Blaenavon Contest 2011 (3 Section)
Blaenavon - 19 November 2011
| Position: | 1 |
| Points: | 188 |
| Music Piece: | Variations On Laudate Dominum |
| Adjudicator: | Paull Holland |
| Conductor: | Matthew Jenkins |
Notes
Best Instrumentalist - Luke Jenkins
The Adjudication
Great opening, so precise and balanced 'ff' is terrific. (B) Well controlled, I love the shape in the accompaniment too! (D) Has the perfect lilt, so stylish. Beautiful solo contributions, semi quaver cornet/sop not comfortable. Eb bass adds further quality before (G). (H) Not 100% secure. (I) Full of bravara plying. (J) Could be even more sosteuto where indicated. Super contrast at (L). (M) Flug very heavy 'p' compared to Euph mp/mf, again after (O) (are you pionting straight out?). Balance problems at (P). (Q) Excellent tempo and style, so many fine touches implemented by the M.D, great stuff. (X)Careful ensemble doesn't become slack. (Y) Could have more depth, this is a bit top heavy, great commitment though. Awsome Troms !! Terrific ending.
A fantastic performance, a different class to the bands before you. Lots to commend, especially the fine style and direction from the M.D.
Thank you so much.
Paul Holland