Elland Silver - Band 10

Good opening chords, with lovely dynamic contrast after. Cornet and Euphonium duet works, an unfortunate split of the top note however this doesn’t affect the quality of the rest of it.

A nice launch into the section and this works well as a section, a couple clips along the way but a nice sound.

Flugel takes over and what a lovely sound they make, so easy to listen to.

A small timing error but quickly resolved going into the next section. Showing off beautifully the quiet dynamics of the piece, but then launching into the loud ones well on top of these.

Soprano is sounding good on the solo bars and come across easily to us in the audience. Snare playing is crisp along with the rest of the percussion.

Some lovely effects from the cornets.

Off-Stage cadenza has a few unfortunate splits but overall works well as an ensemble, just a couple struggles with intonation.

Euphonium cadenza is nice, and different from a lot of the others really taking his own spin on it. Duet works very well, balanced and technically accurate throughout. Bravo both.

Good dynamic range on show, keeps the music exciting and the band are managing the tempo well.

Some nice lyrical playing and accompaniment, just a struggle with intonation occasionally.

Main theme starts off and it’s definitely faster than most if not all so far. Again however, it is nice for a change and does work well. Tenor Horns ring over the top beautifully and Trombones then take over the phrase very nicely.

Some nice sound being created by the band as we build to the end of the main theme.

Some beautiful solo work across the instruments in this flowing section, bravo to all it’s a joy to hear how each player has their own style.

Elland continue to show their lyrical abilities with a beautiful flowing melody across the band.

Speeding up towards the end, the sound is massive yet remains well controlled. And a beautiful last chord to end the half