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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- I thought the choirs were noisy, - Morgan, but, wow!
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- These bands like winning!
0:00:06 > 0:00:08- Melingriffith!
0:00:09 > 0:00:11- BTM!
0:00:11 > 0:00:14- Royal Welsh College - of Music and Drama!
0:00:15 > 0:00:18- Three formidable heats - have taken place...
0:00:19 > 0:00:22- ..with wave after wave of musicians, - and three bands remain.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- Aberystwyth has been rocked - to its foundations.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- By the end of tonight's programme - we'll know which four bands...
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- ..are in the final - at the Park and Dare...
0:00:33 > 0:00:37- ..and a step closer - to winning this coveted trophy.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- Welcome to Band Cymru 2016.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43- Subtitles
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- # Calon Lan #
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- Once again, - we have two brass bands tonight.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- Tongwynlais and Llwydcoed.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- Bringing some gravitas - to the competition...
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- ..are the competition's - only wind band - Chamber Winds.
0:01:23 > 0:01:28- If you're enchanted by brass bands, - you're certainly in the right place.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- Seated - are the three international judges.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- The conductor, composer - and incredible jazz trumpeter...
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- ..all the way from New York, - Jon Faddis.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- The Welshman, Lieutenant Colonel - Dr Graham Jones...
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- ..a doyen - of the military music scene...
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- ..now travels the world - as a conductor.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- And Colin Sheen, one of Britain's - most versatile trombonists...
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- ..has shone on the classical stage - and on Hollywood soundtracks.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- Also here with their fine tooth - combs are the unofficial judges.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- The prolific composer, - Geraint Cynan...
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- ..and the gifted trombonist, - Branwen Gwyn.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- The first band on stage - is Tongwynlais Temperance Band.
0:02:13 > 0:02:15- Here's a little background on them.
0:02:21 > 0:02:26- Tongwynlais Temperance Band - was formed in 1888...
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- ..by an enthusiastic bunch - who offered locals an alternative...
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- ..to frequenting - the seven local pubs.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37- It's one of the world's - top 30 bands.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- The band - is still doing remarkably well.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- The band likes to work hard...
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- ..and likes to have fun - once the hard work is over.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- We have fun, regardless if it's - the right or wrong outcome for us.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- It's like having a second family. - It's somewhere to chill out.
0:02:58 > 0:03:03- Obviously not chill out! Sometimes - we do when we're not competing.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- When we heard - we'd made it through...
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- ..we said things - we can't say on TV!
0:03:09 > 0:03:14- We were chuffed as a band - that we'd succeeded twice in a row.
0:03:14 > 0:03:20- The fact it's on live television - adds a whole new pressure to it.
0:03:20 > 0:03:21- It's exciting.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- It's exciting.- - If we were to win...
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- ..it'd mean the world to the players - and the local community.
0:03:28 > 0:03:29- Fingers crossed.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Fingers crossed.- - The brass band community is small...
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- ..so if we won, the people of - Tongwynlais would feel very proud.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- What's your message to the others?
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- I hope you play well - but I hope we play better!
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- They're certainly - ready to perform with pride.
0:03:52 > 0:03:57- Led by Christopher Bond, - this is Tongwynlais Temperance band.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- Our programme's theme - is the universe...
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- ..and the world beyond the Earth.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- We're opening with Enter - The Galaxies by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37- It's a very accessible piece.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- It's an opportunity for all band - members to show how good they are.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- The band will play an - original arrangement by Dan Hall...
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- ..a member of our band.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12- Dan has given a classic piece - by Debussy a new twist.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- The band enjoys - playing members' arrangements.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- Next, our soloist, Matt Rowe, - takes centre stage.
0:08:22 > 0:08:27- The piece, from the Stratos opus - by new composer Jonny Bates...
0:08:27 > 0:08:29- ..is a euphonium concerto.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- The last movement, - the Dance of the Spiral Galaxies...
0:08:34 > 0:08:39- ..showcases Matt's talent - as a euphonium soloist.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- The band ends with - another original piece...
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- ..written by Chris Bond, - our conductor this evening.
0:10:50 > 0:10:55- It's a very powerful piece which - showcases the flugelhorn players...
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- ..and the soprano cornet players' - talent.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- We hope the audience enjoys our - programme, especially our finale.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21- How did it go?
0:12:21 > 0:12:22- How did it go?- - Excellent.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- Matt's solo was good - and we were conducted well too.
0:12:27 > 0:12:28- A good arrangement by Dan.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32- I'm proud to be a member - of such a talented band.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- I don't know - if our judges are teetotal...
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- ..but did you get a buzz - from the Temperance band, Geraint?
0:12:40 > 0:12:44- A great band. - The sound was very tight.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46- They have an exciting sound.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- It really hits you here - when they really open up.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- The power the band produces...
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- ..is phenomenal.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- I'd have liked to have heard - a more temperate sound.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06- Putting together a programme for - a competition is very different...
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- ..from a concert programme.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- I liked the fact they had a theme - - an otherworldly theme, as it were.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- We got so much out of them.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- They were very technical...
0:13:18 > 0:13:23- ..and each section had a chance - to shine in some of the pieces.
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- I'd like to give Matt Rowe - a big thumb's up.
0:13:27 > 0:13:32- If he's getting paid per note, - he doesn't need to win the lottery!
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- He put everything - into that performance.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- He sweated streams for his band!
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- He was incredible, - and very technical.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- The conductor looked after them too.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- He's obviously a talented young man.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- Not only does he conduct, - he composed one of the pieces too.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- He obviously knew the band well.
0:13:54 > 0:13:59- They've obviously spent - a lot of time together rehearsing...
0:13:59 > 0:14:01- ..perfecting the pieces.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- They made me very happy.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- What do you make of that praise?
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- What do you make of that praise?- - It's very reassuring to hear.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- Put a lot of time - into the performance...
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- ..and working with the band.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17- I'm pleased - they thought that came across.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- We deserve the judges' praise. - We're a fantastic band.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- We're preparing for a classic - performance at Aberystwyth.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- Chamber Winds will take - your breath away after the break.
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0:14:45 > 0:14:47- Representing wind instruments...
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- ..is the Royal Welsh College - of Music and Drama ensemble.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- It was formed in 2000...
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- ..and under - Meurig Alexander's tutelage...
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- ..the band has performed in grand - venues around Wales and beyond.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- People come from - England, Scotland, even Poland...
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- ..to play music.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- That's what brings us together.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- This place is a training ground - for professional musicians.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- I work very hard with them, - making sure the balance is good.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- They're senior players - because they've become good at it.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- We're the only wind band - in the competition.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- I hope we appeal to the judges.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- Band Cymru two years ago - was a great experience for us...
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- ..when we went to - the Park and Dare Theatre...
0:15:42 > 0:15:44- ..and they saw the bands - turning up in uniform.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- Their eyes were like saucers...
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- ..as they saw these people come in.
0:15:51 > 0:15:52- It was obvious they meant business.
0:15:52 > 0:15:54- It was obvious they meant business.- - We thoroughly enjoyed it.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56- I hope we enjoy it again.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- We want to win, but the most - important thing is to enjoy it.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- I think people - would consider a wind ensemble...
0:16:06 > 0:16:07- ..to be underdogs.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- Don't underestimate us on the day!
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- Chamber Winds are ready to put on - a performance for Band Cymru...
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- ..conducted by Meurig Alexander.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- Our first piece is Rondo in A - by Brahms, arranged by Derek Smith.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- We're a classical ensemble...
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- ..so we've chosen a piece by one of - the greatest composers of all time.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- Our next piece - is from the Baroque era.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- Brandenburg Concerto No.2 - by JS Bach.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- We're adding our own twist by using - a saxophone instead of a trumpet.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- Though we're a classical ensemble, - we want to show our fun side too.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24- Our final piece - requires a bit of swing.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- This is American Patrol by Meacham.
0:25:46 > 0:25:50- I felt like dancing - to the last piece. How did it go?
0:25:50 > 0:25:53- It was great. - Everyone enjoyed themselves.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55- You're up against brass bands.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00- We don't try to compete - because it's a different medium.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02- But we do play a bit of swing music.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05- It's not just all classical.
0:26:05 > 0:26:08- Let's hear from - the unofficial judges.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11- Everyone in the hall - enjoyed Chamber Winds.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15- Were the woodwind ensemble - a breath of fresh air?
0:26:16 > 0:26:19- Most definitely. - It's nice to have a bit of variety.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22- I'm glad they're competing.
0:26:22 > 0:26:26- I'm glad they played - a variety of music too...
0:26:26 > 0:26:28- ..within their programme.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32- I'm sure it's difficult - to find exciting pieces.
0:26:32 > 0:26:35- The Brahms and Bach were lovely...
0:26:35 > 0:26:38- ..but I was enamoured - with American Patrol...
0:26:39 > 0:26:42- ..because it gave them freedom - to add rhythms...
0:26:42 > 0:26:44- ..and close harmonies.
0:26:45 > 0:26:48- It was a different style, - they had fun...
0:26:48 > 0:26:53- ..without losing professionalism - and technical mastery.
0:26:53 > 0:26:57- This band certainly gives the judges - something different to consider.
0:26:58 > 0:27:02- It'd be interesting to hear - what Meurig Alexander had to say...
0:27:02 > 0:27:05- ..about what they've learnt - from last time.
0:27:05 > 0:27:10- I believe they've taken - two steps forward since then.
0:27:10 > 0:27:15- Their programme was better, they're - more relaxed than two years ago.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18- By the end of their programme...
0:27:19 > 0:27:22- ..their enjoyment came across to us.
0:27:23 > 0:27:26- They were getting good vibes - from each other as well.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29- A lot of praise for you there.
0:27:29 > 0:27:34- It was very interesting because we - heard what they said two years ago.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37- I'm glad they recognized - I took it on board.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- We gave them a different programme.
0:27:40 > 0:27:43- It's for the students here - and the players.
0:27:43 > 0:27:46- They were - obviously impressed with them.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50- The Champion Band of Wales - takes to the stage.
0:27:50 > 0:27:54- Llwydcoed Band - is last to compete after the break.
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0:28:07 > 0:28:12- After hearing a brass band - playing during one of their games...
0:28:12 > 0:28:17- ..the local football team, Llwydcoed - Robins, decided to form a band...
0:28:18 > 0:28:19- ..back in 1912.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23- As one of Britain's best bands, - the band's future...
0:28:23 > 0:28:27- ..is safe in the hands - of the current instrumentalists.
0:28:27 > 0:28:31- One of the recent highlights - was last November...
0:28:31 > 0:28:34- ..when we managed to be - the Champion Band of Wales.
0:28:34 > 0:28:37- We succeeded - in all but one competition.
0:28:38 > 0:28:41- Last year - was really successful for the band.
0:28:41 > 0:28:45- Chris knows exactly what he wants - to get out of rehearsals.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48- He doesn't leave - until he gets what he wants.
0:28:50 > 0:28:55- Usually in brass bands, - it's the trombonists who play up.
0:28:55 > 0:28:58- That's certainly true - of Llwydcoed's trombonists.
0:29:00 > 0:29:03- You start on cornet - and as you get older...
0:29:04 > 0:29:06- ..you move down the sections.
0:29:06 > 0:29:11- When you haven't got teeth, that's - when you end up on B-flat bass.
0:29:13 > 0:29:17- Everyone in the band was thrilled - to hear we'd made it through.
0:29:17 > 0:29:22- Every band wants to win and the - competitive element drives us on.
0:29:22 > 0:29:26- Good luck to all the bands in - Band Cymru, but who's going to win?
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- Llwydcoed!
0:29:32 > 0:29:35- The trombonists - are on their best behaviour.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- Conducted by Christopher Turner...
0:29:39 > 0:29:41- ..this is Llwydcoed Band.
0:30:13 > 0:30:15- The programme's based - on Welsh mythology.
0:30:16 > 0:30:20- We open with Tonnau'r Cawr by Cai - Isfryn, who's a friend of the band.
0:30:20 > 0:30:26- The piece portrays the mistreatment - of Branwen by the King of Ireland...
0:30:26 > 0:30:31- ..and reaches a climax when - Bendigeidfran creates a bridge.
0:33:08 > 0:33:11- Salm o Dewi Sant - is Tony Small's arrangement...
0:33:12 > 0:33:13- ..of Karl Jenkins' work.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17- It conveys - Saint David's pacifism beautifully.
0:33:17 > 0:33:20- Sian Drew is the instrumentalist...
0:33:20 > 0:33:25- ..on the flugelhorn, and the smooth - sound is perfect for this piece.
0:34:52 > 0:34:56- Legends of Cyfarthfa - celebrates Robert Crawshay...
0:34:56 > 0:35:00- ..Merthyr's ironmaster - and owner of Cyfarthfa ironworks.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03- He was also a supporter of the arts.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08- This challenging piece - fuses the work of Joseph Parry...
0:35:08 > 0:35:13- ..with the famous melodies of Men - of Harlech, Lisa Lan and Calon Lan.
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0:38:35 > 0:38:40- Welcome back to Aberystwyth. - Llwydcoed Band has just performed.
0:38:40 > 0:38:43- Let's get some reaction.
0:38:43 > 0:38:47- I thought the performance was good. - I'm very happy.
0:38:47 > 0:38:50- Well done. Can't argue with that.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52- Are you going to win?
0:38:52 > 0:38:56- Who knows? There's - three different opinions in there.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00- All we can do is play our best, - Whatever the result is the result.
0:39:00 > 0:39:04- The Champion Band of Wales - has performed on Band Cymru.
0:39:04 > 0:39:07- How polished was their performance?
0:39:07 > 0:39:11- A few problems with synchronicity - and tonality to begin with.
0:39:12 > 0:39:15- It might have knocked - their confidence a little.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19- By the final piece, - we started to see their potential.
0:39:20 > 0:39:23- Sian Drew - was the soloist on the flugelhorn.
0:39:24 > 0:39:26- How did she fare?
0:39:26 > 0:39:29- There was a lot of pressure on her.
0:39:29 > 0:39:33- It was hard sustaining the phrasing - and it's very dry in the hall.
0:39:33 > 0:39:35- She did a very good job of it.
0:39:36 > 0:39:40- Whether the bassists - have false teeth or not...
0:39:40 > 0:39:43- ..did they get their teeth - into the programme?
0:39:43 > 0:39:48- I'd never heard the first piece - by Cai Isfryn before.
0:39:49 > 0:39:52- He's a cornet - and trumpet player himself.
0:39:52 > 0:39:54- It was a challenging piece.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56- Legends of Cyfarthfa...
0:39:57 > 0:40:00- ...requires some oomph.
0:40:00 > 0:40:02- They made a very good effort.
0:40:02 > 0:40:07- As Geraint said, in the beginning, - when the band was out of kilter...
0:40:08 > 0:40:12- ..it was as if they - couldn't hear each other very well.
0:40:12 > 0:40:14- As the programme progressed...
0:40:14 > 0:40:17- ..they got their teeth - into the last piece.
0:40:18 > 0:40:22- There was plenty of variety. - We gave it a lot of oomph.
0:40:22 > 0:40:25- But it's important - to play quieter pieces...
0:40:25 > 0:40:28- ..to show - how versatile brass bands can be.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30- What did you think of the comments?
0:40:30 > 0:40:32- What did you think of the comments?- - Fair. Took us a while to settle.
0:40:33 > 0:40:37- I thought the band did Llwydcoed, - and myself, very proud.
0:40:37 > 0:40:41- The hard work is over - for the three bands...
0:40:41 > 0:40:46- ..while the hard work is about to - begin for the international judges.
0:40:47 > 0:40:49- Colin Sheen has bridged the gap...
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- ..between classical music - and the big bands.
0:40:53 > 0:40:58- Main trombonist with Don Lusher - and the English Chamber Orchestra.
0:40:58 > 0:41:01- He's recorded - with Paul McCartney and Pavarotti...
0:41:01 > 0:41:06- ..and played on the Harry Potter, - Batman and James Bond soundtracks.
0:41:06 > 0:41:10- After a career - as a Royal Military band leader...
0:41:10 > 0:41:15- ..Dr Graham Jones retired to focus - on his career as a conductor.
0:41:15 > 0:41:19- He was responsible for the music - at Trooping the Colour...
0:41:19 > 0:41:22- ..and the Remembrance Sunday Tattoo.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26- He's also conducting - the official celebration...
0:41:26 > 0:41:29- ..of the Queen's 90th birthday.
0:41:29 > 0:41:34- American Jon Faddis is regarded as - one of the greats of the jazz world.
0:41:34 > 0:41:37- "He is the best ever, - including me..."
0:41:37 > 0:41:40- ..is what - Dizzy Gillespie said about him.
0:41:41 > 0:41:44- He's performed - with Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
0:41:44 > 0:41:48- He emulates - Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis...
0:41:48 > 0:41:51- ..whilst creating - his own unique sound.
0:41:51 > 0:41:54- The winning band - was by a breadth hair.
0:41:54 > 0:41:57- What made that difference...
0:41:57 > 0:42:01- ..was the interpretation - of the music it was performing...
0:42:02 > 0:42:05- ..and the musicality - of the performance.
0:42:06 > 0:42:10- It won for me - because of subtleties and nuance.
0:42:10 > 0:42:14- I could hear everything - that was being played by the band.
0:42:14 > 0:42:17- They delivered - the best musical performance.
0:42:18 > 0:42:21- They didn't play things - that roared around too much.
0:42:22 > 0:42:24- They concentrated on the music...
0:42:24 > 0:42:28- ..and that's what got them - the award this time.
0:42:31 > 0:42:33- The decision has been made.
0:42:34 > 0:42:38- Before we announce the winners, - let's ask our unofficial judges.
0:42:39 > 0:42:42- Which band - impressed you the most, Geraint?
0:42:42 > 0:42:46- I'd like to congratulate - the three conductors and bands.
0:42:46 > 0:42:50- It was a closely-fought contest.
0:42:54 > 0:42:57- If you have to press me, - and I know you want to...
0:42:57 > 0:43:01- ..just because I felt - they showed more precision...
0:43:01 > 0:43:04- ..I'm saying Tongwynlais.
0:43:04 > 0:43:07- I have to press you, Branwen?
0:43:07 > 0:43:09- Press away!
0:43:10 > 0:43:13- It's a close call - between the two brass bands...
0:43:13 > 0:43:16- ..but I think...
0:43:16 > 0:43:18- ..Tongwynlais will win.
0:43:18 > 0:43:21- You're in agreement.
0:43:21 > 0:43:23- Dr Graham Jones, the winner.
0:43:24 > 0:43:25- The winner is...
0:43:39 > 0:43:42- ..Chamber Winds.
0:44:09 > 0:44:13- Congratulations, Meurig. - Quite an achievement.
0:44:13 > 0:44:16- I'm knocked out. I'm very impressed.
0:44:16 > 0:44:19- I heard the other two bands - and they're fantastic.
0:44:20 > 0:44:24- I feel very humble that I heard - the two bands and they're superb.
0:44:25 > 0:44:26- You knocked out two brass bands.
0:44:27 > 0:44:30- They'll do me - on the way to the car park!
0:44:30 > 0:44:33- How proud are you of Chamber Winds?
0:44:34 > 0:44:37- They're a fantastic bunch. - I'm very proud of them.
0:44:37 > 0:44:42- Congratulations, Meurig, - and congratulations, Chamber Winds.
0:44:42 > 0:44:48- The performances and the critiques - can be found on the S4C website.
0:44:51 > 0:44:54- We've awarded four winners - from four heats.
0:44:55 > 0:44:58- But things aren't quite that simple.
0:44:59 > 0:45:05- Six months ago, the journey - to find Wales' best band begun.
0:45:05 > 0:45:08- Auditions were held across Wales.
0:45:08 > 0:45:11- The best 12 reached Aberystwyth.
0:45:11 > 0:45:15- There were four heats - and four winners were chosen.
0:45:15 > 0:45:20- But those aren't the guidelines - for reaching the grand final...
0:45:20 > 0:45:22- ..at the Park and Dare - next Sunday night.
0:45:23 > 0:45:27- Our three judges have been - searching for the best four bands.
0:45:28 > 0:45:32- Therefore, the dreams of - all these bands are still alive.
0:45:33 > 0:45:37- After the break, we'll find out - which bands are still in the race...
0:45:38 > 0:45:41- ..for the 10,000 - and this coveted trophy.
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0:45:50 > 0:45:52- Welcome back to Band Cymru.
0:45:52 > 0:45:56- Four winners have been chosen - from four heats...
0:45:56 > 0:46:01- ..but they might not be - the bands competing in the final.
0:46:01 > 0:46:03- The Band Cymru rules state...
0:46:03 > 0:46:07- ..that the judges - must find the best four bands.
0:46:07 > 0:46:09- Who are they? Let's take a look.
0:46:09 > 0:46:14- Just so you understand, this - special band didn't win the heat.
0:46:14 > 0:46:19- I'm here to put a smile - back on their faces. Come with me.
0:46:27 > 0:46:29- Hello.
0:46:32 > 0:46:35- Hello, I'm so sorry to interrupt.
0:46:35 > 0:46:36- Hello, Ian. How are you?
0:46:36 > 0:46:38- Hello, Ian. How are you?- - Very well.
0:46:38 > 0:46:40- Sorry to interrupt...
0:46:40 > 0:46:43- ..but you'll forgive me - once you've heard the news.
0:46:43 > 0:46:47- Tredegar Town Band, you're through - to the Band Cymru final.
0:46:47 > 0:46:49- Congratulations.
0:46:51 > 0:46:52- Is that a surprise?
0:46:52 > 0:46:54- Is that a surprise?- - Yes, it is.
0:46:54 > 0:46:58- You weren't expecting to see me. - Come here, Dewi.
0:46:58 > 0:46:59- How do you feel?
0:46:59 > 0:47:03- How do you feel?- - Great. It's a big relief.
0:47:03 > 0:47:04- You were disappointed, weren't you?
0:47:04 > 0:47:06- You were disappointed, weren't you?- - Yes, I was...
0:47:06 > 0:47:10- ..but it's hard to know - what the judges are looking for.
0:47:20 > 0:47:24- We put Tredegar through - because they played really well...
0:47:24 > 0:47:28- ..and gave a very interesting - and varied performance...
0:47:28 > 0:47:30- ..which we all thoroughly enjoyed.
0:47:37 > 0:47:41- Bands have difficulty in - choreography. This band nailed it.
0:47:42 > 0:47:46- They connected with the audience - and they were really musical.
0:47:46 > 0:47:51- There were bands that played - technically challenging music.
0:47:52 > 0:47:55- But they hit you - over the head with it.
0:47:55 > 0:47:57- Tredegar was one of the bands...
0:47:58 > 0:48:00- ..that we, as judges...
0:48:00 > 0:48:05- ..could hear some of the nuance and - subtlety that we were looking for.
0:48:22 > 0:48:26- This year, two bands from the Royal - Welsh College of Music and Drama...
0:48:27 > 0:48:30- ..won their heat at Aberystwyth, - but only one band...
0:48:31 > 0:48:33- ..will make it through - to the final.
0:48:34 > 0:48:37- The brass band.
0:48:42 > 0:48:45- Hello. Sorry to disturb you.
0:48:45 > 0:48:50- I'm pleased to say that the band - is through to the Band Cymru final.
0:48:50 > 0:48:54- You're through to the final in - the Park and Dare. Congratulations.
0:48:58 > 0:48:59- Were you expecting it?
0:48:59 > 0:49:02- Were you expecting it?- - No. That's fantastic.
0:49:02 > 0:49:06- You've done extremely well, - but the final's the end of May.
0:49:07 > 0:49:08- Isn't that exam time?
0:49:08 > 0:49:10- Isn't that exam time?- - Yes, it's a busy time...
0:49:10 > 0:49:12- ..especially for the fourth years.
0:49:12 > 0:49:16- I'm sure they'll find time - for extra rehearsals.
0:49:26 > 0:49:31- As soon as we heard them, we were - stunned. It was wonderful playing.
0:49:31 > 0:49:33- It was just magic.
0:49:47 > 0:49:50- Even though it's a college band...
0:49:50 > 0:49:54- ..it had this warmth - and structure of musicality...
0:49:54 > 0:49:57- ..that was the criteria - to take bands through.
0:50:02 > 0:50:07- Younger musicians, sometimes, aren't - as jaded as older musicians...
0:50:08 > 0:50:10- ..so they approach everything...
0:50:10 > 0:50:13- ..with a certain joie de vivre.
0:50:19 > 0:50:23- This band had the energy - but they also had the subtleties...
0:50:23 > 0:50:25- ..and the beauty in the music.
0:50:56 > 0:50:59- Just like Tredegar Town Band...
0:50:59 > 0:51:03- ..Beaumaris Brass Band - came second in the heat.
0:51:03 > 0:51:06- Gwyn, the conductor, - has no idea I'm here tonight.
0:51:07 > 0:51:10- He's in the band room - with his daughter, Bethan...
0:51:10 > 0:51:12- ..who coaches the youth band.
0:51:13 > 0:51:15- Let's go in to share the good news.
0:51:21 > 0:51:23- Good evening.
0:51:23 > 0:51:26- Sorry to interrupt - your rehearsal, Bethan.
0:51:26 > 0:51:31- You sounded very good. - I'm looking for Dad. Where's Gwyn?
0:51:31 > 0:51:32- He's over there.
0:51:33 > 0:51:35- You're hiding in the corner.
0:51:36 > 0:51:38- According to Band Cymru rules...
0:51:39 > 0:51:42- ..the four best bands - make it through to the final...
0:51:42 > 0:51:44- ..at the Park and Dare.
0:51:45 > 0:51:48- I'm here just to let you know...
0:51:49 > 0:51:51- ..that you're one of the four.
0:51:51 > 0:51:53- Yeah! Whoo!
0:51:54 > 0:51:59- They really enjoyed the performance. - There's no doubt about that.
0:51:59 > 0:52:01- This is great news.
0:52:01 > 0:52:05- I'm going to Tenerife tomorrow, - so this is a great going-away gift.
0:52:06 > 0:52:09- I'll celebrate - next to the pool tomorrow.
0:52:09 > 0:52:12- The band's enjoyment - can be heard in the music.
0:52:12 > 0:52:15- There was a buzz to the performance.
0:52:27 > 0:52:30- Beaumaris had to go through...
0:52:30 > 0:52:33- ..because they presented - something different.
0:52:34 > 0:52:37- They were a brass band - with a rhythm section.
0:52:37 > 0:52:40- They played big band music - superbly well.
0:52:41 > 0:52:44- Out comes - this great bang performance...
0:52:45 > 0:52:47- ..from this - wonderful trumpet section.
0:52:48 > 0:52:52- You're going, - wow, what a band this is!
0:53:00 > 0:53:04- I can assure you - that the judges loved your swing...
0:53:04 > 0:53:07- ..including Jon Faddis.
0:53:07 > 0:53:10- I've followed him since I was young.
0:53:10 > 0:53:15- Knowing he was - one of the judges made my day.
0:53:25 > 0:53:28- Beaumaris had all the qualities - we were looking for.
0:53:29 > 0:53:31- Plus, it had feeling.
0:53:31 > 0:53:34- The way they played, - there was a lot of passion.
0:53:34 > 0:53:40- If you don't take risks and make - mistakes, you're not really trying.
0:53:41 > 0:53:43- That's why they went through.
0:53:52 > 0:53:54- Well done, Gwyn.
0:53:54 > 0:53:56- Fantastic.
0:53:59 > 0:54:03- Three bands have already - claimed their place in the final.
0:54:03 > 0:54:06- Time to reveal - the last band that'll join them.
0:54:07 > 0:54:11- Hello. The Melingriffith Band, - sorry to interrupt you.
0:54:11 > 0:54:13- I've some great news for you.
0:54:13 > 0:54:18- Our esteemed judges have decided - that you're going through...
0:54:18 > 0:54:20- ..to the Band Cymru final.
0:54:20 > 0:54:22- You are through to the final.
0:54:24 > 0:54:26- Were you expecting that?
0:54:26 > 0:54:28- We're not sure.
0:54:29 > 0:54:33- The adjudicators were so impressed - with your varied programme.
0:54:33 > 0:54:36- It really did - let your soloists shine.
0:54:55 > 0:54:59- Melingriffith had a wonderful - structure to their programme.
0:55:00 > 0:55:03- The whole performance - had what we were looking for.
0:55:04 > 0:55:07- It was great interpretation, - great musicianship.
0:55:08 > 0:55:12- And it connected - with the audience...
0:55:12 > 0:55:15- ..so they're a must - to go through to the final.
0:55:29 > 0:55:33- For this band, I would - just boil it down to one song.
0:55:33 > 0:55:35- When You Wish Upon A Star.
0:55:48 > 0:55:53- Lowenna Taylor, man, - she played her heart out on this.
0:55:53 > 0:55:56- And when music is that beautiful, - it touches you.
0:55:56 > 0:55:58- It touched all of us as judges.
0:55:59 > 0:56:03- Lowenna Taylor - just performed a bit of magic.
0:56:03 > 0:56:06- I mean, it really got to me.
0:56:06 > 0:56:08- It really did.
0:56:08 > 0:56:11- Whatever else - they did in the show...
0:56:11 > 0:56:14- ..they had to go through - after her performance.
0:56:27 > 0:56:32- Lowenna's performance and the - impression she left on the judges...
0:56:32 > 0:56:36- ..meant more good news - for the Melingriffith Band.
0:56:36 > 0:56:39- It gives me great pleasure - to announce that the judges...
0:56:40 > 0:56:45- ..have chosen you as the stand-out - soloist in this year's competition.
0:56:45 > 0:56:50- Well done, you. I don't think - I've ever seen you so shocked.
0:56:50 > 0:56:52- How do you feel?
0:56:53 > 0:56:56- Shocked but so happy.
0:56:56 > 0:56:58- Very happy.
0:56:58 > 0:57:02- I don't think I've ever seen you - looking so shocked.
0:57:02 > 0:57:06- Can I thank the band and Nigel and - Dewi because he did pick the piece.
0:57:06 > 0:57:09- Well done, Dewi and the band!
0:57:09 > 0:57:14- Congratulations to you all and - I'll see you at the Park and Dare.
0:57:17 > 0:57:19- As the best soloist - of Band Cymru 2016...
0:57:20 > 0:57:24- ..there'll be another chance - to enjoy Lowenna's talent...
0:57:24 > 0:57:27- ..when she'll perform - a special solo in the final.
0:58:08 > 0:58:12- The four bands will compete - for the Band Cymru 2016 trophy...
0:58:12 > 0:58:16- ..live at the Park and Dare, - Treorchy, next Sunday at 6.00pm.
0:58:17 > 0:58:20- Before that, - at 8.00pm on Saturday night...
0:58:20 > 0:58:23- ..the final - of the youth bands will be held.
0:58:23 > 0:58:26- Until then, - goodbye from Aberystwyth.
0:58:54 > 0:58:56- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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