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NCO 2018 (continued)

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TrumpetVoluntary · 26/12/2017 21:09

Hi
I thought I would start a new thread as the other one must be nearly full and I might have lots of questions as it is our first time!
My DD is in the U10s for 2018 and hopefully also in South Easterlies. I told my parents about her getting a place and they would like to come to her concert if possible (I understand that this is 11am on 19 August at Port Regis school) or have volunteered to look after my younger children instead if needed. Given my parents get booked up months in advance (they have a very active social life!) and Port Regis isn’t particularly near where we live so we might end up booking accommodation, then I wondered if anyone could let me know how this works:

  • do we get a limited number of tickets? I assume there must be some kind of limit.
  • would the concert be suitable for children (my younger DC will be 7 and 5 by then)?
Thanks very much.
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WindMum · 22/01/2018 11:37

We are closer to Southeasterlies but initially when my DD joined NCO in 2016 the rehearsal venue was out in Berkshire - much further away so went for London Juniors (which we can also get to by train if necessary). She now has really good friends in London Juniors so won't change unless we have to.

Radiodependent · 22/01/2018 11:22

Yep, email now come through. Southeasterlies seems to be morning initially but then afternoons from second rehearsal onwards. Sad that we had to switch from London junior as it’s much nearer to us but two of the dates were difficult so it had to be done.

stringchild · 22/01/2018 10:40

Wind - well spotted! actually i think mornings work better for us, so hope that is right

TRL - dd did london seniors last year, and juniors three years before. Thank you for the offer. Will look out for you assuming we get london again

WindMum · 22/01/2018 10:15

London Juniors now seems to have swapped times with London Seniors

NCO 2018 (continued)
WindMum · 22/01/2018 10:13

Just checked and times have gone again - I think London Juniors is now the afternoon though?

WindMum · 22/01/2018 10:06

Emails coming out today I'm told - we have been allocated London Juniors (just phoned as we needed to know!) - excellent news as her friends also go to London Juniors!

Radio - times and venues for the first 3 rehearsals are on the NCO website - go to EVENTS and then Regional rehearsals

www.nco.org.uk/calendar/143

TaggieOHara · 22/01/2018 09:42

Nothing here on regionals either - although like Radio, I know which we will be doing from a conversation with the NCO on another matter.

Radiodependent · 22/01/2018 06:49

Still waiting for an email confirmation although we know which one from the phone call. Or will we not get anything further? Would be good to know exact times/venue soon for logistics! I guess they just have so many people to juggle.

Paulweller11 · 22/01/2018 06:19

Northerlies here x

WindMum · 21/01/2018 22:36

No email in the junk - have emailed the office!

WindMum · 21/01/2018 22:31

Thanks! Which orchestra? We were hoping for London juniors (already been in London juniors for 2 years)

Paulweller11 · 21/01/2018 21:32

Ive just found regional orchestra info in my junk mailbox if that helps- email was sent yesterday

WindMum · 21/01/2018 19:53

Any idea when we'll find out which regional orchestra has been allocated? It's getting a bit close!

TRL · 20/01/2018 14:33

string DD1's doing London Seniors (I asked when they rang yesterday). Which one is yr DD hoping for? London Seniors will be a good way to meet U12's as it's only U12's upwards. DD knows a few U12's already as they were U11's last year + she also does another orchestra with some of her section who were U12's last year but are repeating.

She's super-friendly and will be v happy to make contact with your DD before regionals or the Easter residential if your DD would like that?

stringchild · 20/01/2018 08:50

TRL - are you doing regionals?

DD a bit nervous that many of her friends are in u13s, and she won't know anyone in u12s - think she is finding it strange after 3-4years with many of the same people, to now be 'starting over again', esp as the majority of her previous section have been in age-banded together for 3 years, and also done regionals together for the last few years

Minimusiciansmama · 20/01/2018 06:52

Congrats to miss Trl!!

TRL · 19/01/2018 21:31

Thanks.
She was U11's string. One really happy girl here tonight. 😊

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TrumpetVoluntary · 19/01/2018 18:04

Great news TRL!

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stringchild · 19/01/2018 17:26

Fan news TRL - see you there. Was dd in u11s or U12s last time?

TRL · 19/01/2018 14:09

Harp, Taggie Smile

TaggieOHara · 19/01/2018 13:44

Yay for mini-trl Smile What instrument?

TRL · 19/01/2018 13:05

Beyond ecstatic to let you know that DD1 has come off the reserve list for U12's - she will be so very thrilled, I know, and will be back with her mates (almost as important to her as the orchestral experience!!). Phew!!

TaggieOHara · 17/01/2018 19:21

Great - there will be quite a few of us at Southeasterlies Smile

Radiodependent · 17/01/2018 12:30

I had to phone nco yesterday to change our regional preferences as ds had a date clash and they said they are doing the allocations at the moment. We are nearer to London Junior but he is now doing south easterlies so hope he will enjoy it. Am hoping he will meet other training orchestra kids there as it will help him in the summer if he knows some kids on the course.

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TrumpetVoluntary · 16/01/2018 19:09

That’s great news Rupert! Hopefully see you and others from the thread at southeasterlies.

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