Four Preludes (1947), Eric Ball
Contest Test Pieces (28)
| Date | Contest | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Nov 2013 | Swedish National Championship (First Division) | Åsenhöga Missionskyrkas Brassband |
| 4th Sep 2005 | NSW State Championships (Junior A Grade) | Gunnedah Shire |
| 20th Sep 2003 | National Championship of Great Britain (Third Section Final) | Diggle |
| 25th Oct 1997 | Pontins (Third Section) | Pemberton Old |
| 30th Nov 1996 | Dutch Nationals (Third Division) | Looft den Heer Beetgumermolen |
| 6th May 1990 | East Anglian BBA Spring Festival (Class B) | Royal British Legion Spalding |
| 3rd Dec 1988 | Wessex Brass Band Association Winter Contest (Third Section) | Wincanton Silver |
| 24th Nov 1984 | SEWBBA (Porthcawl) Contest (Fourth Section) | Aberystwyth |
| 8th Apr 1979 | East Anglian BBA Class B | Haverhill |
| 17th Nov 1973 | SWBBA Contest (Second Section) | Mount Charles |
| 2nd Dec 1967 | Leicestershire BBA (Leicester) Contest (Second Section) | Leicester Imperial |
| 10th Apr 1966 | Australian Championships (C Grade) | Tuggerah Lakes District (NSW) |
| 20th Nov 1965 | Reading Contest (Second Section) | Barnet |
| 25th May 1963 | Senior Trophy | Berry Hill Silver |
| 10th Feb 1963 | Council of Brass Band Associations (Section C) | Kibworth |
| 1st Dec 1962 | NIBA Championship of Ireland (Grade 2 Brass) | Newtownards Silver Band |
| 20th Oct 1962 | National Championship of Great Britain (Third Section Final) | Tadley Silver |
| 26th Oct 1957 | National Championship of Great Britain (Second Section Final) | Langley Prize |
| 22nd Jan 1949 | Huddersfield & District BBA December Contest (Section A) | Hepworth Silver |
| 2nd Oct 1948 | National Championship of Great Britain (Second Section Final) | Markham Main Colliery |
| 15th May 1948 | North of England Area (Second Section) | Coxlodge Institute |
| 15th May 1948 | Welsh Area (Second Section) | Ammanford Silver |
| 28th Mar 1948 | North Eastern Area (Second Section) | Markham Main |
| 20th Mar 1948 | West of England Area (Second Section) | Woodfalls Silver |
| 13th Mar 1948 | North West Area (Second Section) | Pemberton Old |
| 28th Feb 1948 | Scottish Area (Daily Herald Qualifying) Contest, Second Section | Kilsyth Miners' Welfare |
| 21st Feb 1948 | Midlands Area (Second Section) | Langley Prize |
| 7th Feb 1948 | London and Southern Counties (Second Section) | Grays Temperance |
Usage
Own Choice Test Pieces (4)
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| Date | Contest | Band | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Nov 2018 | Swedish National Championship (First Division) | Åsenhöga Brass Band | 2 |
| 3rd Oct 1981 | NSW State Championships (B Grade) | Kahibah Bowling Club | 3 |
| 9th Nov 1957 | Birmingham Association Contest (Section B) | Arley Welfare | 1 |
| 9th Nov 1957 | Birmingham Association Contest (Section A) | Arley Welfare | 3 |
Notes
Four movements: 1. Prelude for a Solemn Occasion 2. Prelude to a Comedy 3. Prelude to a Tragedy 4. Prelude to Pageantry
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