The annual Brass Band League of Northern Ireland Solo & Ensemble competition took place last weekend where there were plenty of great performances for adjudicators Brett Baker and Paul McCann to enjoy.
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It proved to be a good day for the 1st Old Boys Band organisation with prizes for their players spread across the sections — from the 10 and unders, straight up to the senior sections.
Band spokesperson Mark Bingham told 4BR: "A special mention should go to 13 year old cornet player Louise Bell who won the '15 and under' class and the 'Senior B' solo.
Then there was 13 year old Daniel Sharpe on horn who was third in the 'B Solo' and 12 year old tuba player Andrew Milligan who came fourth in the 'Senior Slow Melody'.
Foden's benefit
He added: "These three players are also members of the National Children's Band of Great Britain and benefitted from playing solos and working with Michael Fowles and Foden's Band the week before in Armagh."
These three players are also members of the National Children's Band of Great Britain and benefitted from playing solos and working with Michael Fowles and Foden's Band the week before in ArmaghMark Bingham
Results:
10 years and under:
1. Jonathan Lawrie (1st Old Boys Youth) — 93
2. James Morrison (Maguiresbridge) — 90
3. Owen Brannigan (1st Old Boys Youth Band) — 89
12 years and under:
1. Michael Brodison (Ballyduff Silver) — 91
2. Patrick Haley (1st Old Boys Youth) — 90
=3. Andrew Milligan (1st Old Boys Youth) — 89
=3. Victoria Lloyd (1st Old Boys Youth) — 89
12 years and under: Ensemble:
1. 1st Old Boys Youth — 95
Junior Band:
1. 1st Old Boys Youth — 93
2. Downshire Brass Youth — 92
15 years and under:
1. Louise Bell (1st Old Boys Youth) — 94
2. Shane Hart (1st Old Boys Youth) — 93
3. Sarah Flavelle (1st Old Boys Youth) — 92
17 years and under:
1. Sam Brodison (Ballyduff Silver) — 92
2. Tom Alcorn (Downshire Brass Youth) — 91
3. Leah Forsythe (Downshire Brass Youth) — 90
17 and under: Ensemble:
1. 1st Old Boys Youth — 94
2. Poyntzpass Quartet — 88
Senior Slow Melody:
1. Claire Heuston (Third Carrickfergus) — 99
2. Mark Ruddock (Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band) — 97.5
3. Nathan Thompson (Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band) — 97
Senior C Solo:
1. Clive Trimble (Dungannon Silver) — 95
Senior B Solo:
1. Louise Bell (1st Old Boys Youth) — 94
2. Tom Alcorn (Downshire Brass) — 92
3. Daniel Sharpe (1st Old Boys Youth) — 90
Senior A Solo:
1. Sam Brodison (Ballyduff Silver) — 98
2. Jackie Moore (CWA Brass) — 97.5
3. Bob Quick (Strabane Concert Brass) — 97
10 Piece A:
1. 1st Old Boys Silver — 84
Senior Ensemble:
1. 1st Old Boys Silver — 96
2. Third Carrick 7up — 94
3. Third Carrick Duet — 93
B Quartet:
1. Comber Silver — 90
A Quartet:
1. 1st Old Boys Silver A — 99
2. Third Carrickfergus A — 98
3. Downshire Brass B — 97
