Entries open for West solos and ensembles
ENTRIES are open for the 2015 West of Scotland Solo and Ensemble contest, which is to be adjudicated by Black Dyke baritone star, Katrina Marzella.
The event, which is organised by the West of Scotland Brass Band Association, is to be held in the Salvation Army Hall, Sturrock Street, Kilmarnock, on Saturday, October 31. A pre-draw will take place after the closing date and will be circulated to all participants in advance of the contest.
Entries to the solo competition cost £5 while ensemble entries cost £10. Proceedings get underway at 10am.
Competitors may use either a CD or piano accompaniment at the contest, with a tuned piano and CD players both available on the day. Accompaniment to tape backing will not be permitted.
Anyone looking to make use of the official accompanist should send the accompaniment to the contest secretary by October 24. Any accompaniment requests after this date will be at the discretion of the contest accompanist.
Entry forms can be downloaded online and sent, along with cheques, to: WoS BBA, 38 Fox Street, Greenock PA16 8SY. The deadline for entries is Saturday, October 24.
Solo contest
Participants are welcomed to compete in one of the following three solo categories:
Junior: A player who is 12 years and under on August 1
Intermediate: A player who is 16 years and under on August 1
Youth: A player who is 21 years and under on August 1.
Ensemble contest
Ensembles are also invited to compete in one of the following categories:
Junior: Players who are 12 years and under on August 1
Intermediate: Players who are 16 years and under on August 1
Youth: Players who are 21 years and under on August 1
Open: For players of any age (subject to number of entries received).
Ensembles can contain up to five brass players and a conductor (optional) representing either a school or band.
