Reigning Swedish National champions, Windcorp Brass will start their preparation for this year's defence of their title this weekend.

Swedish National Championships

The Swedish National Championships take place on the weekend of the 12th/13th November, and the band enjoyed some early preparation when visited by David King just a few months ago.

For the contest the band will be directed by another major winning conductor in Garry Cutt, further cementing a musical relationship that has deepened over the last few years.

This year's set test piece is newly written by the Swedish composer Magnus Hylander and is entitled 'Highlands and Lowlands'4BR

Six Elite bands

There will be six bands competing for the honour of representing Sweden at the 2011 European Championships in Switzerland, with Öresund Brass Band participating for the first time.

This year's set test piece is newly written by the Swedish composer Magnus Hylander and is entitled 'Highlands and Lowlands'.

Bb tuba cadenza

It will certainly be a challenge for the line up of six bands in the Elite Section, as it contains among other things a very challenging Bb tuba cadenza!

Every band in the Elite Section will also perform an own choice programme, whilst Windcopr has been invited to close the contest Gala Concert by performing with star tenor horn player Owen Farr.