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The band opens its programme with Alan Fernies Growing Pains, an engaging account featuring a fine contribution from a very hard working horn team. An exciting day awaits! Dark, sinister sounds to open from Easington Colliery, courtesy of impressive trombones, in the Bruckner-inspired fanfares. Newmains (Mike Marzella): 1846. Confidence continues around the stand too, in baritone, euphonium and cornet, as the Yorkshire outfit seeks to make a real impression at the Scottish Open. The quality is undoubted and it has certainly settled into its stride - it's just a tad inconsistent. Working with read more, Sound is a contemporary music charity based in Aberdeenshire which helps to facilitate composers and gives opportunities to young local musicians read more, Kirkton Youth Band is delighted to welcome new assistant tutor Kay Colvine. Sandon follows, an ensemble from the band performing the first verse. It has become a very different matter of expectation for Whitburn. Abide With Me sees the programme take a reflective turn and the band works hard to find a smooth, legato feel to the sounds. document.write(' value="' + document.URL + '">'); Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just 2.50 per month. "I really enjoyed the drive and detail of the 3rd mvt but I missed the ethereal beauty of the 2nd in places.". The sounds around the stand have a sheen to them; trombones are a fine example, the control and balance refined throughout. Sandy's 'radar' (a point made about a form of GPS musical intuitiveness) also picked up the signs. For the Black Dyke Director of Music, he will look to add to his record of 38 Championship Section Area titles in Durham, whilst the duo will be reunited at the Grand Shield in May a contest won together in 2017. Kilmarnock Concert (Scott Walker): 182*2. Dysart Colliery (Kenneth Letham): 1784. Welcome to the web site of the Yorkshire Brass Band Championships. A well-rehearsed, well-disciplined ensemble - thank you. Prior to World War Two, this contest existed as a standalone Scottish Championship. It's engaging, too, only occasionally getting a little strident. The Scottish Brass Band Association continues to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all those who President Carrie Boax proudly calls a "family". The Rolling Hills of Home is played to Alasdair Hutton, recently retired SBBA event presenter, and in memory of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir, following his death from MND. The closest to pipping them came from a finely controlled Tullis Russell, as the experienced Ray Munday provided an admirable structure on which his players (especially a fine dep sop) could shine. Not everything quite lines up but at full tilt, it's impressive. Also/previously known as: Scottish Band Association Contest. Tight snare drum rhythms pass to nicely understated intricate lines in cornets before the full band bursts into life. Balance and dynamics were key to the successful colourings that had to be drawn out of what Sheona called, "an incredible piece". It had been he said, "a brilliant morning.". Once again, balance, detail and control were the keys elements in enabling the music to take flight. It's nicely poised, Katrina Barr ensuring a measured swagger remains throughout. NASUWT Riverside (above), Kirkbymoorside, Tewit, Jayess Newbiggin and Flookburgh claim the Durham titles Saturday, 19 March 2022 For the fourth time in five years, the NASUWT Riverside Band lifted the Geneva Instruments Regional Championship trophy in triumph. The soprano sound then cheekily dances with horn. The Blue Riband 'Champion of Champions' accolade was won by Murray Borthwick of North Shore Brass. We will be live all day Saturday and Sunday with coverage. News: Blog2. enthusiastic with drive to take the band forward and prepare for Concerts this year and Contesting 2024. in the 3rd section, DRSAM, Dip.NCOS Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor, Grimethorpe to link with Denis Wick for new partnership, Priestly prep on show ahead of Yorkshire Championships, Regent Hall Concerts - The Countess of Wessex's String Orchestra, Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships, Boarshurst Silver Band - Stockport Silver Band, Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Scots Guards. There was no "smoke and mirrors" about this writing he added. It isnt without slight fragilities in some of the pearly, high writing but its an evocative musical picture. Russell Gray's lyrical interpretation was pockmarked with errors. Bravo. The solo sound enchants the Perth audience while the band accompanies with some neat, light-hearted choreography. "It had everything," John said, as their admirably secure performance, full of balanced tonality and uber-confident solo lines (especially their 'Best Instrumentalist' award winning soprano) played with a touch of elan, provided the early marker that wasn't to be beaten. 10) Bon-Accord Silver | Stephen Malcolm - Isaiah 40 (Robert Redhead). Neat and nimble work from basses passes to trombones, who pick up with aplomb, and a neat grooves develops in percussion to underpin brass. The stamp of authoritative class over domestic rivals was evident, although they know that they will have to up their game markedly if they are to make a return to the British Open. Growing Pains, meanwhile, is well handled by a group which clearly relishes the music of its inspirational conductor. This work was first set as the test-piece for the 2010 British Open and pays tribute to this diversity and to the great American brass virtuosi. It also reflected the musically engaging, if inconsistent performance from defending champion, the cooperation band from the number 1 draw. Perth Concert Series: Scottish Chamber Orchestra - The Dream Dates: Wed 1 Mar 2023 Spend an evening with Mendelssohn the magician in the company of the SCO and Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev. There's a great deal of organisation to the opening stages, Jonathan Bates leaving no stone unturned in a multi-layered score. Whitburn Wee Band takes to the stage with Growing Pains, the set work in the Preparatory Section. Well done. Not so with Granite City led by Bruce Wallace. Report & Results: 2022 Scottish Championships Victories for Whitburn, Bo'ness & Carriden, Campbeltown, Kilmarnock Concert Brass and Brass Sounds Inverclyde as the thoughts of Scottish brass banding are focused elsewhere on a tragic weekend. The programme continues with set work, Growing Pains, in which the Midlothian band demonstrates good balance and awareness of the key lines at any one time. A Royal Parade has a suitably noble air, grand melodies nicely shaped and underpinned by well-disciplined percussion. There's a sophistication to much of the opening from Whitburn Band, as the West Lothian band sets its stall out in the opening few bars as it looks to claim an eighth consecutive Scottish Open title. Icing on the cake is a soprano cornet sound of considerable refinement. This Bartok-inspired score is a treasure trove of diverse musical ideas. A suitably eerie opening, before East London Brass opens up into a performance full of commitment and bravado. 4) Newtongrange Junior Band | Alan Fernie. 9) City of Bradford Band | Jonathan Bates - The Journey of the Lone Wolf (Simon Dobson). An open day of workshops for existing players and for potential new recruits to try out a brass instrument has been read more, Ahead of its participation in the Scottish Championships, The Kirkintilloch Band will be including a performance of the First Section area read more, The Edinburgh University Brass Band is looking for a musical director following the decision by current MD Harry Marshall to step read more, The Coalburn brass band family celebrated a year of dedication, growth and excellent playing at its annual awards evening from read more, The Band of His Majestys Royal Marines Scotland will be performing in a concert that will be out of this world read more, An old clock which was presented to a former member of Dumfries Town Band on the occasion of his wedding over read more, Celebrated musical director Russell Gray will be leading a weekend course in conducting in Livingston at the end of April. For all enquiries relating to the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, please contact the Kapitol Promotions office using the details below: 02920 700943 (Option 1) - office hours 09:30-15:30 Monday-Friday, excluding . With their euphonium also picking up a 'best' accolade they may have been disappointed they didn't get the Cheltenham nod, but on the day the consistent ensemble virtues of their rivals just held sway. On this occasion it will be one that comes closer together following the tragic news that left its mark on those who are part of it. Changing gear, Esk Valley continues with Joplin's The Entertainer before it brings its programme to a close with Bach's Toccata in D Minor. Scottish Open 2022 - Live November 26, 2022 Perth Concert Hall Adjudicators: John Doyle and Glyn Williams Mark Good reporting Draw 1) Johnstone Band | Colin McKenzie 2) East London Brass | Jayne Murrill 3) Dalmellington Band | Gary Williams 4) Newtongrange Silver Band | Anne Crookston 5) Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass | Mareika Gray David Roberts paces the music nicely, ensuring a gentle lilt, without forcing things. From soprano to percussion every player did their bit off the number 1 draw, with their euphonium star taking the 'Best Instrumentalist' prize. Arbroath (Audrey Bird): 180*3. It opens with a trip to the movies. As was heard in Perth, they certainly present a formidable musical partnership that will be many people's favourites at Blackpool. MD Scott Walker is not going to have any difficulty getting his players to come to practice from now on whatever the weather. document.write('

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