BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 244, 21 February 1911, Page 2

BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIP

THE WAXGANUI COLLAPSE. ANNOUNCEMENT FALLS LTKE A THUNDERBOLT. When the results were announced in full by Mr. Short, in his stentorian tones, it was as if a thunderbolt had fallen on the grandstand (says the Manawatu Daily Times). The announcement that "No. 4 is first" produced a general cheer, and as each succeeding number was read out the section affected vociferated its appreciation. The general public, however, gradually grew more silent till five bands had gone past. "Wanganui sixth" received no cheer, only a few blttei laughs here and there amongst the crowd of faces directed at the judge. The crowd hardly realised the position, and utterly failed to comprehend that the champions of so many years could have fallen to the lowest filae'e in the A grade, after the performance they had heard them put up that night. The judge's remarks were:—No. 4 Band (Wellington Harrison)— Allegro vivace G-8: Very distinct start, all going well, and good tempo. Andante sostenuto: Trombone plays good tone; slight slip; good blend. Band showing off good material. Allegro con brio: Capital blend, receiving artistic treatment; capital cornet tone on cadenza; just slight slips Allegretto: Rich significant treatment, un poeo lento especially good. You give proofs of natural ability. Pesante: All deserved praise. Moderate: Very good indeed. Pesante: Very effective. Allegro: Interpretation of this movement proves a high standard of merit. Moderate: Capital tempo and distinct bit of playing; remarkably good blend. Alleg.: flood of you. Allegro Molto: Do not wish for anything better; it is very precise. A most agreeable close to the piece was provided by a capital performance. Bravo! No. 1 Hand (Wanganui).—Allegro vivace fi-8: Very precise start; very good nuances. Andante sostenuto: You are making for good music, very good playing, showing good training. Cornet might be more certain on the A. Good trombone playing; 2-4 allegro con brio marks nicely observed, nice tempo, cornet cadenza uncertain. Allegretto: You might make more of the pia; you show off a good blend. Euphonium might play un poeo lento softer; very fair blend. Pesante: Nice and distinct bit of playing. Moderate: Euphonium might have a better production. Pesante: Good playing h m >, Allegretto: Might receive better distinction. You could make more of the marks of expression. Moderate: Very fair blend, good finish. Allegro: You seem nicely equipped with technique. Allegro molto: Clear bit of plaving. A very agreeable close. Well trained"combination; you deserve praise. Good tempo and good interpretation; good blend and well in tune. Unfortunate slips.

TROMBOSR SOLO WON BY A HANDLEY. In the trombone solo scratching vere numerous, only two out of seven cr tries lacing the judge. These were Haiidley, of Tiuanaki Garrison, and Boyd, ii Wanganui Garrison. The test pieci was "The Wolf," which both players tackled with energy. Uandley's e\position was far and away the best. The men were placed by the judge as follows:—A. Hitndley, 00 points, 1; G. Boyi, ,50 points 2. The remarks made upon Handley's playing by the judge were as follow: Very nice tempo, tone clear and full, good cadenza. Andante geol tone and clear technique. Allegro, nice attention to nuances, good rendwiair. Cadenza, nice and clear, exccpting'%light slip, could be better tongued, adequate treatment.