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NCO 2019

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stringchild · 26/09/2018 08:07

Traditionally for many years MN has had an audition thread; so here it is as the auditions start in a few days 😀

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TrumpetVoluntary · 11/12/2018 18:54

Well done to those who have got in to U10s - my DD loved the course last year and hopefully they will too!
Commiserations to those who didn’t get in - sounds like they are all doing really well though and some of them may get in another time.

squintsoftheworldunite · 11/12/2018 18:51

An u10 yes for clarinet for the artist formally known as CrazyGirl GrinGrin

Sending love to all you with news to share or break tonight. I’m off to buy a red balloon for my little U10 and try very hard to contain myself for the drive home before I share the news!

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Decafcoffee · 11/12/2018 18:47

OMG!!!!!! It’s a yes for ds U10 cello!!!!!!
Wooohooooo!!!!!

Decafcoffee · 11/12/2018 18:43

So sorry Eroica. What instrument did he audition with?
Boyskeep that’s tough.. double the wait!! Fingers crossed for you!!

Radiodependent · 11/12/2018 18:40

We have a yes for U10 bass player, wasn’t expecting it so late in the day!

Harp that’s incredible progress in 6 months - fingers crossed for next year.

ZakStarkey · 11/12/2018 18:39

Did you get feedback form?

Boyskeepswinging · 11/12/2018 18:39

Zak, sorry!

Boyskeepswinging · 11/12/2018 18:38

Spoke too soon! Many, many congrats especially Zac, great to welcome another Percussionist into our family!
And to those not so successful it's only a few more months to register for the 2020 auditions 😀

ZakStarkey · 11/12/2018 18:31

A yes for U10’s percussionist here! Just now too!

Pippap1 · 11/12/2018 18:30

Yes for us!!! DD1 is under 10 violinist!!! Wow! We have just received this news at 18:30.
Good luck for others!

Boyskeepswinging · 11/12/2018 18:14

OK so it's after 6 so I guess that's it for today. I'm also waiting for a G8 outcome so nerves are a-jangling!

Eroica · 11/12/2018 18:11

Had a 'no' for the 9yo, but that's absolutely no surprise! I am amazed he managed to do the audition tbh.
Nothing yet for eldest.

ZakStarkey · 11/12/2018 17:25

No news

Decafcoffee · 11/12/2018 17:21

Thanks Harp
No news here ... I’m calling it a night at 5.21pm

Boyskeepswinging · 11/12/2018 17:16

Loads more years to go, then. My advice would be to get as much symphony orchestra experience as he can. My DS was playing in County at 8 and this experience really helped his confidence, his sight reading and his orchestral technique (so very different to playing on your own). Have a Google at youth orchestras near you and see if any would take him at G4. Best of luck - exciting times ahead!

Harpmum12345 · 11/12/2018 17:10

Yes he is a summer baby so not 10 until July

Decafcoffee · 11/12/2018 17:03

Gosh Harp he sounds amazing!! Was he going for under 10s?

Trumpetboysmum · 11/12/2018 17:03

Oh no harpsmum . But it sounds like he’s doing brilliantly and he’s still really young .Smile

Musicdoc · 11/12/2018 16:49

Sorry to hear Harpsmum... but much better informed for next year.

Rupertswife · 11/12/2018 16:48

Sorry to hear that Harpmum, but well done on the lovely feedback. It sounds like your DS is doing very well.

Yes Bostik, Mimu and Decaf - DS2 also said the sightreading was ‘easy’, which tends to mean he hasn’t noticed the key signature, dynamics or rhythm Hmm. Sightreading is indeed ‘easy’ without those things!

Harpmum12345 · 11/12/2018 16:40

Ah thanks! I am so proud of him. I know he will be disappointed but we will come back next year with a better knowledge of what is needed.

Boyskeepswinging · 11/12/2018 16:37

Blimey, Harp, if he's only been playing for 6 months and is already G4 then I predict a very bright future! That's amazing!

catkind · 11/12/2018 16:32

No skin in the game just dropping in from the music thread to wish you all good luck.

Harpmum12345 · 11/12/2018 16:31

Lovely feedback! And like I say he has only been playing for 6 months and is only grade 4 standard (wasn’t even that on application) the experience has been amazing and they have said that they would like to see him again sometime (which I thought sounded promising)
He is only 9 so plenty of years ahead of him.

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