Annual Slow Melody & Quartet Contest

Sunday 6th May, 2012

Click here to download an entry form

The Elland Silver Band Slow Melody and Quartet Contest has been running for over 10 years, attracting over 60 competitors each year. Over the years contestants have travelled from across the country to come and take part in the tradtional contest to perform their unaccompanied Slow Melody.

Traditionally, a "Slow Melody" should piece a song, aria or ballad to illustrate the performers lyrical ability and tonal quality. Examples of a traditional slow melody are:
Previous Results
  • The Lost Chord
  • The Holy City
  • Softly Awakes My Heart
  • Rusalka's Song the Moon
  • The Flower Song
  • The Star of Bethlehem
  • Nirvana
  • Bless This House
  • Abide with Me
  • Sunshine of Your Smile
  • The Iceberg
  • Lend Me Your Aid
This year's competition includes 5 Slow Melody Sections plus 2 Quartet Sections. Annual trophies are awarded to the winners of each category plus 2nd and 3rd prize winners receive a keep sake trophy.
  • 11 years & Under
  • 14 years & under
  • 16 years & under
  • Veterans (over 40)
  • Open Age (Any age)
  • Junior Duets (16 & Under)
  • Junior Quartet (16 & Under)
  • Open Age Quartet (Any age)

For more information please contact Kathleen Harrison or 01484 717126.