*
banner

Report & Results: 2020 Brass Band Willebroek on-line solo contest

Over 60 players took part in the first on-line competition run by Belgian champion Brass Band Willebroek.

Brass Band Willebroek
  Over 60 performers took part in the on-line competition run by the Belgian champion

Brassband Willebroek has announced the results of its first on-line solo competition.

Such was the success of the initiative that 61 brass players from Belgium and the Netherlands took part by sending in their video performances. The organisers were delighted with the response and especially by the inventive way in which many added self-isolated accompaniment.

Each of the participants will now receive a report from the three respected adjudicators from Brassband Willebroek — Musical Director Frans Violet and fellow Royal Conservatoire Antwerp tutors, Kevin Van Giel and Lode Violet.

Admiration

Speaking about his admiration for all entries, Frans Violet told 4BR: "The level of playing was extremely high. It was not always easy to choose a top three. In some categories we could just as easily have picked a top 10!

I'm amazed that our young musicians continue to maintain such a high standard. That means that during this lockdown period their teachers are doing a great job, with the online communication technologies that are available today."

He added: "We sincerely hope that all these talents will continue to play and to develop themselves, at a time when no musical group activities are allowed to take place at all."

Best Performance

The overall prize for 'Best Performance' was awarded to Eb tuba player Niels Lukkesen. He will receive an invitation to perform as a soloist, accompanied by Brassband Willebroek, at one of their next concerts.

For further details: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=606633099942521

We sincerely hope that all these talents will continue to play and to develop themselves, at a time when no musical group activities are allowed to take place at allBrass Band Willebroek

Results:

Up to and including 13 years:(30 participants)


1. Matthias Debrabandere
2. Warre Dendievel & Sebastiaan Aerts
3. Loranne Van Laenen & Fons Dobbelaere

14 up to 18 years old: (19 participants)


1. Niels Lukkesen
2. Jacob Janssen
3. Anke Verboven & Victor Decruyenaere

From 19 years old: (10 participants)


1. Tom De Laet
2. Lieven Dobbelaere
3. Vito De Coster & Gerbrich Greidanus

Open Category: (2 participants)


1. Veerle Van Cauwenberg
2. Erlinde Maris

Best Performance: Niels Lukkesen

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


King

Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)

November 21 • One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.


bbe

Rule changes to Youth Championships

November 21 • Brass Bands England announces rule changes to help competing bands at their National Youth Championship events in 2025 and 2026.


Zorro

Gramercy Music: The Mark of Zorro

November 21 • Time to leave your own 'Mark of Zorro' on audiences as Peter Graham's masked hero is now available to be enjoyed by all bands.


Youth and experience on competitive show in Perth

November 21 • The second weekend of competitive action at the Scottish Festival of Brass will take place in Perth on Saturday and Sunday.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment

Friday 22 November • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Besses o'th' Barn Band

November 21 • Under the direction of David W Ashworth, we are making every effort to complete the rebuild of this very famous brass band. We require one kit and one tuned percussionists plus one Back Row Cornet to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest.


Goodwick Brass

November 20 • Goodwick Brass is seeking an experienced professional conductor specifically for contests and major concerts. If you're passionate about brass band music and eager to contribute to the success of a dedicated and ambitious band, we'd love to hear from you!


Enderby Concert Band

November 18 • Position Vacant: Enderby Concert Band MD --- . Enderby Concert Band is looking to appoint a musical director to lead us in our love of brass band music. The band was created as a non-competing band in 2008 for all ages with currently around 40 players


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

 © 2024 4barsrest.com Ltd