Pemberton Old Wigan DW - Band 6

Fast opening but chords are well presented.

Lovely dynamic contrast.

Cornet and Euphonium duet is beautiful, a minor split on the top note but this doesn’t detract from the playing.

Great sound from the band in probably the quickest first section so far. A few struggles here and there in this slower section but again very minor to the overall performance. Faster section gets going well and maintains a high level of technical playing, Great sound from the band.

Transition is executed very well. Great Low Brass sound produced.

Off-Stage works well a couple splits during but very enjoyable to listen to these soloists.

Euphonium launches into the cadenza, a small split but classy playing from Soloist. Well accompanied by Second Euphonium. Well played both. Bravo.

Trombone sound once again drilling the tune into the hall.

Some splits throughout the band but overall a great set of ensemble playing. Semi-Quavers work well and are tight throughout. The band is very capable technically and they’re really showing this off.

Main theme kicks in very well. Nice lean into the phrase something we haven’t had too much off today so far.

Great Tenor Horn sound which is picked up well by the Trombone section. Nice ending to this section.

A few inconsistent notes in this section but some lovely playing across the soloists and ensemble. A few intonation slips at the end of this section but Euphonium once again shines with the melody. Really shining in this hall, what a lovely sound. Big sound in the build up to the final chord. Some timing troubles but recovered in time for a great last chord. Bravo.