2004 NABBA Competition Results

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2004 NABBA Competition Results

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The 2004 North American Brass Band Association
Competition was held April 16-17 in Charleston, West
Virginia.

First Place Championship (top) Section:
Chicago Brass Band
As such, Chicago Brass Band has been invited to
represent North America to compete in the Championship
Section of the first World Brass Band Championship
taking place in July 2005 in Kerkrade, Netherlands.

First Place, Honors Section:
James Madison University Brass Band

First Place, Challenge Section:
New England Brass Band

Adult Small Ensemble Competition
First Place: James Madison University Brass
Ensemble
Second Place: Chicago Brass Band Players

Adult Percussion Ensemble
First Place: Chicago Percussion Project


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Steve-

With all due respect, this is quite arrogant. Yes, the Chicago Brass Band accomplished their goal but when you send a message "NABBA Results" let's see them, not just a few winners. Putting second place ONLY when a CBB ensemble is there adds to the arrogance. When you win a competiton (yes, I have been there), the key thing is to be gracious to your competition - there were thirty other bands that worked their asses off just as much as you. What about other bands in the Championship, Honor's, Challenge and Youth divisions? I am sure there was some noteworthy playing there.

I would suggest that you get a big sense of humility before doing the Netherlands thing! Guess this is why music and sex should be non competitive sports.
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brianf wrote:Yes, the Chicago Brass Band accomplished their goal but when you send a message "NABBA Results" let's see them, not just a few winners.
The intent was certainly not to slight any of the
other excellent participant bands, and I apologize
that my post came across in that fashion. I posted
all of the results that I could remember, and will add to this TubeNet post
the acknowledgement of Brass Band of Central
Florida, who came in second with a fine performance in the Championship Section.

I have not seen a composite of all the bands' scores.

For more information, please visit http://www.nabba2004.com
and/or http://www.nabba.org, where the complete standings
will undoubtedly be posted eventually.
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How did the All Star Brass Band of Columbus do? There just kids right?
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brianf wrote:Steve-
I would suggest that you get a big sense of humility before doing the Netherlands thing! Guess this is why music and sex should be non competitive sports.
Someone needs a nappy poo.
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Here Are the Scores

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Challenge

New England BB 283.6
Spires BB 280.4
Natural State BB 273.0
Mountain State BB 264.2
BB Tri-State 254.4
All Star B&P 251.6
Commonwealth No Show

Honors

James Madison Univ. BB 283.6
Sunshine BB 275.0
Cincinnati BB 273.4
Sheldon Theater BB 272.6
Central Ohio BB 271.5
Motor City BB 263.2


Championship

Chicago BB 270.8
BB Central Florida 270.2
St. Louis BB 264.0
BB Western Reserve 262.8
BB Columbus 260.4
Illinois BB 258.4
Atlantic BB Disqualified
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Thanks for the full results Steve.

I also must say that I heard your group play in the ensemble category, that was quite nice.

My hat also goes off to Charleston, WV. What a nice small town. In addition, they actually have a fantastic, state-of-the-art concert hall with excellent acoustics. We only got a chance to rehearse in there, what a shame. The other venue was not even close, in fact a little disappointing.

To all of you Tubenet folk who were there, hats off to you and your groups for all of your hard work!

By the way, it was great to win in our section (NEBB, Challenger), even if it was my first year in the group. Where does it go from here? :shock:
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Matthew Gilchrest wrote:I heard your group play in the ensemble category, that was quite nice.
Thank you!
My hat also goes off to Charleston, WV. What a nice small town. In addition, they actually have a fantastic, state-of-the-art concert hall with excellent acoustics.
The friendly people of Charleston are blessed with the Clay Center, which is a gorgeous venue for performers and audience alike.

The volunteers from Brass Band of the Tri-State and Mountain State Brass Band did a fantastic job of hosting the NABBA Competition. They even made sure that the weather was beautiful!
By the way, it was great to win in our section (NEBB, Challenger), even if it was my first year in the group. Where does it go from here? :shock:
That's probably up to Doug Yeo and the NEBB Board. NEBB can compete again next year in the Challenge Section. NABBA rules state that after winning a Section a certain number of years in a row (I can't remember if it's 2 or 3), a band is required to enter the next higher Section in the following year. Doug has stated on this forum and elsewhere that the "competition" is not the main focus for NEBB, but I'm sure that he's very interested in the musical growth of your fine organization. Well done, and good luck for the future!
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Re: Here Are the Scores

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wnazzaro wrote:Could you tell us what happened to the Atlantic BB? Why were they disqualified?
After they had submitted their original player line-up, Atlantic Brass Band made a roster change and did not give NABBA at least 10 days notice.
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A big problem with the net is when to post something immediately and when to wait. For example, a few years ago I had a chance meeting with a major symphony player at an airport where he told me he was going to retire. Hot news, especially for those on the audition circuit. For me to broadcast it would have kept this person from departing his own way. A few weeks later someone posted about this and the person was deprived of announcing it personally. They should have sat on it!

Unlike orchestral auditions, NABBA results are posted. There should only be one post, the official final results, not just a few results and especially
not biased for one band. It deprives all those who took part from getting
recognition.

In the future only the full, official results should be posted even if it takes an extra day.

Thanks for getting them up Steve!
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