The new Yorkshire Solo Championships organised by the Clifton & Lightcliffe Band and the Brighouse Lions is being held this Saturday at the Bailiff Bridge Community Centre in Brighouse, where a huge field of over 75 soloists, duets and ensembles will gather to provide a wonderful day of competitive music making.

Delighted

Organisers John Clay and David Horsfield are delighted with the entry and hope the contest will become a regular fixture in the calendar.

Timetable:

Kick off is at 10.00am:

11 years and under: 10.00am
14 years and under: 10.30am
17 years and under: 11.30am
Open Slow Melody: 1.00pm
Veterans: 2.30pm
Own Choice Solo 17 years and under: 3.00pm
Own Choice Solo Open: 3.45pm
Duets 17 years and under: 5.15pm
Duets Open: 5.25pm
Ensembles: 6.00pm
Fun Section: 6.30pm

Timings are approximate and the organisers are hoping to keep things moving along during the day.

As we have had such a large entry we have organised rehearsal facilities in the nearby Ebenezer Methodist Church which is only around 100 yards from the Community Centre along Bradford RoadJane Clay

Prizes

David Ashworth will be working alongside Roy Roe in the adjudicator’s tent, with Kirklees Music giving £10 music vouchers to each of the winners of the solo classes.

Facilities

Organiser Jane Clay told 4BR: “As we have had such a large entry we have organised rehearsal facilities in the nearby Ebenezer Methodist Church which is only around 100 yards from the Community Centre along Bradford Road. Refreshments will also be available all day in the Chapel as there will be more room.”

Entry to listen to the competitors is by programme and costs £2.00.

Proceeds from the day will go to the Clifton & Lightcliffe Band and the Brighouse Lions Charities.