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Bugle call goes out for 2017 entries

One of the iconic outdoor brass band contests in the world is looking for entries for this year's event.

wEST OF eNGLAND
  The famous Bugle Contest is sending out a call for entries for this year's event.

Full entry details and forms are now available for this year's West of England Bandsman's Festival, which will be held for the 93rd time in Bugle in Cornwall on Saturday 17th June.

Unique

With its morning march through the streets of the village by the Bands before the contest commences, and the return march in the evening, the unique open air event welcomes competitors from all corners of Cornwall, the UK and abroad to compete in its seven sections, including Youth and Training.

Royal Trophy

Substantial cash prizes are on offer with the Championship Section having the added attraction of the Royal Trophy, presented in 1913 by HRH Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, the Great Uncle of the Festival's Patron, the present Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall.

Once again the committee has chosen a varied and attractive selection of music for the set works, designed to appeal to both bands and listeners alike.

Once again the committee has chosen a varied and attractive selection of music for the set works, designed to appeal to both bands and listeners alike4BR

Test Pieces:


Adjudicator: David Marshall

Championship Section:


Les Preludes (Franz Liszt arr. Bram Gay)
(Novello)
Irish Tune from County Derry (Percy Grainger arr. D Wright)
(Studio Music)

First Section:


Royal Parks (George Lloyd0
(Studio Music)
Glemdene March (John Carr)
(Studio Music)

Second Section:


Mermaid of Zennor (Philip Harper)
(Harper Music Publications)
The Carnival King March (William Rimmer)
(Wright and Round)

Third Section:


Sinfonietta for Brass Band (Gordon Langford)
(Chandos Music)

Fourth Section:


Four Little Maids (John Carr)
(R Smith & Co/ SP &S)

Youth Section:


Own Choice Test Piece (10-12 minutes approx)

Training Section:


Own Choice Programme (not exceeding 10 minutes)

Further information:

For full details and Entry Form see our Web Site: www.buglebandcontest.co.uk

Entry is by on-line application only.

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