HIGH STANDARD AT N.Z. JUNIOR SOLOS

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31773, 2 September 1968, Page 14

HIGH STANDARD AT N.Z. JUNIOR SOLOS

Playing of a high standard was heard at the National Junior Solos conducted in Christchurch on Saturday by the New Zealand Brass Bands Association.

The performance of K. I. Gilbert, the winner of the section for 13 years and under 15 instrumentalists, other than cornet and flugel. had been outstanding, said the judge, Mr W. Stewart, conductor of the Skellerup Woolston Band. He was also impressed by the

pleasant and easy style of V. Pheloung, who was second. G. Thorne, in the 13 and under 15 cornets and flugel. had also given a musical performance of merit, said Mr Stewart. The present New Zealand Bb cornet champion, N. Grenfell, was first in the second 15 and under 17 cornets and flugels only but he was pressed hard by P. Turnbull who was second, one point behind.

The judge of this section, Mr R. Simpson, conductor of the Christchurch Fire Brigade Band said he felt that the future of New Zealand bands was in good hands as long as there were nlayers as capable as some of the top players in this section. V. McDonald gave an outstanding performance in winning the under 13 section. Mr J. Rafferty, who was the judge for the 15 and under 17 section other than cornets and flugel, said that he had been disappointed with the playing. He felt that some of the soloists had chosen solos which were far too difficult for them to play. However, this was not so in the case of thp winner. K. Jellyman. who had displayed artistry and technique of the highest order.

The national junior quartet section had been interesting, said Mr Rafferty. The winners had been outstanding and it was apparent that much practice and thought had gone into their performance. The accompanists were Mrs C. Miller and Miss J. Strong. Results were: Under 13 years: V. McDonald 'Mount Rnskill), 78 points, I; J. Hewson <Hawera Municipal). 76. 2: R. M. Ghent (Levin Municipal) and R. Dillon (Mount Roskill) (equal) 74. 3. Thirteen years and under 15, other than cornet and flugels: K. J. Gilbert (Hamilton Citizens), 73, 1: V. Pheloung (Oamaru Garrison). 70. 2: B. Jellyman (Queen Alexs Own), 66. 3.

Thirteen and under 15, cornets and flugels only: G. Thorne (Mount Roskill). 72. 1: G. Ihle (Hawera Municipal), 71, 2: D. Brookes (Hawera Municipal) and K. Joughen ‘Skellerup Woolston), (equal) 70. 3.

Fifteen years and under 17. cornet and flugels only: N. Grenfell (Skellerup Woolston). QO. 1: P. Turnbull (Palmerston North City). 89. 2: C. Neilson ‘Palmerston North City), 88, 3.

Fifteen years and under 17. other than cornet and flugels. K. Jellyman (Queen Alexs Own). 89. 1: B. Browne-Sharp (Queen Alexs Own). 86, 2: B. Gray (New Plymouth City), 84. 3.

Junior quartette: Queen Alexs Own No. 1, 88. 1: Mount Roskill. 84. 2: Christchurch Fire Brigade. 83. 3.

Skating Success.— Two N«w Zealanders had success at the Australian-Pacific roller skating championships at Brisbane on Saturday night. Marie Lindsay, aged 13. and her brother. Bruce, aged 14. of Auckland, won the senior free dance and intermediate free dance titles.