Wessex set for winter contest

There is a fine line up of bands battling it out for the Wessex title in Dorset this weekend.

Friday, 25 November 2011

The Wessex Brass Band Association will be holding its Winter Contest at the Pavilion Threatre in Weymouth, Dorset this Saturday.

Each band will enter under its recognised National grading and play an own choice test piece to try and impress adjudicator Dave Barringer.

Pre draw

The pre-draw has already been made, whilst at the end of the contesting day, the 2011 ‘Wessex Band of the Year’ will be announced. There will be prizes for each individual band as section winners.

The action starts at 10.00am and before the announcement of the results, a short concert will be provided by Yeovil Entertainment champion, Woodfalls.

The action starts at 10.00am and before the announcement of the results, a short concert will be provided by Yeovil Entertainment champion, Woodfalls4BR

Competing bands:

Andover Town
Bath Spa
Corsham
Gillingham Imperial
Gosport Solent
Horsham Borough
Hyde Band
Lydbrook
Michelmersh Silver
New Forest Brass
Ocean Brass
Shrewton Silver
Swindon Brass
Swindon Pegasus Brass
Tadley Concert Brass
Verwood Concert Brass
Weymouth Concert Brass
Wilton and District Youth Band
Woodfalls

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