Trinity awarded Platinum in National Concert Band Festival

Congratulations to our Symphonic Wind Orchestra for performing at the National Concert Band Festival (NCBF) Regionals last Sunday at Wellington College, Crowthorne, and achieving a Platinum Award, the highest possible award.  

This remarkable achievement on their inaugural performance at the London and Home Counties Regional Festival is a testament to their outstanding talent, hard work, and dedication to music. The adjudicators were quick to recognise that having a band of this size and ability from just one school was nothing short of exceptional.   

NCBF is the UK’s largest wind band and big band festival offering performance opportunities via non-competitive festivals. There are a series of regional festivals all over the country, culminating in a national festival with the top performing groups invited to perform.  

Our Symphonic Wind Orchestra performed two movements of Nigel Hess’ New London Pictures: Millennium Bridge and London Eye, and Adam Gorb’s A Little Salsa Music. Millenium Bridge set the stage for a captivating musical journey through the heart of London. The sweeping melodies and intricate rhythms were executed with precision and grace, captivating the audience from the very first note. One of the highlights of the performance was the breath-taking solos in London Eye given by Boaz (horn), Keyur (flute), Ayan (oboe), Finn (clarinet) and Gabriel (trumpet).  

Following this enchanting journey through London, the orchestra transitioned into Adam Gorb’s A Little Salsa Music. The vibrant Latin rhythms and infectious melodies added an exciting twist to the performance, which the audience and adjudicators all enjoyed. 

Having received the highest award, the Symphonic Wind Orchestra have been invited to perform at the main National Concert Band Festival in Warwick in March next year – two days of non-stop music making, bringing together the very best wind bands and big bands in the country. Well done to all involved, including our conductor and Band Director Mrs Regan, Assistant Director of Music!