In fact, there could not have been a more uplifting sight of the sheer joyfulness brass banding can bring than that of Stranraer's representative claiming the trophy for second place from the rather startled judges John Doyle and Sandy Smith. When the Saints brings to an end a well-balanced, engaging programme in a performance of which Irvine and Dreghorn Youth Band could be proud. The music ebbs and flows when required and Chris Binns chooses carefully the moments at which to draw the bigger sounds from his charges. Scottish Championship Also/previously known as: Scottish Band Association Contest Contests Years We have events for this contest in these years. Newmains (Mike Marzella): 1846. The "clear winner" came with Campbeltown. David Roberts paces the music nicely, ensuring a gentle lilt, without forcing things. We will be live all day Saturday and Sunday with coverage. We are a first section band with our own band room just off junction 22 of the M1 in Leicestershire. Abide With Me sees the programme take a reflective turn and the band works hard to find a smooth, legato feel to the sounds. It's straight into the set work, Growing Pains, for Coalburn Bronze Band, and there's a heavy rock feel to the band's interpretation of Alan Fernie's music. Myriad musical colours rise to the fore before a cry of desperate proportions, delivered with ruthless efficiency by Gordon Kyle on soprano. It is followed by a trip to warmer climes, in Caribbean Holiday. An opening of some stature gives way to a multitude of musical colours, jazz-infusions apparent. The Girl Who Sat on the Hill brings the bands programme - and the weekend of performances - to a close with tasty harmonies, the rhythmic work positively bristling with energy. It's engaging, too, only occasionally getting a little strident. Intonation is settled and the sounds are impressive from the second of Whitburn's bands to perform today (and the third this weekend). Coalburn Percussion Academy | Robbie Bremner. Cheesy Feet Rock follows - it seems to be a favourite among several of the bands taking part in today's festival, cheery tunes emanting from the stage with enthusiasm. But whereas his approach failed to resonate at the North West Area, here it left a thrilling mark (aided by 'Best Trombone' Mark Boyd) as it followed the eventual winner on stage. document.write(' type="hidden" '); The band appears to settle into its stride as the piece progresses, feeling particularly at ease in the warmer corners of the piece, which was commissioned for the European Brass Band Championships in Falkirk in 1990. Results January 1, 2023 Greg Wilson kicks off New Year with Waipu win Liam Kernaghan, Greg Wilson and Campbell Wilson en Results December 30, 2022 Easton wraps up 2022 with a win at Northcote Invitational 2022 Northcote Invitational champion Stuart Easton Results December 20, 2022 McKeown, Maxwell win top overall prizes at Fall World Onlines After ending 36 years of waiting in 2020, their confidence is now sky high as they continue to develop as the emerging 'third force' of Scottish banding. A suitably understated opening from Wingates Band, with a nice lightness of touch. The thoughts of not just of Scottish banding but those from the wider brass band movement are with the family at this time. No one overblew so well done. From 1951 to 1958, they were determined by the results of the previous year's Scottish Championships, and from 1959 onwards, they have been determined by the results of the same year's Scottish Championships, with the exception of 1965, 1969, and 1970, in which years separate regional qualifying contests were again run.The first Scottish Championship was run in 1895, in two sections; the third section was added in 1905, and the fourth section in 1925. Charlie Boax and Emma. document.write(' type="hidden" '); Whitburn Band has welcomed four new signings in time for its challenge at the Scottish Brass Band Championships. 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. Peebles Burgh (David Robb): 1736. 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. What these young players may lack in experience they make up for in discipline and commitment in a tight, controlled performance. Johnstone (Mark Good): 18010. Kay, whose family currently has three generations playing in bands, read more, Dalmellington Band is hosting a preview evening ahead of this years Scottish Championships, featuring four bands from Ayrshire. Welcome to the web site of the Yorkshire Brass Band Championships. Well done, MD and ensemble, on a fun, well-organised performance which lit up the Perth Concert Hall stage! Copy the URL in your browser's address bar and paste it here. But there is control, too, with the understated chorale-like passages delivered with impressive composure. To conclude, Techno Pirate surges ahead, dance-infused melodies rising to the fore as Kirkintilloch Youth Band boogies its way to a fun-filled close. "Every performance we enjoyed. Although the Fourth Section contest was to be overshadowed by tragic news, there was still much to savour as Brass Sounds Inverclyde and Stranraer Brass claimed their places at Cheltenham. The band played Darkwood by Dan Price and were delighted to have won the 3rd Section and our Principal Euphonium Dawn Spence was award the Best Instrumentalist Prize. West of England It had been he said, "a brilliant morning.". These were interpretations that for the judges best captured the colouring and mood of the music; the character enhanced by the ability to incorporate the required subtle changes of pace, tonality and balance. The pieces fizzes and pops along gleefully. 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). A Bad Hair Day is neat and well executed before Growing Pains closes St Ronans Future Bands programme with aplomb. Copy the URL in your browser's address bar and paste it here. document.write(' value="' + document.URL + '">'); Vale of Atholl 3. The infectious grooves are neatly played, with secure percussion keeping things ticking along nicely. The band has a diary of sponsorship concerts throughout the year as well as contests. The Scottish Pipe Band Championships were held today, Saturday July 30, at Levengrove Park in Dumbarton. There appears to be great confidence around the stand in Newtongrange today and, while not immune from occasional fragilities, the Midlothian band is bringing forth a powerful performance, elegantly crafted by its musical director. The Borders band continues with All Through the Night and the bands sound really rises to the fore, with the key lines rising to prominence throughout. An open day of workshops for existing players and for potential new recruits to try out a brass instrument has been read more, Ahead of its participation in the Scottish Championships, The Kirkintilloch Band will be including a performance of the First Section area read more, The Edinburgh University Brass Band is looking for a musical director following the decision by current MD Harry Marshall to step read more, The Coalburn brass band family celebrated a year of dedication, growth and excellent playing at its annual awards evening from read more, The Band of His Majestys Royal Marines Scotland will be performing in a concert that will be out of this world read more, An old clock which was presented to a former member of Dumfries Town Band on the occasion of his wedding over read more, Celebrated musical director Russell Gray will be leading a weekend course in conducting in Livingston at the end of April. It features confident solo cornet playing and again, the band works hard to find the light and shade in the music. Coalburn Silver (Gareth Bowman): 1855. The percussion section underpins the following piece, Djembe Funk, with similar assurance. A Time for Peace is delivered with delightful lyricism, solo cornet sounds emanating gracefully from the stage. Log In. 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. Behind them came other performances of merit; led by a confident Coalburn Silver in fourth, ahead of the more muted pastel shadings of Newmains in fifth and a passionate Bathgate in sixth. It's nicely poised, Katrina Barr ensuring a measured swagger remains throughout. This 37-strong band is an almagamation of Midlothian's four competing youth brass bands. 14) The Kirkintilloch Band | David Roberts - Cloudcatcher Fells (John McCabe). SG1 1LZ 18/19 March Kevin Williams (Regional Secretary): secretary@london.regional-contest.org.uk / 07813 154163 MIDLANDS https://mabbc.org/ New venue: The Core, Corby, Northants, NN17 1QG It wasn't flawless from Whitburn, but it was wholly committed, reaching new heights in the final stages, with large spells of the brilliance audiences have long come to expect from the West Lothian outfit. Five Lakes Silver Band 2. Speaking of kit, a special mention is due to the young lady at the drums - what a talent! The quality is undoubted and it has certainly settled into its stride - it's just a tad inconsistent. It isnt without slight fragilities in some of the pearly, high writing but its an evocative musical picture. The Fourth, Second and First Sections will be held on the Saturday and the Third and Championship Sections on the Sunday. 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. Theres a lush quality to the sound of the band in full tilt, and a classy quality to the solo sounds. 8) Irvine and Dreghorn Youth Band | John Boax. However, as adjudicator Sandy Smith stated; It's also "great feel good music" the type "to get you out of the house on a wet February night". It closes a programme from a group bursting with potential; bravo. The euphonium sounds are rich in their melody, with basses and soprano bringing further refinement. It brings down the curtain on a characterful rendition of a fine piece, one which did much to engage the audience in Perth. Dysart Colliery (Kenneth Letham): 1784. Best Instrumentalist: Euphonium, Brass Sounds Inverclyde. 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. Closes St Ronans Future Bands programme with aplomb be held on the Saturday and Sunday with.. 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