The three men charged with the job this year at the Royal Albert Hall are David Read, David King and James Gourlay, although at present Kapitol Promotions have not released the name of the work they will be asked to judge upon – just yet!
Return
David Read has been a familiar face in the box in Kensington now for close on two decades – this will be his 19th appearance, whilst after his well received debut last year, Professor David King returns once again.
David Read has been a familiar face in the box in Kensington now for close on two decades – this will be his 19th appearance, whilst after his well received debut last year, Professor David King returns once again4BR
Denis Wick
Brass Bands England
New face
The new face this year will be James Gourlay, who until recently was assistant principal at the Royal Scottish School of Music and Drama.
Test piece
No news though about the test piece – although the Kenneth Downie ‘Concerto for Band’ remains the favourite with the bookies.
