Adjudicators Comments for the Senior Band from Bugle
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David Horsfield - Year of the Dragon
 

Movement 1   Exciting style in opening section. The rhythmic figures are well handled. Dynamics impress and ease of solo figures. Interplay between soloists good. F a little untidy. G has definition and accuracy. Good clarity in closing section.    

Movement 2   Controlled introduction, and PP entry good from trombone who plays in a very relaxed style which gives the lento and calmo feel needed. H Euph and Sop excel. Beautiful control from solo trom (PP) and delicate flugel horn treatment noted.   J Camato well portrayed and smooth articulation gives the smoothness needed. K forte well restrained and detail is good. A little uneasy before L. In the lento a little intonation shows, but the trombone soloist again shows quality.  

Movement 3   Technique shows neatness and good definition. The light sprightly style is captured.   Euph shows clarity and the music flows well   S Dynamic is good and detail good. A little anxious sop around V.   In the final section balance is OK and the excitement is maintained to the close.     Thank you and good luck.

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David Horsfield - Love Divine
 
Relaxed sounds in the introduction and mellow flugel sounds (minor blip). Balance effective. Variation in texture nicely achieved in this setting.   The flow of the music impresses. Soprano rides nicely if rather strident at times. Balance in final verse a little top heavy.   Thank you  
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