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30-Apr-2010
NAO UK Championships & Festival 2010 - UKby Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications |
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 The NAO UK Championships and Festival attracted over 435 entries with age sections from as young as 7 years up to Art Level Orchestras. The weekend commenced with Roland UK V-Accordion Competition held for the second time in conjunction with the NAO, with the 10 finalists selected competing at Blackpool. The winner of the Senior category was Julie Langton from Blackpool who will represent the UK at the International Roland V-Accordion International Competition to be held in Rome, Italy in November. The Junior category winner was Patrick Hill. For the second time, the NAO held a Composers’ competition with the Professional section winner being Karolyn Broadhead and 17 year old Graham Laurie the Junior Solo Composition winner. A wonderful array of talent was heard over the 3 days, highlights include 11 year old 4 time solo winner Alexander Bodell (13 & Under, Polka 12 & Under & Musette, 13 & Under and Junior Recital ), Liam Joseph Moran (17 & Under) and Brandon Hindle. During the festival, the NAO held the UK Qualifications for CIA Coupe Mondiale 2010 in Croatia. Competitors were Paul Chamberlain Senior Coupe Mondiale category and Alexander Bodell (picture left with father Ray Bodell), Junior Virtuoso Entertainment category. Winning orchestras came under the batons of Graham Laurie, Brian Laurie, Harry Hinchcliffe, Gary Blair, Elaine Beecham and Adam Wilkinson. The NAO took great pleasure in awarding their prestigious Merit Award to Graham Laurie (picture left) for his continuous support and dedication to the NAO for over 25 years and the Associate Award was awarded to Geoff Holter. The event also featured the traditional Trade display, and A Roland demonstration in the Metropole hotel throughout the weekend. No UK championship would have been complete without the Celidh with Gary Blair and his band, a wonderful evening was had by all. The event organized, under the helm of Raymond Bodell (NAO Chairman and CIA President) & Anna Bodell (Deputy Chairperson) and their NAO Executive and officials. Full competition results are available on the NAO website. |