The popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest saw a fine turn out of competitors and listeners on the weekend thanks to the generous prize fund and warm weather.
Upset
There was something of an upset too, as Yorkshire Imperial DUT claimed the £500 first prize ahead of contest march specialists Marsden Silver, with reigning champion Skelmanthorpe completing the Yorkshire podium finishers in third.
A resurgent Imps certainly impressed the judges, Alan Morrison and Alan Holdsworth to boost the coffers by also taking the £60 prizes for ‘best’ hymn tune and ‘best’ march performances to head back home £620 better off.
Not enough left
After their successful exertions on Whit Friday, Marsden didn’t quite have enough left in the tank on the day, although by coming runner-up and claiming the prizes for ‘Best Instrumentalist’ and ‘Best Deportment’ they gave their funds another £295 increase.
Despite not being able to retain the title, the Skelmanthorpe organisation had a solid day, with the senior outfit ending third, pocketing £200 in prize money and taking the ‘Best Road March’ prize, whilst their Prospect Brass Ensemble took the ‘Best Second Section’ honours.
Prizes
The ‘Best First Section’ award went to Hade Edge, Elmfield Brass (Stockport) won the ‘Best Fourth Section’, Hade Edge Academy Youth took the ‘Best Youth’ prize and Tewit Youth rounding off a busy weekend by winning the ‘Best Youth Hymn Tune’ and ‘Best Youth Deportment’ prizes.
A resurgent Imps certainly impressed the judges, Alan Morrison and Alan Holdsworth to head back home £620 better off4BR
Results:
March/Hymn = Total
*Foot march takes precedent
1. Yorkshire Imperial DUT: 94/92 = 186
2. Marsden Silver: 93/91 = 184
3. Skelmanthorpe: 87/90* = 177
4. Drighlington: 88/89* = 177
5. Skelmanthorpe Prospect Brass: 90/87 = 177
6. Kippax: 91/85 = 176
7. Knottingley Silver: 89/86 = 175
8. Hade Edge: 86/88 = 174
9. Tewit Youth Intermediate: 81/80* = 161
10. Hade Edge Academy Youth: 82/79 = 161
11. Elmfield Brass (Stockport): 80/78 = 158
12. Tingley Brass: 79/77 = 156
Street March:
1. Skelmanthorpe — 182
2. Marsden Siver — 181
3. Yorkshire Imperial DUT — 180
Overall Champion: Yorkshire Imperial DUT (£500)
Runner-Up: Marsden Silver (£275)
Third: Skelmanthorpe (£150)
Best First Section: Hade Edge (£100)
Best Second Section: Skelmanthorpe Prospect Brass (£100)
Best Third Section: Not awarded
Best Fourth Section: Elmfield Brass (Stockport) (£75)
Best Youth Band: Hade Edge Academy Youth (£75)
Best Contest March: Yorkshire Imperial DUT (£60)
Best Hymn Tune: Yorkshire Imperial DUT (£60)
Best Youth Hymn Tune: Tewit Youth Intermediate Band
Best Road March: Skelmanthorpe (£50)
Best Instrumentalist: Marsden Silver
Best Deportment: Marsden Silver (£40)
Best Youth Deportment: Tewit Youth Intermediate (£40)
