| Format: | Test Piece Contest |
|---|---|
| Test Piece: | The Frogs of Aristophanes 1952 |
| Adjudicators: | Denzil Stephens |
| Venue: | Oxford Town Hall, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK |
| Position | Band | Conductor | Draw | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aldbourne Silver
|
Robert Barnes | 2 | 80 |
| 2 |
Heage
|
Unknown | 3 | 76 |
| 3 |
Heath Excelsior
|
N. H. Kinson | 1 | 57 |
| W |
Ystalyfera
|
4 |
21st annual contest organised by the City of Oxford band. Evening concert by Grimethorpe Colliery Institute Band.
For championship section bands who had not appeared at the National Finals for the last 10 years and 2nd section bands.
First Prize: Herbert Morrell Challenge Trophy and £40
Second Prize: W Webber Challenge Trophy and £20
Third Prize: Frank Gray Challenge Trophy and £15
Best instrumentalist: euphonium, Aldbourne