BAND CONTEST,

Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1926, Page 1

BAND CONTEST,

IllY TKI.KCtrtAPTI —PKlt PRESS ASSOCIATION, j DUNEDIN. Feb. 2-1. The Band Contest was continued today when the Baritone Solo was decided in the afternoon, and the A. Grade I'ir-t Test in the evening. In the Band Contest first A. Grade Test, twelve bands competing faced the judge. All* F. T. Rickets. No points will be announced until Friday

This evenings placing* were: Wanganui Garrison I. Wools!on 2. SI. Hilda 3. Wellington *l, Pori Nicholson 5, Queen Alexandra’s Own 6. Txnikorni 7. Dunedin Artillery 8, Palmerston Norlb 9, Auckland Artillery TO. Christeltnrch Municipal 11, Ist. Battalion. Invercargill 12. Baritone Solo: - Alex Ramsey. Wanganui! 83p(s. 1 : Tf. Driver (AYoltington Tramway! 85pls. 2: Tt. C. Blundell (Woolston! 85pt«. 3. B. Elat Euphonium Solo: -T. Hughes, sen. (Woolston! 95pts. 1 : AY. Pennyquick (St. Kildnl 93pt,s. 2: AI. McKenzie (Hamilton) Oflnts.: C. Bryant (Napier! OOpt.s. 3.

GREY RAND ORTTTOTSAL DPNIiDTN, Jan. 21

The Judge of Ihe B. Grade test in hi- critique paid a high tribute to the Greymouth Band’s rendition of Border Songs and Ballads, the interpretation being specially praised, reflecting the ability of Conductor McMnstcr as well a-. Hi.* goeil playing of the hand. The Judge said that, as was to he expected after its fine performance on the previous evening, the Greymouth Band interpreted the selection most, effectively. balance, blend and precision being all that could He desired for B. Grade bands. The solos allotted to various instruments were all splendidly played. There was. in places. a

non-observing of the phrasing marks, a failing common to most bands for some reason or other, lmt the expression remarks were very effectively observed, rexuliing in a nicely coloured performance throughout. There was nothing stereotyped in the reading, and in .some of the numbers comprising the selection judicious addition- were made to the indented expression marks, some most effective pauses being introduced. Altogether a really excellent rendition.

BRASS BANDS’ ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN. Feb. 21. T!k* annual meeting of the South Island Brass Bands’ Association dis-eii-sed the question of sending promising young players to England for study, or. alternatively, obtaining the service.- of past band masters from England. Several members of the North Island Association were present, and it was decided to appoint three delegates from oiieh Association to determine which course to follow. Dr Thacker was re-elected as president.