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Another win for Riki

Riki McDonnell wins the 2010 New Zealand Champion of Champions

Riki McDonnell
 

Twenty one musicians lined last night, across two events, for the honour of being crowned the 2010 New Zealand Champion of Champions.

Junior Champion of Champions

1. Kyle Lawson
2. Mitchell Spence
3. Luke Spence

The three adjudicators, Kevin Dell, Mark Oldershaw and Shane Foster, were unanimous in choosing the top three. Kyle Lawson played a mature performance of La Belle Americane with training provided by Kevin Jarrett.

Junior Section winners were:
Cornet: Kyle Lawson, Brass Wanganui
Flugel Horn: Rose Evans, St Kilda Brass
Tenor Horn: Mitchell Spence, Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass
Baritone: Luke Spence, Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass
Tenor Trombone: Dale Hounsome-Vail, Woolston Concert Brass
Euphonium: Todd Smith, Marlborough District Brass
Eb Bass: Fraser Robertson, e Awamutu Brass
Percussion: Tamara Wetere, Trust Porirua City Brass

Open Champion of Champions

1. Riki McDonnell
2. Mason Elliot
3. Trevor Bremner
Highly commended: Thomas Eves

Open Section winners were:
Soprano Cornet: Fendall Hill, The Trusts Waitakere City Brass
Championship Cornet: John Lewis, Daelwool Auckland Brass
Amateur Cornet: Thomas Eves, Woolston Brass
Flugel Horn: Mason Elliot, Dalewool Auckland Brass
Tenor Horn: Mike Ford, Marlborough District Brass
Baritone: Steven Booth, The Trusts Waitakere City Brass
Tenor Trombone: Mark Davey, Pelorus Trust Wellington Brass
Bass Trombone: Darryl Farley, Dalewool Auckland Brass
Euphonium: Riki McDonnell, Marlborough District Brass
Eb Bass: Nigel Seaton, Woolston Brass
BBb Bass: Phil Johnston, Woolston Brass
Percussion: Fraser Bremner, Pelorus Trust Welington Brass
Masters: Trevor Bremner, Pelorus Trust Wellington Brass

Riki McDonnell performed Harlequin (Philip Sparke) and took the Errol Mason Trophy home for the first time in 15 years.

The adjudicators for the Open Champion of Champions were Barrie Gott, Dave Gallaher, and Tony Lewis.

Administrator of the Year

Prior to the announcement of the winners the Administrator of the Year was awarded to Jennifer Carey of Dalewool Auckland Brass (accepted by her husband Murray as she could not travel to Dunedin) for her hours of work for her band over many years.

Accompanist of the Year

The Accompanist of the Year was nominated by Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Brass for Christchurch pianist Beverley Kench who assisted over 25 both the senior and auxiliary band soloists in the District contest at short notice in 2009.

Complete results can be found at http://brassnz.co.nz/contests.htm

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