Results: Borders solos and ensembles

John Boax adjudicated the Borders solo and ensemble contest.

WITH the season in full swing, performers have gathered in the Scottish Borders for the region's solo and ensemble contest.

The event, on Saturday, January 23, saw competitors gather in Teviot Church, Hawick, with qualifiers earning the right to perform at the Besson Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships on February 6 and 7.

A separate band contest was also held at the event, which was adjudicated by John Boax. He commented: "It was a great pleasure to be invited to adjudicate the Borders youth solo, ensemble and band contest in Hawick. From the very young players in the morning to the under 21s, it was clear that the Borders is thriving with young enthusiastic brass players.

"The organisers had put together a well structured day of competitions culminating in the youth band sections. It's clear that the area is in great shape, with very dedicated tutors and supportive parents, and that was reflected in the performances from the talented young players."

Results

12 and under solos

1) Eliza Bevan (trombone - Duns Primary)
2) Callum Anderson (cornet - St Ronan's)
3=) Jemima Bevan (trumpet - Duns Primary) and Freya McLeman (cornet - Galashiels Town Band)

16 and under solos

1) Molly Marshall (tuba - Hawick High School)
2) Callum Robb (cornet - St Ronan's)
3) Madeline Hume (flugelhorn - Hawick High School)

21 and under solos

1) Harry Marshall (cornet - Hawick High School)
2) Naomi Henderson (euphonium - Kelso High School)

12 and under ensembles
1) Berwickshire Brass

16 and under ensembles
1) St Ronan's A
2) Hawick High School
3) St Ronan's B

Band contest 

Preparatory section (12 and under )

1) Galashiels Junior band - Gold Award - Stuart Black 
Hawick Saxhornettes - Gold award - Alan Fernie 
Kelso Schools - Gold Award - Rob Hume

Novice Section (14 and under) 

1) St Ronans future band - Gold award - David Robb

Development section (16 and under )

1) Hawick Schools - Gold award - Rob Hume 
2) Galashiels Youth Band -  Gold award - Stuart Black 
3) Eastern Brass - Gold award - Graeme Kennedy 
Abbey Brass - Silver award - Stuart Black
Selkirk Junior Band - Silver award - Colin Kemp