Elland Silver Band ran their annual Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest recently, where although entries were slightly down due there was still plenty of fine playing on show from the performers in all sections.

Adjudicator Lucy Cutt added that she was very pleased to have heard such good playing and expressed her thanks to all competitors and to the Elland Band for organising the event.

Results:

11 years and under:
1. Lewis Barton (Elland Youth)
2. Dobrusia Mazur (Elland Beginners)

14 years and under:
1. Jamie Reid (Lions Youth)
2. Dan Cullen (Tewit Youth)
3. Harry Newton (Dobcross Youth)

16 years and under:
1. Jamie Reid (Lions Youth)
2. Gregory Morris (Elland Youth)
3. Clara Soffe (Holywell Brass)

Open Age Group:
1. Patricia Woodings (Newhall)
2. Bethan Plant (Elland Silver)
3. Harry Newton (Dobcross Youth)

Veteran:
1. Patricia Woodings (Newhall)
2. Gordon Eddison (Marsden)

Junior Quartet:
1. Dobcross Youth

Senior Duet:
1. Bethan Plant/Danny Brooks (Elland Silver)
2. Debbie Schofield-Lea/Hannah Schofield-Lea (Mother & Daughter)

Senior Quartet:
1. Inslide Out

Special Awards:
Youngest Player: Lewis Barton (Elland Youth)
Adjudicator's Award: Jamie Reid (Lions Youth)
Most Promising Player: Harry Newton (Dobcross Youth)

Best Cornet: Bethan Plant
Best Trombone: Inslide Out Quartet
Best Euphonium: Harry Newton (Dobcross Youth)
Best Flugel: Dobcross Quartet
Best Bass: Gordon Eddison-Marsden
Best Horn: Patricia Woodings — Newhall