Awards
The Wessex Band Summer School recognises many ways in which members of the course can contribute. This can range from the most improvement seen during the week, to commitment and dedication over a number of years. Their are 12 awards given each year during the courses final concerts, these awards are as follows:-
Click on the award to find details along with the winners for this year the previous two years
Awards for previous years
The awards for the previous years dating back to 1976 can be seen in the following Excel spreadsheet:
Roll of Honour
Silver Jubilee Shield
Presented by the course founder John and Magaret Grinnell in 1994 to Celebrate the 25th course.
This is awarded to the most outstanding member of the Training Band.
2010:- Sean Moran
2009:- Rhianna Metcalf
2008:- Seth Jordan
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Angela Lowe Memorial Cup
This is in memory of Anela Lowe one of the original Training Band Condutors. This was first awarded in 2003 to the member of the Training Band making the most progress.
2010:- James Butler
2009:- Eve Matthews
2008:- Tom Jacobs
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Sarum Sound Cup
Peter Jury from the recording company gave this Cup to be awarded to the student under 15 making the most progress.
2010:- Eloise Robinson
2009:- Emily Brown
2008:- Amy Branch
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Andrew Pitts Plate
This plate is presented in memory of the co-founder of the course in 1970 who was tragically killed in a motor accident and is
awarded to the member making the most progress during the week in either the Brass Band or Wind Band.
2010:- James Screaton
2009:- Andrew Sharp
2008:- Rebecca Spinks
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Courtney Bosanko Shield
This Shield is presented in memory of the course director who died in 1986 and is
awarded for commitment, dedication and contribution over a number of years.
2010:- Andy Roberts
2009:- Hannah Mitchell
2008:- Michelle Cook
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Ron Cornelius Cup
Ron,s son Tim was a past principal euphonium player for several years and this cup is presented in Ron,s memory for the euphonium player making the most progress.
2010:- Helen Gardner
2009:- Pip Forth
2008:- Wendy Winson
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Louise Wise Shield
This was presented in 2006 by Louise's family
. Her daughter Gemma has been one of the course percussionists and it was fitting that this awarded to the percussionist making the most progress.
2010:- Dominic Buswell
Sam Chalk
2009:- Gemma Wise
2008:- Jamie Benson: -
Thoresby Colliery Youth Band Nottinghamshire
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Brass Band Award
2010:- Daniel Wilmott
2009:- Ameila Young
2008:-
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Wind Band Award
2010:- Katie Boyles
2009:- Alex Brain
2008:-
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Elinor Tolfree Award- Training Band
This cup was first awarded in 2006 by Elinor our Wind Tutor and is presented to the adult student making the most progress in the Training Band.
2010:- Brian Anderson
2009:- Tom Wood
2008:- Sally Hawkins
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Elinor Tolfree - Wind Band
This cup was first awarded in 2006 by Elinor our Wind Tutor and is presented to the adult student making the most progress in the Wind Band.
2010:- Debbie Neath
2009:- Graham Shipp
2008:- Ros Leveridge
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Elinor Tolfree - Brass Band
This cup was first awarded in 2006 by Elinor our Wind Tutor and is presented to the adult student making the most progress in the Brass Band.
2010:- Michael Lane-Spouge
2009:- George Watts
2008:- Kay Butler
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