International Masters Win for Scottish Co-op
The Scottish Co-op band have won the inaugural International Masters title. The contest formerly known as the All England Masters was held in the Corn Exchange in Cambridge on Sunday 29th May and gathered bands from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Belgium to compete for the title and the top prize of ?4000. Under the baton of MD Dr. Nicholas Childs the Scottish Co-op's performance of McCabes "Cloudcatcher Fells" was judged to be most deserving of that prize. The adjudicating team of John Miller, David Read and William Relton awarded the title to Scottish Co-op, ahead of Welsh Champions Buy As You View and top placed English band Fodens Richardson. In a double celebration for Scotland, the Kirkintilloch Band were awarded fourth place ahead of many other fancied competitors. SBBA extends its congratulations to the Scottish Co-op band for their acheivment in winning this title and also to the Kirkintilloch Band for their fantastic result.
The results of the International Masters 2005
| Venue: | Corn Exchange, Cambridge |
| Date: | 29th May 2005 |
| Adjudicator(s): | John Miller, David Read, William Relton |
| Set Testpiece: | Cloudcatcher Fells - John McCabe |
Band |
Conductor |
Draw |
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| 1. | Scottish Co-op | Dr. Nicholas Childs |
15
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 |
| 2. | Buy As You View | Dr. Robert Childs |
3
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 |
| 3. | Fodens Richardson | Garry Cutt |
13
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 |
| 4. | Kirkintilloch | Steve Bastable |
8
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 |
| 5. | Sellers International | Phillip McCann |
6
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 |
| 6. | Reg Vardy | Ray Farr |
11
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|
| 7. | Rothwell Temperance | David Roberts |
2
|
|
| 8. | Hepworth (Persimmon Homes) | Mark Bentham |
1
|
|
| 9. | Brass Band Willebroek | Frans Violet |
4
|
 |
| 10. | Redbridge Brass | Melvyn White |
12
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|
| 11. | Aveley & Newham | Nigel Taken |
10
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|
| 12. | Flowers | Philip Harper |
18
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|
| 13. | SWT Woodfalls | Frank Renton |
14
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| 14. | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | Brian Grant |
16
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| 15. | Tredegar | Michael Fowles |
7
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 |
| 16. | Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen | John Berryman |
9
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| 17. | Travelsphere Holidays | David Stowell |
5
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|
| 18. | 1st Old Boys Association Silver | Stephen Cairns |
17
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 |
