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Report & Result: 2019 East Anglian Solo & Quartet contest

There was plenty of excellent playing talent on show in Norwich.

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  There was a fine turn out of playing talent for the event

The East Anglian Brass Band Association recently held its annual Solo & Quartet Contest at Blackfriar's Hall in Norwich.

There was a fine turn out of playing talent with thanks going to adjudicator, Michael Fowles and the official accompanist, Lisa Cheadle, for accompanying over 20 soloists for the event.

Results:
Under 18 Slow Melody:


1. Jessica McInnes (Castleton Brass)
2. Alex Gray (Castleton Brass)
3. Dexter Speed (East Coast Brass)

13 and under Slow Melody:


1. Dexter Speed (East Coast Brass)

Senior Slow Melody:


1. Tim Pannell (Haverhill Silver)
2. Peter Ryan (Castleton Brass)
3. Penny Gilbert (Great Yarmouth Brass)

Air Varie:


1. Tim Pannell (Haverhill Silver)
2. Peter Ryan (Castleton Brass)
3. Gordon Evans (Great Yarmouth Brass)

Quartets:


1. Cawston
2. Fakenham Town
3. Great Yarmouth Brass 'B'

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