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1979 Region: Wales - Championship Section

Date:
Saturday, April 21, 1979

Venue:
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

Test piece:
Variations for Brass Band (Vaughan Williams)

Adjudicator(s):
John Berryman

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1CoryDenzil Stephens10191
2Tredegar David Thomas7190
3Hymac WorksC. Brian Buckley9187
4Parc & DareIeaun Morgan2186
5Lewis MerthyrNigel Seaman8183
6Rogerstone & DistrictDon Hendy6182
7Markham & District CollieryJim Davies3180
8YstalyferaH. G. Lewis5179
9Mid-RhonddaBrian Howard4178
10Glynneath & DistrictEric James1176

Prizes:
1st: £100
2nd: £30
3rd: £25 



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