On Saturday 9th March the band headed to Torquay to take part in the annual West of England brass band contest. Playing Philip Sparke’s “Triptych” in the 2nd section against 14 other talented bands from across the South West.
Drawn lucky number 7 the band produced a confident, well rounded account of the piece which was brought to life with an excellent reading from MD Philip Littlemore. The band really enjoyed getting to grips with this piece and it clearly showed in the end result, with the adjudicators in agreement and awarding the band with 3rd place.
The band will now once again be heading to Cheltenham in September after securing another invitation to the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain lower section finals and can not wait to find out what the test piece will be. Another achievement will see Gosport Solent Brass promoted to the 1st section in January for the very first time since it was formed in 2011
MD Philip with Back row cornets…..Tony, Alan, Julie, Lorraine, Steve and Principal cornet Tracey