The Elland Silver Band 21st Annual Slow Melody & Quartet contest recently took place on Sunday May 9th. The adjudicator was Barry Thompson.
Exceptional playing
Kathleen Harrison told 4BR: "Whilst the entry was lower than in previous years the standard was quite high, with some fine playing in all sections. Special mention must go to the 11 years & under class where there was exceptional playing from such young children."
Special mention must go to the 11 years & under class where there was exceptional playing from such young childrenKathleen Harrison
Bright future
Kathleen added: "The recent TV production 'A Band for Britain' gave the impression of the demise of the British brass band, but these young people showed that the heart and soul of banding is in very safe hands and the future looks very bright for our wonderful heritage."
Results:
11 years & under:
1. Bethany Moore (Bare Trees Community)
2. Gemma Riley (Wigan Youth)
3. John J Vernon (Lions Youth)
Youngest Player: Charlie Morris (Rochdale Intermediate)
Adjudicators Award: Emily Armitage (Elland Silver Youth)
14 years & under:
1. Bethany Moore (Bare Tree Community)
2. Bethan Plant (Elland Silver Youth)
3. Lewis Bettles (Stannington Brass)
16 years & under:
1. Mike Cavanagh (Dobcross Silver)
2. Charlotte Heaven (Dobcross Youth)
3. Jennifer Brown (Oldham Lees)
Open Age:
1. Charlotte Heaven (Dobcross Silver)
2. Jennifer Brown (Oldham Lees)
3. Mike Cavanagh (Dobcross Silver)
Veterans:
1. Jim Tew (Vernon BS Poynton)
2. Janet Taylor (Friendly Band)
Senior Quartets:
1. Just Brass Four (Sheffield)
Best Euphonium/Baritone: Mike Cavanagh (Dobcross Silver)
Best Cornet: Bethany Moore (Bare Trees Community)
Best Flugel: Jennifer Brown (Oldham Lees)
Best Trombone: Lewis Bettles (Stannington Brass)
Best Bass: Jim Tew (Vernon BS Poynton)
Best Tenor Horn: Janet Taylor (Friendly Band)
Highest Mark: Elland Silver Youth (Bethan Plant)
