JUNIOR BANDS’ CONTESTS

Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28911, 3 June 1959, Page 21

JUNIOR BANDS’ CONTESTS

High Standard Of Playing The general standard of playing at the Canterbury junior brass bands' annual solo and quartet contests held in Christchurch was hiffh, according to the judge (Mr R. J. Estall, M.8.E.). All the players would have to strive for greater concentration on tuning, however, he said. The senior vice-president of the Canterbury Provincial Brass Bands’ Association (Mr A. M. Clemens) was supervisor. Mrs E. Creagh was the official accompanist. Results:— Under 13 Years, Slow Melody.—J. Dougalls (Woolston Auxiliary). “On Wings of Song.” 78 points.'l; G. Bremner (Woolston Auxiliary), “Romance.” 76. 2: L. Marquet (Woolston Auxiliary). “Intermezzo.” 75 3

Under 15 Years.—L. Amos (Woolston Auxiliary), “Wiederkehr.” 86 points, 1: J. Rountree (Woolston Auxiliary). "Will Ye No Come Back Again," 85, 2; R. Thorne (Woolston Auxiliary). “Will Ye No Come Back Again.” 84, 3. Under 17 Years.—T. Bremner (Woolston Brass), “Goodbve Sweetheart. Goodbye,” 90 points.l: P. Holdsworth (Addington Workshops). “Sweet Spirit. Hear My Prayer.” 88. 2: R. Adams (Derry’s), "Cappulette.” 87. 3 Under 19 Years.—J. Strong (Metropolitan Fire Brigade). “Fantasie Concertante.” 92 points. 1: M. Moylan (Ashburton), “Mermaids’ Song.”' 90. 2; M. Childs (Ashburton), “La Soparina,” 88, 3. Quartet. —Addington Workshops. “Concordia.” 90 points. 1: Derry’s NO. 1. “Southern Breezes." 89. 2; Tlmaru Municipal Juniors, “Comrade! at Arms,” M, 3.