Michelmersh Silver topped the entertainment stakes at the recent Oxfordshire & District BBA Contest held at Marlborough School in Oxfordshire.

Three point victory

Under the baton of MD Wayne Landen the West of England First Section band took to the stage as the last contender of a highly enjoyable day to claim a three-point victory over rivals Kidlington Concert Brass with Rushden Town in third.

It was a day to remember as the victory was Michelmersh's first since 2009. They not only took the overall honours but also picked up the 'Best First Section Band' prize alongside the 'Best Soprano' accolade for Connie Boler.

Time penalty

Kidlington was left to rue the incursion of a two-point time penalty, although their fine euphonium player Ben Abbott claimed the 'Best Open Section Soloist' award and their horn team picked up the 'Best Horn Section' prize.

A spirited Rushden took home the prizes for 'Best Entertainment', 'Best Second Section Band' and 'Best Percussion' with MD, Adele Hudson taking the 'Best Conductor' accolade as they also tickled the fancy of adjudicators Derek Broadbent and Dave Lea.

Other Section awards went to Oxford Cherwell, Marsh Gibbon and Yarnton.

It was a day to remember as the victory was Michelmersh's first since 20094BR

Results:

Music adjudicator: Derek Broadbent
Entertainment adjudicator: Dave Lea

1. Michelmersh Silver (Wayne Landen): 188
2. Kidlington Concert Brass (Duncan Wilson): 185*
3. Rushden Town (Adele Hudson): 185
4. Littleport Brass (Nicholas Garman): 184
5. Oxford Cherwell Brass (Terry Brotherhood): 183
6. City of Coventry (Stephen Cooper): 182
7. Downton (Paul Williams): 181
8. Chichester City (Tim Cooper): 180
9. Marsh Gibbon (Chris Johnston): 178
10. Witney Town (Rhys Owens): 177
11. Abbey Brass (Abingdon) (Rob Tompkins): 176
12. Towcester Studio (Neil Brownless): 174**
13. Wantage Academy (Nikki Jones): 173
14. Yarnton (Guy James): 171

* 2 point time penalty
** 1 point time penalty

Best Entertainment: Rushden Town

Best Open section: Michelmersh Silver
Best 2nd section: Rushden Town
Best 3rd section: Oxford Cherwell
Best 4th section: Marsh Gibbon
Best Unregistered: Yarnton

Best Open Section Soloist: Ben Abbott (euphonium) Kidlington Concert Brass
Best Second Section Soloist: Micah Parsons (euphonium) City of Coventry
Best Third Section Soloist: Steve Clapton (cornet) Oxford Cherwell
Best Fourth Section Soloist: Alan Jones (N/K) Wantage Academy
Best Unregistered Section Soloist: Fiona Methley (flugel) Yarnton

Best Soprano: Connie Boler (Michelmersh)
Best Horn: Horn section (Kidlington Concert Brass)
Best Percussion: Rushden Town
Best Conductor: Adele Hudson (Rushden Town)

Most under 19 players: Yarnton

President's Award: Dave Roberts