West Lothian Challenge Final Lineup
It's Newtongrange against Unison Kinneil in the final of the West Lothian Challenge contest. After two fantastic semi-finals the winning bands meet in the final on Sunday 26th June in the Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
In the first semi-final held on June 5th the Newtongrange Silver band conducted by Alan Ramsay finished ahead of Broxburn & Livingston (Mark Bell) and Bo'ness & Carriden (David McLeod). It was a return to form for the Scottish Champion band after their Blackpool disappointment. Alan Ramsay is looking for his first win in this contest and who would bet against him come the final.
In the second semi-final held on June 12th the Unsion Kinneil band under the baton of Andrew Duncan took the final spot ahead of the Dalmellington band (Archie Hutchison) and Fife Champions Kingdom Brass (Alan Duguid). The band are clearly enjoying having Andrew Duncan at the helm with this result following hard on the heels of their impressive performance in Blackpool, where they finished as the highest placed Scottish band. Andrew Duncan himself is going for a hat-trick of sorts having successfully steered the Whitburn Band to two of their three victories in this contest.
The programmes the bands played in their respective semi-finals are given below. The final takes place on Sunday 26th June at 6:30pm in the Howden Park Centre, Livingston. Tickets are going fast so if you want to be there you are advised to call the box office on 01506 433634 to check availability.
SUNDAY 5th June Semi-final
BROXBURN & LIVINGSTON BAND
Summon The Dragon - Peter Graham
Here There and Everywhere - Lennon/McCartney
Varied Mood (Baritone Solo) - Ray Woodfield
Henry the Fifth - Vaughan Williams
Just a Closer Walk - Trad arr. Alan Fernie
The Gael - Trevor Jones arr. Andrew Duncan
NEWTONGRANGE SILVER BAND ? Best Entertainment Prize
Valerio - Jim Swerington arr. Sandy Smith
Abu Hassan - Carl Maria von Weber arr. Gordon Langford
Autumn Leaves (Trombone Solo) - Bill Geldard
Another Fine Mess - Sandy Smith
In Perfect Peace - Kenneth Downie
It's Alright With Me - Cole Porter arr. Tom Brevik
Shine As The Light - Peter Graham
BO?NESS & CARRIDEN BAND
Prelude from Holberg Suite - Greig arr. Ray Woodfield
Jubilee March - Paul Drury
Concorde (Cornet Solo) - Roy Newsome
Hora Staccato - Goff Richards
The Fairy Garden - Ravel arr. Stephen Roberts
Caravan - Steve Sykes
Russian Christmas Music - Alfred Reed arr. Bruce Fraser
SUNDAY 12th June Semi-final
UNISON KINNEIL
Overture to Tarus Bulba - Franz Waxman arr. Andrew Duncan
Glorious Ventures (Eb Bass solo) - Peter Graham arr. Paul Drury
Deep River - William Broughton
Jubilee March - Paul Drury
Maori Hymn - Paul Drury
Symphonic Suite Mary poppins - R. Sherman arr. Andrew Duncan
Sunshine of My Life - Goff Richards
Reunion & Finale from Gettysburg - R. Edelman arr. Andrew Duncan
KINGDOM BRASS
Salute To The Count - Alan Fernie
You Raise Me Up - Andrew Duncan
Beautiful Galathea - von Suppe arr. Gordon Langford
Old Rugged Cross - Alan Fernie
The Red Machine - Peter Graham
DALMELLINGTON BAND ? Best Entertainment Prize
Alba - Alan Fernie
Jubilee Overture - Philip Sparke
Stardust (Trombone Solo) - Hoagy Carmichael arr. Bill Geldard
Deep Inside The Sacred Temple - Bizet arr. Keith Wilkinson
The Children of Sanchez - Chuck Mangione arr. Reid Gilje
A Witches Sabbath - Berlioz arr. Andrew Duncan
