Pillowell Silver Band

South West Brass Band Association Contest 2008 - Adjudication

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Test Piece: Episodes for Brass

Adjudicator: Steve Pritchard-Jones

Draw: 2 Position: 1 Points: 182

 

Steve Pritchard-Jones

Good sound to open and well balanced. The style is generally appropriate however at times you lose the maestoso style. C This is very effective. 'Brilliante' This is good - all detail heard. I note good dynamic contrasts. little unsteady into E. Well done euph/bass into and just before F. F very controlled. 10 of F this is good but euph entry is too loud. A few minor intonation issues in cornets 4 before H. H some well organised sounds evident throughout this section - cornet soloist does well. Into I is lovely. I balance not always spot on but musical style. J more melody needed. 4 before K solo cornet rhythm not clear. K Good sense of balance and effective dynamics. Bar before L Too loud and bass not in tune. L Rhythmically sound here, Brilliante = Excellent. M Not always together 10 of N not secure at times rhythmically but settled down. P Nice full sound. Don't let the rhythm overpower the melodic line. Lots of detail heard in final passage leading to an excellent end.

Overall a fine performance with some excellent musical moments. Thank you