The British Federation of Brass Bands, have revealed the list of own choice selections to be played by the nine bands who have confirmed their attendance at the contest in Preston on 25th June.

Eclectic selections

With Martin Ellerby’s ‘Elgar Variations’ providing the set work for the event, there has been an eclectic selection of own choice pieces, as the bands strive to gain qualification for the European Championships in Rotterdam in 2012.

Vienna Nights (Philip Wilby) (2)
Concerto Grosso (Derek Bourgeois)
Titan’s Progress (Hermann Pallhuber)
Music of the Spheres (Philip Sparke)
Legend of King Arthur (Peter Meechan)
…Dove Descending (Philip Wilby)
Spiriti (Thomas Doss)
Symphony of Colours (Simon Dobson)

Judges

The panel of adjudicators will comprise Derek Broadbent, Ian Brownbill, Steve Sykes and Andrew Duncan. The contest will start at 10.00am, with the own-choice section beginning at 2.00pm.

4BR understands that it is unlikely that that a further band will be invited to compete following the decision of the first reserve not to take up their place4BR

Withdrawn

The organisers have announced that Carlton Main Frickley Colliery has withdrawn from the event due to financial considerations.

4BR understands that it is unlikely that that a further band will be invited to compete following the decision of the first reserve not to take up their place.