Wigston (Conductor: Colin Jones) -

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Band number 1. 

Wigston Brass Band (Colin Jones) - Lake of the Moon

Good morning everyone, kicking off the day we have Wigston Band performing Lake of the Moon. 

Wigston take the stage in a traditional youth band set up, which is refreshing to see. 

A nice rendition of the National Anthem to start. 

A nice atmospheric start from the band with an overall nice sound, some small intonation issues in the octaves but nothing that detracts from the performance.

Nice crescendo into louder dynamics controlled well. 

Nice full band sound, and some good Tenor Horn sounds, flowing into the Flugel solo which is executed well with a lovely tone. Bravo. 

Cornet duet is nice and has a good feel to it, well balanced between the PC and Bumper. 

Lower band nice sound, not always together but well balanced between every player. 

Music open into the typical South American style of the music well. 

Attacked section works well building through the band, Horn section makes a lovely sound. 

Accompany band is together and gets the accented notes across well and controlled. 

Band handles time signatures changes well, big sound pushing dynamic range to the limit at the top, sometimes a slight harshness in tone however I do not mind this as it is fitting of the style. 

Into a slower section now, Euphonium sound rings nicely. 

Back onto the Flugel, she is creating a lovely sound full of expression and emotion which links up in octaves with the Euphonium well. 

Full of expression, a piece of music that the band sounds like they enjoying.

Sop player rings out nicely with a lovely tone full of control. 

Flugel and Solo Horn duet works well, I’d like to hear more of the Solo Horn part as you are equals at this point. 

Faster section again well transitioned to, not always together as a band unfortunately but the quality of sound is refreshing to hear. 

Speeding up now cornet section create a nice sound. 

Big finish and a lovely performance from a band, one they should be very happy with and an enjoyable listen. 

Well done.

~ Sam E.