Articles & features: 2009 / International
2009 Lower Section National Finals - Gallery - Postcard
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals.
2009 Lower Section National Finals - Postcard from Harrogate
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
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
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
A contest full of good performances produced an early winner from Wales.
2009 Lower Section National Finals - Third Section: retrospective
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
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 Section 1
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals, First Section.
2009 Lower Section National Finals - Gallery Section 3
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals, Third Section.
2009 Lower Section National Finals - Gallery Section 4
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals, Fourth Section.
2009 Lower Section National Finals - Gallery Section 2
Selection of photos from this year's Lower Section National Finals, Second Section.
2009 Lower Section National Finals - Introduction to Harrogate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There are four very experienced adjudicators in the box this weekend in Harrogate.
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Contests
Yorkshire Regional Championships
Date: 6-Mar-2010
Venue: St.George's Hall, Bradford
Concerts
National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand Guest Soloist - Davey Boyes
Date: 17-Feb-2010
Venue: Westpac Mayfair Theatre, Dunedin 9012
Professional Cards
David W Horsfield
F.C.L.
Adjudicator, conductor and music publisher
