Archive for February, 2010
Northwest Area Test Piece Showcase
by admin on Feb.21, 2010, under News
It’s that time of year again!
Members of the public and fellow bandsmen are invited to a pre-contest performance of each of the 5 test pieces being played at this years Area Championships in Blackpool.
Featuring :
Golborne (4th Section),Cheshire Constabulary (3rd Section), United Coop 2000 (2nd Section) , Oldham – Lees (1st section) and Bactiguard Wire Brass (Championship Section)
Adjudication by Richard Evans
Sponsored by Lancashire Contests
At Penketh High School Drama Studio, Heath Rd, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2BY (Map HERE)
On Saturday 6th March at 7.30pm
Entry – FREE
Come along and listen to every test piece that will be played at the Area Championships in Blackpool and hear Richard Evans’ unique style of criticism. Refreshments provided. No need to book!
Brass at The Guild Contest- 2010
by admin on Feb.08, 2010, under Contest Results, News
Yesterday saw Bactiguard Wire Brass performing once again at the Brass at The Guild Contest, and once again they performed superbly to finish in 3rd Place. The band played ‘Masquerade’ by Philip Wilby. Although 3rd place was a good result the highlight of the day was our Euphonium player Kim Holly-Thorpe winning the ‘best soloist’ prize.
A recording of the event is available in MP3 format for download HERE
The full results were as follows
Championship Section
Adjudicator: David Read MBE
1. Blackburn & Darwen (N. Sheppard) – 191
2. Pemberton Old Wigan DW (M. Bentham) – 189
3. Bactiguard Wire Brass (P. Andrews) – 187
4. Freckleton (P. Dalton) – 186
5 Blackpool Brass (C. Larder) – 184
6. Newstead Welfare (D. Beckley) – 183
7. Hade Edge (S.Wood) – 182
