Results: Marsden March and Hymn Tune

Rainford sprint to take the top prize at the 24th running of the Marsden Contest.

Saturday, 13 June 2009

After competing at the St Helens Contest a few hours before, the members of the Rainford Band hopped into their cars and shot up to Marsden to complete a Saturday 'Double' by taking the honours at the 24th running of their March & Hymn Tune Contest.

Challenge

Playing the march 'Knight Templar' and the hymn tune, 'Reflections in Nature', Rainford beat off the challenge of Uppermill (£150) and Ashton (£125) to take the £250 top prize.

Result:
1. Rainford
2. Uppermill
3. Ashton under Lyne

Best 2nd Section: Middleton — £100
Best 3rd Section: Dobcross — £100
Best 4th Section: Huddersfield & Ripponden — £100

Best Hymn: Rainford — £50
Best Basses: Rainford
Best Solo Cornet: Rainford (Anna McLean) winning a Hanson Cornet
Deportment: Joint 1st — Dobcross & Rainford

Adjudicator: Keith Hollinshead

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