2019 South of Ireland Band Championships
The Lourdes Brass Band from Drogheda recently took part in the 40th South of Ireland Band Championships in the picturesque town of Clonakilty. Widely recognized as the nation's most prestigious brass and concert band event, this year saw 28 bands competing across a variety of sections to the delight of adjudicator, Philip Harper.
Lourdes Brass Band, under the skillful direction of Musical Director Michael Alcorn, claimed first prize in the Senior Brass category in addition to their trombone section winning the Robert Tiernan Cup and the band being rewarded for playing the 'Best Celebratory' work.
Results:
Junior Category:
1. St. Mary's Brass and Reed Youth Band
2. Midelton Junior Concert Band
3. Banna Chluain Meala Junior Band
Best Junior Musicianship Award: Frankie Walsh Jr (cornet) — Midelton Junior Concert Band
Intermediate Category:
1. St. Mary's Brass and Reed Youth Band
2. Drogheda Youth Brass Band
3. Blanchardstown Brass Band
Best Percussion: Ennis Brass Band
Best March: Carrick-on-Suir Brass Band
Best Bass Section: Drogheda Youth Brass Band
Best Soloist: Adam Mernin (flugel) — City of Waterford Brass
Best Musical Arrangement: 'Wonderful World' (Lourdes Youth Band)
Best Woodwind: St. Mary's Brass and Reed
Senior Category:
1. Lourdes Brass Band
2. Dublin Concert Band
3. St. James's Brass and Reed Band
Special Awards:
Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra Award for Best Original/Concert Band Piece: 'Arabesque' (Boherbuoy Brass and Reed Band
Brawny Wycherley Perpetual Cup for Best Brass: Clonmel Concert Band
Robert Tiernan Cup for Best Trombone Performance: Lourdes Trombone Section
Best Celebratory Piece: Lourdes Brass Band
Best Repertoire: Dublin Concert Band
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