2020 Foden's Online Competition Results
The results are in from the Grand Final of the 2020 Foden's online Solo and Ensemble Competition. The event formed part of the Sandbach band's latest initiative supported by Arts Council England to help promote brass banding activity during the Coronavirus pandemic. Based on its successful annual event that has taken place annually since 2010, it saw 34 performances in six sections of competition, introduced by 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.
Over 70 entries in the preliminary rounds were judged by John Barber, Gary Curtin, Jonny Bates and Mark Wilkinson, with finalists competing for Gary Curtin and Russell Gray (Under 18 Slow Melody); Jonny Bates and David Childs (Under 18 Air Vari); Michael Fowles and David Childs (Over 18 Slow Melody); Mark Wilkinson and Russell Gray (Over 18 Air Vari); Mark Landon and Simone Rebello (Percussion) and Bram Tovey, Michael Fowles and John Barber (Ensemble).
The judges agreed that the standard over all had been very high and the performances have now been enjoyed by over 145,000 viewers. Foden’s is grateful for the support received for the event from Arts Council England and other sponsors including Kapitol Promotions and Brass Band World magazine. Full results can be found below as well as a link to enjoy the final performances again.
Results:
Percussion:
Adjudicators: Simone Rebello & Mark Landon
1. Jordan Ashman
2. Samuel Milton
Finalists: Lewis Barton; Daniel Vincent
Under 18 Slow Melody:
Adjudicators: Gary Curtin & Russell Gray
1. Lewis Barton
2. Nadia James
3. Megan Newbury
Finalists: Frederik Engleson; Lia Teague
Under 18 Air Vari:
Adjudicators: Jonny Bates & David Childs
1. Lewis Barton
2. Daniel Marsh
3. Lia Teague
Finalists: Nadia James; Christopher Oddy
Over 18 Slow Melody:
Adjudicators: Michael Fowles & David Childs
1. Anthony Smith
2. Della Pearce
3. Sarah Billard
Finalists: Peter McDonough; Nathan Moore
Over 18 Air Vari:
Adjudicators: Mark Wilkinson & Russell Gray
1. Kelly Kaya
2. Daniel Sharpe
3. Andrew Blackledge
Finalists: Chao Feng; Peter McDonaugh
Ensemble:
Adjudicators: Bramwell Tovey; Michael Fowles; John Barber
1. RWCMD Calvert Ensemble
2. RWCMD Gloria Ensemble
3. Shirley Band Tuba Quartet
4. GUS Quartet
5. GUS Trombones
Finalists: 1st Old Boys Trombones; Brass from the Barn; RWCMD Militaire Ensemble; RWCMD Journey Ensemble; The Little Brass Factory
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