As always there was a fine turn out of playing talent in South Normanton for the annual NEMBBA Solo Contest, with adjudicator Kevin Wadsworth commenting on the high standard of all the competitors, and congratulating the tutors and teachers for their efforts too.
Results:
10 & Under: Slow Melody
1. Edward Culpin (Leics Co-op)
2. Natellie Poulter (Shirland Juniors)
3. Emily Capstack (Leics Co-op)
Youngest Girl Trophy: Fleur Moakes (aged 7) — Shirland Juniors
Youngest Boy Trophy: Thomas Mathews (aged 8) — Leics Co-op
11 -14: Slow Melody
1. Luke Newborough (Shirland)
2. Gabrielle Moakes (Shirland)
3. Heather Moakes (Shirland)
15 — 18: Slow Melody:
1. Bethan Brown (Leics Co-op)
2. Jack Newborough (Shirland)
14 & Under: Duet
1. Gabrielle Moakes & Luke Newborough (Shirland)
2. Hannah Capstack & Frances Gallimore (Leics Co-op)
3. Amy Shelton & Georgia Fletcher (Shirland)
15 — 18: Duet
1. Jack Newborough & Heather Moakes (Shirland)
14 & Under: Hymn Tune Quartet
1. Shirland A
2. Shirland B
3. Shirland C
18 & Under: Quartet
1. Shirland A
2. Shirland B
3. Leics Co-op
