2012 Finals test piece (Rumours/thoughts)

**MoominDave** · 11.04.2012, 15:34

Don't think they would count usage at completely separate contests a few years back as an inhibiting factor. ES was used at the Masters too fairly recently for that matter.

**Thirteen Ball** · 11.04.2012, 16:49

Fair comment. Either way, I'd rather hope it would be something from the last 100 years at least, which rules both out!

**Kofi** · 11.04.2012, 21:47

When do we normally find out anyway?

**Laserbeam bass** · 11.04.2012, 22:21

Originally Posted by HannahLouise

When are the testpieces actually announced?

Originally Posted by Laserbeam bass

Last weekend in May, or first week in June, sometimes earlier, sometimes later

Originally Posted by Kofi

When do we normally find out anyway?

See above

**Laserbeam bass** · 11.04.2012, 22:47

There has been mention of Jan van der Roost, so how about Excalibur for the 1st?

**brassneck** · 11.04.2012, 23:04

Originally Posted by Laserbeam bass

There has been mention of Jan van der Roost, so how about Excalibur for the 1st?

That would be a good choice.

**ilovespheres** · 11.04.2012, 23:08

Originally Posted by SteveT

I admire your taste young man!!

Thanks, I could be great on the choosing panel.

I just like to be on top with test pieces and some of them are just too good to let go.

**Kofi** · 11.04.2012, 23:45

Originally Posted by Laserbeam bass

See above

Woops, cheers!

**MoominDave** · 11.04.2012, 23:59

Originally Posted by Thirteen Ball

Fair comment. Either way, I'd rather hope it would be something from the last 100 years at least, which rules both out!

1926 was less than 100 years ago!!

**Thirteen Ball** · 12.04.2012, 12:00

Only just. I was labouring under the misapprehension Epic Symphony was 1912, but on checking you're quite correct. Lorenzo was 1905 if I recall correctly?

Either way, both have had their day, enjoyed more than enough revivals, and I'd quite happily never see or hear either again.

**iancwilx** · 12.04.2012, 12:08

I thought "Labour and Love" was the first original test piece in 1912.
"Lorenzo" was a few years later on down the line.

~ Mr Wilx

**Tam O Shanter** · 12.04.2012, 12:12

According to brassbandresults (linky: http://brassbandresults.co.uk/contes...nship-section/) Labour and Love was the first original piece in 1913. Lorenzo hasn't been used at the National Finals for Championship.

**iancwilx** · 12.04.2012, 12:20

Lorenzo was British Open 1928 at Belle Vue Manchester Fodens won it.
I noted that "J.Greenwood" conducted no less than 6 bands on the day. Must have been a busy few weeks for him leading up to the contest !

~ Mr Wilx