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Overview[edit]
Schedule[edit]
| Date | Class | Contest | Location | Test Piece | Winner | Conductor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | C | Butlins Mineworkers |  Skegness |
Life Divine – Cyril Jenkins | Desford Colliery Band |
Russell Gray |
| 3 Feb | E | Brass at the Guild Contest | Preston |
Own choice | Pemberton Old Wigan JJB |
Mark Peacock |
| 2 Mar | B | Yorkshire Area | Bradford |
Festival Music – Eric Ball | Black Dyke Band |
Nicholas Childs |
| 9 Mar | B | Midlands Area | Bedworth |
Festival Music – Eric Ball | Desford Colliery Band |
Nigel Seaman |
| 9 Mar | B | North West Area | Blackpool |
Festival Music – Eric Ball | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt |
| 9 Mar | B | Scottish Championship |  Glenrothes |
Festival Music – Eric Ball | Whitburn Band |
Russell Gray |
| 9 Mar | B | Welsh Area |  Swansea |
Festival Music – Eric Ball | Tredegar Town Band |
Ian Porthouse |
| 9 Mar | B | West of England Area | Torquay |
Festival Music – Eric Ball | Mount Charles Brass Band |
Andrew Duncan |
| 16 Mar | B | London and Southern Counties Area | Stevenage |
Festival Music – Eric Ball | Redbridge Brass |
Rob Wiffin |
| 30 Mar | B | North of England Area | Darlington |
Festival Music – Eric Ball | Reg Vardy Band |
Nicholas Childs |
| 30 Mar | E | Tameside Open Championships | Dukinfield |
Own choice | Timperley |
David Evans |
| 3 May | A | European Championships |  Stavanger |
Brass Blót – Hakon Berge Own choice |
Cory Band |
Robert Childs |
| 4 May | E | Buxton Festival | Buxton |
Own choice | Pemberton Old Wigan JJB |
Mark Peacock |
| 10 May | B | Grand Shield | Blackpool |
Vienna Nights – Philip Wilby | Leyland Band |
Jason Katsikaris |
| 10 May | C | Senior Cup | Blackpool |
Elgar Variations – Martin Ellerby | East Yorkshire Motor Services Band |
Frans Violet |
| 10 May | D | Senior Trophy | Blackpool |
An Epic Symphony – Percy Fletcher | Powerfuel Hatfield Colliery Band |
Graham O'Connor |
| 17 May | E | SEWBBA (Ebbw Vale) Contest | Tredegar |
Own choice | Tredegar Town Band |
Ian Porthouse |
| 18 May | E | Weston-super-Mare Contest | Weston-super-Mare |
Own choice | Poole Borough Band |
Phil Randell |
| 25 May | D | International Masters | Cambridge |
Malcolm Arnold Variations – Martin Ellerby | Desford Colliery Band |
Nigel Seaman |
| 21 Jun | E | West of England Bandsmen's Festival | Bugle |
Salute to Youth – Gilbert Vinter | St. Austell Town |
Gareth Pritchard |
| 28 Jun | C | English Nationals | Preston |
Infinity – Robert Redhead | Grimethorpe Colliery |
Allan Withington |
| 13 Sep | A | British Open | Birmingham |
Rococo Variations – Edward Gregson | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt |
| 4 Oct | E | Fife Charities Band Association Contest | Kirkcaldy |
Own choice | Dalmellington |
Archie Hutchison |
| 4 Oct | E | West Wales BBA Festival Contest | Ammanford |
Own choice | Burry Port Town |
Craig Roberts |
| 11 Oct | A | National Championship of Great Britain | London |
Concertino for Brass Band – Kenneth Downie | Black Dyke Band |
Nicholas Childs |
| 12 Oct | E | Fleetwood Contest | Fleetwood |
Own choice | Bactiguard Wire Brass |
Paul Andrews |
| 19 Oct | E | GBBA Own Choice Contest | Coleford |
Own choice | Lydbrook |
Steve Sykes |
| 19 Oct | E | SCABA Autumn Contest | Folkestone |
Own choice | Friary Guildford |
Chris King |
| 26 Oct | C | Pontins Championship | Prestatyn |
Cloudcatcher Fells – John McCabe | Sovereign Brass |
Peter Parkes |
| 15 Nov | E | SEWBBA (Treorchy) Contest | Treorchy |
Own choice | BTM (PHS) Band |
Tom Davoren |
| 15 Nov | E | SWBBA Contest | Torquay |
Own choice | Milton Keynes Brass (Broseley) |
Paul Fensom |
| 16 Nov | D | Brass in Concert | Gateshead |
Entertainments | Cory Band |
Robert Childs |
| 16 Nov | E | Leicestershire BBA (Leicester) Contest | Loughborough |
Own choice | Ratby Co-operative |
Michael Fowles |
| 16 Nov | E | Wilkinson Northern Open | St Helens |
Own choice | Freckleton |
Paul Dalton |
| 29 Nov | C | Scottish Open | Perth |
St. Magnus – Kenneth Downie | Scottish Co-op Band |
Michael Fowles |
| 29 Nov | E | North Wales Rally | Rhyl |
Own choice | Beaumaris |
Gwyn Evans |
Awards[edit]
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Band of the Year Welsh Band of the Year |
Cory Band – Robert Childs
|
| London & Southern Counties Band of the Year | Redbridge Brass – Rob Wiffin/Jeremy Wise
|
| Midlands Band of the Year | Desford Colliery Band – Russell Gray/Nigel Seaman
|
| North of England Band of the Year | East Yorkshire Motor Services Band – Robert Childs/Frans Violet
|
| North West Band of the Year | Fodens Richardson Band – Garry Cutt
|
| Scottish Band of the Year | Kirkintilloch Band – Selmer Simonsen/Howard Taylor/Allan Ramsay
|
| West of England Band of the Year | Mount Charles Brass Band – Andrew Duncan
|
| Yorkshire Band of the Year | Grimethorpe Colliery – Allan Withington/Michael J. Garasi
|
| Foreign Band of the Year | Stavanger – Garry Cutt/Allan Withington
|
| Most Improved Band of the Year | Milton Keynes Brass (Broseley) – Paul Fensom
|
| Conductor of the Year | Robert Childs – Cory Band/East Yorkshire Motor Services Band
|
| Player of the Year | Glyn Williams – Fodens Richardson Band (euphonium)
|
Butlins Mineworkers[edit]
Date: Sunday 20th January 2008
Class: C
Location: Butlins, Skegness
Format: Set test (Life Divine – Cyril Jenkins) and entertainments
Adjudicators: Alan Morrison, Peter Parkes and David Read
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desford Colliery Band |
Russell Gray | 15 |
| 2 | Wingates Band |
Andrew Berryman | 12 |
| 3 | Tongwynlais Temperance |
Gareth Pritchard | 9 |
| 4 | United Norwest Co-op Milnrow |
John Ward | 6 |
| 5 | Virtuosi GUS Band |
Jeremy Wise | 3 |
| 6 | Yorkshire Imperial (David Urquhart Travel) Band |
Jim Davies | |
| 7 | Thoresby Colliery |
Ian McElligott | |
| 8 | SWT Woodfalls Band |
Nicholas Childs | |
| 9 | Mount Charles Brass Band |
Andrew Duncan | |
| 10 | Bactiguard Wire Brass |
Paul Andrews |
Brass at the Guild Contest[edit]
Date: Sunday 3rd February 2008
Class: E
Location: Guild Hall, Preston
Format: Own choice
Adjudicator: Alan Morrison
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pemberton Old Wigan JJB |
Mark Peacock | Elgar Variations – Martin Ellerby | 5 |
| 2 | Timperley |
Alec Evans | The New Jerusalem – Philip Wilby | 4 |
| 3 | Zone One Brass |
Paul Archibald | Music for Battle Creek – Philip Sparke | 3 |
| 4 | Newstead Brass |
Duncan Beckley | Festival Music – Eric Ball | 2 |
| 5 | Blackburn and Darwen |
Nick Sheppard | Five Blooms in a Welsh Garden – Gareth Wood | |
| 6 | Stockport Brass (BT) |
Michael Fowles | Harmony Music – Philip Sparke | |
| 7 | Derwent Brass |
Keith Leonard | The Year of the Dragon – Philip Sparke | |
| 8 | Hebden Bridge |
Dennis Hadfield | Dances and Arias – Edward Gregson | |
| 9 | Fishburn Band |
Phil Rosier | The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Derek Bourgeois | |
| 10 | Freckleton |
Paul Dalton | Dances and Alleluias – Philip Sparke | |
| 11 | RMT Easington Colliery |
Stuart Gray | Pageantry – Herbert Howells | |
| 12 | Marsden Silver Prize (Ossett Brewery) Band |
Glyn Williams | Festival Music – Eric Ball | |
| 13 | Hade Edge |
Simon Wood | James Cook, Circumnavigator – Gilbert Vinter | |
| 14 | Bactiguard Wire Brass |
Paul Andrews | Festival Music – Eric Ball | |
| 15 | Poulton le Fylde |
Gary Clegg | James Cook, Circumnavigator – Gilbert Vinter | |
| 16 | Longridge |
Steve Tarry | Paganini Variations – Philip Wilby | |
| W | Blackpool Brass |
Andrew White | James Cook, Circumnavigator – Gilbert Vinter | |
| W | Silk Brass Astrazeneca |
James Cant | James Cook, Circumnavigator – Gilbert Vinter |
Only bands from the national Championship section were eligible for points
Yorkshire Area[edit]
Date: Sunday 2nd March 2008
Class: B
Location: St George's Hall, Bradford
Format: Set test (Festival Music – Eric Ball)
Adjudicators: Peter Bassano and David Read
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Dyke Band |
Nicholas Childs | 20 |
| 2 | Grimethorpe Colliery |
Allan Withington | 16 |
| 3 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band |
Russell Gray | 12 |
| 4 | Rothwell Temperance Band |
David Roberts | 8 |
| 5 | Brighouse and Rastrick |
Alan Morrison | 4 |
| 6 | Marsden Silver Prize (Ossett Brewery) Band |
Glyn Williams | |
| 7 | Pennine Brass |
Ray Farr | |
| 8 | YBS Band |
Morgan Griffiths | |
| 9 | Hepworth (Cookson Homes) |
Mark Bentham | |
| 10 | Yorkshire Imperial (David Urquhart Travel) Band |
Jim Davies | |
| 11 | Powerfuel Hatfield Colliery Band |
Graham O'Connor | |
| 12 | Stocksbridge Band |
David Nesbitt |
Midlands Area[edit]
Date: Sunday 9th March 2008
Class: B
Location: Civic Hall, Bedworth
Format: Set test (Festival Music – Eric Ball)
Adjudicators: Jim Davies and Steve Pritchard-Jones
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desford Colliery Band |
Nigel Seaman | 20 |
| 2 | Virtuosi GUS Band |
John Berryman | 16 |
| 3 | Sovereign Brass |
David Maplestone | 12 |
| 4 | The Staffordshire Band |
Simon Kerwin | 8 |
| 5 | Thoresby Colliery |
Stan Lippeatt | 4 |
| 6 | Kibworth |
Jeremy Wise | |
| 7 | Newstead Brass |
Duncan Beckley | |
| 8 | Ratby Co-operative |
Brett Baker | |
| 9 | Jaguar (Coventry) Band |
Dave Lea | |
| 10 | Derwent Brass |
Keith Leonard | |
| 11 | Enderby |
Huw Thomas | |
| 12 | Raunds Temperance |
Jonathan Mott |
North West Area[edit]
Date: Sunday 9th March 2008
Class: B
Location: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Format: Set test (Festival Music – Eric Ball)
Adjudicator: Dennis Wilby
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt | 20 |
| 2 | Leyland Band |
Jason Katsikaris | 16 |
| 3 | Fairey Band |
Philip Chalk | 12 |
| 4 | Wingates Band |
Andrew Berryman | 8 |
| 5 | United Co-op (Crewe) |
Jef Sparkes | 4 |
| 6 | Stockport Brass (BT) |
Michael Fowles | |
| 7 | United Norwest Co-op Milnrow |
John Ward | |
| 8 | Bactiguard Wire Brass |
Paul Andrews | |
| 9 | Timperley |
David Evans | |
| 10 | Pemberton Old Wigan JJB |
Mark Peacock | |
| 11 | Freckleton |
Paul Dalton |
Scottish Championship[edit]
Date: Sunday 9th March 2008
Class: B
Location: Rothes Hall, Glenrothes
Format: Set test (Festival Music – Eric Ball)
Adjudicators: David Read and Steve Sykes
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitburn Band |
Russell Gray | 20 |
| 2 | Kirkintilloch Band |
Selmer Simonsen | 16 |
| 3 | Kingdom Brass |
Craig Anderson | 12 |
| 4 | Scottish Co-op Band |
Allan Ramsay | 8 |
| 5 | Unison Kinneil |
Colin McKenzie | 4 |
| 6 | Bon Accord Silver |
Morten Hansen | |
| 7 | Dalmellington |
Archie Hutchison | |
| 8 | Newtongrange |
Ray Farr | |
| 9 | Dunaskin Doon |
John Boax | |
| 10 | Newmilns and Galston |
Alex McCutcheon |
Welsh Area[edit]
Date: Sunday 9th March 2008
Class: B
Location: Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Format: Set test (Festival Music – Eric Ball)
Adjudicator: Alan Morrison
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tredegar Town Band |
Ian Porthouse | 20 |
| 2 | BTM (PHS) Band |
Graham O'Connor | 16 |
| 3 | Cory Band |
Robert Childs | 12 |
| 4 | Burry Port Town |
Philip Bailey | 8 |
| 5 | Northop Silver |
Thomas Wyss | 4 |
| 6 | Parc and Dare |
Craig Roberts | |
| 7 | Tongwynlais Temperance |
Gareth Pritchard | |
| 8 | Cwmaman Institute Silver |
Graham Sheppard | |
| 9 | Wrexham Brass |
Wayne Ruston |
West of England Area[edit]
Date: Sunday 9th March 2008
Class: B
Location: Riviera Centre, Torquay
Format: Set test (Festival Music – Eric Ball)
Adjudicators: Colin Hardy and Alan Hope
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Charles Brass Band |
Andrew Duncan | 20 |
| 2 | SWT Woodfalls Band |
Nicholas Childs | 16 |
| 3 | PolySteel (Flowers) Band |
Philip Harper | 12 |
| 4 | St. Keverne |
Stuart Chappell | 8 |
| 5 | Lydbrook |
Tom Brevik | 4 |
| 6 | Camborne Town |
Frank Renton | |
| 7 | St. Austell Town |
Roy Newsome | |
| 8 | Yeovil Town |
Dave Barringer | |
| 9 | Poole Borough Band |
Phil Randell | |
| 10 | Bournemouth Concert Brass |
Peter Parkes | |
| 11 | Hyde |
Peter Wise | |
| 12 | Aldbourne |
Melvin White |
London and Southern Counties Area[edit]
Date: Sunday 16th March 2008
Class: B
Location: Arts & Leisure Centre, Stevenage
Format: Set test (Festival Music – Eric Ball)
Adjudicator: David Horsfield
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redbridge Brass |
Rob Wiffin | 20 |
| 2 | Aveley and Newham Band |
Nigel Taken | 16 |
| 3 | Milton Keynes Brass (Broseley) |
Paul Fensom | 12 |
| 4 | Zone One Brass |
Paul Archibald | 8 |
| 5 | Staines Brass |
Melvin White | 4 |
| 6 | KM Medway |
Melvin White | |
| 7 | Clacton-on-Sea Co-operative |
Terry Brotherhood | |
| 8 | Bedford Town |
John Berryman | |
| 9 | Wantage Silver A |
Philip Bailey | |
| 10 | Kidlington Concert Brass |
Catherine Underwood | |
| 11 | Welwyn Garden City |
David Stokes | |
| 12 | Haverhill Silver |
Mark Ager |
North of England Area[edit]
Date: Sunday 30th March 2008
Class: B
Location: Dolphin Centre, Darlington
Format: Set test (Festival Music – Eric Ball)
Adjudicator: David Horsfield
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reg Vardy Band |
Nicholas Childs | 20 |
| 2 | East Yorkshire Motor Services Band |
Robert Childs | 16 |
| 3 | Felling |
Graeme Tindall | 12 |
| 4 | Fishburn Band |
Russell Gray | 8 |
| 5 | Tavistock Chester-le-Street Riverside |
Ian Robinson | 4 |
| 6 | Westoe |
Derek Broadbent | |
| 7 | RMT Easington Colliery |
Norman Law | |
| 8 | Harrogate |
David Lancaster |
Tameside Open Championships[edit]
Date: Sunday 30th March 2008
Class: E
Location: Town Hall, Dukinfield
Format: Own choice
Adjudicator: Kevin Wadsworth
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timperley |
David Evans | Odin – Arthur Butterworth | 5 |
| 2 | Ashton under Lyne |
Carl Whiteoak | Elgar Variations – Martin Ellerby | |
| 3 | Mossley |
Duncan Byers | An Epic Symphony – Percy Fletcher | 3 |
| 4 | Longridge |
Steve Tarry | Paganini Variations – Philip Wilby | 2 |
| W | Blackpool Brass |
Andrew White | Blitz – Derek Bourgeois |
Only bands from the national Championship section were eligible for points
Mossley and Longridge were awarded points despite being from the national First section, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at other contests later in the year
European Championships[edit]
Date: Saturday 3rd May 2008
Class: A
Location: Konserthus, Stavanger
Format: Set test (Brass Blót – Hakon Berge) and own choice
Adjudicators: Arvid Anthun, Armin Bachmann and Nigel Boddice (set test), David King, Jens T. Larsen and Jan van der Roost (own choice)
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory Band |
Robert Childs | Music for Battle Creek – Philip Sparke | 25 |
| 2 | Grimethorpe Colliery |
Allan Withington | Vienna Nights – Philip Wilby | 20 |
| 3 |  Brass Band Willebroek |
Frans Violet | Music for Battle Creek – Philip Sparke | |
| 4 |  Brass Band Fribourg |
Arsene Duc | Vienna Nights – Philip Wilby | |
| 5 | Stavanger |
Garry Cutt | Music of the Spheres – Philip Sparke | 5 |
| 6 | Brass Band Buizingen |
Luc Vertommen | Concerto Grosso – Derek Bourgeois | |
| 7 |  Brass Band Lyngby Taarbaek |
Christian Schmiedescamp | Apocalypse – Derek Bourgeois | |
| 8 |  Brass Band De Waldsang |
Rieks van der Velde | Music for Battle Creek – Philip Sparke | |
| 9 |  Stockholm |
Kent Jonsson | The Year of the Dragon – Philip Sparke | |
| 10 |  Oberösterreich Brass Band |
Hannes Buchegger | Dreams – Bertrand Moren | |
| 11 | Kirkintilloch Band |
Howard Taylor | Music of the Spheres – Philip Sparke |
Only bands from England, Scotland and Wales were eligible for points
Stavanger were awarded points despite being from Norway, as they also entered Brass in Concert later in the year
Buxton Festival[edit]
Date: Sunday 4th May 2008
Class: E
Location: Pavilion Gardens, Buxton
Format: Own choice (combined Championship and First sections)
Adjudicator: John Berryman
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pemberton Old Wigan JJB |
Mark Peacock | Elgar Variations – Martin Ellerby | 5 |
| 2 | Newstead Brass |
Duncan Beckley | Vienna Nights – Philip Wilby | 4 |
| 3 | Vernon Building Society Poynton |
Kevin Gibbs | Dances and Arias – Edward Gregson | |
| 4 | Bedworth Brass |
Stephen Tighe | Trittico – James Curnow | |
| 5 | The Staffordshire Band |
Simon Kerwin | Vienna Nights – Philip Wilby | 1 |
| 6 | Harrogate |
David Lancaster | Triumphant Rhapsody – Gilbert Vinter | |
| 7 | Drighlington |
Kevin Belcher | Music for the Common Man – Kenneth Downie |
Only bands from the Championship section were eligible for points
Grand Shield[edit]
Date: Saturday 10th May 2008
Class: B
Location: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Format: Set test (Vienna Nights – Philip Wilby)
Adjudicators: Robert Childs and Peter Parkes
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leyland Band |
Jason Katsikaris | 20 |
| 2 | BTM (PHS) Band |
Nigel Boddice | 16 |
| 3 | Tredegar Town Band |
Ian Porthouse | 12 |
| 4 | Virtuosi GUS Band |
John Berryman | 8 |
| 5 | Wingates Band |
Andrew Berryman | 4 |
| 6 | Reg Vardy Band |
Allan Ramsay | |
| 7 | Stockport Brass (BT) |
Michael Fowles | |
| 8 | Mount Charles Brass Band |
Andrew Duncan | |
| 9 | Redbridge Brass |
Jeremy Wise | |
| 10 | Kibworth |
Gary Wyatt | |
| 11 | Tongwynlais Temperance |
Gareth Pritchard | |
| 12 | Sovereign Brass |
David Maplestone | |
| 13 | Aveley and Newham Band |
Nigel Taken | |
| 14 | Pennine Brass |
Huw Thomas | |
| 15 | Yorkshire Imperial (David Urquhart Travel) Band |
William Rushworth | |
| 16 | Thoresby Colliery |
Stan Lippeatt | |
| 17 | Newstead Brass |
Duncan Beckley | |
| 18 | Freckleton |
Paul Dalton | |
| 19 | Burry Port Town |
Nigel Seaman | |
| 20 | The Staffordshire Band |
Simon Kerwin |
Senior Cup[edit]
Date: Saturday 10th May 2008
Class: C
Location: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Format: Set test (Elgar Variations – Martin Ellerby)
Adjudicators: Derek Broadbent and Chris Wormald
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Yorkshire Motor Services Band |
Frans Violet | 15 |
| 2 | Bactiguard Wire Brass |
Paul Andrews | 12 |
| 3 | Jaguar (Coventry) Band |
Dave Lea | 9 |
| 4 | Pemberton Old Wigan JJB |
Mark Peacock | 6 |
| 5 | Skelmanthorpe |
John Roberts | |
| 6 | Ratby Co-operative |
Brett Baker | |
| 7 | Fishburn Band |
Ray Farr | |
| 8 | Cwmaman Institute Silver |
David Evans | |
| 9 | Bournemouth Concert Brass |
Jonathan Lush-Camps | |
| 10 | Unison Kinneil |
Colin McKenzie | |
| 11 | Bo'ness & Carriden |
Michael Marzella | |
| 12 | Dalmellington |
Archie Hutchison | |
| 13 | Aldbourne |
Melvin White | |
| 14 | Stocksbridge Band |
David Nesbitt | |
| 15 | Ashton under Lyne |
Carl Whiteoak | |
| 16 | Knottingley Silver |
Robin Morgan | |
| 17 | Kingdom Brass |
Craig Anderson | |
| 18 | Lindley |
Neil Jowett | |
| 19 | Besses o' th' Barn |
John North |
Only bands from the Championship section were eligible for points
Senior Trophy[edit]
Date: Saturday 10th May 2008
Class: D
Location: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Format: Set test (An Epic Symphony – Percy Fletcher)
Adjudicators: Peter Roberts and Geoffrey Whitham
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powerfuel Hatfield Colliery Band |
Graham O'Connor | 10 |
| 2 | SWT Woodfalls Band |
Nicholas Childs | 8 |
| 3 | Marsden Silver Prize (Ossett Brewery) Band |
Glyn Williams | 6 |
| 4 | United Co-op (Crewe) |
Jef Sparkes | 4 |
| 5 | Camborne Town |
Frank Renton | 2 |
| 6 |  Laganvale |
Ernest Ruddock | |
| 7 | Wrexham Brass |
Wayne Ruston | |
| 8 | Northop Silver |
Thomas Wyss | |
| 9 | Blackburn and Darwen |
Nick Sheppard | |
| 10 | United Norwest Co-op Milnrow |
John Ward | |
| 11 | Beaumaris |
Gwyn Evans | |
| 12 | Tavistock Chester-le-Street Riverside |
Ian Robinson | |
| 13 | Newbridge (Celynen) |
Paul Holland | |
| 14 | Mossley |
Duncan Byers | |
| 15 | Yorkshire Co-operative |
Kevin Gibbs | |
| 16 | Friary Guildford |
Chris King | |
| 17 | Newtongrange |
Paul Drury | |
| 18 | Old Silkstone |
Alan Exley |
SEWBBA (Ebbw Vale) Contest[edit]
Date: Saturday 17th May 2008
Class: E
Location: Leisure Centre, Tredegar
Format: Own choice
Adjudicator: Philip Harper
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tredegar Town Band |
Ian Porthouse | Vienna Nights – Philip Wilby | 5 |
| 2 | Tongwynlais Temperance |
Gareth Pritchard | Vienna Nights – Philip Wilby | 4 |
| 3 | Tylorstown |
Gary Davies | Diversions on a Bass Theme – George Lloyd | 3 |
| 4 | Thomas Coaches Mid Rhondda |
Colin Hogg | Diadem of Gold – George Bailey arr. Frank Wright | |
| 5 | Abergavenny Borough |
Gareth Ritter | The Judges of the Secret Court (Les Francs Juges) – Hector Berlioz arr. Frank Wright | 1 |
| 6 | Newbridge (Celynen) |
Paul Holland | Dances and Alleluias – Philip Sparke |
Only bands from the national Championship section were eligible for points
Tylorstown and Abergavenny Borough were awarded points despite being from lower national sections, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at other contests later in the year
Weston-super-Mare Contest[edit]
Date: Sunday 18th May 2008
Class: E
Location: Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare
Format: Own choice (combined Championship and First sections)
Adjudicator: Philip Wilby
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poole Borough Band |
Phil Randell | The Year of the Dragon – Philip Sparke | 5 |
| 2 | Shirley |
Alwyn Green | Tallis Variations – Philip Sparke | |
| 3 | Yeovil Town |
Kevin Robbins | High Peak – Eric Ball | 3 |
| 4 | Lympstone South West Telecoms |
Charles Fleming | Fantasy for Brass Band – Malcolm Arnold | 2 |
| 5 | Chalford |
Steve Tubb | Prisms – Peter Graham | |
| 6 | Ibstock Brick Brass |
Ken Ferguson | Symphony of Marches – Gilbert Vinter | |
| 7 | Abergavenny Borough |
Gareth Ritter | The Judges of the Secret Court (Les Francs Juges) – Hector Berlioz arr. Frank Wright | |
| W | Hyde |
Peter Wise | Tallis Variations – Philip Sparke | |
| W | Milton Keynes Brass (Broseley) |
Paul Fensom | Masquerade – Philip Wilby | |
| W | Portishead Town |
Ian Dickinson | Contest Music – Wilfred Heaton | |
| W | Swindon Pegasus |
Stephen Armstrong-Watkins | Sinfonietta for Brass Band - The Wayfarer – Eric Ball |
Only bands from the Championship section were eligible for points
Lympstone South West Telecoms were awarded points despite being from the First section, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at the SWBBA Contest later in the year
International Masters[edit]
Date: Sunday 25th May 2008
Class: D
Location: Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Format: Set test (Malcolm Arnold Variations – Martin Ellerby)
Adjudicators: Eric Crees, David Read and Philip Sparke
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desford Colliery Band |
Nigel Seaman | 10 |
| 2 | Tredegar Town Band |
Ian Porthouse | 8 |
| 3 |  Brass Band Aeolus |
Bastien Stil | |
| 4 | Redbridge Brass |
Jeremy Wise | 4 |
| 5 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles |
Géo-Pierre Moren | |
| 6 | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt | |
| 7 | Rothwell Temperance Band |
David Roberts | |
| 8 | Virtuosi GUS Band |
John Berryman | |
| 9 | Fairey Band |
Philip Chalk | |
| 10 | Wingates Band |
Andrew Berryman | |
| 11 | Aveley and Newham Band |
Nigel Taken | |
| 12 | YBS Band |
Morgan Griffiths | |
| 13 | Soli Brass |
Frans-Aert Burghgraef | |
| 14 | PolySteel (Flowers) Band |
Philip Harper | |
| 15 | 1st Old Boys Association Silver Band |
Stephen Cairns | |
| 16 | Reg Vardy Band |
Richard Evans | |
| 17 | Scottish Co-op Band |
Allan Ramsay | |
| 18 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band |
Russell Gray | |
| 19 | BTM (PHS) Band |
Nigel Boddice | |
| 20 | Jaguar (Coventry) Band |
Dave Lea | |
| 21 | Hepworth (Cookson Homes) |
Mark Bentham |
Only bands from England, Scotland and Wales were eligible for points
West of England Bandsmen's Festival[edit]
Date: Saturday 21st June 2008
Class: E
Location: Molinnis Park, Bugle
Format: Set test (Salute to Youth – Gilbert Vinter)
Adjudicator: Stan Lippeatt
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Austell Town |
Gareth Pritchard | 5 |
| 2 | Camborne Town |
Frank Renton | 4 |
| 3 | Wantage Silver A |
Philip Bailey | 3 |
| 4 | St. Keverne |
Stuart Chappell | 2 |
| 5 | St Dennis |
Brian Minear |
Only bands from the national Championship section were eligible for points
English Nationals[edit]
Date: Saturday 28th June 2008
Class: C
Location: Guild Hall, Preston
Format: Set test (Infinity – Robert Redhead)
Adjudicators: Nigel Boddice, David Read and Chris Wormald
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grimethorpe Colliery |
Allan Withington | 15 |
| 2 | Black Dyke Band |
Nicholas Childs | 12 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick |
Alan Morrison | 9 |
| 4 | Mount Charles Brass Band |
Andrew Duncan | 6 |
| 5 | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt | 3 |
| 6 | Hepworth (Cookson Homes) |
Ian Porthouse | |
| 7 | Rothwell Temperance Band |
David Roberts | |
| 8 | Leyland Band |
Jason Katsikaris | |
| 9 | Fairey Band |
Philip Chalk | |
| 10 | Reg Vardy Band |
Steve Malcolm | |
| 11 | YBS Band |
Morgan Griffiths | |
| 12 | PolySteel (Flowers) Band |
Philip Harper | |
| 13 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band |
Russell Gray | |
| 14 | Redbridge Brass |
Jeremy Wise | |
| 15 | Fishburn Band |
Ray Farr |
British Open[edit]
Date: Saturday 13th September 2008
Class: A
Location: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Format: Set test (Rococo Variations – Edward Gregson)
Adjudicators: Michael Ball, Peter Parkes and David Read
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt | 25 |
| 2 | Grimethorpe Colliery |
Allan Withington | 20 |
| 3 | Cory Band |
Robert Childs | 15 |
| 4 | Leyland Band |
Jason Katsikaris | 10 |
| 5 | Kirkintilloch Band |
Selmer Simonsen | 5 |
| 6 | Black Dyke Band |
Nicholas Childs | |
| 7 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band |
Russell Gray | |
| 8 | Brighouse and Rastrick |
Alan Morrison | |
| 9 | Hepworth (Cookson Homes) |
Ian Porthouse | |
| 10 | Whitburn Band |
Steven Mead | |
| 11 | Scottish Co-op Band |
Andrew Duncan | |
| 12 | PolySteel (Flowers) Band |
David Hirst | |
| 13 | BTM (PHS) Band |
Nigel Boddice | |
| 14 | Desford Colliery Band |
Nigel Seaman | |
| 15 | Fairey Band |
Philip Chalk | |
| 16 | YBS Band |
Morgan Griffiths | |
| 17 | Rothwell Temperance Band |
David Roberts |
Fife Charities Band Association Contest[edit]
Date: Saturday 4th October 2008
Class: E
Location: Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Format: March, hymn and own choice
Adjudicators: Russell Gray and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalmellington |
Archie Hutchison | The Year of the Dragon – Philip Sparke | 5 |
| 2 | Kingdom Brass |
Craig Anderson | St. Magnus – Kenneth Downie | 4 |
| 3 | Clackmannan District |
Paul Kiernan | The Saga of Haakon the Good – Philip Sparke | |
| 4 | City of Discovery |
Bruce Fraser | Purcell Variations – Kenneth Downie | |
| 5 | Lochgelly |
Paul Drury | The Land of the Long White Cloud - Aotearoa – Philip Sparke | |
| 6 | Coalburn Silver |
Gareth Bowman | Hollywood! – Goff Richards | |
| 7 | Tullis Russell Mills |
Bruce Fraser | A Royal Mile Suite – Alan Fernie | |
| 8 | Broxburn & Livingston |
Charlie Farren | Tallis Variations – Philip Sparke | |
| 9 | Dunfermline Town |
David Neil | The Dark Side of the Moon – Paul Lovatt-Cooper | |
| 10 | Shotts St. Patrick's Brass |
Andrew Duncan | Rhapsody in Brass – Dean Goffin | |
| 11 | MacTaggart Scott Loanhead |
Alan Fernie | A Salford Sinfonietta – Darrol Barry | |
| 12 | Brass Sounds Inverclyde |
Gareth Bowman | Anglian Dances – Alan Fernie | |
| 13 | Bon Accord Silver 'B' |
Bruce Wallace | A Salford Sinfonietta – Darrol Barry | |
| 14 | Dysart Colliery |
Bill Sandell | Four Cities Symphony – Rodney Newton | |
| W | Croy |
Kenneth Blackwood | Entertainments – Gilbert Vinter | |
| W | Tayport Instrumental |
Frank Culross | Kaleidoscope – Philip Sparke |
Only bands from the Championship section were eligible for points
West Wales BBA Festival Contest[edit]
Date: Saturday 4th October 2008
Class: E
Location: Amman Valley Comprehensive School, Ammanford
Format: Own choice
Adjudicator: Lloyd Landry
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burry Port Town |
Craig Roberts | Between the Moon and Mexico – Philip Sparke | 5 |
| 2 | Newbridge (Celynen) |
Paul Holland | English Heritage – George Lloyd | 4 |
| 3 | Tylorstown |
Gary Davies | A Royal Mile Suite – Alan Fernie | 3 |
| 4 | Tongwynlais Temperance |
Huw Thomas | Cloudcatcher Fells – John McCabe | 2 |
| 5 | Abergavenny Borough |
Gareth Ritter | Harmony Music – Philip Sparke | 1 |
| 6 | Thomas Coaches Mid Rhondda |
Alan Gibbs | Festival Music – Eric Ball | |
| 7 | Pontardulais Town |
Paul Jenkins | Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Peter Graham |
Only bands from the national Championship section were eligible for points
Newbridge (Celynen), Tylorstown and Abergavenny Borough were awarded points despite being from lower national sections, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at other contests during the year
National Championship of Great Britain[edit]
Date: Saturday 11th October 2008
Class: A
Location: Royal Albert Hall, London
Format: Set test (Concertino for Brass Band – Kenneth Downie)
Adjudicators: James Gourlay, David King and David Read
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Dyke Band |
Nicholas Childs | 25 |
| 2 | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt | 20 |
| 3 | Cory Band |
Robert Childs | 15 |
| 4 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band |
Russell Gray | 10 |
| 5 | Fairey Band |
Philip Chalk | 5 |
| 6 | Rothwell Temperance Band |
David Roberts | |
| 7 | Grimethorpe Colliery |
Allan Withington | |
| 8 | Leyland Band |
Jason Katsikaris | |
| 9 | East Yorkshire Motor Services Band |
Frans Violet | |
| 10 | Virtuosi GUS Band |
John Berryman | |
| 11 | Reg Vardy Band |
Allan Ramsay | |
| 12 | Whitburn Band |
Steven Mead | |
| 13 | Kirkintilloch Band |
Selmer Simonsen | |
| 14 | Aveley and Newham Band |
Nigel Taken | |
| 15 | Tredegar Town Band |
Ian Porthouse | |
| 16 | SWT Woodfalls Band |
Melvin White | |
| 17 | Redbridge Brass |
Jeremy Wise | |
| 18 | BTM (PHS) Band |
Philip Harper | |
| 19 | Desford Colliery Band |
Nigel Seaman | |
| 20 | Mount Charles Brass Band |
Andrew Duncan |
Fleetwood Contest[edit]
Date: Sunday 12th October 2008
Class: E
Location: Marine Hall, Fleetwood
Format: Own choice
Adjudicator: Kevin Wadsworth
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bactiguard Wire Brass |
Paul Andrews | Cloudcatcher Fells – John McCabe | 5 |
| 2 | Longridge |
Steve Tarry | The Essence of Time – Peter Graham | 4 |
| 3 | Timperley |
David Evans | Cambridge Variations – Philip Sparke | 3 |
| 4 | Blackpool Brass |
Andrew White | Rhapsodic Variations - My Strength, My Tower – Dean Goffin |
Only bands from the national Championship section were eligible for points
Longridge were awarded points despite being from the national First section, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at the Tameside Open Championships earlier in the year
GBBA Own Choice Contest[edit]
Date: Sunday 19th October 2008
Class: E
Location: Royal Forest of Dean College, Coleford
Format: Own choice (combined Championship and First sections)
Adjudicator: Derek Broadbent
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lydbrook |
Steve Sykes | Festival Music – Eric Ball | 5 |
| 2 | Cinderford |
Clive Lewis | Spectrum – Gilbert Vinter | |
| 3 | City of Bristol |
Ian Holmes | The Essence of Time – Peter Graham | |
| 4 | Swindon Pegasus |
Stephen Armstrong-Watkins | Sinfonietta for Brass Band - The Wayfarer – Eric Ball |
Only bands from the Championship section were eligible for points
SCABA Autumn Contest[edit]
Date: Sunday 19th October 2008
Class: E
Location: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Format: Own choice
Adjudicator: Roy Sparkes
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friary Guildford |
Chris King | Dances and Alleluias – Philip Sparke | |
| 2 | Haverhill Silver |
Mark Ager | Paganini Variations – Philip Wilby | 4 |
| 3 | Welwyn Garden City |
David Stokes | Tallis Variations – Philip Sparke | 3 |
| 4 | Panta Rhei Ghent |
Paul Voet | Purcell Variations – Kenneth Downie | |
| 5 | Regent Brass |
Alan Duguid | Paganini Variations – Philip Wilby |
Only bands from the national Championship section were eligible for points
Only bands from England, Scotland and Wales were eligible for points
Pontins Championship[edit]
Date: Sunday 26th October 2008
Class: C
Location: Pontins, Prestatyn
Format: Set test (Cloudcatcher Fells – John McCabe)
Adjudicators: Derek Broadbent and David Read
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sovereign Brass |
Peter Parkes | 15 |
| 2 | Bactiguard Wire Brass |
Paul Andrews | 12 |
| 3 | Powerfuel Hatfield Colliery Band |
Graham O'Connor | 9 |
| 4 | The Staffordshire Band |
Huw Thomas | 6 |
| 5 | Tongwynlais Temperance |
Philip Harper | 3 |
| 6 | Northop Silver |
Thomas Wyss | |
| 7 | Fishburn Band |
Phil Rosier | |
| 8 | Marsden Silver Prize (Ossett Brewery) Band |
Glyn Williams | |
| 9 | Felling |
Graeme Tindall | |
| 10 | Wantage Silver A |
Philip Bailey | |
| 11 | Stocksbridge Band |
David Nesbitt | |
| 12 | Enderby |
Jonathan Mott | |
| 13 | Derwent Brass |
Keith Leonard | |
| 14 | Wrexham Brass |
Wayne Ruston | |
| 15 | Milton Keynes Brass (Broseley) |
Paul Fensom | |
| 16 | Cwmaman Institute Silver |
Nigel Seaman | |
| 17 | Lindley |
Neil Jowett | |
| W | Burry Port Town |
Craig Roberts | |
| W | RMT Easington Colliery |
John Roberts | |
| W | Stockport Brass (BT) |
Michael Fowles | |
| W | Zone One Brass |
Richard Ward |
SEWBBA (Treorchy) Contest[edit]
Date: Saturday 15th November 2008
Class: E
Location: Parc and Dare Hall, Treorchy
Format: Own choice
Adjudicator: Stan Lippeatt
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BTM (PHS) Band |
Tom Davoren | Rococo Variations – Edward Gregson | 5 |
| 2 | Burry Port Town |
Craig Roberts | Cloudcatcher Fells – John McCabe | 4 |
| 3 | Tongwynlais Temperance |
Philip Harper | Dances and Arias – Edward Gregson | 3 |
| 4 | Newbridge (Celynen) |
Paul Holland | Of Men and Mountains – Edward Gregson | 2 |
| 5 | Abergavenny Borough |
Gareth Ritter | Harmony Music – Philip Sparke | 1 |
| 6 | Pontardulais Town |
Paul Jenkins | Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Peter Graham | |
| 7 | Tylorstown |
Gary Davies | A Royal Mile Suite – Alan Fernie |
Only bands from the national Championship section were eligible for points
Newbridge (Celynen) and Abergavenny Borough were awarded points despite being from the national First section, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at other contests earlier in the year
SWBBA Contest[edit]
Date: Saturday 15th November 2008
Class: E
Location: Riviera Centre, Torquay
Format: Own choice (combined Championship and First sections)
Adjudicator: Steve Pritchard-Jones
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Keynes Brass (Broseley) |
Paul Fensom | Cloudcatcher Fells – John McCabe | 5 |
| 2 | St. Austell Town |
Gareth Pritchard | Harrison's Dream – Peter Graham | 4 |
| 3 | Lympstone South West Telecoms |
Charles Fleming | The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Derek Bourgeois | 3 |
| 4 | Portishead Town |
Ian Dickinson | Contest Music – Wilfred Heaton | |
| 5 | Poole Borough Band |
Phil Randell | Festival Music – Eric Ball | 1 |
| 6 | St. Keverne |
C. Brian Buckley | ...All the Flowers of the Mountain... – Michael Ball | |
| 7 | Yeovil Town |
Kevin Robbins | Ballet from the Perfect Fool – Gustav Holst arr. Peter Parkes | |
| 8 | Hyde |
Ivan Hutchinson | Journey into Freedom – Eric Ball | |
| 9 | Lanner & District Silver |
Colin Toghill | Variations on a Ninth – Gilbert Vinter |
Only bands from the Championship section were eligible for points
Lympstone South West Telecoms were awarded points despite being from the First section, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at the Weston-super-Mare Contest earlier in the year
Brass in Concert[edit]
Date: Sunday 16th November 2008
Class: D
Location: The Sage, Gateshead
Format: Entertainments
Adjudicators: David King and Stephen Roberts (music), Andrew Berryman and David Horsfield (entertainment) and Ian Bousfield (soloist)
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory Band |
Robert Childs | 10 |
| 2 | Stavanger |
Allan Withington | 8 |
| 3 | Grimethorpe Colliery |
Michael J. Garasi | 6 |
| 4 | Brighouse and Rastrick |
Alan Morrison | 4 |
| 5 | Fairey Band |
Philip Chalk | 2 |
| 6 | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt | |
| 7 | Leyland Band |
Jason Katsikaris | |
| 8 | Desford Colliery Band |
Nigel Seaman | |
| 9 | Whitburn Band |
Steven Mead | |
| 10 | Hepworth (Cookson Homes) |
Sandy Smith | |
| 11 | Reg Vardy Band |
Allan Ramsay | |
| 12 | YBS Band |
Morgan Griffiths |
Only bands from England, Scotland and Wales were eligible for points
Stavanger were awarded points despite being from Norway, as they also entered the European Championships earlier in the year
Leicestershire BBA (Leicester) Contest[edit]
Date: Sunday 16th November 2008
Class: E
Location: Garendon High School, Loughborough
Format: Own choice
Adjudicator: John Roberts
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ratby Co-operative |
Michael Fowles | Rococo Variations – Edward Gregson | 5 |
| 2 | Jaguar (Coventry) Band |
Dave Lea | Elgar Variations – Martin Ellerby | 4 |
| 3 | Newstead Brass |
Duncan Beckley | Rococo Variations – Edward Gregson | 3 |
| 4 | Kidlington Concert Brass |
Dave Barringer | Between the Moon and Mexico – Philip Sparke | 2 |
| 5 | Aldbourne |
Melvin White | Elgar Variations – Martin Ellerby | 1 |
| 6 | Kibworth |
John Hudson | Diversions on a Bass Theme – George Lloyd | |
| 7 | KM Medway |
Melvin White | Paganini Variations – Philip Wilby | |
| 8 | Hebden Bridge |
Dennis Hadfield | Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Peter Graham | |
| 9 | Welwyn Garden City |
David Stokes | Tallis Variations – Philip Sparke | |
| 10 | Enderby |
Jonathan Mott | Cloudcatcher Fells – John McCabe | |
| W | Ipswich & Norwich Co-op |
Robin Norman | The Saga of Haakon the Good – Philip Sparke | |
| W | Thoresby Colliery |
Martin Heartfield | Four Dances from Checkmate – Arthur Bliss arr. Eric Ball |
Wilkinson Northern Open[edit]
Date: Sunday 16th November 2008
Class: E
Location: Theatre Royal, St Helens
Format: Own choice (combined Championship and First sections)
Adjudicator: Peter Parkes
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freckleton |
Paul Dalton | Variations on an Enigma – Philip Sparke | 5 |
| 2 | Timperley |
Mark Peacock | Cambridge Variations – Philip Sparke | 4 |
| 3 | Hade Edge |
Simon Wood | Cloudcatcher Fells – John McCabe | |
| 4 | Mossley |
Duncan Byers | The Belmont Variations – Arthur Bliss arr. Frank Wright | 2 |
| 5 | Yorkshire Co-operative |
Simon Kerwin | Hostile Skies – Richard Grantham | 1 |
| 6 | Longridge |
Steve Tarry | The Essence of Time – Peter Graham | |
| 7 | Meltham & Meltham Mills |
Stuart Fawcett | The Year of the Dragon – Philip Sparke | |
| W | Beaumaris |
Gwyn Evans | Trittico – James Curnow | |
| W | Blackpool Brass |
Andrew White | Rhapsodic Variations - My Strength, My Tower – Dean Goffin | |
| W | Broxburn & Livingston |
Charlie Farren | Tallis Variations – Philip Sparke | |
| W | Haydock |
Mark Quinn | Masquerade – Philip Wilby |
Only bands from the Championship section were eligible for points
Mossley and Yorkshire Co-operative were awarded points despite being from the First section, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at other contests during the year
Scottish Open[edit]
Date: Saturday 29th November 2008
Class: C
Location: Concert Hall, Perth
Format: Set test (St. Magnus – Kenneth Downie)
Adjudicators: Stephen Roberts and Chris Wormald
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Co-op Band |
Michael Fowles | 15 |
| 2 | Kirkintilloch Band |
Allan Ramsay | 12 |
| 3 | Whitburn Band |
Andrew Duncan | 9 |
| 4 | Fishburn Band |
Alan Morrison | 6 |
| 5 | Bon Accord Silver |
Morten Hansen | 3 |
| 6 | Camborne Town |
Kevin MacKenzie | |
| 7 | Kingdom Brass |
Craig Anderson | |
| 8 | Yorkshire Imperial (David Urquhart Travel) Band |
Richard Evans | |
| 9 | Dalmellington |
Archie Hutchison | |
| 10 | Pemberton Old Wigan JJB |
Mark Bentham | |
| 11 | Unison Kinneil |
Andrew Berryman | |
| 12 | Bo'ness & Carriden |
Michael Marzella | |
| 13 | RMT Easington Colliery |
John Roberts | |
| 14 | Clackmannan District |
Paul Kiernan |
North Wales Rally[edit]
Date: Saturday 29th November 2008
Class: E
Location: Town Hall, Rhyl
Format: Own choice (combined Championship and First sections)
Adjudicator: Stan Lippeatt
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Test Piece | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumaris |
Gwyn Evans | Trittico – James Curnow | |
| 2 | Northop Silver |
Thomas Wyss | Pageantry – Herbert Howells | 4 |
| 3 | Yorkshire Co-operative |
Simon Kerwin | Hostile Skies – Richard Grantham | 3 |
| 4 | Deiniolen |
Gavin Saynor | Triumphant Rhapsody – Gilbert Vinter |
Only bands from the Championship section were eligible for points
Yorkshire Co-operative were awarded points despite being from the First section, as they also achieved a top 5 finish at the Wilkinson Northern Open earlier in the year
Overall[edit]
| Pos | Band | Conductor | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory Band |
Robert Childs | 77 |
| 2 | Grimethorpe Colliery |
Allan Withington Michael J. Garasi |
77 |
| 3 | Fodens Richardson Band |
Garry Cutt | 68 |
| 4 | Black Dyke Band |
Nicholas Childs | 57 |
| 5 | Leyland Band |
Jason Katsikaris | 46 |
| 6 | Desford Colliery Band |
Russell Gray Nigel Seaman |
45 |
| 7 | Tredegar Town Band |
Ian Porthouse | 45 |
| 8 | BTM (PHS) Band |
Graham O'Connor Nigel Boddice Philip Harper Tom Davoren |
37 |
| 9 | Kirkintilloch Band |
Selmer Simonsen Howard Taylor Allan Ramsay |
33 |
| 10 | East Yorkshire Motor Services Band |
Robert Childs Frans Violet |
31 |
| 11 | Bactiguard Wire Brass |
Paul Andrews | 29 |
| 12 | Whitburn Band |
Russell Gray Steven Mead Andrew Duncan |
29 |
| 13 | Sovereign Brass |
David Maplestone Peter Parkes |
27 |
| 14 | Virtuosi GUS Band |
Jeremy Wise John Berryman |
27 |
| 15 | Mount Charles Brass Band |
Andrew Duncan | 26 |
| 16 | Redbridge Brass |
Rob Wiffin Jeremy Wise |
24 |
| 17 | SWT Woodfalls Band |
Nicholas Childs Melvin White |
24 |
| 18 | Wingates Band |
Andrew Berryman | 24 |
| 19 | Scottish Co-op Band |
Allan Ramsay Andrew Duncan Michael Fowles |
23 |
| 20 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band |
Russell Gray | 22 |
| 21 | Tongwynlais Temperance |
Gareth Pritchard Huw Thomas Philip Harper |
21 |
| 22 | Reg Vardy Band |
Nicholas Childs Allan Ramsay Richard Evans Steve Malcolm |
20 |
| 23 | Powerfuel Hatfield Colliery Band |
Graham O'Connor | 19 |
| 24 | Fairey Band |
Philip Chalk | 19 |
| 25 | Burry Port Town |
Philip Bailey Nigel Seaman Craig Roberts |
17 |
| 26 | Milton Keynes Brass (Broseley) |
Paul Fensom | 17 |
| 27 | Brighouse and Rastrick |
Alan Morrison | 17 |
| 28 | Pemberton Old Wigan JJB |
Mark Peacock Mark Bentham |
16 |
| 29 | Timperley |
Alec Evans David Evans Mark Peacock |
16 |
| 30 | Kingdom Brass |
Craig Anderson | 16 |
| 31 | Aveley and Newham Band |
Nigel Taken | 16 |
| 32 | The Staffordshire Band |
Simon Kerwin Huw Thomas |
15 |
| 33 | Fishburn Band |
Phil Rosier Russell Gray Ray Farr Alan Morrison |
14 |
| 34 | Jaguar (Coventry) Band |
Dave Lea | 13 |
| 35 | Stavanger |
Garry Cutt Allan Withington |
13 |
| 36 | Felling |
Graeme Tindall | 12 |
| 37 | PolySteel (Flowers) Band |
Philip Harper David Hirst |
12 |
| 38 | Zone One Brass |
Paul Archibald Richard Ward |
11 |
| 39 | St. Keverne |
Stuart Chappell C. Brian Buckley |
10 |
| 40 | St. Austell Town |
Roy Newsome Gareth Pritchard |
9 |
| 41 | Lydbrook |
Tom Brevik Steve Sykes |
9 |
| 42 | Newstead Brass |
Duncan Beckley | 9 |
| 43 | Northop Silver |
Thomas Wyss | 8 |
| 44 | United Co-op (Crewe) |
Jef Sparkes | 8 |
| 45 | Rothwell Temperance Band |
David Roberts | 8 |
| 46 | Poole Borough Band |
Phil Randell | 6 |
| 47 | Longridge |
Steve Tarry | 6 |
| 48 | Newbridge (Celynen) |
Paul Holland | 6 |
| 49 | Tylorstown |
Gary Davies | 6 |
| 50 | Marsden Silver Prize (Ossett Brewery) Band |
Glyn Williams | 6 |
| 51 | Camborne Town |
Frank Renton Kevin MacKenzie |
6 |
| 52 | United Norwest Co-op Milnrow |
John Ward | 6 |
| 53 | Dalmellington |
Archie Hutchison | 5 |
| 54 | Freckleton |
Paul Dalton | 5 |
| 55 | Ratby Co-operative |
Brett Baker Michael Fowles |
5 |
| 56 | Lympstone South West Telecoms |
Charles Fleming | 5 |
| 57 | Mossley |
Duncan Byers | 5 |
| 58 | Haverhill Silver |
Mark Ager | 4 |
| 59 | Yorkshire Co-operative |
Kevin Gibbs Simon Kerwin |
4 |
| 60 | Staines Brass |
Melvin White | 4 |
| 61 | Tavistock Chester-le-Street Riverside |
Ian Robinson | 4 |
| 62 | Thoresby Colliery |
Ian McElligott Stan Lippeatt Martin Heartfield |
4 |
| 63 | Unison Kinneil |
Colin McKenzie Andrew Berryman |
4 |
| 64 | Wantage Silver A |
Philip Bailey | 3 |
| 65 | Welwyn Garden City |
David Stokes | 3 |
| 66 | Yeovil Town |
Dave Barringer Kevin Robbins |
3 |
| 67 | Abergavenny Borough |
Gareth Ritter | 3 |
| 68 | Bon Accord Silver |
Morten Hansen | 3 |
| 69 | Kidlington Concert Brass |
Catherine Underwood Dave Barringer |
2 |
| 70 | Aldbourne |
Melvin White | 1 |