NCO 2018

Congratulations Itsnever and all those who have hard the news by now.

So...., it seems to have moved to U13... Haven't heard here yet (U11)... Feel like we were skipped!

Fantastic itsnevereasy!
Siriusmuggle - my DS is Mains too - yours will have a great time I'm sure, DS has lots of friends in NCO.

Finally U13 result. A yes for DC in strings. Good luck everyone still waiting.

I just think all our children have done so well with playing at this high standard and when they are so young.
I agree that it is hard when they have been in NCO previous years, know what to expect and loved it; now either do not get in or get associate, which is an amazing achievement.
My little U10 (cello boy) will be joining either south easterlies or London junior and I hope he make friends before the summer so that he loves his musical experience with his new friends.
Hope you all hear soon and am happy I do not have to wait and keep refreshing my e-mail so often.

Update from BFF Mum who is unable to post:

"Just spoke to lady at NCO, there is no pattern, different people are loading them on which means they do it in different ways. Some do alphabetically by first name, others by surname. They tried to do that all at once but server couldn’t do it, as they have over 1000...."

Siriusmuggle - I don’t fancy it either. My husband seems to think it’s a good idea to ‘do together’. He’s mad. I won’t be running it all!

Hi there threesfun ... I think our cello boys are friends... fingers crossed for them

Nice to know I’m not the only one who tried to fit long distance running around roadie duties! I don’t fancy an ultra yet, it probably ever.

Siriusmuggle - that sounds like our life. Just gets too busy doesn’t it! My girls summer concert locally is the day after I’m doing my first ultra. I may sleep through the whole thing!
Congratulations to your son.

Hi all - new to posting and this thread, but been following as we're still waiting for U13s results! DS (cello) has been a full member for the last three years and has absolutely loved the NCO experience. We did Northerlies for 2 years which was excellent but weren't able to do it last year as the move to Manchester, combined with a number of date clashes made it really difficult for us. Congratulations to all of your children who have achieved places at associate or full level - they will have the most wonderful time :-) And well done to everyone for auditioning - the level that all of these children play it just astounding. DS is desperate to hear his result and so wants to achieve an U13s place - but we're very aware that it gets harder the higher up the age bands they go. Here's hoping the rest of the emails come in soon!

Thanks. He’s French horn, they always seem to be in demand.
The longer the concert the better! I’m running a marathon in Manchester on the day of the Bristol concert. I could probably make it to Bristol by around 7.00 so should catch most of it then- trains permitting.

Kutik - my musings on tech a day or two ago were not intended as criticism, just sharing of thoughts They are doing their best, as you say, and probably don't have the budget for a full bells and whistles automated system. Our experience has been very positive in all respects.

Well done to Siriusmuggle's DS (short for 'dear son'). That is an awesome result. What instrument does he play?

And welcome to mumsnet!

Hi all. I’m new to mumsnet but found this thread whilst googling nco results. My son auditioned for the first (and only-due to age) time this year. We found out yesterday that he’s got a place in the main orchestra. We weren’t expecting that at all but obviously we’re delighted.
This may be an odd question but does anyone have any idea how long the main orchestra concert is likely to be? I’ve got the first of many logistical headaches that weekend.
I don’t think he’ll do regionals as he can’t make the first two rehearsals and we’re almost 2 hours away from the closest one.
Hope the rest of you hear soon.

I really don't know why people complain so much about the way NCO is handling this. I think they are doing all their best... Some anxieties are added because we share our thoughts on the thread, it's nothing to do with NCO. And we like sharing our thoughts on the thread that's why we are all here.

I hope everyone gets good news later.

I am actually now happy to wait longer for Rara's result, to give Goo a chanice to recover and prepare herself for any possible outcome.

Good luck to everyone still waiting. I keep checking back here hoping that others have had good news. I really hope that NCO can come up with a better way to release results in the future. A log in portal maybe would be better so that the kids (and parents!) aren't left hanging around for days not knowing.

I hope everyone is put out of their misery today, with good news all round.
Someone has commented on NCO's FB post yesterday that they feel it's premature to have posted about nationals and regionals while people are still waiting to hear - seems there are a lot of children in limbo still.

Good luck to those waiting today. Have just signed up for regionals. Long journeys once a month it is.....

Fingers crossed for speedy and positive news for everyone still waiting.

Musicdoc ds has heard of 2 under 13 nos but I think they are all fed up with waiting. I'm going into work now hoping for news - any news will do at 2 when I can next check

Windmum I also noticed the weird date thing for London Juniors, hopefully they will correct soon. Good luck to everyone waiting today :)

Fingers crossed for those still waiting!