Competition Information
Contest Details
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Date |
6th September 2008 |
Draw No |
14 | |
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Event |
SWBBA Exmouth Brass Band Festival |
Bands In Section |
15 | |
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Adjudicator(s) |
Dennis Wilby |
Marks |
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Section |
3rd |
Result |
1st | |
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Director |
Derek Johnston |
Special Awards |
Winning the 'Best Overall Entertaining Band of the Day'
Winning 1st Overall |
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Piece(s) Played |
Sing Sing Sing arr. 'Ray Woodfield'
Don't Doubt Him Now arr. 'Craig Woodland' There's Nothing Like a Dame Lord is Gracious by 'Norman Bearcroft' Dark Side of the Moon by 'Paul Lovatt-Cooper' |
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Adjudicators Remarks
1. Sing Sing Sing
A confident good sound. Rhythm is fine. Percussion effective. [J] Fine sound [K] terrific tutti sound. You enjoy playing this style of music, effective opener.
2. Dont Doubt Him Now (Cornet Solo)
Not together to open, confident soloist, accompany nicely balanced, the music has a nice flow. Soloist phrasing has some lovely touches [C] controlled mp tutti. This is confident playing balance just nice, the ending was charming, bravo soloist.
3. There is nothing like a Dame
Not your best opening. I loved the dames, very colourful. A nice contrast to no.2. Visual its interesting. A great idea and it come off in style.
4. The Lord is Gracious
Controlled opening. [A] A great melody played in true style nice cornet sound. Lovely link to [C] here a fine band sound, nice work from Euphs. Counter melody inner sections coming over in style. Lovely final bars.
5. Dark Side of the Moon
Nice to see an original work for band included in your programme. Lovely bass sound controlled cornet work in support. Flugel/Trombone link nicely horn/euph likewise. [Q] Tuning?? [R] A fine band sound, balance is spot on. [S] Nice legato playing cornet/euph. Just one small spot not just together. [T] You capture the mood of this atmospheric music. This is a restful sound. [V] A great change of mood, the ending created the desired effect. Technically played with passion and style. A fine choice to end this very enjoyable programme, Great sound to end.
A well balanced programme, played by a fine band.
Dennis Wilby
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