| Format: | Own Choice Test Piece Contest |
|---|---|
| Adjudicators: | Franz Groenings |
| Venue: | Green Dragon Inn, Hardraw, North Yorkshire |
| Position | Band | Conductor | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Besses o' th' Barn
|
Alexander Owen |
Faust [Berlioz arr. Owen]
1888
|
|
2
|
West Hartlepool Borough
|
Joseph Jackson |
Joan of Arc [Round]
1884
|
| W |
Kingston Mills
|
The contest began at half past eleven in the morning, with a quickstep for brass bands that Besses o’ the’ Barn won easily, West Hartlepool Borough Band being second.
Hampson's book quotes Besses playing Faust. Heroic quickstep. Won £25 first prize £2 for quickstep and Silver Challenge Cup valued at £52.10.00.
2 baznds competed