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Results: Hardraw Scar

Harrogate and Elland Youth take the titles at one of the finest contests venues in the banding world.

Harrogate
 

The Harrogate Band conducted by John North has won the 2010 Hardraw Scar contest — which takes place at one of the most beautiful banding venues anywhere in the world.

In the B Section there was a victory for Elland Youth.

Result:

Section A:
Third — Championship Section

1. Harrogate
2. Hade Edge
3. Durham Miners Association
4. Otley
5. Wetherby

Best March: Hade Edge
Best Hymn: Harrogate
Highest Scoring MD: John North (Harrogate)
Best Soloist: Durham Miners Association


Section B:
4th and Ungraded Bands

1. Elland Youth
2. Rochdale Borough Youth
3. Leyburn
4. Shepherd Group Concert
5. Knaresborough

Best March: Elland Youth
Best Hymn: Shepherd Group Concert
Best Soloist: Daniel Eddison (Elland Youth)

Special Prizes:
The best performance of an original brass band composition: Harrogate
Most Entertaining Programme: Durham Miners

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