BRASS BANDS CONTEST

(15 Oct 1970) Meet the top brass at the Royal Albert Hall. It's the Brass Band World Championship, featuring many of Britain's famous works bands. The international challenge comes from a Copenhagen ensemble. All play a test piece by Berlioz, and the title's won by Yorkshire's Black Dyke Mills Band.
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[@pattomuso]

Geoffrey Brand nailing it!

[@TheSproutarian]

Imagine how good it must have been playing in Dyke during the 70's and 80's. A brilliant life few will ever get to have.

[@pattomuso]

@@TheSproutarian When I was a kid I had the dream I'd become 1st Baritone with them!

[@TheSproutarian]

@@pattomuso When I was a kid I had the dream I'd become solo euphonium with them. Practiced hard, but never could compete with those top euphs over there.

[@pattomuso]

@@TheSproutarian While I never made it to the UK, I still did well with national championships with my own local band....so not complaining ;)