Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division) 2025 Preview & Predictions - 08/02/2025
Catharsis - Kjetil Djønne (Composer)
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Bjørsvik Brass
Rank: 91st
Conductor: Andreas Hansson
Conductor Rank: 168th
Music: Partita - Philip Sparke (Composer)
In 2024 Bjørsvik Brass were placed 6th, and 2023 4th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Bjørsvik Brass have come 9th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2024 Andreas Hansson was placed 6th.
Brøttum Musikkforening
Rank: 111th
Conductor: David Morton
Conductor Rank: 41st
Music: Music of the Spheres - Philip Sparke (Composer)
In 2024 Brøttum Musikkforening were placed 5th.
In 2024 David Morton was placed 5th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), David Morton has come 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag
Rank: 8th
Conductor: Florent Didier
Conductor Rank: 8th
Music: ***** - Ludovic Neurohr (Composer)
In 2024 Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag were placed 1st, and 2023 1st.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag have come 1st at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section), and 2nd at the European Championships (Championship Section).
In 2024 Florent Didier was placed 1st, and 2023 1st.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Florent Didier has come 6th at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), 3rd at the Swiss Open, and 2nd at the European Championships (Championship Section).
Ila Brass Band
Rank: 174th
Conductor: Stig Mærsk
Conductor Rank: 56th
Music: Waiting for a Pain Hit - Paul McGhee (Composer)
In 2023 Ila Brass Band were placed 10th.
According to our records, this is Stig Mærsk's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division).
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Stig Mærsk has come 4th at the Danish National Championships (Championship Division).
Kleppe Musikklag
Rank: 120th
Conductor: Tormod Flaten
Conductor Rank: 138th
Music: A Brussels Requiem - Bert Appermont (Composer)
In 2024 Kleppe Musikklag were placed 8th, and 2023 6th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Kleppe Musikklag have come 4th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2024 Tormod Flaten was placed 8th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Tormod Flaten has come 4th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
Manger Musikklag
Rank: 59th
Conductor: Allan Withington
Conductor Rank: 7th
Music: A Gabrieli Fantasy - Bert Appermont (Composer)
In 2024 Manger Musikklag were placed 2nd, and 2023 3rd.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Manger Musikklag have come 2nd at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2024 Allan Withington was placed 2nd, and 2023 2nd.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Allan Withington has come 2nd at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section), 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 10th at the British Open, 2nd at the Grand Shield, 1st at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).
Oslo Brass Band
Rank: 116th
Conductor: Sebastian Haukås
Conductor Rank: 184th
Music: Sketches from Nowhere - Thomas Doss (Composer)
In 2024 Oslo Brass Band were placed 7th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Oslo Brass Band have come 6th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2024 Sebastian Haukås was placed 7th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Sebastian Haukås has come 6th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
Oslofjord Brass
Rank: 151st
Conductor: Peter Szilvay
Music: Journey of the Lone Wolf - Simon Dobson (Composer)
This is the first time Oslofjord Brass have played at this contest since 2020 where they were placed 9th
This is the first time Peter Szilvay have played at this contest since 2020 where they were placed 2nd
Stavanger Brass Band
Rank: 41st
Conductor: Ivan Meylemans
Conductor Rank: 15th
Music: So Spoke Albion... - Gavin Higgins (Composer)
In 2024 Stavanger Brass Band were placed 3rd, and 2023 2nd.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Stavanger Brass Band have come 5th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
This is the first time Ivan Meylemans have played at this contest since 2020 where they were placed 10th
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Ivan Meylemans has come 2nd at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section), 5th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section), 9th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 6th at the Swiss Open, and 15th at the British Open.
Tertnes Brass
Rank: 78th
Conductor: Paul Holland
Conductor Rank: 5th
Music: Perihelion - Closer to the Sun - Philip Sparke (Composer)
In 2024 Tertnes Brass were placed 4th, and 2023 5th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Tertnes Brass have come 7th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2024 Paul Holland was placed 4th, and 2023 5th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Paul Holland has come 9th at the Scottish Open, 3rd at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 2nd at the British Open, 12th at the Senior Trophy, and 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).
BrassedOn Predictions
- Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag - Florent Didier
- Manger Musikklag - Allan Withington
- Tertnes Brass - Paul Holland
- Stavanger Brass Band - Ivan Meylemans
- Brøttum Musikkforening - David Morton
- Bjørsvik Brass - Andreas Hansson
- Oslo Brass Band - Sebastian Haukås
- Kleppe Musikklag - Tormod Flaten
- Ila Brass Band - Stig Mærsk
- Oslofjord Brass - Peter Szilvay
User Predictions (2)
Average
- Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag - Florent Didier
- Stavanger Brass Band - Ivan Meylemans
- Manger Musikklag - Allan Withington
- Tertnes Brass - Paul Holland
- Bjørsvik Brass - Andreas Hansson
- Kleppe Musikklag - Tormod Flaten
- Oslo Brass Band - Sebastian Haukås
- Brøttum Musikkforening - David Morton
- Oslofjord Brass - Peter Szilvay
- Ila Brass Band - Stig Mærsk
*Predictions are done based on the form in the contest in question over the previous 4 years, the ranking position and contest form of both the conductor and the band.