11) Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band | Chris Binns - Rococo Variations (Edward Gregson). Not quite everything lands together - but the quality is undeniable throughout. 7) Easington Colliery | Stephen Malcolm - On the Shoulders of Giants (Peter Graham). June. 11th June, 2022 11th June, 2022 / News / By Paul Brown. document.write(' name="x_owner" '); 4) Newtongrange Junior Band | Alan Fernie. The quality is undoubted and it has certainly settled into its stride - it's just a tad inconsistent. Welcome to the home of the most prestigious brass band competition in the world: The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. The soaring melodic lines are pure Hollywood and are treated with care and attention. It wasn't flawless from Whitburn, but it was wholly committed, reaching new heights in the final stages, with large spells of the brilliance audiences have long come to expect from the West Lothian outfit. Hawick Saxhorn (Stuart Black): 1718. ABBA Gold showcases the music of one of the most famous pop bands of all time, a rip roaring journey through some of the super group's hits. "We were jigging about in our seats", Sandy admitted in his pre-results remarks. 2023 Scottish Brass Band Association, The duo also spoke at length about what they had been looking for; the keys being transparency of detail, definition, balance and dynamic contrast especially in the middle section where an opening trombone trio played at a piano marking was rarely heard. Behind them came other performances of merit; led by a confident Coalburn Silver in fourth, ahead of the more muted pastel shadings of Newmains in fifth and a passionate Bathgate in sixth. Apr 5, 2022; 1 min; . Norwegian National (Elite Division) Norwegian National (1st Division) French National (Honours Division) Grand Prix of Birmenstorf. A measured opening soon kicks into a heavy rock feel, driving kit underpinning the famous melodic lines - and Mr drummer is in his element, impressive fills bringing the piece to a rousing close. Copy the URL in your browser's address bar and paste it here. It's straight into the set work, Growing Pains, for Coalburn Bronze Band, and there's a heavy rock feel to the band's interpretation of Alan Fernie's music. While not entirely consistent, (and maybe a little over-cooked at points), its a performance which, at its best, does much to impress, with some fine solo playing among the ranks too. Out of sympathy for the family and the band, the details were not announced at the event itself. Behind them the inconsistencies were more marked (a number of bands battled with reduced numbers due to COVID-19). Not so with Granite City led by Bruce Wallace. This contest does not appear to have complete results. Greenbridge Lane. Dark, sinister sounds to open from Easington Colliery, courtesy of impressive trombones, in the Bruckner-inspired fanfares. A sterling soprano cornet contribution permeates this performance; so secure from Erin McSporran, who rises to the fore when required. Please navigate your way around this website using the taskbar at the top of this page, where you can discover a wealth of useful information regarding the Championships - including information . Granny's Bike, meanwhile, features some cycling-related sounds which bring another dimension to an entertaining performance. The youngsters from Galashiels look incredibly smart and its a nicely balanced group - six trombones! They already know too well that the Grand Shield can be a particularly unforgiving place if it is misplaced. Knight Ride is bursting with enthusiasm as the band opens its programme with great energy - no doubt inspired by its musical director, as Alan Fernie guides the young players with vigour. The Band results are available here and the Drum Majors results here. Sheona highlighted the need, "to pass the musical baton" with the linear phrasing, with Sandy using that 'radar' analogy to highlight the need for players to link the 'fragmented' structures of the Heaton score. Please click here to view the full results. 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From 1951 to 1958, they were determined by the results of the previous year's Scottish Championships, and from 1959 onwards, they have been determined by the results of the same year's Scottish Championships, with the exception of 1965, 1969, and 1970, in which years separate regional qualifying contests were again run.The first Scottish Championship was run in 1895, in two sections; the third section was added in 1905, and the fourth section in 1925. These were interpretations that for the judges best captured the colouring and mood of the music; the character enhanced by the ability to incorporate the required subtle changes of pace, tonality and balance. Dundee Instrumental claimed the final podium slot with their spirited account whilst each of Buckhaven & Methil, Peebles, Bon Accord B, Hawick Saxhorn and MacTaggart Scott all delivered performances of substance and style. 2023 Scottish Brass Band Association, on July 30, 2022 in Competition Results, News. Both head to Cheltenham buoyed by the success and with a brace of informed MDs at the helm. Wingates also keep something in reserve for the final stages of Comitas' work, a former European Championship set work, the ornate, chamber music style work giving way to something much more organ-like as the piece reaches its conclusion. The Yorkshire Brass Band Championships 2022. At full tilt, Kinneil produces a big sound, one which sparkles courtesy of percussion. There are 23 ensembles in today's events - good luck, everyone! Friday 3 March Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). The weighty Hannaford Jubilee Trophy was accompanied by silverware for the winning conductor, best cornet, soprano, horn, euphonium, bass, bass section and percussion. 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. As with several of the performances today, the East Dunbartonshire band is working hard to find the light and shade in the score of this famous march, which remains full of confidence throughout. An exciting day awaits! The band opens its programme with Alan Fernies Growing Pains, an engaging account featuring a fine contribution from a very hard working horn team. 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. Meanwhile, Helen Douthwaite -Teasdale said in her admirably precise analysis, that they were one of the "two clear first and second" that had made their "lives a little bit easier". It has become a very different matter of expectation for Whitburn. The band has had to wait its turn to play today but, for the most part, has retained its energy levels and brings its performance to a majestic close. 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. Don't forget you can always register and add missing results yourself! There is no shortage of intricate lines in Gregson's work and so much of the detail rises to the fore, including some fast and furious tuned percussion and a magnificent, industrious horn section. Not a learner band. The inspiration for Fraternity came from the disaster of Courrires. 4) Newtongrange Silver Band | Anne Crookston - Pageantry (Herbert Howells). St Columbas school 4. document.write(' type="hidden" '); Tight snare drum rhythms pass to nicely understated intricate lines in cornets before the full band bursts into life. That was obvious throughout a weekend that also saw a trio of non-competitive bands in Abbey Brass, Brass Central Strathearn and Clackmannan Youth & Development perform super 15 minute sets. The last time the band qualified for the finals was in 1995, and given their youthful make-up you suspect not too many of them remembered that feeling. To conclude is Alan Fernies African Funk, a staple of youth band programmes. There's no shortage of commitment from this group, with every single person around the stand giving their all as they embrace their moment on stage. But whereas his approach failed to resonate at the North West Area, here it left a thrilling mark (aided by 'Best Trombone' Mark Boyd) as it followed the eventual winner on stage. There is a religious dimension to Revelation, as the title suggests, though at times, Hepworth is practically devilish as it relishes the faster moving corners of Wilby's score. A few individual frailties and the odd "unforced" error". So too for winners Brass Sounds Inverclyde led by Joshua Parkhill who secured the title with a fine display of all things Hellenic. Set work Growing Pains follows and, while not immune from some challenges in ensemble, the players retain their composure and produce a spirited performance, full of energy and bravado. Scottish Open Brass Band Championship Scottish Open Brass Band Championship Details Perth Concert Hall Sat 12 Mar 2022: 9:30amSun 13 Mar 2022: 9:30am Ticket price: 13.50; concessions 11.50 (inc 1.50 booking fee per ticket) per day They will also represent the nation at the European Championships in Malmo in 2023. Following the latest success, Prof Childs told 4BR: "I'm delighted for the band and the players. The flugel playing of Liv Appleton shines to the fore, elegant yet not overwrought. Growing Pains, the set work in this section, is performed with great enthusiasm before the Hungarian Dance Number Five is suitably fiery and earns a warm reception from the audience. We Will Rock You transforms the concert hall into a rock venue, stomping and clapping aplenty to bring the programme - and the section - to a close. With percussion in full flight and bass trombone unleashed (and firing straight at the press gallery), there is a delightfully menacing quality to the band's performance. From soprano to percussion every player did their bit off the number 1 draw, with their euphonium star taking the 'Best Instrumentalist' prize. Previous Post. 14) The Kirkintilloch Band | David Roberts - Cloudcatcher Fells (John McCabe). He wrote, "Some really good stuff here lots of detail. Cheesy Feet Rock follows - it seems to be a favourite among several of the bands taking part in today's festival, cheery tunes emanting from the stage with enthusiasm. Best Instrumentalist: Euphonium, Brass Sounds Inverclyde. Adjudicators: Chris Shanks and Ryan Borthwick*, 1) GOLD Dalmellington Brass Academy | Cameron Paterson, SILVER Bathgate Youth Band | Stewart Brynes, SILVER Galashiels Youth Band | Stuart Black, 1) GOLD Coalburn Academy | Robbie Bremner. And here are the final results for the Preparatory and Development sections of the championships: What a day it has been at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships! ", Sandy also admitted that he didn't know that the bands were socially distanced either, whilst John said he had been impressed by the overall standard, and that "every band had handled the music really well". 15) Whitburn Band | Nicholas Childs - The World Rejoicing (Edward Gregson). Edward Gregson's piece was written as part of a collaboration among several banding nations, with the intention the work would be performed at their major championships, including the British Open on UK shores. Concert march, Walkabout, provides an engaging opening to Dalmellington Brass Academy's programme; sprightly and crisp. Big Noise Fallin files to the front of the stage, standing in a line, with Alastair Gibson conducting from the audience in a majestic opening fanfare. There's a great deal of organisation to the opening stages, Jonathan Bates leaving no stone unturned in a multi-layered score. The Championship Section contest of the Welsh "Regionals" also acts as the qualifying competition for the European Brass Band Championships the following year. Bon-Accord B (Jennifer Cook): 1727. Horns rise to the fore before the melody passes elsewhere in this entertaining rendition. It closes a diverse programme, delivered with the panache audiences have long come to expect from one of Scotland's farthest travelled bands. 12) Fishburn Band | Duncan Beckley - English Heritage (George Lloyd). 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