging piece for 3rd section bands, but a good choice to stretch players to their potential. Our approach was as good as I could expect regarding rehearsals. We introduced the workshop specifically targeting the test peice , and Leon was on board with tutoring cornet section. We always knew the problem area was going to be the 3rd movement. Our remarks we constructive and I thought a fair assessment of our performance. which in all fairness was as good as we had played. Our Young players from the training band will gain valuable experience from this, which will stand them in good stead in future. I am obviously disappointed with piece our position of 18th, but we have to put this behind us , get on to the contest stage again this year to give the band something to aim for and maintain interest. Derek Mitchell March 2003