It was a point picked up by Sandy in what he felt was "the best" First Section contest he had heard here for some time. Its clean, well-balanced and, most importantly, the players look like theyre having a ball! . Watch live via the livestream below. 9) City of Bradford Band | Jonathan Bates - The Journey of the Lone Wolf (Simon Dobson). Elegant horn sounds are among those to rise to the fore. Adjudicators: Chris Shanks and Ryan Borthwick*, 1) GOLD Dalmellington Brass Academy | Cameron Paterson, SILVER Bathgate Youth Band | Stewart Brynes, SILVER Galashiels Youth Band | Stuart Black, 1) GOLD Coalburn Academy | Robbie Bremner. This is, at times, a rather 'bitty' score but the MD threads it together and helps ensure cohesion to the performance. The "clear winner" came with Campbeltown. Bon-Accord gets the Scottish Open back underway with Isaiah 40, music commissioned for the final of the 1996 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. Apr 5, 2022; 1 min; . 8) Elland Silver Band | Daniel Brooks - Year of the Dragon (Philip Sparke). Dundee Instrumental claimed the final podium slot with their spirited account whilst each of Buckhaven & Methil, Peebles, Bon Accord B, Hawick Saxhorn and MacTaggart Scott all delivered performances of substance and style. The stamp of authoritative class over domestic rivals was evident, although they know that they will have to up their game markedly if they are to make a return to the British Open. 4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. Boundary Street begins by taking us to a Brazilian carnival, full of energy and colour. Stuart Black returns with his second outfit of the day, in Maroon Brass. Bo'ness & Carriden (Charlie Farren): 189*2. So too for winners Brass Sounds Inverclyde led by Joshua Parkhill who secured the title with a fine display of all things Hellenic. As John Doyle (joined by Sheona Wade) pointed out; it's also "not aggressive at all" its inherent appeal found in melodic structures, that he said, "had to be played with control" and not delivered in "hell for leather" style. 54 bands competed across five sections over the weekend, and we extend our thanks to Tom Allan (Regional Secretary) and all at SBBA for organising a great event. It's nicely poised, Katrina Barr ensuring a measured swagger remains throughout. Growing Pains, the set work, has some lovely sounds around the stands, the engaging tunes finding favour with the young players of Broxburn and Livingston Future Brass. Alan Fernie has been a busy chap today, taking to the stage with several bands; his influence on the Scottish banding scene is quite considerable. No doubting just what the duo were looking for then, and no doubting that they certainly heard it with the number 1 draw winner, as MD Scott Walker inspired his players to deliver an account rich in stylish character. There are 23 ensembles in today's events - good luck, everyone! Comments from adjudicators Chris . They could have flown there on their power of their celebrations on Saturday evening. Cor, Stephen Malcolm is a busy man today, as he takes to the stage to conduct his second band of the day, following an outing with Easington Colliery earlier. Today, it's all about the stars of the future, as part of the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships! A Royal Parade has a suitably noble air, grand melodies nicely shaped and underpinned by well-disciplined percussion. UniBrass 2022 The 2022 Contest was hosted by the University of Sheffield and was held on Saturday 5th February at the Octagon Centre and the Drama Studio. The Scottish Championships 2020, organised by the hard-working Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) was held at Perth's wonderful Concert Hall last weekend (7/8 March). Soloists move to their positions too. The weather was overcast but warmish with occasional periods of sunshine. 2) King's Park Junior Brass | Jordan Fairley. The band has a diary of sponsorship concerts throughout the year as well as contests. Scottish Championship (Fourth Section) - 13th Mar 2022 - Brass Band Results Brass Band Results Bands List BandsRegionsSections Band MapNew Map (Experimental)Search Map Compare BandsWinning Bands Contests List ContestsCalendarYearsList VenuesVenue Map Add Results People List People Compare ConductorsWinning ConductorsMost Bands Conducted Pieces The brace of 'outstanding' qualifiers came from Bo'ness & Carriden' conducted by Charlie Farren (who the next day played with Whitburn), and Dalkeith & Monktonhall directed by his former alumni James Chamberlain. The band has had to wait its turn to play today but, for the most part, has retained its energy levels and brings its performance to a majestic close. Copyright 2022 Brass Band Results & Tim Sawyer, All Rights Reserved, Printed from https://brassbandresults.co.uk/, Scottish Championship (Championship Section), Scottish Area (Daily Herald Qualifying) Contest. In the Highlands, featuring Highland Cathedral, starts with very assured cornet playing from Ruaridh Prentice, before the sound of the full band bursts into life. The Championship Section contest of the Welsh "Regionals" also acts as the qualifying competition for the European Brass Band Championships the following year. One of the richest seams of raw Scottish brass banding talent continues to fire a powerhouse of excellence stoked by an inspirational conductor. Intonation is settled and the sounds are impressive from the second of Whitburn's bands to perform today (and the third this weekend). The enormous introduction gives way to scurrying musical lines, most of which spring off the stage. Tight snare drum rhythms pass to nicely understated intricate lines in cornets before the full band bursts into life. The second movement of the piece is more lyrical in outlook, a lightness of touch providing a nice contrast. Although Dysart Colliery just missed out, they will have been delighted with their stylish performance of time and space, whilst there was much to note with the renditions from a vibrant Shotts, a characterful Langholm (many people's pick), and a well-constructed take from Whitburn Heartlands. Granny's Bike, meanwhile, features some cycling-related sounds which bring another dimension to an entertaining performance. Pirate Adventures, by Gareth Bowman, takes us on a swashbuckling adventure, with good attention to the light and shade in the music. Whitburn is a very fine band and I'm looking forward to the next challenge with them.". Arbroath (Audrey Bird): 180*3. It's suitably sombre here. No doubting that as Stephan Hodel's accessible work was played with brio by all the competitors with a special mention to the excellent percussion teams. From soprano to percussion every player did their bit off the number 1 draw, with their euphonium star taking the 'Best Instrumentalist' prize. The Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships, part of the 2022 Scottish Festival of Brass, supported by Creative Scotland November 27, 2022 Perth Concert Hall Mark Good reporting And here are the final results for the Preparatory and Development sections of the championships: 6.55pm There's a great deal of organisation to the opening stages, Jonathan Bates leaving no stone unturned in a multi-layered score. A jazz-medley brings down the curtain on Campbeltown Youth Brass' performance, a melting pot of well-kent tunes weaving their way in and out of the texture. We've reached the final band of the day, as the cooperation band takes to the stage to play the third rendition of the contest of The Journey of the Lone Wolf. The Championships themselves ended with titles and accolades for Whitburn and Prof Nicholas Childs. Johnstone Band, from Renfrewshire, opens proceedings with The Essence of Time and its purposeful, even if not quite all the detail springs from the score. Big Noise Fallin files to the front of the stage, standing in a line, with Alastair Gibson conducting from the audience in a majestic opening fanfare. One of the most popular performers at the event over many years, Murray finally claimed the Errol Mason Memorial Trophy with a cultured rendition of 'Sunday in the Park' by Philip Sparke. Cooperation is leaving no stone unturned, Michael Fowles meticulous in his quest to help guide the band to its first Scottish Open title since 2013; ironically, he was the conductor to wrestle it away from coop's grasp when he won with Whitburn the following year. The muted colours shine through particularly effectively. Theres a lush quality to the sound of the band in full tilt, and a classy quality to the solo sounds. Add More Here. There was just one piece in the ensemble's programme but this about quality, not quantity. A suitably eerie opening, before East London Brass opens up into a performance full of commitment and bravado. A Little Prayer sees the programme take a reflective turn before Bandstood Boogie, which remains under control throughout. 17) Hepworth Band | Ryan Watkins - Revelation (Philip Wilby). February 27 Phoenix Brass Crewkerne Seek Musical Director and front row cornet players .We are looking for someone . In what was a fine contest, the remaining top-six places went to Irvine & Dreghorn's impressive number 1 marker of colour and dynamic engagement, Broxburn & Livingston's brightly charged approach and Jedforest's more considered refinement. The results of the 2022 UK Pipe Band Championships have been uploaded to the website. The solo sound enchants the Perth audience while the band accompanies with some neat, light-hearted choreography. Bathgate (Craig Anderson): 1827. Not everything quite lines up but at full tilt, it's impressive. We all knew just how demanding the challenges were on 'Contest Music', but everyone delivered so well especially 1 meter apart. Its soft, understated playing and chimes with the style of the song. In the Highlands, featuring Highland Cathedral, features the bands solo cornets, who provide the initial statement of the tune before their colleagues join them. What have you made of it so far? It's to the theatre King's Park Brass takes the Perth audience next, in Bring Him Home, from Les Misrables. Thor's Hammer is underpinned by industrial percussion sounds, with big, bold corners interspersed with lighter, more reflective passages. Prior to World War Two, this contest existed as a standalone Scottish Championship. Third place spoke of a band of talented elements (awards for 'best' flugel and baritone) rather than a cohesive ensemble body. While severely disrupted by the pandemic, those events have now been returning but it's as an own choice the piece is performed by Dalmellington today. Out of sympathy for the family and the band, the details were not announced at the event itself. Scottish Championships 2022 - FULL RESULTS The Scottish Championships were held last weekend at the magnificent Perth Concert Hall. The composure is admirable, players turning the corners with ease and demonstrating sounds of undoubted quality. It's engaging, too, only occasionally getting a little strident. A Time for Peace is delivered with delightful lyricism, solo cornet sounds emanating gracefully from the stage. The infectious grooves are neatly played, with secure percussion keeping things ticking along nicely. It's time for another conductor swap, with Alastair Gibson re-taking the baton for When the Saints Go Marching In before an arrangement of Old Mcdonald Had a Farm. The flugel playing of Liv Appleton shines to the fore, elegant yet not overwrought. Kirkton Brass Bathgate (Simon Railton): 1729. Abide With Me grows from a sensitive opening to a sound of impressive breadth, the lines sustained and phrases shaped with elegance. 12) Fishburn Band | Duncan Beckley - English Heritage (George Lloyd). Icing on the cake is a soprano cornet sound of considerable refinement. Kilbarchan Pipe Band celebrate their Grade 4B British Championship win Grade 4A Drumming: Lower Clyde 1. Total scores were calculated taking time penalties into account. Cheesy Feet Rock closes the programme from Maroon Brass, full of fun and youthful vigour in an entertaining set. Copy the URL in your browser's address bar and paste it here. The songs get toes tapping in the audience as the band brings the curtain down on a programme in which it will have gained so much experience to stand it in good stead. A band that continues to solidly rebuild, they head back to Cheltenham for the first time since 2016. MD Scott Walker is not going to have any difficulty getting his players to come to practice from now on whatever the weather. Ross Bahlaj is suitably languid in his trombone contribution and Chris Flynn (euphonium) demonstrates the refinement for which he has become known with the renowned Glasgow band. Goff Richards' work is a piece of teenage wonderment; light, breezy and daring, a logbook of musical memory of the comings and goings of small aircraft at a local RAF base in Cornwall. It ends a fine programme - and a refined performance - of which the band could be proud. Wingates also keep something in reserve for the final stages of Comitas' work, a former European Championship set work, the ornate, chamber music style work giving way to something much more organ-like as the piece reaches its conclusion. No one overblew so well done. Test piece: Contest Music (Wilfred Heaton)Adjudicators: Sandy Smith and Sheona Wade, 1. The percussion team, in particular, is revelling in the groove en route to a confident close. There's a pleasing lilt to the siciliana, with ensemble only occasionally losing its rigidity. 2023 Scottish Brass Band Association. Great Britain Area Contests Great Britain National Contest National Championships Notes Prior to World War Two, this contest existed as a standalone Scottish Championship. We Will Rock You transforms the concert hall into a rock venue, stomping and clapping aplenty to bring the programme - and the section - to a close. Elsewhere it was encouraging to hear an appreciative respect for Vinter's intentions; the ensemble challenges mostly met with confidence from the kaleidoscopic opening to the ferocious, but only occasionally jugular-blood 'Red'. There's a sophistication to much of the opening from Whitburn Band, as the West Lothian band sets its stall out in the opening few bars as it looks to claim an eighth consecutive Scottish Open title. Irvine & Dreghorn (Lewis Bettles): 1835. Bubblewrap Boogie sees Laura Carter take the baton, with maestro Fernie moving on tuba. Its break time here in Perth Concert Hall, after nine strong performances at the 2022 Scottish Open. 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