*
banner

Results: Macclesfield Slow Melody

There was a fine turn out of players at the recent Macclesfield Youth Band Slow Melody Competition.

Macclesfield
 

Macclesfield Youth Band held its third slow melody competition last Sunday, at its headquarters at Morton Hall, attracting competitors from its Youth, Junior and Beginners Sections.

Ian McKnight adjudicated all twelve classes.

Results:

Age 7 & 8:
1. Frankie Gittins

Age 9 & 10:
1. Niamh Johnson
2. Alistair Ford
3. Joe Ritchie

Age 11 & 12:
1. Charlotte Haigh
2. Laura McCulloch
3. Oliver Franklin

Age 13 & 14:
1. Laura Crosland
2. Kristian Birtwistle

Age 15 & 16:
1. Christopher Holt
2. Alannah Birtwistle/Matthew Arnold
3. Callum Sykes

Age17-19:
1. Matthew Taylor
2. Hannah Devine

Open U12:
1. Charlotte Haigh
2. Alistair Ford
3. Niamh Johnson

Open 12-19:
1. Angus Naylor
2. Christopher Holt
3. Matthew Arnold

Duet U12:
1. Joe Ritchie/Alistair Ford
2. Nomi Fisher/Charlotte Lax
3. Charlotte Haigh/Elizabeth Taylor

Duet 12-19:
1. Angus Naylor/Matthew Arnold
2. Alice Taylor/Orla Haigh

Percussion U12:
1. Matthew Renshaw
2. Niamh Middlemass
3. Melanie Powell/William Durrant

Percussion 12-19:
1. Catriona Paton

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


ConsTest

Result: 2026 ConsTest Birmingham Open

April 11 • Derwent Brass claim the honours in the heart of Birmingham with a show of future ambition.


New Zealand

Results: 2026 New Zealand National Championships

April 11 • North Shore Brass breaks the Wellington stranglehold on the A Grade honours as there are section wins for St Kilda Brass, Rolleston Brass, Brass Whanganui Concert Brass and Tonga Collge Brass


Eikanger-Bjørsvik celebrating

World Rankings: April 2026

April 9 • Eikanger-Bjørsvik return to the top of the rankings following their recent victory at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.


Victoria Wood

Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts

April 8 • There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Glossop Old Band

April 9 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a principal cornet player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Harrogate Band

April 8 • We are looking for a Solo Cornet and Back Row Cornet to complete our team. . Interesting mix of engagements and contests. . Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links


Glossop Old Band

April 8 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd