western australia

state brass band championships

A day spent listening to music, and cheering on our niece

@JudyEv (355041)

Rockingham, Australia

June 1, 2025 11:47pm CST

We spent most of yesterday at one of Perth’s most prestigious schools, listening to a number of musical items presented by brass bands, concert bands and individuals. It was the State Championships and we enjoyed listening to a good mix of pieces. A niece of ours, and sister to the niece whose house we’ve been looking after, performed in two solo competitions playing the flute, and managed to win them both. She played very well but I thought she might have been disadvantaged by being overpowered by the accompanist on the piano. Luckily for her, the piano was also a bit too loud for the other competitors too. Our niece plays in three bands and banding has just about become her whole life. She works very hard raising funds for the groups and is an excellent team-member. The photo was taken by Vince.

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@Ronrybs (20635)

• London, England

2 Jun

That got me thinking. Do pianos have a volume control? Will have to look that one up

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@BarBaraPrz (49767)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

2 Jun

Electronic ones do.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

Most have a sostenuto pedal which muffles the sound a little. They had the lid open first time around too which made it worse.

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@Ronrybs (20635)

• London, England

2 Jun

@JudyEv You learn something everyday. I had wondered about this before, but forget all about it when I am online and could look it up

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@LadyDuck (475438)

• Italy

2 Jun

Congratulations to your niece, she must feel so proud and happy.

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@LadyDuck (475438)

• Italy

2 Jun

@JudyEv - I am sure she spent a lot of time to be ready.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

She really set herself a challenge and did really well.

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@TheHorse (227202)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Jun

Heh. When I accompany others, I try to be subdued. Glad she did well.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun

A piano can easily be over powering. The solo competitions were held in a chapel but the acoustics were terrible.

@JESSY3236 (20597)

• United States

3 Jun

Congrats to her!

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun

Thanks. She did well.

@LindaOHio (190186)

• United States

2 Jun

Congratulations to your niece.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

Thanks. I'm glad she did well.

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@LindaOHio (190186)

• United States

3 Jun

@JudyEv You're very welcome.

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@grenery8 (17126)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

8h

beautiful. i like conceets like this and i am glad vince and you supported your niece, what a lovely gesture

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

7h

We enjoyed the day as we used to play in a brass band when we were younger.

@BarBaraPrz (49767)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

2 Jun

Well, congrats to her. I, too, have a flute-playiing niece. Who's that in the photo with her?

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

That is the adjudicator. It was the first time I saw a 'bass flute'. She played in a trio and her friend played a bass flute. There is twice the tubing but some points out to the right and doubles back to make it more balanced.

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@allknowing (146634)

• India

3 Jun

Musci seems to run in your family Congrats to the winners

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Jun

Thanks. Vince's family is very musical. This niece plays a number of instruments.

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@changjiangzhibin89 (16952)

• China

2 Jun

Glad that your niece won the two solo competitions of flute ! It would be better if the piano accompaniment were not that loud ! -The sauce is better than the fish.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

It did spoil it a bit and of course, they don't get a second chance.

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@Juliaacv (53596)

• Canada

2 Jun

She has done so well, congratulations to her. That would have been such a wonderful recital to enjoy.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

We enjoyed all the playing. Some of the bands were really good. The adjudicator was very complimentary.

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@DaddyEvil (149740)

• United States

2 Jun

Congratulations to your niece! I'm glad you all enjoyed listening to the music.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

It didn't cost much to get in and we had a full day's entertainment.

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@wolfgirl569 (116991)

• Marion, Ohio

2 Jun

Congratulations to her.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

Thanks. I'm glad she did so well.

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@RasmaSandra (85574)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Jun

Congratulations to her, She sure is musical,

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Jun

She played baritone in one of the bands and euphonium in another. They are both brass instruments but she's played flute for her solos.

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@xFiacre (13724)

• Ireland

2 Jun

@judyev Well done niece!

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Jun

Thanks. I thought so too! I was getting quite anxious for her waiting for the results.

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@jstory07 (144473)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Jun

Listening to the bands sounds like a lot of fun.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

The entry fee was very low and we got a full day's entertainment.

@Beestring (15445)

• Hong Kong

2 Jun

I always enjoy listening to music. Sounds like you had a good day too.

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@JudyEv (355041)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jun

Yes, we enjoyed our day very much.

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