2018 Wessex Winter Contest
Adjudicator's Remarks - Three Saints
Order of play: 8, Placing: 8
Chris King:
Good start. Bar 6 not clean. Poco mosso could have more space.
19 - maybe shape the ends of the phrases more?
37 - is a little harsh in cornets.
Grandioso - fine. 46 - euph does well.
55 - cornets are a little lost in the texture.
66 - strong for p? Yes.
80 - could be even more together.
90 - give it more space. Allegro - fine.
115 - more contrast 'p' please.
133 - yep, this is fine. 144. do try to make greater contrast in this hall.
169 - good sounds aided by perc. 181 - contrast please.
192 - could be more chorale-like. 203 - probably strong for 'p'.
216 - euph not 100% in tune. 239 - fine but giving the players more space would be great.
252 - perhaps more nuance here? Good strong sounds to finish.
Overall, the band plays well, but the strong sounds are a little over done in this hall (watch your balance), and
you are capable of being more sensitive on the softer moments. I think you missed a few opportunities to draw the music out of the score.
A good choice of piece and thank you.