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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Fourth DivisionAdjudicators: Erling Myserth Paul FarrSaturday 10th February (9.00am)The lowest section in the Norwegian Championships sees 13 bands battle it out in the open forum brand of modern contesting Nice to see this happening and with some pretty good choices from the bands (although one or two look a bit ambitious) and it should also make for an open and enjoyable contest Five bands were promoted last year to the Third Division with the one coming back in the return direction It is difficult to assess how great the difference is between the two lowest divisions here but there is a small but significant step up to the Third As with any contest that needs a starting point the playing field can be a little uneven and that was shown here last year when Kopervik won at a canter That was perhaps no fault of theirs as they had to play to the rules but they were in a different league from the rest That said there were also some pretty impressive performances elsewhere with the bands that were promoted all displaying admirable basic virtues of good tuning neat ensemble and some fine soloists.  The good news for Norway is that the overall standard in the lowest section is improving and improving fast We first came here to listen in 2003 and it was variable to say the least but now that standard has been raised significantly.  There are 7 bands here this year that were not here last time out.Who will win of course depends on how well they play and there are some interesting choices of test pieces on display.  It's a bit of a mixture but all the better for it with something for everyone including Leighton Lucas Idar Torskangerpoll's �A Breathless Gnu Kiss!' Who needs plain old �Contest Music' eh?  Brummund Nordaasen MusikkforeningConductor: Karsten Dalsrud National Record: 2006: DNC2005: 8th (Botolv Gjeldaker)2004: 9th (Botolv Gjeldaker)2003: 10th 2002: 13th 2001: DNC 2000: DNCLast Year: DNCOwn Choice Selections:2006: DNC2005: Inspiration A return this year for Brummond after missing out 12 months ago Welcome back then and if their record was anything to go by they were going in the right direction before their break Fagernes MusikkorpsConductor: Tor Arthur Hagen National Record: 2006: 7th in Third Section (Tor Arthur Hagen) (rel)2005: Winners of Fourth Division (Tor Arthur Hagen)2004: 13th in Third DivisionLast Year: 7th in Third SectionOwn Choice Selections:2006: The Plantagenets2005: Triptych Fagernes came 7th in the Third Division last year so we are a little puzzled why they are now in the Fourth Division The band also came 7th in the Third Division at SIDDIS so they should be one of the favourites for a podium place here Fl� MusikkorpsConductor: Odd Steinar M�rkved National Record: 2005: 8th2004: 8th2003: 5th 2002: DNC 2001: DNC2000: DNCLast Year: DNC Own Choice: 2006: DNC A return hopefully for the first time in three years for Fl� Musikkorps The last time they competed was in 2003 when they came 5th More of the same would be a welcome homecoming present.   Hetlevik Musikklag Conductor: Jan Arne Pupe National Record:2006: 12th (Jan Arne Pupe) Last Year: 12th Own Choice Selection: 2006: A Malvern Suite - Philip SparkeHetlevik Musikklag came 12th here last year and will be looking for a move up the prize table this year 10th place at SIDDIS showed that they had some form Hordvik Musikklag Conductor: Knut Emil Mj�s National Record:2006: =6th (Knut Emil Mj�s) Last Year: 12th Own Choice Selection: 2006: Triptych for Brass Band - Philip Sparke Hordvik were pretty good last year in coming joint 6th and were 9th at SIDDIS so they may be in pretty good shape for the contest here.   Kaland/Lysefjorden Musikklag Conductor: Oddvar N�stdal National Record:2006: 15th (Oddvar N�stdal) Own Choice Selection: 2006: A Salford Sinfonietta - Darrol Barry Not a bad debut for Kaland even though they eventually came 15th last year but if they have made progress in the past 12 months then a place in the top 10 may be on offer.   Kj�lsdalen Musikklag Conductor: Arvid Anthun Own Choice Selection: 2006: The Four Noble Truths - Philip Sparke Kj�lsdalen came joint 10th here last year with a decent performance of a difficult own choice selection That experience should set them up nicely for their assault this time around Lalm Musikkforening Conductor: Morten Graff Own Choice Selection: 2006: March Prelude - Edward GregsonVikingkirken Lalm played two works last year and it came off for them as they recorded a well deserved place in the top 10 Langhus Brass Conductor: Idar ToskangerpollNational Record:2006: DNC Langhus make a debut here we believe according to our records � but we may be wrong Could be an interesting musical debut though we think.  Lismarka/Mesnalia Brass Conductor: Morten Fagerjord National Record:2006: =10th (Morten Fagerjord)2005: 10th2004: 5th (Erling Myrseth)2003: 4th 2002: Joint 16th2001: 13th 2000: 16th Own Choice Selection: 2006: A Celtic Suite - Philip Sparke Lismarka/Mesnalia Brass seem to enjoy themselves here year in year out without really pushing for a promotion place They have been fairly close a couple of times but have settled into the midfield during the past two years Rudsbygd Brass Conductor: Botolv Gjeldaker National Record:2006: =12th (Grethe Berntsen)2005: =12th (Grethe Berntsen2004: =13th (Grethe Berntsen) Own Choice Selection: 2006: Schattdorf Impressions - Darrol Barry and Country Scenes - Goff Richards Joint 12th last year was a decent effort for the band and showed that they are making steady if incremental progress A couple of places higher would be nice though this time around.   National Record:2006: =6th (Einar M�land)2005: =6th (Einar M�land)2004: 5th (Einar M�land)2003: 12th in Third Division2002: 8th  Last Year: =6th Own Choice Selection: 2006: Kaleidoscope (Five Variations on the Brugg Song) - Philip SparkeDommere Steady as she goes in the past couple of years but signs at SIDDIS that they may have struck form just at the right time for their assault here Stavanger Kommunes Korps Conductor: Morten Ovrebekk National Record2006: DNCOwn Choice Selection:2006: DNC We don't know much about Stavanger other than they came 3rd at SIDDIS so they could be a form horse here to do very well.   Kopervik Musikkorps Best section: Percussion although that has never stopped us in the past