2019 Northern Counties Open

Congratulations to Newtongrange Silver on winning the recent Northern Counties Open title. Ten bands took part at Kinross with adjudicator Alan Fernie stating he had "enjoyed every performance”, but thought the wining band was “outstanding”.
 
Result:
1. Newtongrange Silver (Andrew Duncan) — 96pts
2. Kingdom Brass (Paul Drury) — 95pts
3. Bon Accord Silver (Steve Malcolm) — 92pts
4. Newmains & District (Michael Marzella) — 91pts
5. Clackmannan District (Ross Brotherston) — 90pts
6. Perthshire Brass (George Annan) — 88pts
7. Whitburn Heartlands (Iain Fleming) — 87pts
8. Bon Accord Silver 'B' (Jennifer Cook) — 86pts
9. Dundee Instrumental (Robert McDonald) — 85pts
10. Dunfermline Town (Andy Shaw) — 84pts
Best First Section Band: Kingdom Brass
Best Second Section Band: Newmains & District
Best Third Section Band: Perthshire Brass
Best Fourth Section Band: Bon Accord Silver 'B'
Most Entertaining Programme: Newtongrange Silver
Best Percussion: Newtongrange Silver
Best Soloist: Alex Philip (Kingdom Brass)
Best Soprano: Gordon Jenkins (Newtongrange Silver)
Winning Conductor: Andrew Duncan
Best NCBBA Band: Bon Accord Silver
Best Non-NCBBA Band: Newtongrange Silver

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