The Elland Silver Band recently held its Slow Melody & Quartet Contest.
Richard Marshall was in the 'Box' for the whole of the day and speaking to the competitors and audience prior to the prize giving, stated how much he had enjoyed the day and was very impressed with the standard of playing in all sections.
Results:
11 years & under:
1. Dulcie Fieldhouse (Elland Silver Youth)
2. Eva Nowiki (Dobcross Youth)
3. Bethan Plant (Elland Silver Youth)
Youngest Player: Eva Nowiki, Dobcross Youth
Adjudicators Award was awarded to Bethan Plant for the most musical performance in the section.
14 & under:
1. Jonathon Bates (Thurlstone)
2. Jamie Smith (Grange Moor)
3. Charlotte Heaven (Oldham Lees)
16 & under:
1. Charlotte Heaven (Oldham Lees)
2. Jonathon Bates (Thurlstone)
3. Jamie Smith (Grange Moor)
Best Tenor Horn: Jonathon Bates
Open:
1. Jim Tew (Vernon Building Society)
2. Jamie Smith (Grange Moor)
3. Philip Tait (Independent)
Most Promising cornet: Philip Tait (Independent)
Veterans:
1. Jim Tew (Vernon Building Society)
2. Gordon Eddison (Independent)
3. John Clay (Clifton & Lightcliffe)
Senior Quartets:
1. Clifton & Lightcliffe A
2. Otley Trombones
3. Clifton & Lightcliffe B
Special Awards: Best Euphonium: Ian Gill (YBS Concert)
Best Flugel: Jennifer Brown (Oldham Lees)
Best Trombone: Daniel Eddison (Otley & Elland Silver)
Highest placed Elland Silver: Philip Varley
