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2008 Region: Wales - Section 4

Date:
Sunday, March 9, 2008

Venue:
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

Test piece:
Four Cities Symphony, Rodney Newton

Adjudicator(s):
David Horsfield

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1 Crosskeys Silver K. Bowden 2 179
2 Severn Tunnel A. Ayres 1 178
3 Newport Borough M. Davies 4 177
4 Ebbw Vale C. Thomas 7 176
5 Knighton Town Silver M. Amplett 3 175
6 Upper Rhondda A. Jones 6 174
7 Crwbin C. John 5 173
w Oakdale Silver R. Probyn

Qualifiers:

Crosskeys Silver and Severn Tunnel

Soloist: Kelly Phillips, cornet — Newport
Youngest player: Molly Williams, 10, Severn Tunnel
 



Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


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Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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