Whitburn win the 2018 Scottish Open
In a closely fought contest at the Perth Concert Hall, adjudicators Frank Renton and Steve Sykes placed Whitburn ahead of the rest following a stunning performance of the band’s own choice selection; ‘Rococo Variations’ by Edward Gregson. The win was particularly significant for the band and Musical Director Professor Childs, as by successfully retaining the title, Whitburn have now won five consecutive Scottish Opens. The runners-up, Co-operative Funeral care narrowly missed out by just one point, but had the consolation of euphonium player, Chris Flynn picking up the best soloist award. Wantage Silver, under Paul Holland’s direction made up the final podium placing.
Results:
1. Whitburn Band (Prof Nicholas Childs) — 193
2. Co-operative Funeralcare (Michael Fowles) — 192
3. Wantage Silver (Paul Holland) — 191
4. Elland Silver (Daniel Brooks) — 190
5. Pemberton Old Wigan DW (Ben Dixon) — 189
6. Atlantic Brass Band (Salvatore Scarpa) — 188
7. EYMS (Stig Maersk) — 187
8. Fishburn (Lewis Wilkinson) — 186
9. Rainford Band (Gareth Brindle) — 185
10. Rothwell Temperance (David Roberts) — 184
11. Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass (Charles Keenan) — 183
12. Bon Accord (Stephen Malcolm) — 182
13. Dalmellington (Nigel Boddice MBE) — 181
14. East London Brass (Jayne Murrill) — 180
15. Northop Silver (John Doyle) — 179
16. Kirkintilloch (Raymond Tennant) — 178
17. Newtongrange Silver (Andrew Duncan) — 177
18. Bathgate ( Dr David Thornton) — 176
19. Bo'ness & Carriden (Lee Skipsey) — 175
4BR Soloist Award: Chris Flynn (euphonium) — Co-operative Funeralcare