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Holme sweet Holme a fourth time

The fourth annual Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble Competition will take place in June.

Wales
 

The fourth Annual Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble Competition will take place on Saturday 21st June at Hade Edge’s impressive bandroom.

Delighted

Organising the event once again is Graham Bates, who told 4BR: "We were delighted to see a much larger entry last year as the competition starts to become a regular date in the banding calendar.

We were also treated to some exceptional playing, especially in the Open Ensemble and 11 & Under classes, so we look forward to see old and new friends once again — especially as they can enjoy some wonderful catering too!"

Judge

The highly respected tenor horn star and conductor Sandy Smith has been engaged to adjudicate the seven sections – five solo sections (11 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under, open and veterans) and two ensemble sections (under 18 and open).

The highly respected tenor horn star and conductor Sandy Smith has been engaged to adjudicate the seven sections4BR

Further information

Further information can be obtained from Graham on 07999 751988, blasterbates45@gmail.com

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