Wantage - Band 3

Nice opening chord - maybe not the loudest today but well controlled.

Nice duet between Cornet and Euphonium, an unfortunate split note but well balanced and does not detract any attention from the playing.

Some nice ensemble playing to support the Flugel. Bravo.

Some tight playing in this section, very enjoyable to listen to. A bit jolty into the transition but recovered very well and very quick.

A nice controlled performance dynamically with much contrast still achieved.

’Off-stage” cadenza works but is slightly too quiet due to the mutes in my opinion. Euphonium cadenza is nice, a mis-pitch and a few clips but a valiant attempt by both.

Band really opens up sound here and it is a lovely sound to listen to. Well navigated through this tough section a few moments of untidiness but quickly recovered.

Into the main theme now and it is flowing nicely. A nice Tenor Horn sound followed by a good lower end sound. Bass Trombone can definitely be heard well in this piece.

Nice Soprano playing.

Some nice solo playing once again by all involved.

Sweeping melody shines well.

A couple intonation struggles between octaves but very minimal.

Lovely sound to build up to the end and a lovely final chord. Bravo.