Stannington - Band 12

A band that means a lot to me coming up now, hoping to add to their results in this section from the last years.

Nice opening chords, well controlled before dying down into the Cornet and Euphonium duet. This works really well and is performed impeccably. Bravo both.

First section is a nice controlled tempo. Trombones come through well. A couple clips of notes but these do not detract from the performance. Flugel controls really well. Repiano player well done, great supporting.

Next section is nice and tidy throughout.

Transition works well, and efforts come off very well.

A few splits creep in but have no real impact on performance. Nice Bass Trombone notes coming through.

An unfortunate split but the next section has really ramped up the intensity. A very exciting performance so far.

Off-Stage works well, very clean PC cadenza before being joined. A tad untidy towards the end of it but overall well done to all.

Euphonium is very nice, clean throughout and has a good dynamic contrast. Duet works, a tad untidy at points and a couple clips but navigated well.

Good Trombone sound, just watch intonation in your section.

Tidy Semi-Quaver work throughout the band. Nice full sound which shows off their contrast the next bar. A couple moments of intonation struggle but very minimal.

Main Theme has some nice power behind but remains controlled and not too in your face. Tenor Horns good, did feel a tad nervous to start but got into it. Trombones really hammer it which helps. Soprano rises through. Bravo.

Some lovely work from the soloists, a couple clips here and there but nothing that detracts too much from the music. Soprano creates a lovely sound throughout this with some difficult entrance navigated really well.

Flowing melody transfers from one part of the band to the other seamlessly. Takes a couple bars but once settled the soaring melody is beautiful to listen to. Rep comes through well once again. Crescendo is effective to set up towards the end. A beautiful final chord and I’m a very relieved listener. Well done all. Bravo.