>From Bill Moody - ABA Secretary/Treasurer

Congratulations on a great concert for the ABA. The high quality of the concerts made this one of the best conventions ever. "Variants On A Mediaeval Tune" is one of the finest works in the band repertory and it was good to hear it performed so well. "Vesuvius was exciting and the conductor sure knew the music well!"

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Hi Dick

Just a very quick note to say how nice it was to see you, albeit so briefly, at the ABA Convention. I arrived back in sunny Sydney on Monday morning having had a really great time. You can't believe how good it is to catch up with so many friends in such a short space of time when distance makes keeping contact so difficult.

It was great to hear your band. It was my first time and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. I do hope our paths will cross again.

Cheers

RUSSELL HAMMOND

Australian Wind Orchestra Assn. Inc.
2 Vista Avenue
BAYVIEW NSW 2104
www.austwinds.com

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Dear Richard:

Congratulations to you and the members of the Austin Symphonic Band on their outstanding performance last week at the ABA convention in Richardson. They are a dedicated group of musicians who obviously care so much for you and for your commitment to music making. While I was only able to hear the last half of the concert because of a rehearsal with the Westlake Wind Ensemble, what I did hear was beautifully performed.

Please extend to everyone involved our deep appreciation for their fine performance and continued commitment to the fine tradition of this organization.

All the best wishes for a wonderful spring and continued success with the Symphonic Band.

Sincerely,

Ray Cramer