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New to brass band contesting? Understanding your first national contest – Solos and Ensembles.
Solos – (Brass and Percussion entry forms!) Solos are broken down into a mixture of age groups, instrument, and experience. Sounds daunting to a newcomer, but never fear, the guide is here to help you navigate the maze. Firstly, a broad overview of how the breakdowns… Continue Reading “New to brass band contesting? Understanding your first national contest – Solos and Ensembles.”
New to brass band contesting? Understanding your first national contest – Bands.
Let’s start with the banding side of contest – there are five grades that compete at a national contest: A, B, C, D, and Youth. ‘A’ grade is the highest of the five. There are some differences around the requirements for the grades. These… Continue Reading “New to brass band contesting? Understanding your first national contest – Bands.”