I think that the quality of all bands is steadily improving and it is a pleasant thought to me that perhaps the efforts of Sousa's Band have quickened that interest and improved that quality.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We've worked very hard as a band and would like to think we've got this far on the strength of our music.
Symphonic orchestras have almost become a glut in the market.
Keeping a consistent band going is a bit like getting the Aston Martin out the garage - you have to run it every now and then!
Band members have a special bond. A great band is more than just some people working together. It's like a highly specialized army unit, or a winning sports team. A unique combination of elements that becomes stronger together than apart.
The main thing is that this band keeps going.
Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away.
In a way, I pattern myself after all the bands I used to like as a kid. Every time they put out LPs, they had a whole new look and a new sound.
I feel more confident about what we're doing as a band and what we're trying to do as a band and the way we're looking at it as a band.
I can't believe we've got away with becoming this huge band. And we still haven't done anything I think is that good yet.
Ergo, because of the money problem, it is probable that our orchestras will soon go down in quality.