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Todd68 · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:58 am Post subject: Questions...

Hey all, I want to join the band but have some questions

I'm short sighted, so what are the rules on this in the band? I want to get my eyes lasered anyway, but want to know whether I should get it done before I even apply. Also I read somewhere that only certain laser procedures are allowed but can't find where, does anyone know about this?

Also, at the moment I play guitar and piano but want to learn violin and sax for the band. If I start learning these two now, should I audition on them even though I won't be as good as I am on guitar/piano?

Finally, I've never had any lessons on any instruments, I've just played for fun. Will studying music so intensely take out any of the fun? Or make it more fun?

I am going to see the careers guy but he broke his leg first time I went and now he is on leave so I have to wait until next week.

Bilvers · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject:

You'll find that there is WO1 (B) Steve Savage works out of the Bristol office. He will give you all the information that you will need. He's a good chap, belive me I've known him 30 years!

townsergeant · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject:

Bilvers · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

But I only saw him last week and he was sober !!

ZedHorn · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject:

Hey Todd, have you ever played in a band before?? done any marching?? Why don't you come down to HMS Heron volunteer band for a rehearsal at Yeovilton. It might give you an idea of band life. I'm not saying we're the same as the Royal Marines Bands by any means... (fellas I'm trying to be helpful here, please take this post the way I'm intending it) we're all amateurs who have 9-5 day jobs, civvy or military but we do take our playing quite seriously, and our marching!!! Our conductor is a full time RM Bandsman and we have 3 ex RMB's within our band so plenty of tips on offer!

PM me if you want any more info. It's a bit of a trek from Bristol, but I've done it OK for the last 18 months! It's worth it.

We'll be doing a gig on the flight deck of HMS something or another at Avonmouth docks in September if you want to come and watch.Our boss is also a sax player so he might give you a few free lessons if you ask nicely!!

Zed
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RAB · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject:

Bilvers · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:24 am Post subject:

ZED By the way, Royal Marines are MUSICIANS , Bandsmen are in the f***ing ARMY

and also this is a joke............

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ZedHorn · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject:

I knew I'd get something wrong... apologies!! and I'm not trying to poach you Todd.. if you want to be a real musician join the Royal Marines, if you want a different career with a bit of music chucked in.. be a volly!!

respect where it's due... always!! Zed
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RAB · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject:

ZedHorn · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject:

That's not fair Rab!!

Admin is one of them and he can be very musical at times... I won't specify at which times however...
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RAB · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject:

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