National Finals’ Tests Announced
Kapitol Promotions has announced the five set-test pieces for the Finals of the National Brass Band Championships 2024. The pieces, chosen by the Kapitol Promotions Music Panel, are listed below:
CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION
Harrison’s Dream (Peter Graham) Published by Gramercy Music (UK)
SECTION 1
Excalibur (Jan van der Roost) Published by the Flemish Brass Band Federation, and available to buy in Great Britain through Hal Leonard Europe
SECTION 2
Albinus Variations (Etienne Crausaz) Published by Hal Leonard Europe
SECTION 3
The Shipbuilders (Peter Yorke) Published by Studio Music
SECTION 4
Smoke Sketches (Daniel Hall) Published by Faber Music Publications
Commenting on these choices, a spokesperson from Kapitol Promotions said, “Once again, the Kapitol Promotions Music Panel has picked five fantastic works to test the bands at the National Finals this year. For the Sections 1-4 Finals there’s an exciting mix of relatively unused music in Great Britain, alongside some more classic repertoire. The Championship Section Final will certainly be a memorable occasion in October too, with Peter Graham’s incredible work returning to the RAH 24 years after its first use at the competition. Bands are in for a real treat at all levels this year.”
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