PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
Good opening - ensemble is well directed and everything fits - transition is well handled after 39 (Jay and percussion )What a good opener.
SHE MOVED THROUGH THE FAIR
Needs more time and space to start - good sounds through. More detail with the ensemble, moving together and length of notes - this is hard to ' pull off ' Bravo soloists ( Hannah, David, Faye, Tom and Dom ) extremely good attempt at this atmospheric arrangement, I love it.
KALINKA
Good opening (Tom) - bravo tuba (Jon )- be careful of the intonation when others enter - good ensemble and balance. The tempo lifts well MD (Jay) always in control - good attention to dynamic affects - this is a good close to the programme - well done.
Such an enjoyable performance - there was variety, good soloists and plenty of good direction from the MD. Work on your intonation and ensemble ( always moving together and constant length of note) Well done and thank you.
Points 177 place 2nd
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Training Ensemble - MD MaryCONCERT OVERTURE
Good opening - secure ensemble - everybody finding the values of the crotchets = two quavers - accents are well played. A cracking little opener which you play very well.
WHEN THE SAINTS
Again the ensemble is secure - soloists is a star (Isabelle) ( be careful the accomp. doesn't out blow her) really good sounds from around the band with much to commend.
HIGHLAND FAREWELL
Atmospheric opening - soloists again do well (Keiron, Daisy T, Declan, Isabelle) - the ensemble is evenly matched at all times. I like the fact that everybody is thinking quavers - especially on the dotted crotchet - it holds together so well.
A cracking programme with so much detail. I liked the choice of programme and all the soloists played with style and confidence. Thank you band and MD.
Points 176 place 3rd & Gold Award
Youth Band MD Mary
MILLENNIUM FANFARE
Brilliant opening (David L) - impressive opening ( Hannah and all cornets, Rose, Dom )- ensemble is good as is the intonation around the band - good choice to open.
MACK THE KNIFE
Good bouncy feel - this is difficult matching the style around the band. Percussion (Henry, Sam, Andrew) provide good support and add necessary drive - I like the trombone, bravo (Daisy). Cornet is also well matched (Hanna).This settles and is a fine filler - well done.
EVENTIDE
The ensemble moves well together - length of notes are consistent - just perhaps could do with a little more sense of phrasing - Good dynamics contract and grading.
FINICULI FINICULA
The compounded style is good ( people are counting their quavers) - the tempo helps this.Just a little problems with the intonation between cornet and Euph. A good piece well played
LORD OF THE DANCE
A good finisher - all goes well - just the odd tempo which takes to long to settle. Again percussion do well (Henry, Sam & Andrew) and drive it along nicely. Well done everyone this has plenty of commitment and style. Thank you.
Points 181 placing 3rd & Silver Award
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