2019 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 1

Congratulations to the newly crowned First Section National Champion Band of Great Britain, Unison Kinneil. The Scottish band led by Musical Director Raymond Tennant showcased a scintillating performance of the popular ‘Endeavour’by Philip Sparke, which the adjudicating panel of Gary Davies, Howard Evans and Glyn Williams agreed was worthy of the win. Running the winners a close second, was Rainford under Dr David Thornton, whose `principal Cornet Morvern Sinclair scooped up the Best Instrumentalist Award. James Garlick led Boarshurst Silver to the third place spot.
 
Result:
1. Unison Kinneil (Raymond Tennant) 
2. Rainford (Dr David Thornton)
3. Boarshurst Silver (James Garlick)
4. Michelmersh Silver (Melvin White)
5. Goodwick (Matthew Jenkins)
6. Kirkintilloch (David Roberts)
7. Fulham (John Ward)
8. Amersham (Paul Fisher)
9. Hatfield & Askern Colliery (Stan Lippeatt)
10. Bodmin Town (John Maines)
11. Enderby (Ryan Richards)
12. Burry Port Town (Ceri John)
13. Hucknall & Linby MC (Paul Whyley)
14. Old Silkstone (John Hopkinson)
15. Ripon City (Mark Sidwell)
16. J36 (Steven Craig)
Best Instrumentalist: Morvern Sinclair (cornet) — Rainford

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