The North Wales Brass Bands Association held its annual Solo Duet & Quartet Contest at The Galeri in Caernarfon on 20th February.

Kept busy

Entries were a little down on previous years, but adjudicators Keith Jones and John Glyn Jones were kept busy throughout the day.

Before the results were announced a presentation was made to Jim Williams on his retirement as Chairman of the Association.

Entries were a little down on previous years, but adjudicators Keith Jones and John Glyn Jones were kept busy throughout the dayOrganisers

Tribute

Vice-Chairman Philip Copeman, paid tribute to Jim for his 31 years as Chairman and for his tireless work on behalf of the Association.

It was clear from the emotional response from the audience that Jim had been a very popular Chairman and everybody was pleased to hear that he will continue to play an important role in the Association. Jim is succeeded as Chairman by Dave Roberts of Point of Ayr.

Results:
Slow Melody: Under 10
1. Deian Wyn Williams (Deiniolen)
2. Laurie Edwards (Beaumaris)
3. Tomos Evans (Deiniolen)

10 and under 12:
1. Owen Skillander (Northop)
2. Richard A Evans (Deiniolen)
3. Owain Roberts (Llanrug)

12 and under 14:
1. Pippa Scourse (Beaumaris)
2. Dafydd Roberts (Beaumaris)
3. Lewis Thelwell (Northop)

14 and under 16:
1. Will Marston (Porthaethwy)
2. Huw Owen (Llanrug)
3. Lewys Wyn (Deiniolen)

16 and under 18:
1. Daniel Cooil (Northop)
2. Danial Ellis (Deiniolen)
3. Arawn Sion Thompson (Abergynolwyn)

Open:
1. Aled Williams (Northop)
2. Philip Copeman (Wrexham Brass)
3. Dyfrig Owen (Llanrug)

Air Varie:
Under 14:
1. Pippa Scourse (Beaumaris)
2. Owen Skillander (Northop)
3. Richard A Evans (Deiniolen)

Under 18:
1. Sion Rhys Jones (Abergynolwyn)
2. Lewys Wyn (Deiniolen)
3. Daniel Cooil (Northop)

Open:
1. Aled Williams (Northop)

Duets:
Under 14:
1. Sion Thomas & Gwen ap Rhobat (Beaumaris)
2. Lewis Thelwell & Owen Skillander (Northop)
3. Ioan Gwyn & Deio Withers (Beaumaris)

Under 18:
1. Arawn Thompson & Rhys Jones (Abergynolwyn)
2. James Shambrook & Jonathan Sherratt (Beaumaris)
3. Alwyn Sullens & Steffan Warner (Deiniolen)

Open:
1. Elen Owen & Peter Williams (Porthaethwy)
2. Diane Bowen & Martin Moyse (Rhyl)

Quartets:
Under 14:
1. Alaw (Beaunaris)
2. Bandtastic (Deiniolen)

Under 18:
1. Enlli (Beamaris)
2. Seiriol (Beaumaris)

Open:
1. Llanrug
2. Porthaethwy