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Results: Lytham Brass Festival

There was a fine turn out at Lytham as the town pout on its annual Brass Festival led by the Freckleton Band.

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The 2nd Annual Lytham Brass Festival took place on Saturday 17th April at St Cuthbert's Church, Lytham.

Appreciative

Over 40 players took part in the various sections on the day, enjoyed by a small but appreciative crowd. Adjudicator Ian Brownbill said he enjoyed the day, commenting that all entrants would be better players for their experiences on the day, whilst giving constructive feedback after each section as well as written remarks.

The standard in the Quartet section was noticeably higher than last year, and the festival organisers hope to avoid some unfortunate date clashes next year.

Results:

Primary Slow Melody:
1. Bethany Moore (Bacup)
2. Gemma Riley (Wigan Youth Band)
3. Amy Ronson (Stalmine)

Junior Slow Melody:
1. Bethany Moore (Bacup)
2. Gemma Riley (Wigan Youth Band)
3. Rory Rolfe (Loggerheads)

Open Slow Melody:
1. Patrick Howard (Kirkham)
2. Richard Cookson (Preston)
3. Jim Tew (Bury)

Open Solo:
1. Patrick Howard
2. Rory Rolfe
3. Richard Cookson

Quartet:
1. Longridge Quartet
2. Freckleton Quartet
3. Freckleton Basses

The overall Best Musician prize went to Patrick Howard, Freckleton's solo euphonium. As a prize, he is invited to perform a solo at a concert given by the City of Birmingham Orchestra's Brass section at the Church in December.

In the evening, a Gala Concert featuring the Freckleton Band and guest vocalist Nicola Howard was enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience. Music with American links was played, including 'An American in Paris', with vocal contributions from 'West Side Story'.

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Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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