A Road Less Travelled By - Philip Sparke (Composer)

My Predictions

3BA Brass

Rank: 48th

Conductor: Corsin Tuor

Conductor Rank: 14th

In 2023 3BA Brass were placed 12th, and 2022 8th.

In 2023 Corsin Tuor was placed 12th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Corsin Tuor has come 6th at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 3rd at the Austrian National Championships (A Section).

Brass Band Bürgermusik Luzern

Rank: 26th

Conductor: Michael Bach

Conductor Rank: 8th

This is the first time Brass Band Bürgermusik Luzern have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 4th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Bürgermusik Luzern have come 2nd at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 4th at the Swiss Open.

This is the first time Michael Bach have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 4th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Michael Bach has come 4th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the Swiss National Championships (Elite Division), 2nd at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), 4th at the Swiss Open, and 4th at the British Open.

Brass Band Oberösterreich

Rank: 68th

Conductor: Günther Reisegger

Conductor Rank: 68th

In 2022 Brass Band Oberösterreich were placed 11th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Oberösterreich have come 1st at the Austrian National Championships (A Section).

In 2022 Günther Reisegger was placed 11th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Günther Reisegger has come 1st at the Austrian National Championships (A Section).

Brass Band Schoonhoven

Rank: 30th

Conductor: Erik Janssen

Conductor Rank: 22nd

In 2022 Brass Band Schoonhoven were placed 7th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Schoonhoven have come 1st at the Flemish Open (A-Section), and 4th at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section).

This is the first time Erik Janssen have played at this contest since 2017 where they were placed 10th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Erik Janssen has come 1st at the Flemish Open (A-Section), 8th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), 4th at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), and 17th at the Grand Shield.

Brass Band Treize Etoiles

Rank: 5th

Conductor: Frédéric Théodoloz

Conductor Rank: 7th

In 2023 Brass Band Treize Etoiles were placed 1st.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Treize Etoiles have come 1st at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 1st at the Swiss Open.

In 2023 Frédéric Théodoloz was placed 1st.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Frédéric Théodoloz has come 3rd at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 1st at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 1st at the Swiss Open.

Brass Band Willebroek

Rank: 20th

Conductor: Frans Violet

Conductor Rank: 16th

This is the first time Brass Band Willebroek have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 5th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Willebroek have come 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

This is the first time Frans Violet have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 5th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Frans Violet has come 7th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1), and 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

Brighouse & Rastrick

Rank: 9th

Conductor: David King

Conductor Rank: 13th

This is the first time Brighouse & Rastrick have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 9th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brighouse & Rastrick have come 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), 4th at the Brass in Concert, 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 7th at the British Open.

This is the first time David King have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 9th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), David King has come 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 7th at the British Open.

Concord Brass Band

Rank: 103rd

Conductor: Jesper Juul Windahl

Conductor Rank: 92nd

This is the first time Concord Brass Band have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 12th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Concord Brass Band have come 1st at the Danish National Championships (Championship Division).

This is the first time Jesper Juul Windahl have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 12th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Jesper Juul Windahl has come 1st at the Danish National Championships (Championship Division).

Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag

Rank: 8th

Conductor: Florent Didier

Conductor Rank: 11th

In 2023 Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag were placed 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag have come 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 2nd at the Brass in Concert, and 1st at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).

In 2023 Florent Didier was placed 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Florent Didier has come 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 5th at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 2nd at the Swiss Open.

Göta Brass Band

Rank: 22nd

Conductor: Michael Thomsen

Conductor Rank: 19th

In 2023 Göta Brass Band were placed 9th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Göta Brass Band have come 1st at the Swedish National Championships (Elite Division).

In 2023 Michael Thomsen was placed 9th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Michael Thomsen has come 1st at the Swedish National Championships (Elite Division), and 2nd at the Danish National Championships (Championship Division).

Hauts-de-France Brass Band

Rank: 13th

Conductor: Luc Vertommen

Conductor Rank: 9th

In 2023 Hauts-de-France Brass Band were placed 8th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Hauts-de-France Brass Band have come 1st at the French National Championships (Honours Division).

In 2023 Luc Vertommen was placed 8th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Luc Vertommen has come 1st at the French National Championships (Honours Division), 1st at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), 11th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 11th at the British Open.

Tredegar

Rank: 3rd

Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Conductor Rank: 3rd

In 2023 Tredegar were placed 5th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Tredegar have come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), 6th at the Brass in Concert, 4th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 3rd at the British Open.

In 2023 Ian Porthouse was placed 5th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Ian Porthouse has come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), 6th at the Brass in Concert, 3rd at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section), 4th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 3rd at the British Open, and 14th at the Grand Shield.

BrassedOn Predictions

1. Brass Band Treize Etoiles - Frédéric Théodoloz
2. Tredegar - Ian Porthouse
3. Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag - Florent Didier
4. Brass Band Bürgermusik Luzern - Michael Bach
5. Brass Band Willebroek - Frans Violet
6. Hauts-de-France Brass Band - Luc Vertommen
7. Brighouse & Rastrick - David King
8. Göta Brass Band - Michael Thomsen
9. Concord Brass Band - Jesper Juul Windahl
10. Brass Band Schoonhoven - Erik Janssen
11. 3BA Brass - Corsin Tuor
12. Brass Band Oberösterreich - Günther Reisegger

User Predictions (3)

Average

1. Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag - Florent Didier
2. Tredegar - Ian Porthouse
3. Brass Band Treize Etoiles - Frédéric Théodoloz
4. Brass Band Willebroek - Frans Violet
5. Brighouse & Rastrick - David King
6. Brass Band Bürgermusik Luzern - Michael Bach
7. Hauts-de-France Brass Band - Luc Vertommen
8. Brass Band Schoonhoven - Erik Janssen
9. Brass Band Oberösterreich - Günther Reisegger
10. 3BA Brass - Corsin Tuor
11. Concord Brass Band - Jesper Juul Windahl
12. Göta Brass Band - Michael Thomsen