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Elland set to host return of Slow Melody competition

There is a welcome return for the Elland Silver Band Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest later this year — so make sure you get your lyrical entry in....

Elland
  Soloists of any age, ability and instrument can come along and enjoy the event...

Elland Silver Band is to host its annual Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest later this year.

It will take place on Saturday 5th October (10.00am start) at Southgate Methodist Church, Elland sponsored by Denis Wick Ltd. The adjudicators are Dr Brett Baker (junior classes) and Ben Dixon (senior classes).

Welcome return

It marks a welcome return for the popular event that up until the Covid-19 pandemic had been held for over 20 years.

Now, with a great deal of determination it returns with a promise of a great day of friendly competitive music making in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Opportunity to perform

Speaking about the return, organiser Kathleen Harrison told 4BR: "We look forward to bringing this event back to give musicians of all ages and abilities the opportunity to perform."

Kathleen added: "The art of slow melody playing is in danger of being lost, so this event aims to help celebrate as well as maintain and develop it.

Players can simple come along and play with accompaniment or not, perform hymn tunes or ballads, arias and even pop songs.

Just come along with a lyrical solo you wish to play and enjoy the experience — there are even classes for tuned percussionists so everyone can be involved."

Players can simple come along and play with accompaniment or not, perform hymn tunes or ballads, arias and even pop songsorganisers

Closing date

The closing date for entries is Friday 6th September.

For further information and to enter on-line go to:

https://ellandsilverband.co.uk/slow-melody-duet-quartet-competition/

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