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2004 US Open

Date:
Saturday, November 6, 2004

Venue:
St. Viator High School Theatre, Arlington Heights

Test piece:
Entertainment programme

Adjudicator(s):
Alan Morrison and Nick Hudson (music), Alan Wycherly (entertainment/solo)

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1Brass Band of Central Florida Michael J. Garasi 4250
2Fountain City Brass Band Jason Reinhart 6232
3Dearham Brass Band Mark Condron 2222
4Prairie Brass Band Dallas Niermeyer 1212
5Motor City Brass Band Craig Strain 5206
6Illinois Brass Band Peter Lipari 3192

Compere:
Frank Renton

Soloist Prize:
Lee Harrelson, Fountain City

Best March Performance:
"Centaur", Brass Band of Central Florida

Composition/Arrangement:
Michael Garasi, "Bolero"

Most entertaining programme:
Brass Band of Central Florida

Busker Prize:
Hurricane Funk, Brass Band of Central Florida 



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