The Brass Band classes at the annual Manx Music Festival were held on Sunday 26th April in the Royal Hall at the Villa Marina, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Victors
In the own choice Test Piece Class, Manx Youth and Concert Brass were victors, with Ramsey Town coming in 2nd Place.
The March and Hymn class saw Manx Youth and Concert Brass win again, with Rushen Silver finishing 1 point behind in 2nd Place.
Entertainment
The Entertainment Class provided a lot of quality playing, resulting in Manx Youth and Concert Brass picking up the 1st prize.
Rushen Silver were again placed 2nd, with their Principal Euphonium Martin Norbury being awarded the Best Solo Award.
Results:
Own Choice/Test Piece Class:
Venue: Villa Marina
Adjudicator: Colin Hardy
1. Manx Youth and Concert Brass — 90
2. Ramsey Town Band — 86
3. Onchan Silver Band — 85
4. Douglas Town Band — 85
March and Hymn Class:
Venue: Villa Marina
Adjudicator: Colin Hardy
1. Manx Youth and Concert Brass — 87
2. Rushen Silver Band — 86
3. Douglas Town Band — 84
4. Ramsey Town Band — 82
5. Onchan Silver Band — 81
Entertainment Class
Venue: Villa Marina
Adjudicator: Colin Hardy
1. Manx Youth and Concert Brass — 90
2. Rushen Silver Band — 87
3. Ramsey Town Band — 86
4. Douglas Town Band — 84
5. Onchan Silver Band — 83
Best Soloist: Martin Norbury – Rushen Silver Band