The British Open Solo and Quartet Championships, promoted by the British Open and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, will take place at Dukinfield Town Hall Tameside on Sunday 7th November this year.

Entries

Spaces are still available and competitors are urged to send in their entries as soon as possible.

The winners of the prestigious British Open titles in all five sections will also receive a share of the £4,000 worth of prizes on offer.

...the winner of the Senior Solo Championship will receive expenses to compete in the 2011 Ern Keller International Soloist of the Year competition in Australia4BR

Ern Keller invite

In addition to title, and prize money, the winner of the Senior Solo Championship will receive expenses to compete in the 2011 Ern Keller International Soloist of the Year competition in Australia.

Five categories

There are five categories:

Open Solo:

A qualifying round decide who will become the British Open Soprano/Cornet, Flugel/Horn, Baritone/Euphonium, Trombone and Bass Champions, with the top six competitors taking part in the final.

This competition is with piano accompanist, which is provided by Roddy Barrand and David Jones if required.

Senior Quartet Championship:

It would be preferable if quartet parties could be formed from members of the same band, but it is not essential.

Intermediate Slow Melody Championship (without piano accompanist):

This section is for competitors under the age of seventeen. The section is also run in two parts, a qualifying round to decide the five finalists.

Junior Slow Melody Championship (without piano accompanist):

This section is for competitors under the age of twelve.

Depending on the number of entries, a qualifying round will take place to decide the five finalists. All competitors in this section receive certificates.

Junior Quartet Championship:

Quartet parties must be bona fide members of the same band and must be under the age of seventeen.


Entry forms

Entry forms and further information can be obtained from Frank Hodges on 01942703217 or mobile 07930562768, or you can download an entry form from, at thebritishopen.net