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A group of players from the Aveley and Newham Band took part in the Scaba Ringmer solo and ensemble contest on the 11th of February. Simon Jones, Ed Ashby, Ben Watling, Paul Bosworth and Robert Domingue performed in the open ensemble category and were awarded second place for their performance of the Ewald quintet. Another ensemble consisting of Rhys Cave, Hannah Morton, Simon Jones and Paul Bosworth were awarded second place playing Phillip Sparke's Divertimento. Both ensembles received adjudicator's remarks from Jeremy Wise.
The band also fielded a strong team of soloists in both the Slow Melody contest and the Open Solo. Pieces ranged from traditional brass band favourite Share my Yoke to Faure, the Goedicke Concert Étude and a Faure song. Congratulations should go to Ed Ashby, one of our E flat bass players who came second playing a humorous and skilful Bass in the Ballroom. Lynda Nicholson, adjudicator, said of Ed's performance 'You have formidable technique and musicianship.' Congratulations to all involved.
Scaba Ringmer solo and ensemble contest the 11th of February 2012
On Saturday the 31st of March, the Aveley and Newham Band made history by becoming the first Brass Band to perform in the Olympic Park. We provided entertainment for the 5000 athletes taking part in the five mile run around the Olympic venue. The event, organised by the National Lottery was the first time members of the public had been allowed into the stadium.
The Band were stationed by the four mile marker and hopefully we gave the athletes that extra motivation to keep going for the final mile! The atmosphere in the venue was fantastic. The band were met with cheers and applause by grateful athletes and in between pieces (and during them in some cases), shouts of encouragement also came from the band!
As well as playing for the runners, it gave us a great chance to check out the preparations for the Olympics and soak up the atmosphere in the Stadium. As the Aveley and Newham Band we carry the name of the London Borough which includes the Olympic site and we were proud to be asked to play at the event.
