Report & Results: 2014 Irvine & Dreghorn Slow Melody

Tuba star Joseph Cook was on hand to hear the next generation of young stars from the Irvine & Dreghorn Band.

Monday, 16 June 2014

The Irvine & Dreghorn Band recently hosted their Slow Melody competition for band players at their Volunteer Rooms headquarters in Irvine.

Star tuba

The adjudicator and guest soloist for the concert that followed was tuba star Joseph Cook. The evening started with a lovely two course meal followed by the contest results and then the concert which featured the Irvine & Dreghorn Beginners Band, Youth Band, the Senior Band — and a number of wonderful solo items from Joseph Cook.

Contest results:

1. Sarah Cleland (soprano)
2. Kirsty Stephen (baritone)
3. Kelda McMichael (cornet)

Youth overall winner: Rebecca Smith (cornet)

Best Cornet: Sarah Cleland
Best Horn: Anne Taylor
Best Euph/Bari: Kirsty Stephen
Best Trombone: Greg Halbert
Best Bass: Alister Cush

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