Hymn / Test / OC / Stage March / Total / Overall Placing
Brisbane Symphonic Band 40 180 183 36 439
Castle Hill YWO 43 187 190 43 463 1st
Trinity College 39.5 186 183.5 37 446
The Hills Music Academy 38 180.5 183.5 37.5 439.5
Sutherland...
Hymn, Test, OC, March, Total
St Patricks: 30, 147, 120, 30, 327
Ying Wa: 45, 165, 180, 45, 435
Hills Community: 32, 155, 150, 38, 365
Killara 2: 32, 155, 160, 37, 384
Narara: 33, 150, 167, 36, 386
Grace Lutheren: 35, 150, 156, 40, 381
Well done to all the bands!
3rd Place: Killara HS 2
2nd Place: Narara Valley
1st Place: Ying Wa
I'm typing these in as they're read out. I might make a type, but I'll get the placings right. Check the NBCA / QBA Websites for the official results!
Junior B Grade
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