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24th Pogson Bray Trust Contest

Details released for the forthcoming contest in April.

 

The 24th Annual Pogson Bray Trust Contest will take place at Whitcliffe Mount High School on Sunday 11th April.

Contest Format

Section A: (for Championship, First and Section Section bands) -Own choice test piece and Contest march

Section B: (Third and Fourth Section bands) -Own choice test piece and Three Verses of hymn from RED hymn books

Section C: (Youth bands) -Own choice test piece and Three Verses of hymn from Red hymn books

Prize money

Sections A & B: 1st place — £400; 2nd place — £275; 3rd place — £200 & winners of March/Hymn prize £100

Section C: 1st place — £300; 2nd place — £200; 3rd place — £150 & winners of Hymn prize £50


Entry fees

Sections A & B: £25 (if Huddersfield Association Member) £30 (non Members)

Section C: £20 (if Huddersfield Association Member) £25 (non Members)

Entry forms

Anyone wanting further details or entry form contac:

Mr A Kaye
177 Partridge Crescent
Thornhill
Dewsbury
WF12 0HP

Telephone 01924 466611

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