Contesting with Test Valley Brass
Test Valley Brass enter a number of contest throughout the year, on these occasions a contest group is formed drawing players primarily from the Senior band and also giving an opportunity to the Youth band players.

The contest band has players made up from across the Test Valley Brass Family and welcomes new players who wish to join the family. This gives not only band members the opportunity to contest, but provides the opportunity for some of the younger members to experience contesting at a higher level.

2011

The test piece is "A Little Light Music" by Philip Wilby, which was commissioned by the Welsh Brass Arts Festival.
The five section suite starts with features movements entitled, 'Fanfare', 'Clog Dance', 'The Lady of the Fountain', 'Cardiff Bay Ice Cream' and 'Fanfare'

2011 was the first year that TVB contested in section 3 for many years and came a very respectable 10th place

2012
Test Valley Brass is returning to Torquay to take part in the South West regionals in section 3.


2011 Contest Band
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2011 Contest Band and supporters

WEST OF ENGLAND - GRADINGS
BAND200820092010TOTAL
Test Valley Brass10.5nb3114.5


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