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HASTINGS BAND CONTEST.

GRAND AGGREGATES. (Specially Contributed). The following table shows the grand aggregates in the A and B grades in connection with the recent Band Contfcst at Hastings:— A GRADE. -, -...*•,.,, Music for Ist 2nd QuickTest. Test. step. Total. Wargahul Garrison 194 200 M 416' • Newton Brass 181 190 201-5 3911-fl Palmerston N. Brass 178 177 17 1-5 372 1-5 B GRADE. Petone Citizens 160 184 18 2-5 362 2-5 Hastings Town 163 166 19 3-5 348 3-5 Gisborne City 150 176 19 345 Manaia Municipal 135 171 17 4-5 323 4-5 Hawera Borough 140 146 181-5 3041-5 Stratford Municipal 146 134 18 3-5 298 3-5

The standard of playing was well maintained by the bands on the occasion of the final selection on Friday night In both grades bands pHyed an "own choice" selection, and the pjblic were regaled with quite an array of compositions of a varied character. Chief interest centred iijion Wanganui, who had given such a splendid exposition in the first test. Their choice was "Heroic," a selection which only a first class band could attempt, and for something like 22 minutes they kept the attention of i the large concourse of people. To say ! that it was good does not even do the I plavers -justice; it was well nigh subl lime, and it is quite safe to say that Ino band has, without exception, given such a performance in New Zealand. The playing is not as stiff and studied a3 previous years, without in any way discounting their work in days gone by, there being considerably more expression evident, while the magnificent organ tone was apparent in every movement. If there was a weakness at all it was the comets when the "high register" passages occurred from time to time. With Buckley absent one might be excused for looking for this weakness, but one cannot shut one's eyts (or ears) to the fact. The Newton Band gave a very fine rendering of "Halevy," and clearly demonstrated that they were justly entitled to enter the lists as an A grade band. The performance was characterised by some distinctly brilliant and masterly work. The tone was good, and the subdued passages were warm and musical. Palmerston N. played "Gems of Haydn," and started well, but it was soon apparent that they had not put in the necessary preparation, and the strain of the contest soon told its tale. These remarks are prompted, of course, by comparison of their playing with that of their two opponent?. The B grade was, if anything, more interesting, as the probable result was more uncertain, the second night's playing rendering it possible for any of the competitors to run to the top. Hastings, who were perhaps favourites, after the first test, did not hit the judge's taste by their rendering of "Le Domino Noir" (the Masterton test piece, by the way). There was almost a complete absence of expression ; in fact it was tame all through, withal clean and crisp, but it was unattractive, and landed them fourth on the night's playing. Petone played "Poliuto" (the Nelson test), and did it well, although their friends had serious misgivings before the second movement, the horn solo, was completed, tune being very bad in places. But they shook this off and settling to work, gave a fine rendering. Gisborne opened well, good tone, although a little wild at times, but they have a method of chipping off the notes short, which is not musical, and detracts from the general result. Manaia were fairly successful, but want of tune was ton often apparent, and spoiled many of the good pasafges. They certainly were not seven points better than thefnext band, but the judge thought otherwise. Both Gisborne and Manaia played "Mercadante," Hawera played "Pirates of Penzance," and Stratford "Satanella," but although they gave occasional gleams of brilliance they were outclassed.

Wanganui take the Shield for most music points in A grade, and Petone the B grade shield.

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3126, 1 March 1909, Page 5

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HASTINGS BAND CONTEST. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3126, 1 March 1909, Page 5

HASTINGS BAND CONTEST. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3126, 1 March 1909, Page 5

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