NASUWT Riverside -

Small delay as there’s been a speaker fault. But once we get under way the band produces a great opening sound.

Dynamic contrast has been a big thing across the day and this is no different.

Cornet and Euphonium duet is lovely, a couple clips but overall well navigated, to mention they are sat next to each other, which is nice to see.

Bass Trombone is cutting through very well. A few splits in this unfortunately but quickly sorted out.

Flugel creates a lovely lyrical tone. A couple clips by soloists unfortunately do divert attention away from the playing.

Next section is well played through very tight runs throughout the band. Soprano does a nice job.

Good sound produced by the band, maybe lower brass a tad wooly on articulation leading into the next section.

Off-Stage works well, PC leads into it well a small clip but nothing major and ensemble works very well. Bravo all.

Euphonium takes over, a small clip but nice. Duet works well, unfortunate the last note dips off and then returns but overall a great effort. Trombone section reminding everyone they are the loudest in the band and for good reason!

Semi-Quavers are tight throughout the band and percussion. Leading to a massive wall of sound that dies out beautifully.

Main theme is probably the slowest of the day so far. It really gives it a lot of weight. A couple splits in upper band but these are not major. Tenor Horns vey secure and soar over the band. Trombones letting their presence be known. Very powerful tune it’s great.

The tempo makes this sound menacing which I prefer. A couple Sop splits unfortunately but recovers well to end the section very strong. PC solo is beautiful. Soprano takes over and just soars over the top beautifully. Bravo.

Solo work is just so beautiful and Riverside haven’t disappointed one bit.

Flowing melody is lovely, I think it could’ve flowed across the band slightly more personally. The sound the band is making is such an easy one to listen to. Huge sound for the lead up to the end chord. What a great last chord, well done. Bravo.