SLOW MELODY EVENTS 2011

JUNIOR SLOW MELODY RESULTS!

 

We had a smashing night at our Junior Slow Melody event in Dalmellington Community Centre on Saturday 5th March, when 21 young soloists performed in two sections – Intermediate and Advanced and, our prizes were presented by Betty Shipley from Strachur in Argyll.     In addition to our normal prizes, Betty donated a brand new trophy in memory of her late husband Bill, who, sadly, died in July last year.     The Bill Shipley Trophy was presented to the best cornet soloist in the advanced section and was won by Rebecca Wilson.

 

Co-operative FuneralCare Flugel Soloist – Caroline Farren was our adjudicator and guest soloist in our evening concert, conducted by the Guru – Ian Taylor and, Caroline was superb, playing three solos accompanied by our junior players and she said that she had a great time working with our youngsters at rehearsals and in the concert performance ….. she seemed to be amazed at the standard of our talented juniors! ….. the full results:-

 

Intermediate Section

 

1st place ….. Abigail Brown on cornet, with 80 points.

2nd place ….. Paul Jamieson on cornet, with 79 points.

3rd place ….. Robbie Uriarte on euphonium, with 78 points.

4th place ….. Ciara Wilson on flugel horn, with 77 points.

 

Advanced section

 

1st place ….. Rebecca Wilson on cornet, with 89 points.

2nd place ….. Kieran Purdie on Eb Bass, with 87 points.

3rd place ….. Linsay Brown on cornet, with 86 points.

4th place ….. Heather Cairns on cornet, with 85 points.

5th place ….. Rachael Jones on cornet, with 84 points.

 

The George F Monksfield Trophy, presented to the young player who has shown excellent progress during the year, was won by Linsay Brown.

 

The Ray & Bobby Dunn Trophy, presented to the “player of the year” as voted by the players, was won by Rebecca Wilson.

 

Sandy McAughtrie was our accompanist and, as always, it was a fantastic event and our sincere thanks to our Patrons for giving such great support to our young players!