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Result: 2024 French Open

Flowers head the musical entente cordiale in Amboise as they claim the French Open title

Flowers
  Flowers bask in the sunshine as they enjoy another Amboise victory

Results:

Championship Section:

Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

1. Flowers Band (Paul Holland): 119.00
2. Aeolus Band (Benoit Fourreau): 116.00

Second Section:

Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

1. A Tours De Brass (Stephane Balzeau): 114.00

Third Section:

Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

1. Brass Band De La Vienne (Mathias Charton): 111.00

Fourth Section/Youth Section:

Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

1. Brass Band Du CRR de Tours (David Hubert): 109.00
2. Thurlstone Band (Graham Bates): 108.00

Overall Best Soloist: Daniel Thomas (euphonium) — Flowers

March Competition:

Adjudicator: Peter Collins

1. Flowers Band (Paul Holland): 97
2. Aeolus Band (Benoit Fourreau): 91
3. Brass Band de la Vienne (Mathias Charton): 87
4. A Tours De Brass (Stephane Balzeau): 86
5. Brass Band du CRR De Tours (David Hubert): 80
6. Thurlstone Band (Graham Bates): 78


Entertainment:

Public Performance at Parking Tour Heurtault
Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

Brass Band de la Vienne (Mathias Charton)

Best Soloist: Aurore Prieur (trumpet)

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