On a rather cold and snowy winter’s Sunday morning, competitors turned up to the Halfway House Hotel in Kingseat, Dunfermline to compete in annual Fife Charities Band Association Solo & Ensemble competition.
Healthy entry
The healthy entry certainly gave adjudicator Paul Kiernan something to think about especially in the Junior, Intermediate and Youth sections.
Picking a winner
Paul later commented that he had enjoyed listening to the young players. "Hopefully it will ensure the senior brass bands in Fife stay healthy," he told 4BR, "although picking an overall winner was a bit easier."
He also wished all the competitors well in the upcoming Besson Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships.
Tullis success
The Tullis Russell organisation enjoyed a very good contest day, picking up awards in all sections with no less than six first places.
Meanwhile, many older Fife bandsmen and women will be pleased to see the names of two famous brass band family's now enjoying success with their latest generation of young players.
Adam Bathgate picking up second place in the under 12's (which his older brother won last year), whilst Dylan McLaughlin came third in the same section, with brother Michael picking the award for best trombone in the contest.
The healthy entry certainly gave adjudicator Paul Kiernan something to think about especially in the Junior, Intermediate and Youth sections4BR
Results:
Junior Solos — Under 12's:
1. Claire Miller (Kingdom Brass Youth)
2. Adam Bathgate (Kingdom Brass Youth)
3. Dylan McLaughlin (Tullis Russell Youth)
Intermediate Solos — Under 16's:
1. Kyle Kinnear (Tullis Russell Intermediate)
2. Carole Ednie (Buckhaven Brass Beginnings)
3. Emma Miller (Kingdom Brass B)
Youth Solos — Under 21's:
1. Michael Abbott (Tullis Russell Mills)
2. Rebecca Anderson (Dunfermline Town Band)
3. Calum Watson (Tullis Russell Intermediate)
Junior Ensembles:
1. Dunfermline Youth Brass A (Alison Hall)
Intermediate Ensembles:
1. Tullis Russell Youth (Alan Douglas)
2. Buckhaven H.S. (Alison Hall)
Youth Ensembles:
1. Tullis Russell Intermediate (Alan Douglas)
2. Dunfermline Youth Brass B (Alison Hall)
Open Slow Melody Contest:
1. Craig Herriot (Tullis Russell Mills)
2. Alan Douglas (Tullis Russell Mills)
3. Michael Abbott (Tullis Russell Mills)
Open Contest:
1. Craig Herriot (Tullis Russell Mills)
2. Alan Douglas (Tullis Russell Mills)
3. Michael Abbott (Tullis Russell Mills)
Highest Placed Over 40 Years of Age: Craig Herriot (Tullis Russell Mills)
Highest Placed Lower Section Player: Craig Herriot (Tullis Russell Mills)
Best Euphonium: Alan Douglas (Tullis Russell Mills)
Best Trombone: Michael McLaughlin (Tullis Russell Intermediate)
Best Tuba: Michael Abbott (Tullis Russell Mills)
