French Open Success for Flowers

The 28th French Open Championships recently took place in the historic and picturesque town of Amboise in the Loire Valley. Six bands competed across 4 sections with Flowers taking the honours in the top section.

Commenting on the win, a spokesperson for the band stated, “We are absolutely delighted to have been crowned French Open Champions 2024. The band also won award for the Best March, and Dan Thomas was awarded ‘Best Soloist’ for his rendition of the 3rd movement of Cosma’s Euphonium Concerto! We ended the day by giving the Gala Concert to a packed hall, and what an enthusiastic audience. We’ve had an absolutely fantastic time in Amboise and are so grateful to everyone here for the warm welcome.”

Full results are below and if you would like to listen to the contest performances, the link is below. The winners were the final band of the day. https://www.youtube.com/live/xCg2K-kv1ns?si=vUZS1mf_gttD5BKP  

Results:
Championship Section:
Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

1. Flowers Band (Paul Holland): 119.00
2. Aeolus Band (Benoit Fourreau): 116.00

Second Section:
Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

1. A Tours De Brass (Stephane Balzeau): 114.00

Third Section:
Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

1. Brass Band De La Vienne (Mathias Charton): 111.00

Fourth Section/Youth Section:
Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

1. Brass Band Du CRR de Tours (David Hubert): 109.00
2. Thurlstone Band (Graham Bates): 108.00

Overall Best Soloist: Daniel Thomas (euphonium) — Flowers

March Competition:
Adjudicator: Peter Collins

1. Flowers Band (Paul Holland): 97
2. Aeolus Band (Benoit Fourreau): 91
3. Brass Band de la Vienne (Mathias Charton): 87
4. A Tours De Brass (Stephane Balzeau): 86
5. Brass Band du CRR De Tours (David Hubert): 80
6. Thurlstone Band (Graham Bates): 78

Entertainment:
Public Performance at Parking Tour Heurtault
Adjudicators: Chris Jeans; Laurent Douvre; Peter Collins

Brass Band de la Vienne (Mathias Charton)

Best Soloist: Aurore Prieur (trumpet)

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