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0:02:15 > 0:02:19- Band Cymru is the only - competition in the world...
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- ..where jazz, wind and brass bands - share the same stage.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- Reaching the Parc and Dare Theatre - stage...
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- ..was certainly not child's play.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36- Six months ago, auditions were held - all over Wales...
0:02:36 > 0:02:41- ..and anonymous discs were sent to - anonymous adjudicators to be marked.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- This system ensures that past - success counts for nothing.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- For me, it's spirit.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- That magic moment of musicality.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- The ability to make goosebumps - appear on one's arm.
0:02:55 > 0:03:00- The one that wins will be the - one which stirs my emotions.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- Twelve of the best performed at four - exciting sessions in Aberystwyth.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- And talk about battling...
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- ..talk about effort!
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- More than a month of perspiration, - tears of sadness and of joy.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- Dozens of bands - have already been disappointed...
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- ..but on the other hand, - four bands can still dream.
0:03:25 > 0:03:30- Which one of these will rise to - the top, win a cheque of 10,000...
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- ..and lift this special trophy - to be crowned Band Cymru 2016?
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- Hello and welcome to the Parc - and Dare Theatre in Treorchy.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- Last night, - Greater Gwent Youth Brass Band...
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- ..were crowned - Band Ieuenctid Cymru 2016.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04- Tonight, we have the final - of Band Cymru 2016.
0:04:07 > 0:04:08- Which band will be crowned?
0:04:09 > 0:04:14- First, the impressive judges - for tonight competition.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- Jon Faddis is a world renowned jazz - trumpeter, composer and conductor.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- Dr Graham Jones has had a - successful career in military music.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- He now travels the world - as a conductor.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32- Colin Sheen is one of Britain's - most gifted trombone players.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35- He's a star of stage and film music.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- They are our official adjudicators.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- In the hot seats - as our unofficial jury...
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- ..are the cornetist, Branwen Gwyn...
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- ..and the chief bandit of - the bands in Wales, Geraint Cynan.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- Our first band this evening - is the Tredegar Town Band.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- Blaenau Gwent is home to some - of the world's finest brass players.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- Former British champions and one of - the world's greatest brass bands...
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- ..Tredegar Town Band has - earned its place on the map...
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- ..since its establishment in 1849.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- We started the year - with becoming Welsh champions.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- Then a few weeks later, - the next round of Band Cymru...
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- ..we were feeling really confident - but it didn't go as we'd hoped.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- It was interesting having - to wait backstage for the result.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- Unfortunately, the result - wasn't what we had hoped.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- We were all a bit disappointed but - when the news came, we were shocked.
0:05:44 > 0:05:45- We weren't expecting it.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- I could see something going on - outside the doors.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- Then the cameras burst in!
0:05:51 > 0:05:52- Then the cameras burst in!- - I had a tap on my shoulder.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- You're through - to the final of Band Cymru.
0:05:55 > 0:05:56- Congratulations!
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- I'm not often stuck for words - but I was gobsmacked!
0:06:03 > 0:06:04- The contest is a little unusual...
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- ..in that we're privileged to get - feedback from the adjudicators...
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- ..before the next round.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- It was a superb performance...
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- ..and it was a difficult decision - to not let them win.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19- They were very strong technically.
0:06:20 > 0:06:22- But there were other things - that bothered us.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- If the band takes care of balance, - it makes a big difference.
0:06:44 > 0:06:45- This band nailed it.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52- They connected with the audience and - they were very musical. Thank you.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- We've tried to correct some - of the errors we made last time.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59- Our programme for the final...
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- ..is completely different - to what I originally planned.
0:07:03 > 0:07:04- Every piece is different.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- If we're stubborn and stick - to our guns, we won't win.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- We were in the final last time - but sadly we didn't win.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- I hope we can come out this time - all guns blazing and win!
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- The conductor is Ian Porthouse.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- Please welcome - Tredegar Town Band.
0:07:42 > 0:07:43- We start our programme...
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- ..with Ceri John's arrangement - of Gypsy Dance by Dargomyzhsky.
0:07:48 > 0:07:49- It is from the opera, Rusalka.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- Our second piece is Little Hymn, - written by Simon Dobson.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12- After hearing the judges' - comments...
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- ..we felt we needed a quieter piece.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07- Next on our programme is Brassmen's - Holiday by Mario Ruiz Armengol...
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- ..arranged by Michael Pilley.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- This gives the cornet section the - opportunity to show our skills.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- It is an energetic, - fun filled piece.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- We close our programme with - Glorifico Aeternum by Dean Jones.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- It's from the Salvation Army.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- This is an all guns blazing - end to the programme.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- What a performance.
0:22:07 > 0:22:08- Were you happy?
0:22:09 > 0:22:11- Yes, I Think everyone was happy.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- I don't think We Could have - done Much Better.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- What do you think - pleased the judges?
0:22:16 > 0:22:18- I think maybe the first piece.
0:22:19 > 0:22:20- It was an arrangement by Ceri John.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- How many rehearsals have taken place - over the past few weeks?
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- Lots! On Monday, Wednesday - and Thursday nights.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- Also on Saturday and this morning.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- You told me you had a great show - planned. That was something else.
0:22:35 > 0:22:36- Were you happy with how it went?
0:22:38 > 0:22:40- It was a totally different show - to what we had planned.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- After the comments from last time, - we changed the programme.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47- We hope the judges go for it. - We took their advice.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- I'm really delighted - with the performance.
0:22:51 > 0:22:52- Let's hear from our jury.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- Ian said he had listened - to the judges' comments.
0:22:58 > 0:22:59- Did it work for them as a band?
0:23:01 > 0:23:04- Definitely. It was clear from - the off that they plan to win.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- I think they took the comments - on board in the best possible way.
0:23:11 > 0:23:13- It inspired them - to show what they could do.
0:23:14 > 0:23:16- I have written a few comments.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19- A multi-layered band, - intelligent and sensitive.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- They were completely committed - to everything they played.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- I thought their programme - summed up what's good about bands.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30- They had everything.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35- At the beginning, - their accented play was sparkling.
0:23:37 > 0:23:38- They changed gear so easily.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43- They felt comfortable - whatever they played.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- Every band here tonight can play - superbly whilst blowing.
0:23:54 > 0:23:57- It takes a special band - to play so quietly and lyrical.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01- Their use of dynamics - was very impressive.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08- Branwen, in this competition, you - need to have a variable programme.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11- But it also has to be entertaining. - Did they achieve that?
0:24:21 > 0:24:24- This was a more traditional - programme...
0:24:24 > 0:24:26- ..than what we expect - from Tredegar.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29- Two years ago, - they played All Night Long.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32- They can obviously play - that type of tune.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- They decided to stick to a more - traditional programme...
0:24:35 > 0:24:37- ..maybe to please the judges.
0:24:38 > 0:24:39- At the end of the day...
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- ..it is the judges who decide - who wins the 10,000.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46- As Gareth mentioned, - their programme had everything.
0:24:46 > 0:24:50- Their technique was impeccable. - The cornets were so clear.
0:24:50 > 0:24:54- I was watching their faces, and - there wasn't much smiling going on.
0:24:54 > 0:24:57- They took it seriously - and it's paid off for them tonight.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- Comfortable and smooth gear changes. - What did you think of that?
0:25:03 > 0:25:04- Couldn't ask for much better.
0:25:05 > 0:25:06- We put our performance down...
0:25:06 > 0:25:10- ..and hopefully the - official judges enjoyed it too.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14- What did you think of what our jury - had to say about your performance?
0:25:15 > 0:25:17- We're very pleased - with that reaction.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19- We're delighted we pleased them.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23- You represent all that's good - in the world of banding.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- Were you happy with the comments?
0:25:29 > 0:25:30- Yes, delighted.
0:25:33 > 0:25:36- The Royal Welsh College - of Music and Drama Brass Band...
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0:25:45 > 0:25:48- The Royal Welsh College - of Music and Drama...
0:25:48 > 0:25:52- ..attracts some of the best - musicians in the world.
0:25:53 > 0:25:56- It offers opportunities to play in - all kinds of bands and ensembles.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00- The brass band is no exception.
0:26:01 > 0:26:03- The college brass band - is a new ensemble here.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07- Up until 2005, it only opened - its doors to orchestral instruments.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11- In 2005, we started - our Brass Band Pathway...
0:26:11 > 0:26:14- ..and it's run from strength - to strength since then.
0:26:14 > 0:26:15- The winner is...
0:26:17 > 0:26:19- I was very excited - waiting for the result.
0:26:20 > 0:26:22- It was a fantastic experience.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26- ..The Royal College - of Music and Drama.
0:26:29 > 0:26:33- We didn't expect to win but - we were very happy when we did win.
0:26:35 > 0:26:36- We were rehearsing a piece...
0:26:37 > 0:26:40- ..and these two people - came through the stage door.
0:26:40 > 0:26:43- I was wandering what - they were doing in my rehearsal.
0:26:44 > 0:26:48- Then I recognised her and she said - 'You're through to the final'.
0:26:48 > 0:26:49- It was fantastic.
0:27:04 > 0:27:08- The judges were very complimentary - about our quieter lyrical playing...
0:27:09 > 0:27:11- ..which really paid in our favour.
0:27:20 > 0:27:23- This bad had the energy, - but they also had the subtleties.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26- And the beauty in the music.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- As soon as we heard them, - we were all stunned.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42- It was wonderful playing, - just magic.
0:27:52 > 0:27:54- Whether we win or lose, we've won.
0:27:55 > 0:27:58- It's been a great experience for - myself and the students in the band.
0:27:59 > 0:28:01- Wonderful publicity for the college.
0:28:03 > 0:28:04- This band has a lot of energy.
0:28:05 > 0:28:06- I say, bring it on!
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- Good luck to the other competitors, - but not too much. Are you ready?
0:28:13 > 0:28:14- Yeah!
0:28:21 > 0:28:23- Their conductor is Dr Robert Childs.
0:28:24 > 0:28:26- Please give a warm welcome...
0:28:26 > 0:28:29- ..to the Royal Welsh College - of Music and Drama Brass Band.
0:28:33 > 0:28:37- We start our programme with Enter - the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt Cooper.
0:28:44 > 0:28:47- It offers a musical - experience from the stars.
0:28:53 > 0:28:56- It develops throughout the piece and - ends on an exciting climax.
0:31:53 > 0:31:56- Our second piece is Ave Verum - from Stabat Mater.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59- It's Robert Childs' arrangement - of Karl Jenkins' work.
0:32:03 > 0:32:06- The cornet soloists are William - Norman and Hannah Plumridge.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03- Our third piece is Flight of - the Bumblebee by Rimsky Korsakov.
0:36:07 > 0:36:09- This arrangement is by David Childs.
0:36:24 > 0:36:27- It was arranged especially - for the Childs brothers in 1985.
0:37:28 > 0:37:32- We close our programme with Gareth - Wood's arrangement of Sospan Fach.
0:37:52 > 0:37:56- It starts quite quietly with the - corn playing the tune on E flat.
0:37:57 > 0:37:59- It speeds up quite quickly.
0:41:21 > 0:41:22- Well done. Come and stand here.
0:41:24 > 0:41:25- That was lovely.
0:41:26 > 0:41:27- How did it go on stage?
0:41:28 > 0:41:30- Everyone's happy with that.
0:41:31 > 0:41:33- You are in the middle - of exams right now.
0:41:34 > 0:41:35- How do you manage to do it all?
0:41:36 > 0:41:37- A lot of clever time-keeping.
0:41:39 > 0:41:40- Bob picks a good programme.
0:41:41 > 0:41:42- He's fantastic.
0:41:42 > 0:41:46- Another great performance. - Were you happy with how it went?
0:41:46 > 0:41:47- More than happy.
0:41:47 > 0:41:49- The band played fantastic.
0:41:49 > 0:41:50- Well done, guys.
0:41:52 > 0:41:53- You can all be very proud.
0:41:54 > 0:41:56- Cameras, lights - and a fantastic venue.
0:41:56 > 0:41:59- It's such a great experience - for these young students.
0:42:00 > 0:42:02- They've delivered the goods again.
0:42:02 > 0:42:05- There's been lots going on - and not much time to rehearse.
0:42:06 > 0:42:08- That was a fantastic performance.
0:42:08 > 0:42:10- You can be very proud of yourselves.
0:42:10 > 0:42:14- Give yourselves a round of applause. - Let's head back to the theatre.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17- It's a busy time for the students...
0:42:17 > 0:42:20- ..and they're letting - the notes speak for them tonight.
0:42:21 > 0:42:23- Could you feel the energy - of youth here tonight?
0:42:26 > 0:42:27- It is a very busy period for them.
0:42:29 > 0:42:31- Committing to this kind - of competition is a big deal.
0:42:33 > 0:42:35- We should just praise them - for just being here.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- They must have been rehearsing - three or four times a week.
0:42:40 > 0:42:43- There was energy and polish - to the performance.
0:42:46 > 0:42:48- Enter the Galaxies - was a great place to start.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- It was very suitable - for a young band.
0:42:52 > 0:42:54- Then we had the Karl Jenkins.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59- I'm sure everyone was touched by the - lovely cornet solos in that piece.
0:43:00 > 0:43:03- It was also a lovely arrangement - by Bob Childs himself.
0:43:04 > 0:43:06- Then we had two - very busy little bees.
0:43:07 > 0:43:09- There was steam - coming out of the valves.
0:43:10 > 0:43:12- Then they finished with Sospan Fach.
0:43:14 > 0:43:16- I was looking for - a bit more of a show-stopper.
0:43:17 > 0:43:20- Sospan Fach is something - I've heard dozens of times.
0:43:21 > 0:43:24- I would have liked to hear - something a bit different.
0:43:24 > 0:43:25- People may disagree.
0:43:27 > 0:43:28- What did you think, Geraint?
0:43:30 > 0:43:32- It was a very inclusive programme.
0:43:33 > 0:43:36- I agree that they might have had - an extra 10% of something...
0:43:37 > 0:43:38- ..to throw in towards the end.
0:43:40 > 0:43:42- Maybe, they ran out of time.
0:43:44 > 0:43:45- They have a lovely sound.
0:43:48 > 0:43:51- Youngsters always have a - fearlessness that's refreshing.
0:43:52 > 0:43:56- We don't associate the kind of - emotion they managed to convey...
0:43:59 > 0:44:00- ..with such a lyrical piece.
0:44:04 > 0:44:07- This is the best lyrical play - we've seen in the competition.
0:44:08 > 0:44:12- If we are giving the prize to the - most lyrical band, they would win.
0:44:12 > 0:44:16- That's a big claim, considering - we've just listened to Tredegar.
0:44:17 > 0:44:20- I don't think they finished off - as I would have liked.
0:44:23 > 0:44:27- They played superbly, a great advert - for our musical establishments.
0:44:28 > 0:44:29- Hurrah!
0:44:30 > 0:44:32- A lot of praise - for the soloists there.
0:44:32 > 0:44:34- What did you make of those comments?
0:44:34 > 0:44:37- Very happy with a great performance.
0:44:37 > 0:44:39- We are just happy - to be here competing today.
0:44:40 > 0:44:42- What was the experience - like for you on stage?
0:44:42 > 0:44:44- It was a great, a lot of fun.
0:44:44 > 0:44:46- Let's have a quick word with Bob.
0:44:46 > 0:44:50- A suitable programme for the band - according to the unofficial judges.
0:44:50 > 0:44:52- We really enjoyed ourselves.
0:44:52 > 0:44:55- A lot of these students they've done - their end of year..
0:44:56 > 0:44:58- ..or final degree recitals this - week.
0:44:58 > 0:45:01- So this was a walk in the park - for them compared to those recitals.
0:45:02 > 0:45:05- I really am truly proud - of every member of the band.
0:45:05 > 0:45:08- You should be very proud of - yourselves. Congratulations.
0:45:08 > 0:45:11- Let's have a big cheer - for the college.
0:45:11 > 0:45:12- Hurrah!
0:45:17 > 0:45:21- Blowing over from Anglesey, - the next band is Brass Beaumaris.
0:45:22 > 0:45:23- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:45:37 > 0:45:40- Representing the North West - is Brass Beaumaris.
0:45:40 > 0:45:42- The band was established in 1921...
0:45:42 > 0:45:45- ..in the ancient town - of Beaumaris on Anglesey.
0:45:46 > 0:45:49- Like Tredegar, - the band didn't win its category...
0:45:49 > 0:45:52- ..but they also managed to capture - the judges' imagination.
0:45:53 > 0:45:57- We weren't disappointed because - everyone enjoyed the performance.
0:45:58 > 0:46:01- I thought we played very well - but we were a little disappointed.
0:46:02 > 0:46:06- It was completely unexpected on - Monday night when Morgan turned up!
0:46:06 > 0:46:08- You're one of the four!
0:46:11 > 0:46:15- It was a big shock for the children. - They didn't know what was going on!
0:46:15 > 0:46:18- It's nice to see that the judges - have made the right decision.
0:46:23 > 0:46:27- Out comes this great performance - from a wonderful trumpet section...
0:46:28 > 0:46:30- ..and you're on the back - of your seats thinking...
0:46:31 > 0:46:32- .."Wow! What a band this is!"
0:46:44 > 0:46:45- ..plus it had feeling.
0:46:57 > 0:46:58- Because we play a lot of jazz...
0:46:59 > 0:47:02- ..Jon Faddis' remarks were - very important to us and Gwyn.
0:47:07 > 0:47:10- The minor criticisms I had - are minor...
0:47:10 > 0:47:13- ..because they can be fixed - like that!
0:47:18 > 0:47:21- When the volume is too loud, you - start to lose the little detail.
0:47:25 > 0:47:28- Jon Faddis gave us - some great comments...
0:47:28 > 0:47:31- ..but there were a few things - he was unsure about.
0:47:32 > 0:47:33- His comments inspired me...
0:47:34 > 0:47:37- ..to come up - with a new programme for the final.
0:47:39 > 0:47:43- It's not so in your face this time. - There's a bit of class.
0:47:44 > 0:47:47- I hope we can get Mr Faddis - to say "Kudos!"
0:47:54 > 0:47:55- Are you ready for action, Gwyn?
0:47:56 > 0:47:57- Always ready.
0:47:59 > 0:48:00- How's the heart?
0:48:00 > 0:48:01- I think it's working.
0:48:02 > 0:48:03- Good to hear that!
0:48:04 > 0:48:07- Gwyn Evans is the conductor of - the next band in Band Cymru 2016.
0:48:10 > 0:48:12- Please welcome Brass Beaumaris.
0:48:18 > 0:48:21- We open our programme with - Earth Rites by Robin Dewhurst.
0:48:28 > 0:48:30- We turn to the world of - Celtic music.
0:52:21 > 0:52:23- We stay in the Celtic world - for the second piece.
0:52:24 > 0:52:27- This is Robin Dewhurst's - arrangement of Ellis Island Lament.
0:52:28 > 0:52:29- It is a much quieter piece.
0:56:34 > 0:56:37- We move to the jazz world - for the last piece.
0:56:37 > 0:56:39- It is a very well-known piece.
0:56:40 > 0:56:44- We close our programme with Children - of Sanchez by Chuck Mangione.
1:02:21 > 1:02:24- Brass Beaumaris - have just come off the stage.
1:02:29 > 1:02:30- Come over here.
1:02:36 > 1:02:37- That was fantastic.
1:02:38 > 1:02:40- You are the only band - from North Wales.
1:02:42 > 1:02:45- I'm sure everyone at home - will be very pleased.
1:02:46 > 1:02:48- I hope so.
1:02:48 > 1:02:53- It has been a very memorable night. - I really enjoyed playing that duet.
1:02:56 > 1:02:58- You looked very comfortable - on stage.
1:03:01 > 1:03:03- Everything went really well.
1:03:03 > 1:03:04- Everyone was on form.
1:03:10 > 1:03:11- Here we are once again.
1:03:12 > 1:03:13- I really enjoyed that.
1:03:19 > 1:03:20- We had so much fun.
1:03:21 > 1:03:23- You are - obviously big friends in this band.
1:03:23 > 1:03:25- Does that make it easier?
1:03:25 > 1:03:27- I'm Not friends with him!
1:03:28 > 1:03:31- Let's hear what Branwen and Geraint - made of those performances.
1:03:37 > 1:03:40- This is a band that has really - enriched the competition.
1:03:44 > 1:03:47- They epitomise everything that - is good about music.
1:03:49 > 1:03:51- They were all smiling on the stage.
1:04:03 > 1:04:07- You could see all those - personalities shining.
1:04:16 > 1:04:20- To use a sporting metaphor they left - nothing in the changing room.
1:04:21 > 1:04:23- They have some fantastic soloists.
1:04:23 > 1:04:25- Neal was amazing on the tin whistle.
1:04:31 > 1:04:35- I Cannot Explain To You How hard - that would have been to play.
1:04:38 > 1:04:41- One of the younger members has an - exam tomorrow as well.
1:04:42 > 1:04:44- They have transformed their - programme...
1:04:45 > 1:04:47- ..since the last time we heard them.
1:04:56 > 1:04:59- Yes, but they are still the - Beaumaris band we know.
1:05:00 > 1:05:02- I thought they were still - in your face...
1:05:02 > 1:05:05- ..but I thought that was - a good thing.
1:05:13 > 1:05:15- The band work very well - with the conductor.
1:05:15 > 1:05:17- What do you think of those comments?
1:05:30 > 1:05:33- I will say it again, - but it's a great pity...
1:05:33 > 1:05:36- ..that those two - aren't the real adjudicators!
1:05:36 > 1:05:38- You had some praise there.
1:05:38 > 1:05:40- You competed yesterday as well.
1:05:41 > 1:05:43- I have really enjoyed myself.
1:05:46 > 1:05:49- I hope you have been working for - your exams as well.
1:05:52 > 1:05:54- It's so great to play with - such talented players.
1:06:00 > 1:06:04- We have so much fun using our - creative skills.
1:06:04 > 1:06:11- Join us after the break to hear the - City of Cardiff Melingriffith Band.
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1:06:25 > 1:06:27- With deep roots - as far back as 1798...
1:06:28 > 1:06:31- ..the City of Cardiff - Brass Band Melingriffith...
1:06:31 > 1:06:34- ..is considered Wales' - longest-running brass band.
1:06:36 > 1:06:37- The winner is...
1:06:38 > 1:06:41- It was a bit of David and Goliath - that we won that round.
1:06:42 > 1:06:43- Melingriffith!
1:06:45 > 1:06:47- I don't know if you saw - how I reacted to the result.
1:06:49 > 1:06:52- It was a surprise but we were - so proud and happy to have won.
1:06:53 > 1:06:55- We hadn't heard anything...
1:06:55 > 1:06:59- ..and then on the Wednesday night - during rehearsal, we had a visitor.
1:06:59 > 1:07:00- Hello.
1:07:01 > 1:07:03- That was even more of a surprise!
1:07:03 > 1:07:07- Melingriffith Brass Band, you're - through to the final of Band Cymru.
1:07:08 > 1:07:11- What we did - appealed to the adjudicators.
1:07:11 > 1:07:14- I've learnt a lot - from the judges remarks.
1:07:15 > 1:07:18- They seemed to think that - dynamic contrast was important.
1:07:22 > 1:07:25- Melingriffith - had a great interpretation...
1:07:25 > 1:07:28- ..great musicianship and it - connected with the audience.
1:07:30 > 1:07:32- They're a must - to go through to the final.
1:07:35 > 1:07:38- When music is that beautiful - it touches you.
1:07:38 > 1:07:40- It touched all of us as judges.
1:07:42 > 1:07:45- Brass bands have really concentrated - in the past ten years or so...
1:07:46 > 1:07:49- ..on playing millions of notes - in the shortest space of time.
1:07:50 > 1:07:51- Loud, high, fast.
1:08:01 > 1:08:05- There's a little bit of a - groundswell to say let's go back...
1:08:05 > 1:08:08- ..to what we're meant to be doing - which is playing things musically.
1:08:09 > 1:08:12- We've had a great year, - and we're hoping it continues.
1:08:12 > 1:08:15- We, Melingriffith Brass Band, - are ready for the final...
1:08:16 > 1:08:17- ..at the Parc and Dare!
1:08:17 > 1:08:18- Yeah!
1:08:23 > 1:08:24- Their conductor is Nigel Seaman.
1:08:28 > 1:08:31- Please welcome City of Cardiff - (Melingriffith) Band.
1:08:37 > 1:08:41- We open our programme - with O.B.1 Fanfare by Tom Watson.
1:08:42 > 1:08:45- It was for the premiere - of the film Ali...
1:08:45 > 1:08:49- It's a salute to Hollywood - and the big screen.
1:08:49 > 1:08:55- This fine pastiche of film scoring - is an exciting fanfare and opener.
1:11:26 > 1:11:29- Our second piece - is Somewhere Out There.
1:11:29 > 1:11:34- It was written by James Horner, - Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.
1:11:34 > 1:11:39- The song originally appeared in the - 1986 animated film An American Tail.
1:11:39 > 1:11:45- He also wrote the score for Titanic. - The horn soloist is Lowenna Taylor.
1:15:48 > 1:15:52- Our third piece is Brasiliera - from Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud.
1:16:06 > 1:16:09- It was originally for a - saxophone and an orchestra.
1:16:10 > 1:16:12- This arrangement is by Howard Snell.
1:16:20 > 1:16:23- I hope people will enjoy the - rhythms of the carnival.
1:18:41 > 1:18:44- We close our programme - with Phoenix from War of the Worlds.
1:18:45 > 1:18:47- Phoenix was written by Peter Graham.
1:19:01 > 1:19:04- It pays respect to people who - have suffered in tragedies.
1:19:06 > 1:19:16- Phoenix rising from the ashes.
1:21:53 > 1:21:54- Here is the final band to play.
1:21:56 > 1:21:57- I am very happy.
1:22:07 > 1:22:08- Which was best for you?
1:22:10 > 1:22:14- The horn solo from - Lowenna Taylor was very special.
1:22:14 > 1:22:16- You Played War Of The Worlds.
1:22:22 > 1:22:25- There's been plenty of banter before - tonight. I think we will win.
1:22:28 > 1:22:30- You jumped up and down last time.
1:22:34 > 1:22:37- It was a great performance.
1:22:37 > 1:22:43- We really enjoyed it and were so - glad to have been here.
1:22:43 > 1:22:44- Well Played.
1:22:46 > 1:22:47- I Didn't Do anything!
1:22:51 > 1:22:53- There is a span of ages In The band.
1:22:54 > 1:22:55- Yes.
1:23:00 > 1:23:04- We've got young players and - some experienced ones.
1:23:04 > 1:23:06- What was your approach tonight?
1:23:14 > 1:23:18- We looked very carefully at the - comments from the adjudicators.
1:23:22 > 1:23:25- We tried to get as much contrast in - a Short space of time today.
1:23:29 > 1:23:30- Let's hear from our jury.
1:23:33 > 1:23:35- This band have - Improved Since The Semi-final.
1:23:36 > 1:23:37- They Sounded So Confident.
1:23:44 > 1:23:47- They put everything into the - performance.
1:23:47 > 1:23:49- They've definitely come here to win.
1:23:53 > 1:23:55- The first fanfare was Excellent...
1:23:57 > 1:23:59- ..and then the solo from - Lowenna Taylor was excellent.
1:24:03 > 1:24:06- She was praised very Highly By The - Judges in earlier rounds.
1:24:09 > 1:24:12- Brasiliera from Scaramouche - was very striking.
1:24:12 > 1:24:14- I congratulate the band.
1:24:22 > 1:24:26- I think they extended - what they can do.
1:24:26 > 1:24:29- Everything was very tidily played.
1:24:43 > 1:24:46- Lowenna Taylor played - the Disney film tune excellently.
1:24:48 > 1:24:50- She squeezed all the - emotion out of the tune.
1:24:52 > 1:24:54- It seemed to mean - everything to the band.
1:24:54 > 1:24:57- They had everything in the - repertoire.
1:24:57 > 1:25:01- They should be more than happy - with their performance.
1:25:02 > 1:25:04- Great technique and power.
1:25:08 > 1:25:12- I'm happy with those comments - which I think are fair ones.
1:25:12 > 1:25:14- We really enjoyed being on stage.
1:25:16 > 1:25:17- Thank you for the comments.
1:25:19 > 1:25:21- Lowenna Taylor played brilliantly.
1:25:36 > 1:25:38- An exposed start to your solo.
1:25:40 > 1:25:41- I was under pressure today.
1:25:41 > 1:25:44- I was playing for so - many people today.
1:25:44 > 1:25:46- You deserve a Round Of Applause.
1:25:47 > 1:25:50- All the four bands - have now performed.
1:25:50 > 1:25:54- The judges are leaving the hall - to make their deliberations.
1:25:55 > 1:25:57- We'll be back - after this short break.
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1:26:08 > 1:26:10- Welcome back to Treorchy.
1:26:10 > 1:26:12- All four bands have now performed.
1:26:13 > 1:26:16- It's time for the judges - to make up their minds...
1:26:16 > 1:26:20- ..and decide who will - be crowned Band Cymru 2016.
1:26:20 > 1:26:22- There is also a soloist award.
1:26:30 > 1:26:32- They have already made the - decision on that award.
1:26:35 > 1:26:36- It was a unanimous decision.
1:26:37 > 1:26:39- This year's winner - is Lowenna Taylor.
1:26:50 > 1:26:52- Here's the performance that - won her this prize.
1:27:00 > 1:27:04- Lowenna Taylor performed the most - gorgeous tenor horn solo...
1:27:04 > 1:27:06- ..that any of us have heard - for a long time.
1:27:07 > 1:27:10- Her musicianship, her phrasing, - her sensitivity...
1:27:10 > 1:27:13- ..and how she connected - with the audience...
1:27:13 > 1:27:16- ..made her quite clearly - an outright winner.
1:27:31 > 1:27:33- She played her heart out on this.
1:27:34 > 1:27:36- When music is that beautiful, - it touches you.
1:27:38 > 1:27:39- It touched all of us as judges.
1:27:41 > 1:27:44- It's so beautiful, - it brings tears to your eyes.
1:27:45 > 1:27:46- Brought tears to my eyes.
1:27:52 > 1:27:56- It gives me great pleasure - to announce that the judges...
1:27:56 > 1:27:59- ..have chosen you as the standout - soloist in the competition.
1:28:02 > 1:28:03- Well done.
1:28:04 > 1:28:06- I don't think - I've seen you so shocked!
1:28:08 > 1:28:09- How do you feel?
1:28:12 > 1:28:14- Shocked but so happy. Very happy.
1:28:20 > 1:28:22- Lowenna Taylor - performed a bit of magic.
1:28:25 > 1:28:27- It really got to me. It really did.
1:28:31 > 1:28:33- It really is a tingle in your spine.
1:28:36 > 1:28:37- It can make me cry.
1:28:39 > 1:28:42- I can only think of a handful of - singers and things that do it to me.
1:28:43 > 1:28:44- Lowenna could do that.
1:29:12 > 1:29:14- Very high praise for Lowenna Taylor.
1:29:18 > 1:29:21- Lowenna will now perform - Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
1:29:27 > 1:29:30- Lowenna is the winner - of this year's soloist prize.
1:33:49 > 1:33:52- It is a great honour to present - this trophy to Lowenna Taylor.
1:34:02 > 1:34:09- Many congratulations to the best - soloist in this competition 2016.
1:34:09 > 1:34:12- There is another trophy to - be presented.
1:34:13 > 1:34:15- Join us after the break...
1:34:15 > 1:34:18- ..to find out which band - will be crowned Band Cymru 2016.
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1:34:26 > 1:34:28- Welcome back to Treorchy.
1:34:38 > 1:34:40- This is a lovely scene.
1:34:40 > 1:34:44- Representatives of all the - bands are here on stage.
1:34:44 > 1:34:47- We have enjoyed their performances.
1:34:48 > 1:34:51- One of these bands is going - to get much happier.
1:34:52 > 1:34:55- But first, let's remind ourselves - of their performances.
1:37:56 > 1:37:58- We've had an amazing - evening here tonight.
1:38:01 > 1:38:03- We've been thrilled by the bands.
1:38:05 > 1:38:07- Let's hear a bit more - about our esteemed judges.
1:38:18 > 1:38:20- The judges are hiding somewhere.
1:38:25 > 1:38:27- We have a panel of - international judges.
1:38:31 > 1:38:34- They have followed this - competition throughout.
1:38:34 > 1:38:38- Let's hear a bit more about them. - Colin Sheen has bridged the gap...
1:38:38 > 1:38:40- ..between classical music - and the big bands.
1:38:41 > 1:38:44- He was the chief trombonist - with the Don Lusher Big Band...
1:38:44 > 1:38:46- ..and the English Chamber Orchestra.
1:38:46 > 1:38:49- He's recorded - with Paul McCartney and Pavarotti...
1:38:49 > 1:38:53- ..and played on the Harry Potter, - Batman and James Bond soundtracks.
1:38:54 > 1:38:57- After a career - as a Royal Military band leader...
1:38:57 > 1:39:00- ..Dr Graham Jones retired to focus - on his career as a conductor.
1:39:03 > 1:39:06- He was responsible for the music - at Trooping the Colour...
1:39:06 > 1:39:09- ..and the Remembrance Sunday Tattoo.
1:39:09 > 1:39:12- He's also conducting - the official celebration...
1:39:12 > 1:39:14- ..of the Queen's 90th birthday.
1:39:16 > 1:39:20- American Jon Faddis is regarded as - one of the greats of the jazz world.
1:39:22 > 1:39:24- "He is the best ever, - including me..."
1:39:24 > 1:39:27- ..is what - Dizzy Gillespie said about him.
1:39:27 > 1:39:31- He's performed - with Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
1:39:31 > 1:39:35- As an instrumentalist, he emulates - Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis...
1:39:35 > 1:39:37- ..whilst creating - his own unique sound.
1:39:38 > 1:39:41- For a band - to win this competition...
1:39:41 > 1:39:43- ..the one word - the judges agree on...
1:39:44 > 1:39:47- ..that's most important - in this competition is balance.
1:39:48 > 1:39:49- Play together as one.
1:39:50 > 1:39:53- They need - to grab the listeners' attention...
1:39:54 > 1:39:57- ..hold onto it, play impeccably - and tug at the heartstrings.
1:40:01 > 1:40:04- You've got to have them - with their hair standing on end.
1:40:05 > 1:40:08- You've got to pull their emotions - and you've got to excite them.
1:40:11 > 1:40:14- Do that, make it musical - and you're a winner.
1:40:25 > 1:40:28- Those are the standards that the - bands have to reach.
1:40:28 > 1:40:32- Elen Rhys is here to present - the trophy on behalf of S4C.
1:40:35 > 1:40:37- There is also a cheque of 10,000.
1:40:38 > 1:40:40- Please give a warm welcome - to the three judges...
1:40:41 > 1:40:43- ..Jon Faddis, - Dr Graham Jones and Colin Sheen.
1:41:08 > 1:41:11- Before we have the results, a word - from our unofficial jury.
1:41:11 > 1:41:13- It's time to put your - head on the block.
1:41:14 > 1:41:16- It has been a very special evening.
1:41:17 > 1:41:19- All four bands have played - beautifully.
1:41:19 > 1:41:20- It's very close.
1:41:24 > 1:41:26- Tredegar Town Band is my winner.
1:41:29 > 1:41:31- It has been an excellent evening.
1:41:37 > 1:41:40- I would go for Brass Beaumaris - or Tredegar Town Band.
1:41:43 > 1:41:46- I'm sure you all at home - have your opinion.
1:41:46 > 1:41:48- It's time to announce the winner.
1:41:48 > 1:41:50- Dr Graham Jones will do the honours.
1:42:01 > 1:42:04- We've just listened to four - incredible band programmes.
1:42:04 > 1:42:06- I'm sure you'll agree.
1:42:14 > 1:42:17- What we have also witnessed...
1:42:18 > 1:42:24- ..is a great advert for community - band music in Wales.
1:42:24 > 1:42:26- Long may it continue.
1:42:26 > 1:42:29- There are no losers tonight.
1:42:31 > 1:42:32- But there has got to be a winner.
1:42:34 > 1:42:36- The winner of Band Cymru 2016 is...
1:42:47 > 1:42:49- ..Tredegar Town Band.
1:43:38 > 1:43:42- Many congratulations.
1:43:42 > 1:43:48- It means the treasurer - is very happy!
1:43:50 > 1:43:54- It's a different contest for us.
1:43:54 > 1:44:02- We took the feedback from the judges - and it seems to have worked.
1:44:02 > 1:44:06- Congratulations to the winners - of Band Cymru 2016...
1:44:06 > 1:44:07- ..Tredegar Town Band.
1:44:08 > 1:44:10- We leave you in the sound - of tonight's winners.
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