Pillowell Silver Band

Ebbw Vale Own Choice Contest 2009 - Adjudication

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Test Piece: Episodes for Brass (Gareth Churcher)

Adjudicators: Malcolm Brownbill

Draw: 6 Position: 1 Points: 182

Malcolm Brownbill

Strong vibrant opening.  A, Good attention to dynamic contrasts.  C, Vibrant horns and troms.  60 is well balanced.  D, Sonorous style most acceptable.                E, Convincing into F.  F, Secure and gets sensitive.  118, loose entry, then fine flugel and cornet then euph and sop with great bass support.  H, So well balanced and again fine cornet and sop to follow.  K, Clear semi's and all so musical here.  Finale: Build to good effect.  Slight intonation first muted cornet entry but remainder fine.  228, you announce yourselves with conviction and fine detail.  Good build to 'ff' with good percussion support.  275, Careful bass trom (low note).  P, has good movement and fine balance displayed through to close.

A well presented musical performance with only very minor disturbances.  Thank you.