After a year off due to issues with our usual venue, the solo and quartet contest returned to Burgess Hill on 19th January.
Adjudicator David Loftus enjoyed a total of 18 solos and 3 quartets, with a high standard of music making by all performers. Congratulations to all of our prize winners, and special mention to a young star of the future, 6 year old Archie Pannell.
Results
Junior Slow Melody
1. Archie Pannell (cornet, Hadstock Silver)
Youth Slow Melody
1. Archie Pannell (cornet, Hadstock Silver)
Slow Melody
1. Christine Nonoo (euphonium, Hangleton)
2. Gill English (tenor horn, Horsham)
3. Adam Kearley (cornet, LGB Brass)
Open Slow Melody
1. Jon Smith (euphonium, LGB Brass)
2. Martin Smith (euphonium, Horsham)
3. Tim Pannell (cornet, Haverhill)
Air Varie/Florid Solo
1. Gill English (tenor horn, Horsham)
2. Liz Weedon (cornet, Brighton & Hove)
3. Christine Nonoo (euphonium, Hangleton)
Open Air Varie/Florid Solo
1. Jon Smith (euphonium, LGB Brass)
2. Martin Smith (euphonium, Horsham)
3. Tim Pannell (cornet, Haverhill)
4th Section Quartet
1. Cobham
3rd Section Quartet
1. Brighton & Hove City Brass
2. Cobham
Best interpretation (quartets): Brighton & Hove
Youngest Competitor: Archie Pannell
Entries were down on previous years because of the proximity to Christmas holidays, the Butlin’s contest and a few withdrawals due to ill health, however the scaba team felt it was important that this event continues to take place annually. Details for next year’s contest are still to be confirmed but we will endeavour to find a date and location that makes it as easy for people to enter as possible!