Quote Originally Posted by peachy16 View Post
Noone is forcing you to participate in the encores. Get some self control.

I think the encores are great. Not everyone has the time they want to be able to do the festivals so this gives them a chance to get what they want done.
Agreed. I can't stand the encores, because they make the festivals seem too drawn out and long for me, but I know tons of players that love that, so I just don't take part.