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NCO 2018

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stringchild · 23/08/2017 19:07

The new annual thread for those interested and/or auditioning! Ask questions, update your news - lots of nco parents on board and those hoping to be :)

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Siriusmuggle · 12/01/2018 11:26

I haven’t received anything. I’ve joined the new thread though.

Totalshambles · 12/01/2018 11:02

Yes just in now

Kutik73 · 12/01/2018 11:01

Just received now!

Come join the new thread!
NCO 2018 (continues)

Siriusmuggle · 12/01/2018 10:39

Has anyone received anything from nco since sending off the forms and payment? I’m just wondering if they send out any sort of confirmation as I haven’t heard anything.

Pollymalex104 · 17/12/2017 17:08

Hello - congratulations and commiserations after a nail-biting week or so. Just interested to know re Rossall the length of everyone's journeys/ which counties you're travelling from? My son's take on Rossall was great acoustics in rehearsal hall, a bit like Hogwarts, nice to go on the beach, variable food, very comfortable beds, less outdoor provision...oh and they didn't do the bread rolls he liked so much at Port Regis! (Let's hope they have them at Sedbergh!)He also loved the fact that they travelled to a "proper" concert venue.

Trumpetboysmum · 16/12/2017 13:22

I've asked ds he said he loved the course but the food was a bit hit and miss and lots of them thought it was a bit bleak .

Michaelahpurple · 16/12/2017 13:05

French horn here. It is odd - I am not utterly sure what the problem was. He felt there were fewer activities and other things to do so he had more time to get homesick. He loved the grounds and adventure playground at port regis and I think found rossall a bit bleak. I think the dorms rather than small rooms worked better for him too.

Trumpetboysmum · 15/12/2017 19:48

No I agree rossall is an awful drive but ds loved staying there why didn't he like it Michael ? This time we're at port Regis again for easter - so I'm looking forward s to another holiday in Dorset and then somewhere in Cumbria but that's ok as we can go and visit grandparents for the week - none of the venues are close to us in sunny suffolk

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stringchild · 15/12/2017 18:37

Hi Michael we too are U12s again; Rossall def not favourite drive! What instrument is ds? We are a Clarinet 😀

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Michaelahpurple · 15/12/2017 18:14

My phone has been broken so I missed all the results drama! DS2 has retained his U12 place. V amusing write up on the unseen sight reading - "a brave effort"!! I think that is tactful speak for a pile up

Have to make a few decisions now as he also made it into the NYChoir and NCChoir and to convince him that Rossall is t that bad - he didn't really like the summer venue. Hey ho - am trying to enjoy the moment before getting into logistics!!

Congrats and commiserations to all as relevant.

Kutik73 · 15/12/2017 15:48

How lovely! I may be able to see miniMini then! Smile

Minimusiciansmama · 15/12/2017 15:14

We've put London juniors as our second choice cos it's actually the same time distance away to Northerlies really

GI76 · 15/12/2017 13:09

Trumpet we are same as you-South Easterlies (really we hope for it as not too far to travel) and London Juniors second choice

TrumpetVoluntary · 15/12/2017 11:52

We have put South Easterlies as our first choice - not sure whether people normally get first choice? Hopefully see you there folkmamma and others. (London Juniors second choice.)

Kutik73 · 15/12/2017 10:58

I am hoping to go to London Junior. Smile

violinistmum · 15/12/2017 10:58

South Westerlies is our first choice and Easterlies our 2nd. SW isn't too far so hoping we get our first choice!! Anyone else hoping for South Westerlies?

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stringchild · 15/12/2017 10:53

London Seniors again for us hopefully 😀

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Wafflenose · 15/12/2017 10:49

Anyone else for South Westerlies? Both my girls are signed up. Last night I realised they will both be in matching red skirts (little and large) and playing together at the local concert in November... how gorgeous!

Nigglenotes · 15/12/2017 10:47

Looking forward to Easterlies and seeing Trumpet and minitrumpet and anyone else who is going to this regional.

See you all back here next year.

Doubleup · 15/12/2017 10:20

December Music Thread, although it never comes up when I search it. Find the November one and there is a link at the bottom which will take you to December.

folkmamma · 15/12/2017 10:15

Well, I think that's all of us that have heard now then?? Well done to all everyone; auditionees, associates, reserves and full members alike. Now to the next leg of our NCO journeys!! Look forward to seeing some of you at South Easterlies. Did someone mention there was another regular thread?? It would be nice to keep in touch :-)

littleladsdad · 15/12/2017 09:52

Trumpetboysmum Thank you!

Kutik73 · 15/12/2017 00:13

Well done to Rara. She so deserves it.

Sounds like Goo has lovely teachers who are caring enough to ring her. That's so so nice.

Wafflenose · 14/12/2017 21:35

Thanks for all your lovely words! Yes Goo is heartbroken but she finds most things easy and just has no experience of major disappointment. She brought home 15 A grades for her 15 school subjects, a silver award for 200 house points and an attitude to learning certificate today. Teacher has rung to talk some sense into her too. She will have to learn to deal with setbacks at some point. Rara is bemused, as she knew she could have played better. But it was evidently good enough.

Ah, alcohol! Yes!

Floottoot · 14/12/2017 21:20

Huge congratulations to all the national and regional successes - simply fantastic! Enjoy every minute!

And a well-deserved slap on the back to all their parents,who are so instrumental ( excuse the pun!) in the whole process. Hope you're all enjoying a large glass of something very alcoholic tonight. 😀😀😀