The North East Midlands Brass Band Association Annual Contest took place at the Rolls-Royce Pavilion in Derby on the weekend, where despite a number of bands dropping out there was still a fine event to be enjoyed.
Adjudicators Colin Hardy and Satn Lippeatt had plenty to enjoy.
Results:
First Section:
1. South Yorkshire Police (Leigh Baker) — 189
2. Foss Dyke (John Davies) — 186
3. Shirland WT (Marie Smith) — 184
Second Section:
1. Strata Brass (David Hirst) — 188
2. Leicester Coop (Graham Jacklin) — 185
3. Long Eaton Silver (Sharon Stansfield) — 183
Third Section:
1. Bakewell Silver (Mark Wilcockson) — 182
2. Newstead Abbey Brass (Paul Whyley) — 180
Fourth Section:
1. Whitwell Welfare (David Fretwell)- 178
2. Rolls Royce (Derby) (Graham Cardwell) — 177
3. Chapel en le Frith (Aiden Howgate) — 175
4. Trentham Brass (Mike Caveney) — 174
Soloist Prizes:
Best Soprano Cornet: Long Eaton Silver
Best Principal Cornet: Shirland WT
Best Horn: Strata Brass
Best Euphonium: Chapel en le Frith
Best Trombone Section: South Yorkshire Police
Best Bass Section: South Yorkshire Police
Best Percussion Section: Newstead Abbey Brass
