*
banner

Results: 2009 Victorian Solo Championships

Results from 2009 Victorian Solo and Ensemble Championships.

Victorian Bands League
 

The 2009 Victorian Solo Championships were held on the weekend of 25 & 26 July at Firbank Grammar School in Melbourne.

The adjudicators for the weekend were Neville Shade, Mike Fitzpatrick, Jeff Steele, Bruce Armstrong, Danny van Bergen, Wally Pope and Danny Dielkens.

The adjudicators for the Open Champion of Champions section were Wally Pope and Danny Dielkens.

Results

U10 Any instrument
1. Sheldon McCunnie

U12 Cornet/Trumpet
1. Madeline Anderson
2. Joshus de Koster
3. Holly Steele

U12 Any other
1. Aidan Purdy
2. Jared McCunnie
3. Patrick de Koster

U15 Cornet
1. David Leung
2. Annalise Toole

U15 Flugel
1. Kate Mahon-Smith

U15 Euphonium
1. Jayne Leywood
2. Edwin Cornish

U15 Trombone
1. Isaac Martin
2. Darcy Lomas
3. Edwin Cornish

U15 Tuba
1. Aiden Purdy

JUVENILLE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Isaac Martin

U16 Novice Trumpet/Cornet
1. Nathan Gallagher
2. Andrew McAdam
3. Daniel McAdam

U16 Novice other brass
1. Darcy Lomas

U19 Novice other brass
1. James Mustafa
2. Joel Fanner

U19 Soprano
1. Marteusz Gwizdalla

U19 Cornet
1. David Bowden
2. John Rice-Whetton
3. David Leung

U19 Flugel
1. Grace Went
2. Kate Mahon-Smith
3. Max Hanlon

U19 Baritone
1. Matthew Schmalkuche

U19 Euphonium
1. James Mustafa
2. Christopher Uber

U19 Tenor Trombone
1. Isaac Martin

U19 Bass Trombone
1. Simon Baldwin
2. Camilla Fisher

U19 Tuba
1. Joel Fanner

JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
David Bowden

U19 Slow Melody
1. Isaac Martin
2. Simon Baldwin
3. Daniel McAdam

Open Slow Melody
1. Jeff Steele
2. Jennifer Magoulas
3. Merv Preusker

Masters Slow Melody
1. Merv Preusker
2. John McMillan

Open Cornet
1. Jennifer Magoulas
2. Jeff Steele
3. Christina Bowden

Open Flugel
1. Ben Fixter
2. Grace Went
3. Jennifer Magoulas

Open Tenor Horn
1. Marianna Barker
2. Nicole Pernice
3. Alexia Freemantle

Open Euphonium
1. Patrick Mudge
2. Aaron Ford
3. Doug Lewis

Open Tenor Trombone
1. Merv Preusker
2. Chris Lee
3. Fenella Sutherland

Open Bass Trombone
1. Lachlan Gallagher

Open EEb/F Tuba
1. John McMillan

Open BBb/C Tuba
1. Gerard Banner
2. Bernie Lomas

OPEN CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Jennifer Magoulas

Open Duet/Trio
1. Nicole Pernice & Jeff Steele
2. Chris Lee & Wayne Preusker
3. Bruno Andrade & Richard Payne

More detailed results can be found at:
www.vbl.org.au/news/articles/090725SoloContest.htm

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. 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. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd