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2009 New Zealand National Championships - A Grade

Date:
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Venue:
Napier, New Zealand

Test piece:
Hymn, Paganini Variations, Own Choice

Adjudicator(s):
Professor David King

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1 Woolston Brass
Dreams
Graham Hickman - 94+143+148=385
2 Dalewool Auckland Brass
Vienna Nights
Howard Taylor - 95+145+144=384
3 Marlborough District Brass
Concertino for Band
Kevin Moseley - 94+144+145=383
4 Pelorus Trust Wellington Brass
Lowry Sketchbook
David Bremner - 92+143+142=377
5 North Shore Brass
Harmony Music
Peter Adams - 96+141+140=377
6 St Kilda Brass
On Alderley Edge
Steve Miles - 94+140+143=376
7 The "Trusts" Waitakere Brass
Contest Music
Steven Booth - 94+141+140=375
8 Ascot Park Hotel Brass
Albion
Dave Gallagher - 93+139+140=372

Best Soloist in Test: Ashley Gittins, The "Trusts" Waitakere
4BR Best Section in Test: Cornet Section, St Kilda Brass 



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