Wardle Academy - European Youth Brass Band Champions of 2019

Wardle Academy - European Youth Brass Band Champions of 2019

Wardle Academy Youth Band have retained their title as European Youth Brass Band Champions after competing in the 2019 European Youth Brass Band Championships in Switzerland on Sunday (28 April).

Wardle Academy won the European Championships last year in Utrecht, Netherlands and were hoping to retain their European Champion titles again this year in Montreux, Switzerland.

The band played four outstanding pieces, including the set test piece and a trombone solo performed from memory by Year 10 student Adam, who won the soloist prize. This was a fabulous achievement as standards throughout the competition were high.

Wardle Academy Headteacher, Mr Hesketh said: “We are very proud of Adam and all players for their performance.

“A huge well done to everyone involved.

“We are incredibly proud of the band and their amazing achievements.

“Like many of our young people and staff at Wardle, once again, they have exceeded expectations.

“Winning this is a great achievement as the standard is incredibly high and many hours of practice are required to perform at this level.”

Wardle Academy Youth Band has now qualified to compete at the 2020 Europeans in Lithuania.

This is turning out to be another great year for Wardle Academy's music department and they hope to achieve yet more in the coming months.

The outstanding achievements show the dedication and passion of the school’s students and the music department.

The band will need to raise around £20,000 in order to travel to the championships next year.

If anybody is interested in donating towards or sponsoring the band, please contact Wardle Academy on: 01706 373911