The move to the Detroit area proved to be a natural fit for a contest, with the state of Michigan having a proud brass band history. The quality is undoubted and it has certainly settled into its stride - it's just a tad inconsistent. Hawick Saxhorn (Stuart Black): 1718. As with several of the performances today, the East Dunbartonshire band is working hard to find the light and shade in the score of this famous march, which remains full of confidence throughout. High School Dundee 2. 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. A warm welcome to Cupar Beginners Brass, sporting a splendid array of colourful tops as they take to the stage in Perth. Greenfield. the cooperation band retained the Scottish Championship top section title in Perth Saturday, 07 March 2020 The 125th anniversary of the Scottish Brass Band Association was marked by a fine weekend of competitive action at Perth Concert Hall one that was headed by Championship Section victory celebrations enjoyed for a record 35th time by . 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. 15) Big Noise Fallin | Andrew Foden and Alastair Gibson. 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. 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. There's a mellifluous quality to the solo playing from Claire Mcllreavy in Night Music, a style embraced wholeheartedly by principal trombone, Lewis Bettles (resident conductor with the band), before baritone Laura Good picks up the mantle with some poise. . They used what they were given and made music properly in the style of Langford.". It's percussion aplenty in this piece, alluring grooves underpinning the melodies. 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. 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. Smoke on the Water begins with the famous riff in the low end before the band bursts into life. The band continues with A Whole New World, from Aladdin. Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp A well-rehearsed, well-disciplined ensemble - thank you. The band was formed in 1918 as the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society (SCWS) band, originally drawing its players from the SCWS factories in Glasgow. 8) Elland Silver Band | Daniel Brooks - Year of the Dragon (Philip Sparke). The bold, majestic sounds of Alan Fernie's Prismatic Light open Whitburn Youth Band's programme. Once again, balance, detail and control were the keys elements in enabling the music to take flight. The cornet sounds are especially elegant, Nicholas Childs drawing a sweetness from the players around the stand in the latest performance of this recent Gregson work, the result of a collaboration among several banding nations. cooperation band used this work as its own choice at the European Brass Band Championship earlier in the year and Stephanie Kennedy, on flugel, takes to the centre of the stage - as she did in Birmingham - to enchant the audience in Perth during the pearly solo passage. 1) Campbeltown Youth Brass | Katrina Barr. Bo'ness & Carriden (Charlie Farren): 189*2. There was a new layout of the fields, and it didn't feel like an improvement as it lost the iconic backdrop of the . 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. They could have flown there on their power of their celebrations on Saturday evening. The intricate euphonium and baritone work marches forward purposefully and theres a sense of poise is apparent in the performance en route to a warm, engaging close. That was obvious throughout a weekend that also saw a trio of non-competitive bands in Abbey Brass, Brass Central Strathearn and Clackmannan Youth & Development perform super 15 minute sets. The players of Kilmarnock Concert must have been itching to race out the front door on a band night then, after they produced what he said was "above all other bands. Likewise on principal cornet (Amy McMillan) and euphonium (Angus Ritchie), confidence abounds. It's effective musical storytelling from Big Noise Fallin, whose players enjoy healthy support from the audience in Perth Concert Hall. 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. Great Britain Area Contests Great Britain National Contest National Championships Notes Prior to World War Two, this contest existed as a standalone Scottish Championship. Bubblewrap Boogie sees Laura Carter take the baton, with maestro Fernie moving on tuba. Dunaskin Doon (Paul Drury): 1799. Its soft, understated playing and chimes with the style of the song. Brass Sounds Inverclyde (Joshua Parkhill): 180*2. See below for info. Dalmellington is looking to improve upon its eighth place at the Scottish Open in 2021 and opens up into a sound of tremendous breadth when required. The duo also spoke at length about what they had been looking for; the keys being transparency of detail, definition, balance and dynamic contrast especially in the middle section where an opening trombone trio played at a piano marking was rarely heard. Members of Fishburn Band get themselves very cosy with each other on the sprawling Perth Concert Hall stage. Third place spoke of a band of talented elements (awards for 'best' flugel and baritone) rather than a cohesive ensemble body. Thw Scottish Open Championships, presented by the Scottish Brass Band Association - live from Perth Concert Hall, Adjudicators: John Doyle and Glyn Williams, 1) Johnstone Band | Colin McKenzie 2) East London Brass | Jayne Murrill 3) Dalmellington Band | Gary Williams 4) Newtongrange Silver Band | Anne Crookston 5) Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass | Mareika Gray 6) Rainford Band | David Thornton 7) Easington Colliery Band | Stephen Malcolm 8) Elland Silver Band | Daniel Brooks 9) City of Bradford Band | Jonathan Bates 10) Bon-Accord Silver Band | Stephen Malcolm 11) Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band | Chris Binns 12) Fishburn Band | Duncan Beckley 13) Unison Kinneil Band | Raymond Tennant 14) The Kirkintilloch Band | David Roberts 15) Whitburn Band | Nicholas Childs 16) Kingdom Brass | Paul Drury 17) Hepworth Band | Ryan Watkins 18) Wingates Band | Andrea Price 19) the cooperation band | Michael Fowles. It has become a very different matter of expectation for Whitburn. Campbeltown Brass (Stephanie Mitchell): 188*2. 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. Regional Championships 2022 Schedule. His calm demeanour inspired his players to produce a performance of rich merit, stylish and fun and full 'bubble & squeak' passion. The chorale is hushed, though not immune from some rough edges. To conclude, 42nd Street is another bright, energetic piece from Kinneil Youth Band, which is played with confidence. The Sixth Street Rag sees Alan Fernie pass the baton to music student, Laura Carter, who is clear and concise in her gesture in this jaunty number, which appears to find favour with the players around the stand. Flugelhorn player, Rona Campbell, takes centre stage in Under the Boardwalk, as a certain Helen Williams (Cory's flugel star, who is very familiar with this piece), watches on from the adjudicating table. David Roberts paces the music nicely, ensuring a gentle lilt, without forcing things. The Fourth, Second and First Sections will be held on the Saturday and the Third and Championship Sections on the Sunday. 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 percussion team, in particular, is revelling in the groove en route to a confident close. Meanwhile, Helen Douthwaite -Teasdale said in her admirably precise analysis, that they were one of the "two clear first and second" that had made their "lives a little bit easier". Tweet using the hashtag #SFoB2022. Super Cali Fragilistic Expialidocious bounces along, the players relishing the Mary Poppins number, then Newtongrange Junior Band brings its performance to a close with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, another piece handled with poise. Apr 5, 2022; 1 min; . This is a performance imbued with light and shade, while theres an endearing, old-fashioned quality to the sound., which blends so well. They take their seats for Ode to Joy, with Andrew Foden directing the band in the famous music from Beethoven. Balance and dynamics were key to the successful colourings that had to be drawn out of what Sheona called, "an incredible piece". He wrote, "Some really good stuff here lots of detail. Test piece: Contest Music (Wilfred Heaton)Adjudicators: Sandy Smith and Sheona Wade, 1. After that the placings and marks represented, "how well the bands captured the style of Gordon Langford", but also the "tightness of ensemble" which she said could be heard in the first four bars of the piece. The Blue Riband 'Champion of Champions' accolade was won by Murray Borthwick of North Shore Brass. The inspiration for Fraternity came from the disaster of Courrires. Gordon Langford's 'Facets of Glass' has proven to be a tricky test-piece. 2020 saw Tredegar Town Band win the Championship Section of the Welsh "Regionals", therefore gaining an invitation to represent Wales at the 2022 European Championships in Birmingham. There's no shortage of commitment from this group, with every single person around the stand giving their all as they embrace their moment on stage. One of the most significant events in the history of coal mining, this disaster is acknowledged as the worst mining accident in history. South Yorkshire, the band continues to have a strong following to this day. Jedforest Instrumental (Philip Rosier): 1817. Whitburn (Prof Nicholas Childs): 192**2. 2023 Scottish Brass Band Association, It features confident solo cornet playing and again, the band works hard to find the light and shade in the music. And it wasn't the more dayglo hues and textures that she was referring to either; instead, it was the softer shadings, subtle pacings and tonal calibrations. The fast, furious material subsides and makes way for some inspired solo playing, firstly from flugel (an enchanting contribution, accompanied by gentle backing track) and then trombone. The toe-tapping tunes ring around the hall. March 1 A change from contesting? The moment of reflection observed after each section for those lost to the Scottish brass band community, as well as those suffering in the Ukraine conflict, became ever more poignant before the announcement of the result of the Fourth Section, where Coalburn Intermediate Band was to have performed. Well done, folks. 11. Bandstand Boogie is suitably energetic, crisp and with tight ensemble - this is clearly a well-rehearsed group. Baggy Trousers provides an energetic opening to Kinneil Youth Bands programme. Kilmarnock Concert Brass scooped a coveted gong in the Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) Regional Brass Band Championships, bagging top prize in the Scottish 3rd Section. 4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. On this occasion it will be one that comes closer together following the tragic news that left its mark on those who are part of it. For what it's worth - and for a bit of fun - here's a prediction from today's contest: 19) the cooperation band | Michael Fowles - The Journey of the Lone Wolf (Simon Dobson). There's a delightful elegance to the euphonium playing of Richard Kidd, whose contribution lingers long in the ear in one of the more reflective corners of the piece, before the excitement ramps up again. document.write(''); 1) Johnstone Band | Colin McKenzie - The Essence of Time (Peter Graham). document.write(' value="">'); There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. We will be taking part in the Yorkshire Areas on the evening of 5th March 2022 at Huddersfield Town Hall. Kilbarchan Pipe Band celebrate their Grade 4B British Championship win Grade 4A Drumming: Lower Clyde 1. 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. 2) East London Brass | Jayne Murrill - Metamorphosis for Brass Band (Jan de Haan). Comments from adjudicators Chris . See more of Scottish Brass Band Association on Facebook. Copy the URL in your browser's address bar and paste it here. Its an emotive work, lyrical melodies rising to the fore. Alan Fernie's Growing Pains is committed from players all around the stand; it's proved to be a fine choice today. In the event of a tie, musicality points were taken over entertainment points. It's spirited playing, as Jordan Fairley guides her young charges through every twist and turn. It's not the biggest sound of the day so far - but it's refined and very well shaped from the Merseyside band in its appearance on stage in Perth. 17) Hepworth Band | Ryan Watkins - Revelation (Philip Wilby). The flugel playing of Liv Appleton shines to the fore, elegant yet not overwrought. It's to the theatre King's Park Brass takes the Perth audience next, in Bring Him Home, from Les Misrables. 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