Organisers Brass Bands England is looking forward to a highly enjoyable day of top class contesting in Birmingham next weekend as the Elgar Concert Hall at the University of Birmingham hosts the 2013 English National Championships.
Diversions
Eight bands will battle it out over the set-work, George Lloyd’s ‘Diversions on a Bass Theme’ and their own choice selections to see who will claim the title and the all important ticket to represent England at the 2014 European Championships in Perth.
Reigning champion Black Dyke will be challenged by Hammonds Saltaire, Hepworth, Milnrow, Pemberton Old, Redbridge, Reg Vardy and Virtuosi GUS, whilst the own choice music to be hears includes, ‘Music for Battle Creek’ (Sparke); ‘Blitz’ (Bourgeois); ‘Contest Music’ (Heaton); ‘Harrison’s Dream’ (Graham); ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ (Graham); ‘Pursuing Horizons’ (Bright); ‘Revelation (Wilby) and ‘Spiriti’ (Doss).
Judges
The adjudicators for the event are Philip Harper and Paul Norley (set work) and Alan Morrison and Steve Sykes (own choice).
Sadness
A BBE spokesperson told 4BR: "It was with sadness that BBE learnt last week of the withdrawal of Carlton Main Frickley from the contest and send their thoughts and prayers to the band at this particularly difficult time."
Attractions
They added: "For the first time this year there will be an ABBA Associate Member in his own box, Andrew Warriner, whilst there are plenty of other attractions on offer with a number of trade stands and excellent facilities – including an early morning breakfast from 8.30am!"
Eight bands will battle it out over the set-work, George Lloyd’s ‘Diversions on a Bass Theme’ and their own choice selections4BR
Tickets:
The event starts at 10.30am with a one hour interval between the two disciplines. Tickets are priced at £15.00 (adults); £5.00 (8- 16 year olds); Free for under 8’s.
Tickets are available either on line at www.thsh.co.uk/event/english-national-brass-band-championship-13/ or call The Bramall Box Office on 0121 345 0492.
