Ratby Co-operative - Band 14

Nice start to the piece, before quickly dying.

Cornet and Euphonium duet is perfect, not many have had no clips or splits. Well done both.

Nice strong first section before being taken over by Flugel. Lovely tone from the soloist. Joined well by other soloists.

A very clean performance so far.

A good contrast in dynamics being shown really helps to add to the effects the performance requires.

Transitions smoothly into the next section. Nice tight playing throughout the band.

Off-Stage cadenza is once again performed without split or clip. Well done PC. Ensemble works well, just a small intonation issue at the end.

Euphonium takes over and performs cadenza very well. Duet works well mostly, a few clips and splits unfortunately but a valiant attempt.

A nice transition into the Semi-Quaver runs which are for the majority of the time very together. A small misfire in a gap but moved past very quick. Great sound being made by the band.

Main theme works well, good powerful lower end of the band. Tenor Horns do a great job before Trombones take over.

Some nice playing a few clips here and there but have no real impact on the piece.

Soloist are playing beautifully and the band is supporting them very well. A couple splits creep in unfortunately but these don’t take away anything from the beautiful playing that is going on.

Lovely lyrical playing on display by Ratby - something they should be very proud of is the quality of sound they are making.

A huge wall of sound in the build up to the end of the piece, this has been such an enjoyable performance to listen to. And a great final chord. Bravo to all.