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Pontins Brass Band Festival 2008 |
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Pontins will celebrate 35 years Brass Band Contesting with an increase of the prize fund in all the lower sections and a return to its preferred date at the end of October following two years with different dates, which seem to have caused a few problems for the competing bands.
With over £35,000 in Prizes, Trophies, Travel Allowances and part entry fee refunds for resident bands, group accommodation discounts and FREE access to the Centre for non resident bands, the 2008 Pontins Brass Band Festival promises to be another special competitive music making and social experience.
All the Test Pieces chosen by James Scott and prize presentations are as follows:-
THE HARRY AND MARGARET MORTIMER CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION
Sunday 26th October 2008
Test piece Cloudcatcher Fells Composer John McCabe Publisher Novello
FIRST PRIZE: £2,500 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP SECOND PRIZE: £1,300 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP THIRD PRIZE: £700 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP FOURTH PRIZE: £450 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP SPECIAL AWARD: TO THE YOUNGEST PLAYER IN THE SECTION, BEST SOLOIST: THE ARTHUR BEDWELL MEMORIAL TROPHY
FIRST SECTION
Saturday 25th October 2008
Test piece Sinfonietta’The Wayfarer’ Composer Eric Ball Publisher Boosey & Hawkes FIRST PRIZE: £1,800 + COMMEMORATIVE CUPSECOND PRIZE: £1,000 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP THIRD PRIZE: £700. + COMMEMORATIVE CUP FOURTH PRIZE: £450. + COMMEMORATIVE CUP SPECIAL AWARD: TO THE YOUNGEST PLAYER IN THE SECTION.
SECOND SECTION
Sunday 26th October 2008
Test piece A Royal Mile Suite Composer Alan Fernie Publisher Kirklees Music
FIRST PRIZE: £1,800 + COMMEMORATIVE CUPSECOND PRIZE: £1000 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP THIRD PRIZE: £700 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP FOURTH PRIZE: £450. + COMMEMORATIVE CUP SPECIAL AWARD: TO THE YOUNGEST PLAYER IN THE SECTION.
THIRD SECTION
Saturday 25th October 2008
Test piece Sinfonietta Composer Joseph Horovitz Publisher Novello FIRST PRIZE: £1,800 + COMMEMORATIVE CUPSECOND PRIZE: £1000 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP THIRD PRIZE: £700 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP FOURTH PRIZE: £450. + COMMEMORATIVE CUP SPECIAL AWARD: TO THE YOUNGEST PLAYER IN THE SECTION.
FOURTH SECTION
Saturday 25th October 2008
Test piece An Elgar Portrait Composer Dan Price Publisher Kirklees FIRST PRIZE: £1,800 + COMMEMORATIVE CUPSECOND PRIZE: £1000 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP THIRD PRIZE: £700 + COMMEMORATIVE CUP FOURTH PRIZE: £450. + COMMEMORATIVE CUP SPECIAL AWARD: TO THE YOUNGEST PLAYER IN THE SECTION.
An Elgar Portrait Suite for Brass Band by Dan Price
This new work was written to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Edward Elgar, and was chosen for the 2007 Swiss National Brass Band Championships Section 4
The work by Dan Price was a finalist at the Kirklees Music/Salford University Composition Award May 2007
The suite is in three movements; Introduction, Elegy and March, each of which have been inspired by three of Elgar’s most celebrated works; Chanson de Matin, Nimrod (Variation IX from the Enigma Variations) and Pomp and Circumstance No.1.
Introduction – Hollybush Hill
Hollybush Hill is the name of one of the peaks of the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire. The Malverns were a favourite walking area for Elgar and his wife and their panoramic views inspired much of Elgar’s music.
Elegy – Broadheath
Broadheath is the small village at the foot of the Malvern Hills where Elgar was born (and lived at various times throughout his life). Elgar is buried not far from Broadheath at St Wulstan’s in Little Malvern
March – Worcester Cathedral
Many of the Worcestershire ensembles and music festivals played an important role in Elgar’s early musical education. He was heavily involved in The Three Choirs Festival and either conducted or played in many of the light orchestras and vocal groups that performed at venues across Worcester. A statue of Elgar overlooks the Cathedral at the end of Worcester High Street.
As in previous years all the bands who entered in 2007 and those on the waiting lists will receive priority entry forms and accommodation booking forms. Bands should receive these by the end of February and will be given priority until the beginning of April.
Entry Forms and Accommodation booking forms will be available from the Pontin’s website: www.pontins-prestatynsands.com
The Pontins Brass Band Committee always invites suggestions for improvements to the Festival, from anyone with the Brass Band movement interest at heart. As a result of such consultations, changes such as borrowed players,registry information system, pre-draw, and variation on the grading system have all been adopted in order to enhance the Festival. The Contest Rules are published on both the Pontin’s and British Brass Band Registry websites: www.pontins-prestatynsands.com or www.bbbr.co.uk Further constructive suggestions are welcome and will always be considered. We would encourage anyone to contact the Contest Controllers Frank Hodges or Colin Morrison.
A feature of this event is the Shopping Street concept for Brass Band Traders situated at the rear of one of the Contest Venues and through which all bands pass during the day. The traders exhibitions are an essential part of any Brass Band Festival. The facility is available to traders at a cost of £299 inclusive of VAT for trade space, accommodation for the weekend for 2 persons and a half page advert in the Festival programme. For further information on this please contact Darrio - darrio.touhladjiev@pontins.com
For any further information please contact either of the Festival Contest Controllers:
Mr Colin Morrison, 22 Rushdon Close, Grays, Essex, RM17 5QW Telephone/Fax Number (01375) 409807, E-mail - cm006c6149@blueyonder.co.uk or Mr Frank Hodges, 39 Broxton Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NP Telephone: 01942 703217 Mobile: 07930 562 768 E-mail - frankhodges@bbbr.co.uk |