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2009 Lower Section National Finals — Postcard from Harrogate
September 30, 2009
There were plenty of surprises in store in Harrogate on the weekend - the place is starting to get exciting...
2009 Lower Section National Finals — First Section: retrospective
September 30, 2009
If you are going to win off number 1 then you had better do it in undoubted triumph - just like Tongwynlais Temperance.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — First Section: The none too triumphant cornet cadenzas
September 30, 2009
It was squeaky bum syndrome for principal cornets on Triumphant Rhapsody, as Vinter's famous cadenza made for a very uncomfortable time for those on the end chair.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Second Section: retrospective
September 30, 2009
A contest full of good performances produced an early winner from Wales.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Third Section: retrospective
September 30, 2009
Just three years after their formation, Brunel Brass steamed to victory in a cracking Third Section contest.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Fourth Section: retrospective
September 30, 2009
There was an outstanding winner in the Fourth Section on a day when not too many MDs covered themselves in glory.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Gallery - Postcard
September 30, 2009
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Gallery Section 1
September 27, 2009
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals, First Section.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Gallery Section 3
September 27, 2009
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals, Third Section.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Gallery Section 4
September 26, 2009
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals, Fourth Section.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Gallery Section 2
September 26, 2009
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals, Second Section.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Introduction to Harrogate
September 22, 2009
If anyone thought they were in for a quiet time of it at Harrogate on the weekend, then think again...
2009 Lower Section National Finals — First Section - Introduction and prediction
September 22, 2009
Who will be leaving triumphant from Harrogate we wonder? It's all about seconds on this one, but not for the runner up for sure...
2009 Lower Section National Finals — First Section - runners & riders
September 22, 2009
16 top class bands get ready for battle on Gilbert Vinter's classic test piece.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Second Section - Introduction and prediction
September 22, 2009
There will be something for everyone to enjoy in the Second Section, but only one band will be doing a highland fling of celebration.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Second Section - runners & riders
September 22, 2009
17 well matched bands will try and come out on top with a touch of Scots Miscellany.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Third Section - Introduction and prediction
September 22, 2009
Which of 17 bands here will conquer the seven seas and return to their home port with the National Trophy to show for their Ocean travels?
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Third Section - runners & riders
September 22, 2009
Which of these 17 bands will be able to master the Ocean waves of Goff Richards and become National Champion?
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Fourth Section - Introduction and prediction
September 21, 2009
Which of these 19 bands will be able to construct a musical skyscraper to take home the National title?
2009 Lower Section National Finals — Fourth Section - runners & riders
September 21, 2009
Plenty of well matched bands battle it out to see who will be able to enjoy the best view from above their rivals on Alta Vista.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — The composers and their test pieces
September 22, 2009
These are the men who gave us the test pieces this year - and a little about the music they wrote too.
2009 Lower Section National Finals — The Adjudicators
September 22, 2009
There are four very experienced adjudicators in the box this weekend in Harrogate.
