Scottish Open Shield & Cup 29th November
The Scottish Brass Band Association, supported by Besson, aredelighted to announce that the Scottish Open Contest will take placein Perth Concert Hall on Saturday 29t November 2014 and invite Championships Section bands interested to apply for entry.
The application forms for this event can be downloaded here
Further information regarding the contest can be obtained from Carrie Boax on completion of your entry form.
The set test piece for the contest will be 'Cantata' by Andy Duncan. 'Cantata' received it's premier on Saturday 24th May by the Fodens Band (whom it was commissioned and written for.) Cantata is now available from The Music company website: www.themusiccompanyshop.com.
Andy Duncan also commented: 'From the 1st of June there will also be electronic sound files of Cantata (made from Finale) available for the public to download and listen to on The Music Company website.'
Carrie Boax commented, 'Following the highs of the European Championships in Perth earlier this month we are very excited about this year's set piece for the Open. As an extra dimension for the participating bands, the composer himself will be one of three adjudicators at the contest.
With the deadline set at 15th June for entries and having received 8 enquiries from English, Welsh and Norwegian bands.
The Scottish Shield and Cup contest for bands in Scotland from sections 1-4, they will compete in the morning of 29th November, with an own choice test piece contest, it should make for an enjoyable days listening. Bands are encouraged to get their entry forms in fast.
'We look forward to welcoming our friends from near and far again to Perth in November'
Entry forms and contest details for Shield and Cup
Contact Details for Scottish Open Carrie Boax chboax@gmail.com tel: 07769 9260912
Contact details for Scottish Shield and Cup Alan Douglas alan.douglas1982@gmail.com tel: 07533 853777
