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Report & Results: 2016 Leicester BBA Solo & Duet

There was plenty of top quality playing on show at the recent Leicestershire Brass Band Association Solo, Duet & Quartet contest.

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Another fine day of music making took place in the halls of Groby Community College in Leicester last weekend for the annual Solo, Duet & Quartet contest hosted by the Leicestershire Brass Band Association.

Whilst the overall number of entries suffered a little this year, losing some regular contributors to St George's Day parades, there was still a fine show of musical talent on display. In particular, bass trombonist Stephen Lomas from Brighouse & Rastrick performed at the highest quality to secure both the Open Slow Melody and Air Varie titles.

Thanks

Adjudicators Chris Groom, Sharon Stansfield and Mark Smith commended all the performers for their musical contributions, whilst also paying thanks to the many parents and family members present for their support.

Once again, a strong field of performers from the ranks at Shirland Welfare Training saw their young musicians secure a fine haul of silverware.

Looking forward

The Leicestershire Association now looks forward to their next two competitions — a Members' Solo, Duet & Quartet competition in October, as well as the annual LBBA Open Brass Band contest, which is to be held at a brand new venue (Leicester Endowed Schools) on 20th November.

In particular, bass trombonist Stephen Lomas from Brighouse & Rastrick performed at the highest quality to secure both the Open Slow Melody and Air Varie titles4BR

Results:

Section A: Junior Slow Melody 10 years & under
1. Fleur Moakes (Shirland Welfare Training)
2. Tammi Castley (Llangollen Silver)
3. Abby Bradshaw (Ratby Co-op Training)

Section B: Junior Slow Melody ages 11 & 12 years
1. Christopher Oddy (Enderby Youth)
2. Abigail Barham (Leicestershire Co-op)
3. Emily Capstack (Leicestershire Co-op)

Section C: Junior Slow Melody ages 13-15 years
1. Luke Newborough (Shirland Welfare Training)
2. Taya Castley (Llangollen Silver)
3. Gabrielle Moakes (Shirland Welfare Training)

Section D: Junior Slow Melody ages 16-18 years
1. Jack Newborough (Shirland Welfare Training)

Section E: Junior Air Varie 14 years & under
1. Luke Newborough (Shirland Welfare Training)
2. Christopher Oddy (Enderby Youth)
3. Taya Castley (Llangollen Silver)

Section F: Junior Air Varie 15-18 years
1. Jack Newborough (Shirland Welfare Training)
2. Georgia Fletcher (Shirland Welfare Training)

Section G: Junior Duets 18 years & under
1. Jack Newborough & Luke Newborough (Shirland Welfare Training)
2. Luke Newborough & Gabrielle Moakes (Shirland Welfare Training)
3. Hannah Capstack & Thomas Barham (Leicestershire Co-op)

Section H: Junior Hymn Tune Quartet 14 years & under
1. Shirland Welfare Training 'A'
2. Leicestershire Co-op Training 'B'
3. Hathern Youth

Section I: Junior Quartet 18 years and under
1. Shirland Welfare Training 'A'
2. Shirland Welfare Training 'B'
3. Ratby Co-op Inbetweeners '1'

Section J: Open Slow Melody
1. Stephen Lomas (Brighouse & Rastrick)
2. Chris Lock (Newhall)
3. Patricia Woodings (Newhall)

Section K: Open Air Varie
1. Stephen Lomas (Brighouse & Rastrick)
2. Patricia Woodings (Newhall)
3. Simon Jones (Aldbourne)

Section L: Open Duets
1. Stephen Lomas (Brighouse) & Daniel Brooks (Unattached)
2. Simon Jones (Aldbourne) & Anne Krywiuk (Gresley)
3. Pat Woodings (Newhall) & Stephen Lomas (Brighouse)

Section M: Open Quartets
1. Wigston (G. Sleath)

Section N: Open Percussion
1. Jamie Green (Wigston Horizon)

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