The Band competed at the Areas and came a respectable (if slightly disappointing!) 7th place. This was an emotional day for the Band – a few weeks before this contest, with a few seats to fill and a new MD in the Band, we could have been forgiven for giving the contest ‘a miss’. However, we went and we played a performance that we were proud of. Friends and supporters had the Band in a podium finishing place. Tweets from the British Bandsman and 4BarsRest echoed the positive views of our performance:
“5. Amington (Kevin Steward) A bravura opening in true Intrada style and the contrast with the ensuing Fantasia is good. The MD accentuates the contrasts between the sections but then it loses its way a little as we approach the Intermezzo. There is humour and spirit about this though and the Carol is nicely sustained leading to a bright and breezy conclusion. An enjoyable performance and a definite contender so far.” (4BarsRest)
“A fine reading by Amington, could well be in the prizes today” (British Bandsman)
“It’s a close contest here but it’s Amington leading the way for us with a mighty close battle for 2nd place between Brackley and Daventry.” (4BarsRest)
“A finely judged performance from Amington that took risks but captured the changing moods well” (4BarsRest)
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