Entries are now being sought for the West of England Bandsmen's Festival, which will be held in the wonderful village setting of Bugle in Cornwall on Saturday 18th June.

All over the world

With its march through the streets by the bands before the contest commences, the unique open air event attracts competitors from all over the UK and abroad to take part in seven sections, including youth and training bands.

As always there will be the chance to win substantial cash prizes with the added attraction of the victorious Championship Section winners taking home the Royal Trophy, presented in 1913 by HRH Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, the great uncle of the Festival's Patron, the present Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall.

The adjudicator will be Michael Fowles.

As always there will be the chance to win substantial cash prizes with the added attraction of the victorious Championship Section winners taking home the Royal Trophy4BR

Test Pieces

Championship Section:
Variations on a Ninth (Gilbert Vinter)
(Publisher: Studio Music)
ORB March (Charles Anderson arr. Tony Creswell)
(Publisher: Mostyn Music)

First Section:
Essay (Edward Gregson)
(Publisher: R Smith & Co/SP &S )
Thine be the Glory arr. Philip Wilby
(Publisher: Kirklees Music)

Second Section:
Dimensions (Peter Graham)
(Publisher Studio Music)
Amazing Grace (William Himes)
(Publisher: Studio Music)

Third Section:
Dancing in the Park (Peter Graham)
(Publisher Gramercy Music Publishing)

Fourth Section:
Mexican Fiesta (Ronald Hanmer)
(Publisher Studio Music)

Youth Section:
Own Choice

Training Section:
Own Choice

Details

For full details and entry form: www.buglebandcontest.co.uk
Entry is by on-line application only