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Results: Fife Charities Solo & Ensemble

There was a fine turn out of playing talent in Fife recently.

 

An entry of over 50 soloists and ensembles took part in the annual Fife Charities Band Association Solo and Ensemble Contest, held at Halfway House Hotel, Kingseat on the weekend.

The adjudicator for the contest was Whitburn horn star Iain Fleming.

Junior Section
12 and Under:

1. Carol Ednie (Kingdom Brass Youth)
2. Claire Miller (Kingdom Brass Youth)
3. Ryan Bathgate (Kingdom Brass Youth)
4. Adam Bathgate (Kingdom Brass Youth)

12 and Under Ensemble:
1. Dunfermline Youth Brass

Intermediate Section:
16 and Under:

1. Rebecca Anderson (Dunfermline Town)
2. Karen Wilson (Kingdom Brass ‘B’)
3. Ross Bahlaj (Kingdom Brass ‘B’)
4. Michael McLaughlin (Tullis Russell Intermediate)

16 and under Ensemble:
1. Dunfermline Youth Brass

Youth Section:
21 and Under:

1. Murray Mcfarlane (Lochgelly Band)
2. Calum Watson (Tullis Russell Intermediate)

21 and under Ensemble:
1. Buckhaven High School

Senior Slow Melody:
1. Alan Douglas (Tullis Russell Mills)
2. Bill Guyan (Dysart Colliery)
3. Murray Mcfarlane (Lochgelly)

Senior Air Varie:
1. Craig Herriot (Tullis Russell Mills)
2. Nicky McLaughlin (Tullis Russell Intermediate)
3. Calum Watson (Tullis Russell Intermediate)

Best Euphonium: Alan Douglas (Tullis Russell Mills)
Best Horn: Nicky McLaughlin (Tullis Russell Intermediate)
Best Bass: Calum Watson (Tullis Russell Intermediate)
Best Over 40 Player: Craig Herriot (Tullis Russell Mills)
Best Lower Section Player: Craig Herriot (Tullis Russell Mills)

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