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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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folkmamma · 14/12/2017 20:20

Oh waffle how difficult! My two are fiercely competitive and I'm dreading the day they both go in for the same opportunity. Noo does lots of theatre (She's currently in professional panto) and Moll is making noises about wanting to try out next year too. If Moll got in and Nia didn't... phew... doesn't bear thinking about. Goo's heart must be breaking, love her. And yet you have to be happy and excited for Rara as it's such an achievement for her too. If it's any consolation, we had a similar situation with panto friends this year - big sister had been in for 2 years but didn't make it this year and Little sister did. Mum was torn, eldest DD was shattered but after a few days it all settled and now eldest DD is hugely supportive. Xx

Trumpetboysmum · 14/12/2017 18:48

I think that's what's so hard about it all it's not just about how they play, but how everyone else plays. Also she did obviously play very well to be in the reserves flute is so competitive

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Trumpetboysmum · 14/12/2017 18:36

Sorry cross post on the clarinet

Trumpetboysmum · 14/12/2017 18:35

Oh my goodness waffle I kind of guessed that something like that was going to happen . Well done Rara that's a fantastic achievement ( cello or clarinet?)
Poor Goo that will make it seem even worse I'm sure but it's nearly the holidays hopefully once she gets to rest she will start to put it into perspective .

TrumpetVoluntary · 14/12/2017 18:33

Congrats to everyone who has got in and hope the children who didn’t are coping with the news.
Waffle - that sounds really difficult for your daughter and for family dynamics generally.

Wafflenose · 14/12/2017 18:32

Yes clarinet. She squeaked through her last line and missed the 3rd sharp in the key signature. Teacher and I felt Goo was flawless. She's unbelievably intense and emotional. I think we will just hope a place comes up.

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stringchild · 14/12/2017 18:30

But u10s and U12s are really not comparable? Remember my dd git. In with g1 - there just isn’t the competition on wind and brass that there is by the time they hit yr7. Which is why Get had the wind and brass course before they created the u10s

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stringchild · 14/12/2017 18:27

Well done Rara - clarinet? I knew she would when I saw her video. I am sorry it makes it worse today for Goo but hopefully not for long. Would Goo do something else in the summer such as the Wells course?

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Wafflenose · 14/12/2017 18:26

Unfortunately Goo's audition went very much better. She is back in silent mode, and I can see why she feels it is unfair.

WindMum · 14/12/2017 18:25

Congrats to those who received good news today. So sorry for those who are disappointed.

Paulweller11 · 14/12/2017 18:23

Congrats Rara- very difficult for you having one in and one not Confused.
Hope Goo is ok x

Wafflenose · 14/12/2017 18:21

Rara got into under 10s. I am really pleased for her, but it's complicated. Goo's pain is indescribable... and out of all proportion, I should add.

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stringchild · 14/12/2017 18:14

Waffle - completely agree with Hapsburg. I know they are being v kind today and of course that groups is pretty broken up by s few of the results this year.

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hapsburg · 14/12/2017 18:00

Just popped in to see how everyone got on - very well done to all - but oh my goodness waffle, thinking of you and Goo. I think you will find all her NCO friends will be very supportive and she will be far from the only one this has happened to - 2 years ago one of my DD's friends didn't get into under 13's when all the rest of their little group did. They were all lovely to her, kept in touch and even made a pact that at the first rehearsal of the year they would all sit and refuse to play until Roger rang the friend and told her he had made a mistake! Fortunately they did not carry this out and friend got into Main Orchestra with the rest of them the following year Grin

Kutik73 · 14/12/2017 16:58

Well done ministring! Waffle, I'm thinking of you and your DDs.

Wafflenose · 14/12/2017 16:39

Clarinet again? Well done to her!

Just got Rara's but want to talk to family first. I will be back.

Trumpetboysmum · 14/12/2017 16:32

Fantastic news string and ministering well done.
Waffle I'm really hoping that you hear about Rara soon x

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stringchild · 14/12/2017 16:19

U12s so dd will be very happy indeed 😀

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Trumpetboysmum · 14/12/2017 16:06

Littlelads dad what an amazing achievement and how exciting but a tricky decision . Ds had to audition without an accompanist as we live so far from the venues etc and I was worried about it. I too think it can sound better to play accompanied but am relieved that the NCO don't insist on it.

Trumpetboysmum · 14/12/2017 15:50

Thanks kutik. Looking at the comments I think everything else was spot on and they did mention that while his transposition wasn't secure he did keep going !! I'm relieved it didn't count against him though as they didn't ask all of his trumpet friends to transpose and we weren't expecting it at all - won't be making that mistake next year Grin

HouseFullofCats · 14/12/2017 15:49

We finally had our email, under 12s for DD on cello. Hopefully not too many still waiting to hear.

Kutik73 · 14/12/2017 15:36

Trumpet, that's a serious achievement! Well done to your DS! I suppose they also value 'have a go' 'can do' attitude on top of abilities.

folkmamma · 14/12/2017 15:36

Such a good news day!!! C'mon waffle and string... also wondering how Goo took her news...?? Xx

CrazyMamaOf2 · 14/12/2017 15:25

Got to be good news for you 2! Fingers crossed...