TheMusicMan
12.05.2007, 13:34
Weston-Super-Mare – Own Choice Contest - 2007
http://www.themouthpiece.com/images/weston2007/blaenavon.jpg
Section Entered : Third
Order of Play : 6
Musical Director : Gareth Ritter
Chosen Test Piece : Dimensions - Peter Graham
http://www.blaenavonband.co.uk/
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Good start, but a tadge too fast! Semiquavers not together at A. Cornets play well, but the odd split detracts. Tempo is not consistent through E (only the style changes). Phrase ending from middle ensembles could be improved. Again, tempo changes before I. Well played Euphonium in to J.
Largo: well played trombones. Cornet soloists plays with emotion and passion. Trombones not together bar before L. Cornet and Euph duet is very nice with good horn accompaniment. Muted cornets not together before N. Sop/Solo Cornets/Rep not in tune before O. Well done Flugel at O. Nice build up and use of dynamics before P. Well played Euph and Eb Bass.
Allegro: Ensemble not together to R. Good side drum at S. Sop tuning at V is suspect! Good quaver pattens (woodblock) at W. Build into Y is good with excellent use of dynamics. Grandioso is very well play and the band enjoy the Vivace to the end. Well done Timp and Sop in final bars.
A great little performance this, although I think the tempo and untidiness at the start might just cost them.
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http://www.themouthpiece.com/images/weston2007/blaenavon.jpg
Section Entered : Third
Order of Play : 6
Musical Director : Gareth Ritter
Chosen Test Piece : Dimensions - Peter Graham
http://www.blaenavonband.co.uk/
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Good start, but a tadge too fast! Semiquavers not together at A. Cornets play well, but the odd split detracts. Tempo is not consistent through E (only the style changes). Phrase ending from middle ensembles could be improved. Again, tempo changes before I. Well played Euphonium in to J.
Largo: well played trombones. Cornet soloists plays with emotion and passion. Trombones not together bar before L. Cornet and Euph duet is very nice with good horn accompaniment. Muted cornets not together before N. Sop/Solo Cornets/Rep not in tune before O. Well done Flugel at O. Nice build up and use of dynamics before P. Well played Euph and Eb Bass.
Allegro: Ensemble not together to R. Good side drum at S. Sop tuning at V is suspect! Good quaver pattens (woodblock) at W. Build into Y is good with excellent use of dynamics. Grandioso is very well play and the band enjoy the Vivace to the end. Well done Timp and Sop in final bars.
A great little performance this, although I think the tempo and untidiness at the start might just cost them.
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