New Music Updates
Open Baritone Solo Baritone Concerto by Martin Elerby - only the Second Movement is played.
Open Clarinet Solo The Organising Committee is aware the piece chosen
for the Open Bb Clarinet solo was written to be played on both A and Bb instruments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Regulation 9.7, competitors may use the instrument as scored or play the whole piece on a Bb Clarinet without having to transpose.
Junior Trumpet The Organising Committee is aware that some publications
of the Junior Trumpet suggest C trumpet; however, competitors will be permitted only the Bb Trumpet.
Junior Concert C The Organising Committee recommend the humming parts
of the Junior Concert C Test piece be sung by members of the band.
Open "B" Grade Concert Test Hal Leonard Music, as part of their sponsoring the Open "B" Grade Concert Band, have agreed to reduce the price of the test piece, "Dutch Masters" by Johan de Meij to $340 (Australian) - this offer is restricted to bands competing at the 2010 Championships.
Junior "C" Grade Brass Test Note that "St. Andrews Variations" by Alan Fernie is the 1999 version, NOT the later publication.
Junior Bb Bass Solo “In the Deep, Deep Depths” is out of print;however, a copy of the piece and accompaniment is available from theOrganising Secretary for $10.00, including postage. See Contacts Page for Secretary's details.
This is the final schedule of the test pieces for the 2010 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the pieces. You can download it here. If you wish to download a copy of the 2010 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships Poster, you can here(right click and save as).