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Marsden response sees date change

A great response from entrants sees the Marsden Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest change its date.

Marsden
 

Following an overwhelming response, the Marsden Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest has been rearranged and will now take place on Sunday 1st June at Marsden Junior School, starting at 10.00am.

Technical

This year sees the addition of a ‘Technical Solo’ category, where any work shows off the competitor’s technical ability, from an Air Varie to a movement from a Concerto can be performed.

Categories:

12 & Under Slow Melody
16 & Under Slow Melody
16-22 Slow Melody
Open Slow Melody
Veterans Slow Melody
16 & Under Technical
16 — 22 Technical
Open Technical
16 & Under Duet
Open Duet
16 & Under Quartet
Open Quartet

the winners of the Overall Junior and Overall Senior awards will have a piece written for them by Dave Collins, Composer in Residence with Fishburn & City of Cardiff (Mellingriffith) BandsMarsden Band

Solo prize

In addition to the usual generous prizes, the winners of the Overall Junior and Overall Senior awards will have a piece written for them by Dave Collins, Composer in Residence with Fishburn & City of Cardiff (Mellingriffith) Bands.

An accompanist will be available with hot and cold food provided. Marsden MD, Glyn Williams will adjudicate.

Entry forms

Entry forms are now available from: tommytynan@live.co.uk

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