Senior Cup 2024 Preview & Predictions - 11/05/2024

The New Jerusalem - Philip Wilby (Composer)



My Predictions

Previous


Acceler8 Band

Rank: 78th

Conductor: Jef Sparkes

Conductor Rank: 72nd


In 2023 Acceler8 Band were placed 12th, 2022 7th, and 2019 11th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Acceler8 Band have come 8th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2023 Jef Sparkes was placed 12th, 2022 7th, and 2019 11th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Jef Sparkes has come 8th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

Amersham

Rank: 70th

Conductor: Paul Fisher

Conductor Rank: 63rd


According to our records, this is Amersham's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Amersham have come 6th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).

According to our records, this is Paul Fisher's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Paul Fisher has come 6th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section), and 2nd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Second Section).


Ashton-under-Lyne

Rank: 83rd

Conductor: Martyn Evans

Conductor Rank: 79th


In 2022 Ashton-under-Lyne were placed 3rd, and 2019 10th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Ashton-under-Lyne have come 12th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2022 Martyn Evans was placed 3rd.

Since the last Senior Cup, Martyn Evans has come 12th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

Boarshurst Silver

Rank: 88th

Conductor: Jamie Prophet

Conductor Rank: 83rd


In 2023 Boarshurst Silver were placed 16th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Boarshurst Silver have come 4th at the North West Area Championships (First Section), and 9th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

In 2023 Jamie Prophet was placed 16th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Jamie Prophet has come 4th at the North West Area Championships (First Section), and 9th at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).


City of Cardiff (Melingriffith)

Rank: 58th

Conductor: Christopher Bond

Conductor Rank: 60th


In 2023 City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) were placed 5th, 2022 10th, and 2019 9th.

Since the last Senior Cup, City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) have come 8th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

In 2023 Christopher Bond was placed 5th, 2022 10th, and 2019 9th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Christopher Bond has come 8th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

Dalmellington

Rank: 66th

Conductor: Andrew Duncan

Conductor Rank: 896th


In 2022 Dalmellington were placed 4th, and 2019 12th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Dalmellington have come 8th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 4th at the Scottish Open.

In 2019 Andrew Duncan was placed 6th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Andrew Duncan has come 8th at the Scottish Challenge Shield.


Derwent Brass

Rank: 57th

Conductor: Jack Capstaff

Conductor Rank: 53rd


In 2023 Derwent Brass were placed 11th, 2022 13th, and 2019 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Derwent Brass have come 3rd at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2023 Jack Capstaff was placed 11th, 2022 13th, and 2019 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Jack Capstaff has come 3rd at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Elland Silver

Rank: 94th

Conductor: Brett Baker

Conductor Rank: 212th


In 2023 Elland Silver were placed 6th, 2022 15th, and 2019 16th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Elland Silver have come 10th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 9th at the Scottish Open.

This is the first time Brett Baker have played at this contest since 2008 where they were placed 6th

Since the last Senior Cup, Brett Baker has come 10th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 11th at the North West Area Championships (Second Section).


Jaguar Land Rover

Rank: 79th

Conductor: Howard Evans

Conductor Rank: 59th


In 2023 Jaguar Land Rover were placed 9th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Jaguar Land Rover have come 9th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2023 Howard Evans was placed 9th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Howard Evans has come 9th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Kingdom Brass

Rank: 77th

Conductor: Thomas Wyss

Conductor Rank: 17th


In 2023 Kingdom Brass were placed 10th, 2022 14th, and 2019 7th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Kingdom Brass have come 6th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 11th at the Scottish Open.

In 2023 Thomas Wyss was placed 10th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Thomas Wyss has come 1st at the Welsh Championships (First Section), 6th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), 11th at the Scottish Open, 15th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 17th at the British Open.


Kirkintilloch

Rank: 105th

Conductor: Hedley Benson

Conductor Rank: 119th


In 2023 Kirkintilloch were placed 7th, 2022 16th, and 2019 14th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Kirkintilloch have come 1st at the Scottish Championships (First Section), and 1st at the Scottish Challenge Shield.

In 2023 Hedley Benson was placed 7th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Hedley Benson has come 1st at the Scottish Championships (First Section), and 1st at the Scottish Challenge Shield.

Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band

Rank: 51st

Conductor: Ryan Watkins

Conductor Rank: 24th


This is the first time Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band have played at this contest since 2008 where they were placed 4th

Since the last Senior Cup, Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band have come 3rd at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

According to our records, this is Ryan Watkins's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Ryan Watkins has come 6th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), 3rd at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the Scottish Open, and 15th at the British Open.


Roche Brass

Rank: 147th

Conductor: Keith Maxwell

Conductor Rank: 170th


In 2023 Roche Brass were placed 14th, 2022 11th, and 2019 5th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Roche Brass have come 6th at the West of England Area Championships (First Section).

In 2023 Keith Maxwell was placed 14th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Keith Maxwell has come 6th at the West of England Area Championships (First Section).

Shepherd Group

Rank: 82nd

Conductor: Richard Wilton

Conductor Rank: 76th


In 2023 Shepherd Group were placed 15th, and 2022 12th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Shepherd Group have come 5th at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2023 Richard Wilton was placed 15th, and 2022 12th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Richard Wilton has come 5th at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Stannington

Rank: 81st

Conductor: Sam Fisher

Conductor Rank: 73rd


According to our records, this is Stannington's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Stannington have come 9th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

According to our records, this is Sam Fisher's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Sam Fisher has come 9th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

Thundersley Brass

Rank: 119th

Conductor: Melvin White

Conductor Rank: 38th


According to our records, this is Thundersley Brass's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Thundersley Brass have come 4th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (First Section).

This is the first time Melvin White have played at this contest since 2014 where they were placed 10th

Since the last Senior Cup, Melvin White has come 4th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (First Section), 3rd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Second Section), and 7th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).


Tylorstown

Rank: 115th

Conductor: Rob Westacott

Conductor Rank: 179th


This is the first time Tylorstown have played at this contest since 2015 where they were placed 21st

Since the last Senior Cup, Tylorstown have come 5th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

According to our records, this is Rob Westacott's debut performance at the Senior Cup.

Since the last Senior Cup, Rob Westacott has come 5th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)

Rank: 117th

Conductor: Jonathan Beatty

Conductor Rank: 95th


In 2023 Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) were placed 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) have come 5th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).

In 2023 Jonathan Beatty was placed 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Jonathan Beatty has come 5th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section), and 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Fourth Section).


Verwood Concert Brass

Rank: 65th

Conductor: Kevin Smith

Conductor Rank: 30th


In 2023 Verwood Concert Brass were placed 13th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Verwood Concert Brass have come 4th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2023 Kevin Smith was placed 13th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last Senior Cup, Kevin Smith has come 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Third Section), 4th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (First Section), and 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section).

Wantage Silver

Rank: 52nd

Conductor: Chris King

Conductor Rank: 56th


In 2019 Wantage Silver were placed 2nd.

Since the last Senior Cup, Wantage Silver have come 4th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).

This is the first time Chris King have played at this contest since 2017 where they were placed 2nd

Since the last Senior Cup, Chris King has come 4th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band - Ryan Watkins
  2. Wantage Silver - Chris King
  3. Derwent Brass - Jack Capstaff
  4. Kingdom Brass - Thomas Wyss
  5. Verwood Concert Brass - Kevin Smith
  6. Jaguar Land Rover - Howard Evans
  7. Acceler8 Band - Jef Sparkes
  8. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) - Christopher Bond
  9. Shepherd Group - Richard Wilton
  10. Ashton-under-Lyne - Martyn Evans
  11. Stannington - Sam Fisher
  12. Amersham - Paul Fisher
  13. Dalmellington - Andrew Duncan
  14. Kirkintilloch - Hedley Benson
  15. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) - Jonathan Beatty
  16. Tylorstown - Rob Westacott
  17. Thundersley Brass - Melvin White
  18. Boarshurst Silver - Jamie Prophet
  19. Elland Silver - Brett Baker
  20. Roche Brass - Keith Maxwell

User Predictions (6)

Average

  1. Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band - Ryan Watkins
  2. Wantage Silver - Chris King
  3. Derwent Brass - Jack Capstaff
  4. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) - Christopher Bond
  5. Acceler8 Band - Jef Sparkes
  6. Jaguar Land Rover - Howard Evans
  7. Verwood Concert Brass - Kevin Smith
  8. Dalmellington - Andrew Duncan
  9. Amersham - Paul Fisher
  10. Kingdom Brass - Thomas Wyss
  11. Shepherd Group - Richard Wilton
  12. Kirkintilloch - Hedley Benson
  13. Stannington - Sam Fisher
  14. Boarshurst Silver - Jamie Prophet
  15. Ashton-under-Lyne - Martyn Evans
  16. Elland Silver - Brett Baker
  17. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) - Jonathan Beatty
  18. Tylorstown - Rob Westacott
  19. Thundersley Brass - Melvin White
  20. Roche Brass - Keith Maxwell
My Predictions

*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.