Details released for 65th SWBBA Contest

The test piece details have been released for the popular South West Brass Band Association Contest in Torquay later this year.

Sunday, 22 May 2011

4BR has been informed that the 65th Annual South West Brass Band Association Championships will be held on Saturday 5th November at the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay.

The Championships are open to member and non-member bands, with 2011 national grading being recognised.

The adjudicator will be Peter Bassano.

Test pices:

Open Section (for Championship & First): Own Choice
Second Section: ‘Suite Gotheque’ — Boellmann arr Eric Ball
Third Section: ‘Saint-Saens Variations’ — Philip Sparke
Fourth Section: ‘First Suite in Eb’ — Gustav Holst arr Sydney Herbert

Youth Section: ‘Three Saints’ — Goff Richards
Ungraded Section: Own Choice not exceeding 10 minutes
Training Band Section: Own Choice of any music not exceeding 10 minutes.

Further details

Further details available from the Secretary: Brian Elliott, on 01752 892056
brian@swbba.fsnet.co.uk
or by visiting the Association’s website
www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk

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