Geneva Musical Instruments have told 4BR that they thoroughly enjoyed a memorable day of music making at the recent National Brass Band Championship of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall.

Proud

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We are proud to be the main sponsors of such an iconic musical event — and our congratulations go to the winner Cory (above), and all the bands for providing a simply stunning day of competitive music making."

Cardinal launch

They added: "The launch of the superb Cardinal cornet was a huge success and the interest shown in it was phenomenal.

Cornet players from competing bands and others from all over the UK and Europe made their way to come as see the instrument — and they were not disappointed."

We are proud to be the main sponsors of such an iconic musical event — and our congratulations go to the winner Cory, and all the bands for providing a simply stunning day of competitive music makingGeneva

Partner success

The contest also provided Geneva with additional good news with Collaborative Partner, Brighouse & Rastrick under the direction of Professor David King claiming second place and gaining a direct invitation to the 2017 European Championship in Ostende.

In addition Geneva's Associate Partner, Reg Vardy Band produced their third consecutive top eight performance to finish ahead of another Geneva partners, Co-operative Funeralcare, Virtuosi GUS and NASUWT Riverside.

Thanks

The spokesperson added: "Geneva Instruments would like to thank Kapitol Promotions, and all the competing bands, that helped to make it a truly exceptional weekend of top-class banding."