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Results: NEMBBA Derby Contest

South Yorkshire Police head the prize winners at Derby on the weekend.

South Yorks Police
 

The North East Midlands Brass Band Association Annual Contest took place at the Rolls-Royce Pavilion in Derby on the weekend, where despite a number of bands dropping out there was still a fine event to be enjoyed.

Adjudicators Colin Hardy and Satn Lippeatt had plenty to enjoy.

Results:

First Section:
1. South Yorkshire Police (Leigh Baker) — 189
2. Foss Dyke (John Davies) — 186
3. Shirland WT (Marie Smith) — 184

Second Section:
1. Strata Brass (David Hirst) — 188
2. Leicester Coop (Graham Jacklin) — 185
3. Long Eaton Silver (Sharon Stansfield) — 183

Third Section:
1. Bakewell Silver (Mark Wilcockson) — 182
2. Newstead Abbey Brass (Paul Whyley) — 180

Fourth Section:
1. Whitwell Welfare (David Fretwell)- 178
2. Rolls Royce (Derby) (Graham Cardwell) — 177
3. Chapel en le Frith (Aiden Howgate) — 175
4. Trentham Brass (Mike Caveney) — 174

Soloist Prizes:
Best Soprano Cornet: Long Eaton Silver
Best Principal Cornet: Shirland WT
Best Horn: Strata Brass
Best Euphonium: Chapel en le Frith
Best Trombone Section: South Yorkshire Police
Best Bass Section: South Yorkshire Police
Best Percussion Section: Newstead Abbey Brass

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