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2024 Region: North West - Championship Section

Date:
Sunday, February 25, 2024

Venue:
Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Test piece:
Variations on an Enigma, Philip Sparke

Adjudicator(s):
Anne Crookston and Alan Morrison

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1 Foden's Russell Gray 5
2 KNDS Fairey Phil Chalk 12
3 Pemberton Old Wigan DW Ryan Watkins 9
4 Leyland Daniel Brooks 4
5 Oldham (Lees) John Collins10
6 Wingates Andrea Price11
7 Milnrow Lee Skipsey6
8 Acceler8 Jef Sparkes4
9 Rainford Sarah Groarke-Booth1
10 Longridge Mark Peacock8
11 Manx Concert Brass Ian Clague MBE7
12 Ashton under Lyne Martyn Evans2

Pre-qualified:Fodens
Qualifiers: KNDS Fairey, Pemberton Old Wigan DW,
Best Principal Cornet: Mark Wilkinson, Foden's
Best Soprano:Chris Musgrave, Pemberton Old Wigan DW,
Youngest Player: Marvin Wong, Pemberton Old Wigan DW 14 



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