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MNW	Nov 30 2011, 10:56 AM Post #271
Unregistered	Congratulations Pen, celebrations all round so far! (feeling very nervous)

Capriccioso	Nov 30 2011, 10:56 AM Post #272
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 27-June 05 Member No.: 3982	QUOTE(purplesam @ Nov 30 2011, 10:55 AM) Well it seems that Under 12s not released yet if that's what we're both waiting for, Cap! Tomorrow, then... NOOOOOOO!!!!!

purplesam	Nov 30 2011, 10:59 AM Post #273
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 6-February 06 Member No.: 6083	And MNW, also waiting for U12s. At least none of us have heard, but would be good if all were released at the same time. And I am especially nervous now have read my eldest's report; so many good things were said but they were very tough on tone quality in the pieces and wanted more dynamics and vibrato in the sightreading! But maybe standards for Main orchestra are astronomically high. Hoping U12s more achievable.

MNW	Nov 30 2011, 11:04 AM Post #274
Unregistered	BB said his reed was failing half way through the second piece. I'm going to get OH to phone as we are in a new house tomorrow and I don't know where the letter is going!

ViolaMum	Nov 30 2011, 11:04 AM Post #275
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-March 10 Member No.: 94499	Thanks everyone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Well done Pen's DD. What does she play? Will she be going to the regionals? We'll be at the South Easterlies I think! Or maybe London, not sure now! Hope all the others turn up tomorrow. I had a weird dream about DS' letter last night so I can understand the stress! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ill.gif)

Capriccioso	Nov 30 2011, 11:05 AM Post #276
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 27-June 05 Member No.: 3982	QUOTE(purplesam @ Nov 30 2011, 10:59 AM) And MNW, also waiting for U12s. At least none of us have heard, but would be good if all were released at the same time. And I am especially nervous now have read my eldest's report; so many good things were said but they were very tough on tone quality in the pieces and wanted more dynamics and vibrato in the sightreading! But maybe standards for Main orchestra are astronomically high. Hoping U12s more achievable. So glad to have some backup on here, if I didn't know that you were all still waiting too we would have assumed the worst by now! Seems a bit thoughtless to send notifications at a different time when two children in family are waiting for a result! Main orchestra standard is so high, hoping U12s is more realistic! Not convinced daughter will be auditioning next year, especially as she now has the unexpected option of the county orchestra courses which she has always wanted to do (and it's 1/3 the price!!)

MNW	Nov 30 2011, 11:10 AM Post #277
Unregistered	I think U13's price is very high too!

Capriccioso	Nov 30 2011, 11:14 AM Post #278
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 27-June 05 Member No.: 3982	QUOTE(MNW @ Nov 30 2011, 11:10 AM) I think U13's price is very high too! And for U13s there are two courses to pay for as well instead of the one summer one for U12s. Seems unnecessarily high to me, our county orchestra costs ?200 for a 6 day residential course which runs at New Year, Easter and Summer, all 3 cheaper together than one NCO course! And the same very high standard.

MNW	Nov 30 2011, 11:29 AM Post #279
Unregistered	I think BB has had a rejection. His letter was sent out first class yesterday so it will be at the house today when I return home. If no other under 12 received one then it's probably because his is a no.. They also said they are emailing applicants but their Internet system collapsed yesterday and it's still not up and running.

Capriccioso	Nov 30 2011, 11:33 AM Post #280
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 27-June 05 Member No.: 3982	QUOTE(MNW @ Nov 30 2011, 11:29 AM) I think BB has had a rejection. His letter was sent out first class yesterday so it will be at the house today when I return home. If no other under 12 received one then it's probably because his is a no.. They also said they are emailing applicants but their Internet system collapsed yesterday and it's still not up and running. What makes you think it's a rejection - you never know!!! We are still waiting for the post, it's never here before 11:30 but is late today of all days............

BerkshireMum	Nov 30 2011, 12:19 PM Post #281
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 6597 Joined: 20-July 07 From: West Berks Member No.: 13405	QUOTE(Pixie*Porsche @ Nov 30 2011, 11:54 AM) Congratulations viola boy and pen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Yes, congratulations to you both, and also to Claudia. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hurrah.gif) For those still waiting to hear, I hope you get good news soon.

Claudia's Mum	Nov 30 2011, 12:36 PM Post #282
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 18-September 06 From: London Member No.: 7704	Thanks Berkshire Mum and Big Congratulations Pen and VB! Commiserations Purplesam but hope the comments are helpful nevertheless. Ours certainly were when Claudia failed to get into the Under 11s before. I know you don't need to know anymore Pen but in case useful to anyone else, no we didn't ask for an email or have any contact to them at all, it just came. Still no letter though although don't know if postman has been or not. Our deliveries are terribly random these days. Fingers crossed for those waiting to hear.

Capriccioso	Nov 30 2011, 01:26 PM Post #283
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 27-June 05 Member No.: 3982	Postman has just been (record late for him!) and THE LETTER was with him........ Very relieved and and happy to find out that daughter has a place in the U12s playing viola..... and a lovely audition report to go with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

BerkshireMum	Nov 30 2011, 01:36 PM Post #284
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 6597 Joined: 20-July 07 From: West Berks Member No.: 13405	QUOTE(Capriccioso @ Nov 30 2011, 02:26 PM) Postman has just been (record late for him!) and THE LETTER was with him........ Very relieved and and happy to find out that daughter has a place in the U12s playing viola..... and a lovely audition report to go with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hurrah.gif) More good news! Well done to your daughter, Capriccioso!

Capriccioso	Nov 30 2011, 01:39 PM Post #285
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 27-June 05 Member No.: 3982	QUOTE(BerkshireMum @ Nov 30 2011, 01:36 PM) QUOTE(Capriccioso @ Nov 30 2011, 02:26 PM) Postman has just been (record late for him!) and THE LETTER was with him........ Very relieved and and happy to find out that daughter has a place in the U12s playing viola..... and a lovely audition report to go with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hurrah.gif) More good news! Well done to your daughter, Capriccioso! Thank you! Fingers crossed for everyone else still waiting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fingersCrossed.gif)

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