Results: Irvine & Dreghorn Slow Melody

John Doyle had a great time of it up in Scotland recently — with plenty of good playing to enjoy in the adjudicator's box.

Friday, 03 June 2011

The Irvine & Dreghorn Band recently raised the roof with the help of Leyland principal cornet player John Doyle.

Busy

John had a busy afternoon which kicked off conducting the band before taking up adjudication duties for the band's 'in house' Slow Melody contest.

Eight Junior band and 19 Senior players took part in the highly enjoyable event, which was capped off with a fine supper of Scottish steak pie.

Results:

Overall Junior Winner: Hannah Godfrey

Overall Senior Winner: Jennifer Crockett
2. Claire Kimm
3. George Hoffin

Best Cornet: Hayley Dickson
Best Horn: Jennifer Crockett
Best Euph/Baritone: Kirsty Stephen
Best Trombone: Andrew Barclay
Best Bass: George Hoffin

Guest soloist

John was later featured as guest soloist in an evening concert which went down a storm.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "It was a fantastic day and this event is guaranteed to be an annual occasion in the Irvine & Dreghorn calender."

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