Variations on 'Was Lebet' (Andrew Wainwright) | The Haydock Band | NW Area 1st Section Winners 🏆

Описание: 🥇 HAYDOCK BAND - NORTH WEST AREA 1ST SECTION CHAMPIONS 2026! 🥇

We're pleased to share our winning performance from the First Section Area Contest at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

17 bands took to the stage to perform Andrew Wainwright's 'Variations on 'Was Lebet'', and we were absolutely thrilled that adjudicators John Doyle and Alan Widdop selected our account as the winner.

This victory means we're heading to the National Final in York for the first time since 2016—a fantastic follow-up to our win at Fife Charities Contest last September! A huge thanks to MD Mark Quinn, the players, and everyone who came to support. Time to celebrate!

🎵 About the Piece:
Based on the German chorale 'Was Lebet' ("O worship the Lord"), this work gradually reveals fragments of the hymn through five contrasting variations: from a classical opening and a plaintive reflection, to a quirky, percussion-driven movement and a French Romantic waltz, culminating in a powerful final fugue.

Congratulations to fellow podium finishers Tyldesley and Blackburn & Darwen on their superb performances.

Photo © 2026 Steve Jack.

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