Date: Sunday 21st November 2010
Venue: Forest Theatre, RFDC, Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Adjudicator: Paul Holland
Compere: David Hayward
The GBBA Own Choice Contest always takes place towards the end of the year. Bands are required to perform a programme of one March followed by one Test Piece, of their own choice. Bands are grouped in sections A – D (A for Championship & First section bands, B for Second and Third section bands, C for Fourth section bands and D for unregistered and youth bands – all based on 2010 National Gradings) with all but Section D having closed adjudication. In addition to entering their own section, bands may enter a higher section provided they perform a separate programme and pay an additional fee.
NB: Although originally advertised as C. Brian Buckley, the adjudicator will now be Paul Holland. This change was requested by Brian in order to remove a potential conflict of interest. The GBBA thank Brian for his professionalism and integrity and hope to work with him at future events.
Date: TBA
Venue: TBA
Adjudicator: TBA
Compere: TBA
The GBBA Entertainment Contest takes place early in the year and bands are required to perform a programme of music, which must not exceed 20 minutes and which must include a solo piece. Bands are split into Section 1 (holding all Championship to Fourth section bands) and Section 2 (holding Unregistered and Youth bands). In an effort to encourage youth players to participate and gain contesting experience, there is no limit on the amount of players a band can include. However, the number of percussionists should be as required.