National Finals Adjudications

Test Piece: Toccata, Elegy and Scherzo, Darrol Barry
Adjudicators: Colin Hardy & Philip Harper

Philip Harper

1 Start has impact and all sounds in place. Good contrast between ' f ' and ' ff ' - well done. Some fantastic incisive playing and at " C " too conductor is well in control of the pace of this. The playing really grabs you and doesn't let go - a superb ending. Wow!

2 A little more warmth required to start but then what a wonderful cornet solo - a real star! However, accompaniment needs a bit more confidence. Euph player matches the cornet's standard - most impressive! " D " is rich and well balanced - mighty basses! Great dim to " E " and a wonderfully timed ending - well done everyone.

3 Exactly right feel from beginning - the light and shade are perfect for the "Scherzo" feel. Percussion great. Loads of detail. " I " onwards is a joy to behold - stars in all positions! Maintains discipline throughout.

So well tackled by the conductor and a brilliant response by the players - loved it! Thanks.

Philip Harper

Colin hardy

1 Good rhythmic start with all in place and lots of detail. " C " this is well in control. " D " also well in control. " F " + very good to conclusion.

2 Good start but accompaniments untidy start bar 3 then ok. Soloist is very good. Super basses into " B ".  Euph is super, so much space given you let the music breath - thanks. " C " clean triplets. " D " the balance and control, so good and the lift into bar 113 so well done. Flugel great close, so much space, lovely last chords.

3 This certainly does have a swagger and rhythmic pulse, all the detail is there. " I " well done basses, rep/sop, horns/troms and barries/euphs, in fact well done all. Your control of dynamics is divine. MD you are letting the music come through with all the required detail.

Well done all and superbly directed.

Many Thanks.

Colin Hardy