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Symphonic Brass Reach TV Final

28 August 2014

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Brass

An ensemble from the brass department reached the final of the inaugural Band Cymru competition this summer. Symphonic Brass were among 12 finalists competing for the £10,000 prize.

Find out about the band in this video from S4C, who broadcast the competition.

And watch Symphonic Brass’ performance in the live final.

The judging panel was made up of three experts: Norwegian Tuba soloist, Øystein Baadsvik; Barry Forgie, known for his work with the BBC Big Band; and Welsh trumpet player Gareth Small.

Three other bands from the college – Chamber Winds, The Teddy Smith Big Band and James Clark’s Lonely Hearts Rugby Clwb – were also among the 12 finalists. At the final, Symphonic Brass were pipped at the post by Cory Band – European Champions and RWCMD’s brass band in residence.