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Early Lion call for Morley March & Hymn Tune contest

Bands are being given an early reminder about the popular Morley March & Hymn Tune contest.

March
  Bands have been given notice of the popular Morley March & Hymn Tune contest

The 11th Morley & District Lions March & Hymn Tune Contest will be held in the West Yorkshire town on Sunday 18th June next year

The event which helps raise funds for the Lions Charities will comprise a road march followed by three verses of a hymn tune before concluding with a contest march.

Prizes

The contest is open to all bands from Championship to Youth Section, with all music to be played chosen by the bands themselves as they battle for part of a total prize fund of £2,000 with a first prize of £600 for the overall winner.

The contest is open to all bands from Championship to Youth Section, with all music to be played chosen by the bands themselves4BR

Further details

For further details contact Geoff Fowler at geoff.fowler@totalise.co.uk or call 0113 253 0719.

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