Quote: ‘This award is perhaps one of the most important the Montesinos Musical Group has achieved’
By Andrew Atkinson, Valencia. Exclusive
Montesinos Musical Group celebrated winning the 43rd Valencian Community Music Band Contest held at the ‘Reina Sofia’ Auditorium Palace of Arts in Valencia.
Witnessed by a plethora of residents in the Vega Baja town amongst the audience the MMG were awarded 1st prize and Honourable Mention, with 288 points.
Speaking exclusively to The Leader MMG President Jose Francisco Paredes Pérez said: “The MMG celebrate their 40th anniversary this year, having won the regional group finals in Alicante, that took them on to Valencia.
“This award is perhaps one of the most important that the Montesinos Musical Group has achieved.
“It is an award that takes a lot of work and a lot of time to prepare, it has taken no more and no less than 40 years.
“To all of you who, at some stage in your lives, have been part of the Band or have collaborated with it, even if it was by putting up a chair, and above all, to this generation of musicians who have sat today in the ‘Reina Sofía’ in Valencia, This award is dedicated!
“May we continue with your support for many more years.”
Jose added: “You couldn’t be more proud of this group of musicians, for the work and sacrifice they have made this year to get to Valencia.
“All to make the name of our Group, our town and our Region great.
“Congratulations to everyone, we enjoyed the experience above all, the work was very well done – and we left Valencia 1st prize and Honourable Mention.”
Following an almost 5 hours round trip from Montesinos to Valencia the MMG band celebrated – by playing in the streets of the town at midnight!
*MMG President Jose Francisco Paredes Pérez and Director José Vicente Pérez Pérez speak to The Leader Exclusively in two special Music features in November.
