Pillowell Silver Band

GBBA Test Piece 2004 - Adjudication

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Test Piece: Divertimento for Brass (Darrol Barry)

Adjudicator: Denis Wilby

Draw: 2 Position: 1 Points: 179

Denis Wilby

1. Festival - A good sound to open - tight rhythm.  This opening has sparkle.  B Fine Euphs - rhythm is fine.  Tuning basses before D.  Good cornet sound.  E Fine tutti.  F effective work - fine sop.  Meno Mosso - only p horns!  G Nice sop - secure flugel - H Euph - cornets not just together but this is nice playing.  I more decrescendo.  Rhythm is tight - neat Eb bass link.  J Semi's could be cleaner - bell effects is well balanced.  Impressive opening movement.

2. Romance - Not just neat to open.  A Cornet is secure - maybe a shade more dolce - B Troms, nice.  Cornets well balanced.  C Nice Euph - good muted balance in support.  All goes well - the music has flow.  Horn could 'sing' more, but the mood is evident - nice playing.  D Controlled f.  Rall is nicely shaped.  Fine link to E.  Cornet/Euph just nice - small clip on cornet divisi.  The ending was well shaped.

3. March - Precise to open - percussion just nice.  A Good rhythm B Fine sound.  I can hear all the inner parts.  C Cornets have clarity - good dynamic level.  D Horns not just together.  E Only p!! in accompaniment.  F All is nicely in place.  Semi's well measured.  H this was nicely controlled.  A good sound and tight ensemble to end. 

This was a well executed performance.  A good choice of music - soloists were stylish throughout.  The playing had sparkle and musical shape.  Thank You!