The Northop Festival of Brass held their annual Solo and Duet competition on Sunday 18th May.

Usually held as a part of the Northop Music Festival, this year as the Festival was not taking place, parents of the Youth Band committee decided to hold the Solo and Duet competition separately so that the children of the Youth and Training Bands would still have a chance to perform, which many have never done before.

A total of 41 children were due to take part in the day over a total of 7 sectionsOrganisers

41 entrants

A total of 41 children were due to take part in the day over a total of 7 sections. The adjudicator for the day was Gavin Saynor, a long time friend of the Northop Silver Band.

Full Results:

Section 1 – Slow Melody 10 & Under: (17 Entries)
1. Jack Hewitt
2. Megan Williams
3. George Thelwell
4. Owen Skillander

Section 2 – Slow Melody 11 – 13: (17 Entries)
1. Fredrica Howarth
2. Hollie Davies
3. Hannah McHugh
4. Amy Pope (Also awarded ‘Player with Most Potential’)

Section 3 – Slow Melody 14 – 16: (7 Entries)
1. Sam Hird
2. Daniel Cooil
3. Debbie Fry

Section 5 – Air Varie 13 & Under: (6 Entries)
1. Hannah McHugh
2. Fredrica Howarth
3. Hollie Davies

Section 6 – Air Varie 14 – 16: (3 Entries)
1. Sam Hird
2. Debbie Fry
3. Daniel Cooil

Section 8 – Duets 12 & Under: (10 Entries)
1. Caitlin Williams & Megan Williams
2. George Thelwell & Lewis Thelwell
3. Rachel Latham & Amy Pope

Section 9 – Duets 13 – 16: (8 Entries)
1. Debbie Fry & Hannah McHugh
2. Laura Blackwell & Hollie Davies
3. Sam Hird & Fredrica Howarth