Rochdale Borough Youth Band third in Championship
Date published: 02 February 2009
Rochdale Borough Youth came in third in the 2009 Youth Entertainment Championships in Blackpool.
The band were in search of their fifth successive title but were pipped to the post by winners Youth Brass 2000 and second placed Elland Silver Youth.
Conducted by Eric Landon Rochdale's excellent performance saw them secure the 'Best Soprano' award, but they had to settle for third overall. They ended up with 278.5 points, with 191 gained for their music and 81.5 for entertainment.
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