Adjudicators: Grethe Tonheim and Jan Van der Roost
1. Smoras Skolemusikk (Torstein T. Holmas): 96 2. Ytrebygda Skolekorps (Thor-Arne Pedersen): 95 3. Junior Brass Band Oberosterreich (Stefan Spieler): 93 4. Brass Band Aukstyn (Remigijus Vilys and Piet Visser): 92 5. Wardle Academy Youth Band (Bradley McCulloch): 90
Best Soloist: Benjamin Winter (trumpet) — Smoras Skolemusikk
Sunday 26, 18:19:50
Result: Premier Section
Adjudicators: Grethe Tonheim and Jan Van der Roost
1. Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband (Reid Gilje): 95 2. Basin Brass Band (Georg Pranger): 94 3. Liberty Brass Band Junior (Roman Ledergerber): 93 4. The National Youth Brass Band of Denmark (Stig Maersk): 91 5. Jugend Brass Band Oberosterreich (Thomas Beiganz): 89 6. Seindorf Ieuenctid Beaumaris (Pete Cowlishaw): 87 7. Youth Brass 2000 (Chris Jeans): 86
Best Soloist: Luca Bodmar (cornet) — Liberty Brass Band Junior
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Sunday 26, 16:26:28
Premier Section
I say goodbye to all of you and to this year’s European Brass Band Championship.
It has been a special privilege to listen to all 45 participating brass bands this weekend.
At times, a great challenge of concentration — but one I truly enjoyed!
All that remains is to thank everyone who followed the commentary, Iwan Fox from 4barsrest, and Nicki Tonge and the entire World of Brass team for the invitation and the opportunity to work together.
Always a pleasure!
See you next year in Switzerland!
Patricio Cosentino
Sunday 26, 16:25:10
Premier Section
7. Seindorf Ieuenctid Beaumaris (Pete Cowlishaw)
Prismatic Light (Alan Fernie) A Time For Peace (Peter Graham) Burn the Church (Otto M. Schwarz) Valaisia Variants (Tom Davoren)
Prismatic Light
A solid start from the Welsh with this beautiful work, Prismatic Light by Alan Fernie, opening their participation in the Premiere Section of the European Championship.
Good sound quality, a solid dynamic range, and strong ensemble work.
Congratulations!
A Time for Peace
A meaningful title for this work for tenor horn solo and brass band in the times we are currently living in, beautifully performed by the soloist and subtly accompanied by the brass band.
Great teamwork between soloist and ensemble.
Burn the Church
A good start from the Welsh with the test piece.
Some ensemble inconsistencies were noticeable. The textures were not always clearly heard, and in certain parts of the work, clarity was slightly affected.
A strong effort by the Welsh in their interpretation.
This year’s test piece for the Premiere Section presented an extremely demanding challenge for all participating bands.
Valaisia Variants
In Valaisia Variants, the Welsh clearly demonstrated their sonic potential.
Their technique and great energy in interpreting this work were also evident.
Beautiful solo performances by the members of the brass band.
Clarity was noticeable in the more technically demanding passages, allowing them to deliver a magnificent interpretation of this beautiful work.
Overall
A good participation! Bravo Wales!
Patricio Cosentino
Sunday 26, 15:57:42
Premier Section
6. Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband (Reid Gilje)
Burn the Church (Otto M. Schwarz) A Little Prayer (Evelyn Glennie) Children of Sanchez (Mangione arr. Reid Gilje)
Burn the Church
A good start from the Norwegians in the Premiere Section of the European Championship.
A solid performance, showing textures, clarity, technical solidity, and dynamic range.
There were some slight ensemble inconsistencies, and the solos were performed brilliantly by the members of the brass band.
A great effort by the Norwegians, who gave it their all and delivered a strong interpretation of the test piece.
A Little Prayer
A wonderful rendition of this beautiful work, where one of the percussionists on marimba took the lead as soloist, while the rest of the band, standing, sang the chorale in alternation with the percussionist, creating a very intimate and special atmosphere.
Without a doubt, a performance that will remain in the memory of those present today.
Thank you, Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband.
Children of Sanchez
Following the calm and spiritual atmosphere created by A Little Prayer, they launched—over the audience’s applause—into Children of Sanchez, bringing a great deal of energy and completely transforming the atmosphere of the Brucknerhaus here in Linz.
An exquisite interpretation by the flugelhorn soloist, with a soft sound and remarkable lightness in performance.
They finished with stage movement and the entire band standing!
A great performance!
Overall
Bravo Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband! A great presentation at the European Championship!
Patricio Cosentino
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Sunday 26, 15:11:22
Premier Section
5. Basin Brass Band (Georg Pranger)
Burn the Church (Otto M. Schwarz) Farmers Tuba (Martin Scharnagl) Aureum (Paul Lovatt-Cooper) Soaring the Heights (Christopher Bond)
Burn the Church
A strong start from the Austrians, who bring an interesting background in this competition. They delivered a solid interpretation in which many details and different textures could be appreciated, always offering great sound quality and a very clear dynamic palette.
The solos were performed confidently by the members of the brass band.
Brilliant interpretation! Bravo!
Farmer's Tuba
It seems my wish to hear more tuba in European championships was immediately fulfilled! Haha
A fantastic performance of Farmer's Tuba, an Austrian funk piece that is very popular, brilliantly presented by one of the band's tubists.
Aureum
A deep change of atmosphere with this gentle piece by Paul Lovatt-Cooper titled Aureum, where the brass band demonstrated the warmth and quality of their sound in soft dynamics, along with beautiful solo performances from the members of the band.
Beautiful! Bravo!
Soaring the Heights
A brilliant interpretation of this energetic work by Christopher Bond.
The brass band demonstrated virtuosity, technique, sound quality, dynamic range, and admirable endurance!
Overall
Catch Basin Brass Band is a serious contender for the podium today! Congratulations!
Patricio Cosentino
Sunday 26, 14:53:51
Premier Section
4. The National Youth Brass Band of Denmark (Stig Maersk)
Enter the Galaxies (Paul Lovatt-Cooper) Impromptu (Darrol Barry) Burn the Church (Otto M. Schwarz)
Enter the Galaxies
A magnificent start from the Danes with a formidable performance of Enter the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.
Despite the fact that this brass band only rehearses four times a year, the commitment of its members to achieve this level of interpretation is clear.
Bravo!
Impromptu
It's great to see the tuba featured as a solo instrument with this brass band at a European Championship!
The soloist brilliantly performed the Impromptu for tuba and brass band by Darrol Barry ' a piece that deserves to be performed more often.
Brilliant tuba playing! BRAVO!
More tuba as a solo instrument in European championships!
Burn the Church
A good start from the Danes in the test piece.
In the first third of the work, the brass band lost some textures, which they were later able to recover toward the end of the second third.
A great display of technical skill, sound, and power in the test piece.
Solid performances in the demanding solos!
Very good interpretation! Bravo!
Overall
A magnificent performance today by the Danes! Bravo!
Patricio Cosentino
Sunday 26, 13:46:57
Premier Section
3. Jugend Brass Band Oberosterreich (Thomas Beiganz)
Glory Fanfare (Otto M. Schwarz) Share My Yoke (Webb arr. Bosanka) Burn the Church (Otto M. Schwarz) Gaelforce (Peter Graham)
Glory Fanfare
A solid start by the Austrians with this fanfare by Otto Schwarz, including a staged presentation.
Good sound quality and technical skill from this brass band.
Share My Yoke
A sweet piece for cornet, beautifully performed by the soloist and masterfully accompanied by the brass band.
Burn the Church
A solid beginning by the Austrians with this demanding work.
There were some ensemble inconsistencies in the slow opening section, but the Austrians were the first band today where certain textures could be heard more clearly.
Good work!
A strong display of sonic power and intensity in the final third of the piece.
The soloists also showed good performance throughout.
Gaelforce
A classic of the brass band repertoire, performed with lightness and great energy from the start by the Austrians.
Beautiful solo performances with a wonderfully velvety sound from the conical instruments. Once again, an interesting stage presentation from this young brass band.
Overall
A very solid performance by Jugend Brass Band Ober'sterreich at this European Championship!
Bravo!
Patricio Cosentino
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Sunday 26, 13:11:28
Premier Section
2. Liberty Brass Band Junior (Roman Ledergerber)
Stai si, defenda! (Tard arr. Corsin Tuor) Little Clover (Etienne Crausaz) Burn the Church (Otto M. Schwarz)
Stai si, defenda!
An impressive opening by the Swiss, with a very striking stage presentation in their first piece, creating stereo effects.
Great sound quality from this brass band and strong dynamic power.
Special mention to the magnificent trombone and tuba sections, great sound, excellent control, and impressive power.
Little Clover
A brilliant interpretation by the cornet soloist, showing outstanding musical solidity. The brass band did a great job accompanying the soloist.
Burn the Church
A solid start from the Swiss with this extremely demanding test piece.
There were some ensemble inconsistencies, and a few textures were slightly lost, but this did not overshadow their performance.
Great control in the soft dynamics in the middle section of the work.
The solos were performed brilliantly.
Overall
The Swiss managed to approach and maintain a good level in the test piece.
A great performance by Liberty Brass Band Junior! Bravo!
May 16 • We're always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining a friendly and supportive band, whether you're returning to banding or looking for a new challenge.
May 15 • We are seeking an enthusiastic and musically skilled Associate Conductor to lead and develop our band alongside our current Musical Director Phil Goodwin. . Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.
May 15 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled!. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle, under the baton of our superb MD, Jim Henson.
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