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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
2
Adjudicator critiques the Mackay Band selections noting tone, tempo, rhythm, and tuning issues. Praise for cornet and horn solo work, sopranos and basses, with cautions on ridges of ritard, balance, and phrasing, plus observations on tempo shifts and overall ensemble blend.
A detailed critique covers bands from Cairns Railway to Townsville, noting soprano and euphonium hues, solid bass solos, and occasional intonation flaws. Observers praise tempo, tone balance, and ensemble cohesion while flagging tuning lapses and phrasing issues across No 1 to No 9 sets with emphasis on standout solos and overall march execution.
A critique of a wind band performance of a march, Waltz No 1 2 and 4, noting tuning issues, ensemble unity, and phrasing. Comments flag passages where cornets and top A’s are out of tune, band not together, and dynamics. Overall mostly fair with improvements requested and an 88 point score.
A detailed critique of a musical performance noting soprano and tenor blends, cornet tone, and overall accuracy. Observers praise the opening, express minor tempo and intonation glitches, and commend horn and baritone sections. The concluding bars are rated very well with strong coda execution.
Fragmentary band review praising some cornet and euphonium work while noting uneven cornets and slow tempo in No 6 Bridal Rose. Mentions crescendos, tone, tuning, and coda issues, with stray references to a pharmacy advertisement and retail names.
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