NW Championships

The band competed at the Area Championships yesterday on Eric Ball’s High Peak. We met in Blackpool for an 11am rehearsal ahead of the afternoon draw.

This was our first Areas under the baton of Adie Smith. Preparations went well and we came off stage happy with our performance. Fortunately the adjudicators also found much to admire, including “a very classy opening” (well done Richard on Solo Euphonium!) and a “wonderful” soprano (thanks, Josh!). Our placing of 9th will see us retain our First Section ranking for a sixth consecutive year.

If you were there and found yourself pegged by a ‘High Peak sheep’, I trust you will appreciate how committed we are to our art!