Hepworth - Band 8

High expectations here for the Yorkshire Champions.

Great starting sound which continues until it drops before the duet.

Cornet and Euphonium is executed very well. I think they are the first band to not have a clip or split. Bravo both.

They continue into the first section - what a trombone sound. You can certainly hear them!

This is some top level playing from Hepworth.

Soloists shine through, a couple of clips but nothing that harms the playing quality on display. Extremely tight playing throughout this passage.

A tad wooly in the lower band, just needing some more front for articulation.

What a massive sound they make, seamless in transition with all effects working very well.

Off-Stage works well, PC shining again a perfect solo. What an amazing group of soloists.

Euphonium launches into cadenza, and what a sound he is providing. Duet works perfectly another no clips or splits. The technical accuracy is lovely to see.

Trombones restore their place as the loudest instrument (sorry to all in front of them) but what a sound it is.

The band is like a machine all just ticking along doing what they need, some beautiful technical playing and in time as a band constantly.

First small intonation issue just before we launch into the main theme.

But wow, this is hard to put into words how good this is.

Tenor Horns have a great sound before being taken over by the Trombones. The tune is flowing around the band so easily. Some lovely Soprano playing, a small clip but almost unheard. PC shines once again, a minor clip but this takes nothing away from the ability of this young man. Bravo.

Soprano makes it sound so easy it’s such a joy to listen to.

Euphonium picks up the tune and once again just makes this all sound so easy.

The music is flowing so easily then builds up to a massive dynamic. Building to the end and wow what a chord.

Unbelievable performance from Hepworth showing why they’re a serious contender. Just wow.