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Wardle enjoy a successful blast at Whit Friday

Bands from three different levels linked to Wardle Academy certainly enjoyed their recent Whit Friday experience.

Wardle Whit Friday
 

Players from the Wardle Academy Youth, Intermediate and Junior Blast Bands recently competed in the Whit Friday contests in Saddleworth

Saddleworth champion

The Youth Band, directed by Sean Conway, entered six competitions; winning an impressive five first prizes at Uppermill, Greenfield, Dobcross, Lydgate, Denshaw, and one second at Diggle.

Their impressive performances also secured the Deportment prize at Lydgate and the 'Best Soprano' and 'Best Euphonium Section' prizes at Dobcross, resulting in the band retaining the Saddleworth Youth Champion title.

Junior Blast

Meanwhile, Junior Blast, directed by Lee Rigg, made up of 40 primary school children, played at four contests — Delph, Denshaw, Dobcross and Uppermill. It was a wonderful experience for the young band members, especially as they returned home with the Youth Deportment prize from Uppermill.

In addition, the Intermediate Band also took part in the traditional morning Whit Walks in Mossley.

We are extremely proud of all the students that took part. It was a difficult evening due to the heavy rain but the bands continued to perform to the best of their abilityJulie Morris, Director of Music

Proud

Julie Morris, Director of Music, told 4BR: "We are extremely proud of all the students that took part. It was a difficult evening due to the heavy rain but the bands continued to perform to the best of their ability.

Junior Blast got a fantastic reception from the crowds and the Youth Band's achievement was outstanding. Everyone will now enjoy a well-earned rest over half term before they begin working towards the Music for Youth competition at Symphony Hall in Birmingham."

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