This is an annual event to give players of different ages and abilities the chance to play a solo piece of their choice or take part in a small ensemble. There are different sections for youth players and senior players.

The Rules and Syllabus for the 2021 event are still under review and should be made available in November / December 2020. The 2020 pack is available to view on our downloads page.

For past results please see our results page.

History of the Solos and Ensembles

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Perpetual Trophies

There are numerous perpetual trophies given out as awards in each section. Please see below for further information about each of them.

Tom Mercer Cup
Awarded to the winner of the 10 and under solo class
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Butler Cup
Awarded to the winner of the 12 and under solo class
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Kennedy Cup
Awarded to the winner of the 15 and under solo class
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Festival Brass Cup
Awarded to the winner of the 17 and under solo class
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12 and Under Ensemble Shield
Awarded to the winners of the 12 and under ensemble class
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17 and Under Ensemble Shield
Awarded to the winners of the 17 and under ensemble class
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D.J. Dickson Cup
Awarded to the winners of the Youth Band Class
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John Patton Trophy
Awarded to the most promising player across the 10 and under, 12 and under and 15 and under solo classes
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19 and Under Solo Shield
Awarded to the winner of the 19 and under class
This was bought by the BBL for the 19 and under class and was presented by adjudicator Owen Farr for the first time in 2019. The 19 and under class was formed as a Senior Section class for young players of Grade 5 standard and above to allow them to showcase their technical skills in the same setting as the other senior, technical classes.

C Solo Shield
Awarded to the winner of the C solo class
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Matchett Trophy
Awarded to the winner of the B solo class
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Woodbine Perpetual Trophy
Awarded to the winner of the A solo class
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Mateer Perpetual Cup
Awarded to the winners of the B Quartet class
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Templeton Perpetual Challenge Cup
Awarded to the winners of the A Quartet class
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Senior Ensemble B Shield
Awarded to the winners of the Senior Ensemble B class
This was bought by the BBL for the Senior Ensemble B class and was presented by adjudicator Les Neish for the first time in 2020.

Senior Ensemble Shield
Awarded to the winners of the Senior Ensemble A class
Further information to follow soon.