Desford Colliery - Band 1

Hello everyone, I’m delighted to be back writing for today’s event - thank you Elise.

Kicking us off is the National Champions who will be looking to secure promotion to the British Open.

Great sound on opening chords before quickly dying away.

An unfortunate split during this ensemble section but then launches into a beautiful duet between Cornet and Euphonium.

Into the first variation. Tidy playing all around. Great Trombone sound.

Lovely Flugel playing. Some lovely Soprano playing.

Great ensemble playing very clean and tidy.

Wow. Great Bass Trombone sound to lead into the cornet cadenza.

A small wobble on the top note but classy playing from the Principal Cornet.

The Euphoniums take over and what a great cadenza. Joined by the Second Euphonium a small clip but once again well played.

Great Trombone sound as a section.

Dynamic contrast really on show here.

A couple intonation issues here and there but now we are into the main theme of the piece.

Very clean Soprano playing Bravo.

A few nervous moments here and there for the soloists but navigated well.

What an amazing sound this band creates. Massive final chord. Wow that was special!