Elland Silver Band recently held its 28th annual Slow Melody competition, which took place at their rehearsal headquarters and was adjudicated by well known tenor horn star and composer Sandy Smith.

Conductor, Sam Harrison, who helped organise the day told 4BR: "Once again, there was an excellent standard of playing was on show and we would like to thank everyone who helped and supported this year's event."

Results:

Novice Under 13s:

1. Daniel Hall (Accent Community Wind Band)
2. Ian Flood (Accent Community Wind Band)
3. Emilee Cornelly (Elland Starter Brass)

11 Years and Under:

1. Phoebe Mallinson (BD1)
2. Ted Crosby (BD1)
3. Lewis Barton (Elland Youth)

14 years and Under:

1. Lewis Barton (Elland Youth)
2. Phoebe Mallinson (BD1)
3. Jamie Reid (Lions Youth Brass)

16 years and Under:

1. Jamie Reid (Lions Youth)
2. Julian Bayley (Dobcross Youth)
3. Kate Stapleton (Elland Youth)

Junior Quartet:

1. A Pinch of Salt

Novice Open Age:

1. Abby Farrar (Elland Adult Brass)

Open Section:

1. Dan Cullen
2. Patricia Woodings (Newhall)
3. Greg Morris (Elland Silver)

Veterans:

1. Patricia Woodings (Newhall)
2. Gordon Eddison (Marsden Silver)
3. Abby Farrar (Elland Adult Brass)

Senior Duet:

1. Gordon Eddison & Zach Schofield-Lea

Senior Quartert:

1. Colne Valley Brass

Best Bass: Gordon Eddison
Best Cornet: Jason Evans
Best Horn: Patricia Wooding
Best Flugel: Phoebe Mallinson
Best Euphonium: Sean Conway