West Wales Brass Festival youth event a hit in Burry Port

The Burry Port Town Band held their second youth music event at the Memorial Hall, Burry Port.

The West Wales Brass Festival saw an encouraging field of entries, which doubled from last year's event.
There was an exceptional group of adjudicators lined up for the day - Mr Alan Bourne, Mr Matthew Jenkins to adjudicate the solo, duet and trio classes; Mr Tom Davoren and Mr Nigel Seaman to adjudicate the Ensembles and Youth Band sections.

It meant that all the entrants received two sets of encouraging and supportive feedback on their performances.

Tom said: "It was a real pleasure coming back to Burry Port to adjudicate this event again this year and it is totally heartening to see Burry Port Town Band looking outside the tempting boundaries of self-preservation to benefit brass playing of all levels throughout West Wales. The day was both fun-filled and musically exciting and I can’t wait to come back next year!”
Graham Howe, the band's chairman commented; "We were very lucky with support from the Burry Port and Pembrey Town Council, Ty Cerdd, Treveda Music and parents of the performers all supporting the event. Thanks also to Jenkins Photography who captured many memories for the young players involved. It was especially pleasing to see not only the young players performing, but all young conductors being given opportunities too - something we will try to encourage more of for future events."
Geraint Thomas, the festival coordinator, added: "Preparations for next year’s event have already started, with a provisional date either at the end of January or the beginning of February being proposed and will also include percussion sections in addition to this years classes. We look forward to sending out invitations towards the end of the summer for this event."
Full results
Solo 10 and under
Carys Lewis - Gold
Dino Callegari - Gold
Emily Lewis - Gold
Alice Tracey - Silver
Amy Tomkins - Silver
Ellie Carlsen - Silver
Eloise Denny - Silver
Emma Evans - Silver
Iestyn Allen - Silver
Cari Jones - Bronze
Gruff Weston - Bronze
Iwan Hill - Bronze
Jessica Lewis - Bronze
Solo 12 and under
Peredur Morgan - Gold
Harry McBryde - Silver
Katie Hill - Silver
Ieuan Duck - Bronze
Solo 14 and under
Charlotte Lewis - Gold
Jessica Berry - Silver
Kate Phillips - Bronze
Solo 16 and under
Meleri Mai Pryse - Gold
Omri Tau - Silver
Owen Harries - Silver
Solo 18 and under
Emily Humphreys - Gold
Solo ‘Open’
Andrea Lewis - Gold
Emily Humphreys - Gold
Pete Greenwood - Silver
Ceri Parry Morgan - Bronze
Youth Band 19 and under
Aberystwyth Youth Band - Gold
Youth Band 21 and under
Goodwick Brass - Gold
Duet & Trio 14 & Under
Aberystwyth Trio - Gold
Penclawdd Euph & Horn Duet - Silver
Emma Evans & Gruff Weston - Silver
Penclawdd Cornet Duet - Bronze
Penclawdd Tuba Duet - Highly Commended
Duet & Trio ‘Open’
Charlotte & Andrea Lewis - Gold
Small Ensemble 14 and under
Aberystwyth Tots - Gold
Aberystwyth Saturn - Silver
Aberystwyth Jupiter - Bronze
Penclawdd Quartet - Highly Commended
Small Ensemble 19 and under
Aberystwyth Venus - Gold
Small Ensemble Open
Quadruple Brass - Gold
Burry Port IV - Gold
Large Ensemble 14 and under
Burry Port Youth Band - Gold
Aberystwyth Tots Large Ensemble - Silver
Rhondda Cynon Taf Junior Brass Ensemble - Bronze
Penclawdd Youth Band - Highly Commended
Large Ensemble 19 and under
Aberystwyth Mercury Large Ensemble - Gold
Trevada Music Cup for the most Promising Youth Band
Goodwick Brass
Ted Mayb Memorial Cup for the most Promising Youth Ensemble
Burry Port Youth Band
Trevada Music Award for the most promising Youth Player (12 and Under)
Certificate and £25 Voucher to spend at Trevada Music
Charlotte Lewis
Tim Bourne Memorial Award for the most promising Youth Player (16 and Under)
Certificate and a lesson organised with an imminent player of the award winner’s instrument.
Meleri Mai Pryse