Third Prize at the Regionals

On the 10th March, the band competed at the annual West of England Regional Championship at the Riviera Centre in Torquay, performing Seascapes by Ray Steadman-Allen. 

Drawn 12th out of 13 bands, the band delivered a passionate performance that the players absolutely loved. This was enough to gain much favour with the audience and pundits alike, with music journalism website 4barsrest later stating: 

Filton Concert Brass performing 'Seascapes' under Tom Davoren

"There was also something of a musical revelation from Filton. Tom Davoren's poetic approach, dynamically light and delicately phrased impressed many (4BR included)"

The contest proved hard fought however, with the band eventually being placed third - only just missing out on qualification for the National Finals in London. According to the adjudicators it was extremely close between 2nd and 3rd, so despite not qualifying this year the band remain very proud indeed of their performance and the improvements they have made. The band would like to extend our congratulations to our friends at Flowers and Aldbourne bands for the 1st and 2nd spots!

The band's next contest appearance will be at the prestigious British Open Grand Shield on the 18th May at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, performing Thierry Deleruyelle's famous Fraternity - the former European Championships and British Open set work.