Resilience, Growth, and Pride: Hitchin Band Takes on the Elgar Variations Taking on a Championship Section test piece in a brass band contest is never a small feat, and this year Hitchin Band rose to the challenge with determination, focus, and a shared sense of purpose. Elgar Variations proved to be exactly what was expected – demanding, intricate, and, at times, unforgiving – but it also offered a powerful opportunity for musical and personal growth across the band. Preparation Preparation for contest day…