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and Soloist# Band Teachers, Adjudicators MINOR ADVEB TISEMENTS J. M. HINCHLIFFE 20 word• 5/-. 2/- for each additional 10 word1. Remittances must accompany adver­ tisement, and reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count six Soloist (late Black Dyk�4 B-l BAND TEACHER ADJuDIOATO:H word1, and add 6d. for forwardins of replies. Thi• �ate does not apply to Trade Adverts. AND SENSATIONAL 56 NEWTON STREET, HYDE, t RE. ERBERT BROOKES, he celebrated Comettist SMITH, Solo Cornet, Brass Band Trainer and Adjudicator, CHE�J!! , is _l_ (late of Wingates) is now open for engagements open to teach or judge anywhere. T: Terms :­ as Soloist, Teacher, or Adjudicalor The Library, "Beaumont," Scarborough Road, 1\-(ust s I - R on, Filey, York . Parrin Lane. Winton, Manchester. . HERBERT SUTCLIFFE HE BANDSMAN'S COLLEGE OF MUSJC.-All inquiries OFFERI P °'l!E ALEXA'.'fll\G BAND member of the band has a MALL SET OF lNSTRUMENTS, All Silver· Plated, and in secretaries been member for RITT'L � CONTEST, June llth, 5-30 to 9-0 p.m. Testpiece, Mar_ch, of associate bands are requested to f!;S7. good condition. Suit jm1ior, or ban given reasons they SO two bands competed. \Vellworthy ·works, under points en route, and hymns at the service. 'ihe 12 MOUNT STREET COWLERSLE'.I{, diploma whilst a student there. He was for a do not compete. Do the lucky band win their Mr. C. Clarke, were good winners and played preacher said his speech that when one Near HUDDERSFIELD. number of years a member of the Royal Signals section ? No. They are second to the poor band, m very well indeed. Southampton Albion were mentioned Joe Levick it meant Shirebrook, Phone : Milnsbrirlge 508. Band and conducted their orchestra on many but in the true spirit of friendly competition, and fitting occasions. At the concert mentioned, Mr. a much improved band from the last time l the second band (�r. Benson and his Barton no more Memorial could be found than band were now heard them and were placed first in the March Boys) arc the first to congratulate the Shirebrook Band which he left after ALBERT E. BADRICK Robinson proved that the Mr. Richards SO reaching a standard Ior which they were known Contest. and ' the Boys of the Old Brigade, ' the Scun­ years as Bandmaster. Mr. C. A. Cooper con­ BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR in years gone by." Another band who have steadily improved thorpe British Legion Rand, for their success. ducted the band en route, and �1r. Reg EAGLE ROAD, BUCKHAVE).[, over the past few years, Fovant, were placed It was only about four weeks ago that Mr. Shorthouse the hymns. The parade was in the 65 FIFE, SCOTLAND. first in the second section, with last year's 3rd Benson was waving his baton at the Scunthorpe hands of Inspector Pearson, a personal friend, Section winnern, Burley, !Jand Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloist• second ; here again the lads, and then, owing to pressure of his own and the mourners consisted of relatives, and Mr. H. PENROSE positions were reversed in the March. R. business, he found two bands too much and had and Mrs. Faulkner (Band President), whom I In Section 3 Gillingham Imperial won the Consultant and Tutor (Bannd "I would like to pay a tribute to the late Mr. GEORGE HESPE Lomond's ' report of the Scottish Championship the position has been filled by Mr. Tom \Vhitwell, J. Levick, one of the real stalwarts in this area . J. A. HUGHES held on Saturday, 5th December, 1953. In all another bandsman who has spent a lifetime in He will L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., be greatly missed . I attended his his reports for the last three or four years, there the band movement as a euphonium player. funeral, which was very BAND TEACHER and CONDUCTOR impressive. Bandsmen CONDUCTOR, COMPOSER have only been two bands of any class, and true Two of the band members were recently married, from nearly all the bands in the district played 39 BELMONT AVENUE to form, 'Ben Lomond ' claims that Clydebank and during ADJUDICATOR rehearsal they were presented with the 'Dead l\Iarch ' en route, and this they did RIBBLETON, PRESTON Burgh and S.C.\V.S. ·were the only bands with a handsome mirror 24 LINSCOTT ROAD, SHEFFIELD and brush set. The band exceedingly well. Having sat with him on the ------no WILLIAM LAYCOCK class and should have been first and second, are getting quite good rehearsals and hav1J Area Committee since its inception, 1 can E. J. HARTSHORN matter in what order ; in his opinion they were excellent support from the Council in the honestly say that he was a gentleman in every BANDS COACHED. robbed of honours again, as in previous years, upkeep of the band; they hope to give concerts ) way. Bandsmen of his type difficult to A.L.C.M., A.MUS.V.C.M. are but the band members of Clydebank and S.C.\V.S. this coming season." replace." SOLOISTS TRAINED. PUPILS PREPARED FOR B.B.C.M. have shown more sportsmanship than 'Ben Contests Judged on Right Lines THEORY AND PRACTICAL Lomond ' ; their congratulations were un­ 27 FORTH STREET, DYSART, FIFE. doubtedly sincere. In the past three years of Terms : THE WILLOWS, ANNSCROFT, Another Arrangement for Brass Band contests held in Scotland at. least six different NR. SHREWSBURY. WILLIAM RUSHWORTH adjudicators have given their honest decisions, DAN HODGSON and only when Clydebank and S.C.\V.S. were LEROY ANDERSON 'S Conductor, Teacher and Adjudicator placed first or second did ' Ben Lomond ' agree ,_,- B BELLAMY DRIVE, RA BAND JUDGE with their decision ; all other decisions were ST92 AN!vlORE, MID SS DX. past his comprehension . He also congraiulaies � Tel.. "Wordsworth Lifetime's experience with the best BELLE OF THE BALL --�----- bands E la d . three Resident Conductors at the Contest, but 2911. in ng n ENOCH JACKSON 17 HOWCROFT possibly he doesn't know that the Conductor FIRST BROADCAST BY CLAYTON ANILINE BAND · BOLTON. STREET, of Govan Burgh, �Ir. Gregor J. Grant has been L.C.S.M. Resident Conductor of the band for over 30 ON WEDNES DAY, 7th APRIL (Home Service, a.m.) Trumpet-Scottish National Orchestra 6-30 Principal HARRY MILE MAN years ; and I mean Resident not Professional. All prize winning bands look for more engage­ BAND TEACHER, LECTURER & SOLOIST .C.W. . Price 7 Extra Parts 6d. (LATE CONDUCTOR S S ) ments in the Parks and on the Radio, but with /­ GATE HOTEL, 1-3 PARK GATE TEACHER & ADJUDICATOR, the criticism that our bands receive from ' Ben PAltK GLASGOW C.3 16 CROSS STREET, GRIMETHORPE, Lomond,' there is only room for two bands in MI LLS MUSIC LTD., Tel: DOUGLAS 0810 BARNSLEY, YORKS. Scotland at the present time. ls that fair to all 24 Gt. Pulteney St., London, W.I ROUND'S BAND NEWS. 1954. WRIGHT & BRASS 3 lst APRIL, BRISTOL DISTRICT TALS STOCKPORT NOTES ACCIDEN THE RECORD- BROADCAST FAVOURITE local celebrities commence with I would like to have a Brislol lost another of its THE HAP PY WANDERER Just a bri reminder to bands that the first To on Sunday when Mr. George Godfrey passed away recently. Do not let word about the Reddish Band's effort y is Band Sunday. of Bristol 14th, and did we have a good He was the well known bandmaster !:shed custom of parading to church evening, March I have never South Military Band, whose chief engagement Make your arrange­ evening ? It was really wonderful, on Ban r!ay die out. City F.C. matches, an Clayton Aniline Works to better advan­ was to play at the Bristol ments early ; and keep in the public eye. It heard $ 1 IJ J }IJ j . a programme s itable to engagement which lasted 30 years or more, but )j ;. j j and can certamly do no harm. tage ; they played � I. r r may do you good, is now defunct. The condo­ !rlove 10 go a wan - der- ing, A-long the mouri-1ain track, everyone's taste, including a modern item here I believe the band * * "' to his and there, which seemed to tickle all our palates, lences of Bristol bandsmen are tendered by F. W. Molle r. Arranged fo r Brass and Reed Band by Roger Barsotti Apologies again to those rrespon nts who �? � . also 10 year old Dennis Wedgewood played relatives and friends. find their reports severely slashed � ; �t is played well in an attractive CARD SIZE : Brass Band 3/6 Brass and Reed 4/- " Tl�e Lost Chord " as a cornet solo, his father, Easton Road S.A. necessary if we are to mclude them all m a the West Regional wavelength SEND FOR FREE SPECI MEN CORNET PART OF THE ABOVE AND OF ALL OUR Ernie Wedgewood, Clayton Aniline's soprano programme over BRASS BAND PUBLICATI ONS four page paper. Mr. Buttress kmdly standmg last month. player.. conducting, . * * * on a Sunday evening NEWLY PUBLISHED down for this item. This, with the smgers, Albion Dockyard played UNDER THE DOUBLE EAGLE by Wagner good entries in the " D.H." and are probably We are glad to see Irene Crawshaw and Idwal Jones, completed at the Central Hall recently . New Arrangement by Roger Barsotti Brass Band 3/· Brass and Reed l/6 ·Contests held so far. It is good to see so many preparing for the "D.H." Arca Contest. Agam a very fine show. . the benefits of contesting, contests will also be & bands who are alive to After the interval a presentation of a gold we hope the near-at-home BOSWORTH CO. LTD., 14/18 Heddon St., Regent St., London, W. I. will not be content with one Ciren­ and we hope they . medal, and a long service certificate, was made attended, such as Ruardean, Fairiord, the local privately contest but will support to Mr. Grimsditch, 73 years old Reddish bass cester, and others. LONDON AREA NOTES CORNISH NOTES promot�d contests advertised on page 4. These band for 57 I have to thank Mr. H. J. Marfell for a copy player, who has played with this . deserve every encourageme t. and etc. An attractive promoters . I_l years. Ald. Foulkes, the Mayor, along with the of the Ruardean Contest rules, we hope they will all recetvc good entnes. presenta ion. Con­ prize list is again evident, l hope some of the Hammersmith Contest held March 6th was Lady Mayoress, made the � . The ·d eath, at 81 years of age, of Mr. E. W. former years. again a very successful event. The testpieces * * * gratulations, and good luck, Mr. Gnmsditch. Bristol bands will consider it as in Couch removes another of those stalwarts of the too-on were those selected for all the "D.H." Area At the Midland Area Contest on 20th March, More news about other bands in our next Crewkerne Brass Band Festival past who did so much to foster music in their are some worth­ contests. The playing in all sec.tions however, the winning number for the Television Set issue. TRIANGLE. June 26th. Here again there . locality. The deceased was founder of the was 23579. The result of this contest, and while prizes to be won-a nice place for a band left a lot to be desJred, I am afraid. There were +�- Boscastle Brass Band and organist of the only two bands in the championship section ' oth�ro. will appear next month. outing. . \Vesleyan Chapel for 40 years. HUD DER SF I ELD NOTES Fishponds B.L. sends that really came up to a championship class Mr. Arthur Archer of Redruth Silver also mourn the loss of a are getting down to standard. These two bands were placed first and DERBYSHIRE NOTES me a few details. They devoted worker, in the death of Mrs. E. J. an error in Exeter test-piece and second, but hey t o, will have to do a lot I m·u st commence by correcting practice on the " D.H." � � \Villiams who was chairman their ladies Riddings Silver, when rehearsing for the . the of ' my report last month. Marsden Silver were the they should do well. An average of 20 attend better at the D.H. Area on Apnl 3rd. In the at the �ottingham contest, had a . . committee, and the wife of Mr. F. Williams, a fourth section Quartctte and the " Aid to Cancer 2nd ect10n Tilbury were the best of a poor winners of the Mrs. Sunderland practice. A concert for � . . former playing member. tape recording made and played back to the not Slaithwaite as stated. Sorry. . Research " fund was well-attended at the showmg m this section. :8ethnal Green Silver, them where the faults lay. This was . We congratulate Mr. J. ·wilson, hon. secrc­ band to show held in the Town who played last, were without their pnncipal The massed bands concert Central Hall. . tary oI the South vVest Brass Band Association an idea of the Bandmaster's (Mr. Hague). lt Hall was very well attended. The bands of I hear that Mr. Alwyn Lloyd is now prepared �olo cornet and this upset them a great deal, and a new idea to me but from what I could see _ on his promotion and removal to Reading. We was Dyke M1lls and to teach bands or judge contests. \Veil, I think it was their first contest. under their new con- Brighouse Rastrick, Black thank him for s valued service, welcome it is a "'Ood thing, and one which other bands & . hi and Fairey Aviation \Yorks were m good form. I Mr. Lloyd could do well at either and I wish ductor. In the 3rd sect10n Great central and might c°o py. The band are also attending the . . his successor, Mr. A. F. White, former Band­ would have liked a better choice of items for him all success. Met . Band certamly deserved their success, Leicester Easter Monday Contest on the same . master of the Sidmouth Band. the massed bands. Some mention has been made in the local especially after they have had such a lean time. testpiece. Foden's Motor Works Band will make their . . . The Huddersfield B.B. Association Slow papers about the formation of another Kings­ vV cll done, "Met." ! was pleased to have a A note of interest 1s that the R1ddmgs Old . only appearance in Cornwall this year on June Melody and Quartette Contest was a splendid wood Town Band, T think there are enough chat with many old friends agam and s �ll loo � Age Pensioners Committee are this year holding . 12th, at Nanpean. With two concerts by the effort. There were 61 soloists and 20 quartettes bandsmen in the area to form two bands, and forward to fI_leetmg many more at the � D.H.; a March and Selection Contest, and I hope most National Champions, and the fine festival of entered, and Mr. Bernard Burns of Bradford what of Keynsharn Town, Mr. Harper? Please Area on Apnl 3rd. . of the local bands will participate. It is some ,. .. . music assured at Bugle, on the 19th, this should was engaged up to a late hour in finding the send some of the " gen." Luton are domg well on the D.H. testpiece years since a band contest was held in this be memorable week in the \Vest Country for \-v inners. A very impressive memorial service was held at rehearsals under Albert Coupe, and are gomg a district, and now we have one, let us make it a brass band members and their followers. Linthwaite, under Mr. J. W. Morley, gave a at the Evangel Mission on the last Sunday in a11 out to get to the Empress Hall finals tlus success . I don't know much about the arrange­ . Stcnalces Band Contest is to be held on July splendid performance which won them the February to the memory of Mr. Albert E. Smith, time. ments as yet but I know the prizes are good. . lOth, and is now to be judged by Mr. W. A. honours in the " Daily Herald " 4th Section the late Bandmaster. The point has been made Fulham Bora recently held their A.G.:vr. The Regarding contests, don't forget the Brass Scholes of Rushden, as Mr. Harry Mortimer will Arca Contest. On this form they will take some that the Kingswood Evangel Silver is the only new secretary is M�" R. L?mas, Mr. J. Holland Quartette Contest attached to the Matlock be unavailable owing to the B.B.C. having beating in the finals. band in the country from which a mission havmg resigned this position. Festival, and the contest orgamsed by the . arranged a Fred Mortimer Memorial Broadcast Slaithwaite were awarded 3rd pnze at the was started, the reverse of the usual happening. Southall Boro have appomted a Mr. Strutt as Staveley Works Band to be held on May 30th, . on that date. We gather that the usual Saturday "Daily Herald " Area Contest Seclion 2. They The service was conducted by Kingswood-born Conductor and they were at Hammersmith there are good awards to be gained here. Con­ . afternoon band broadcasts are rarely heard by were conducted by Mr. J. A. Hickman, of Mr. Eric Ball accompanied by Mrs. Ball, who Contest, but failed to score on this occasion: gratulations Mr. Knight, on your recent achieve­ the majority of bandsmen _ so trust this Brighouse, and many thought they would be sang. Mr. Ball conducted the band in two Pleased to hear that Avclcy Silver are gomg ment at the Nottingham 2nd Section Contest, important tribute will be timed for a more the winners. Handel choruses. The band are again preparing well, and at their A.G.M., Mr. Thorogood, Sec., held at the Albert Hall, Saturday the 6th suitable listening time on Saturday evening. Lindley (Mr. P. Wadsworth), Hade Edge for Exeter Contest under Mr. W. S. Smith. reported a very successful year ; for the first March last. Entries for the Area Contest at Exeter on (Mr. A. Robinson), Hepworth Silver (Mr. G. WESTERN BOOM. time they were engaged in the London parks. Congratulations also to Eckington United May Sth are now closed, and it is hoped Mr. Kaye), Lockwood (Mr. J. Pearson) and Skel­ �o doubt I shall see you an at Westmmster on winning the Eccles Brass Band Contest ; Bedwell has received good support. Entries for manthorpe (Mr. H. Mileman), all gave a good Central Hall on the 3rd Apnl, Mr. Thorogood. although they have only been re-formed '12 GLOUCESTERSHIRE NOTES . Bugle should also be sent in, to assist the account of themselves at the Arca Contest but Best wishes. ELEGRO. months, they have gained three first prizes, the organiser ; closing date May lOth. vV ill give failed to get in the prize list. other two successes being at Belle Vue and Cirencester Contest : I have now received a the Stenalees closing date, when known. Denby Dale, under Mr. E. Wilkinson, were Leicester. ENTHT.:SIAST. schedule of this event which is to be held on NORTH NOTTS NOTES CORNUBIAN. short in numbers at the Area Contest but gave Saturday, July 3rd. There are to be cash prizes a good rendering of the testpiece. This com­ It is with profound regret that I have to open LANCASTER DIS TRICT of £140 together with trophies to the value of & bination shows good promise for the future. my notes with the news of the sudden passing of Skelmanthorpe have appointed Mr. N. Hudson £350. For full details, see Contest Adverts on our beloved and esteemed friend, Mr. Joe OXFORD AND DISTRICT As a prelude to these notes I offer my humble of Cleckheaton as Bandmaster, to replace Mr. page 4. Levick, who was bandmaster of Shirebrook .apology to Mr. Vlf. Wilson, solo horn player of J. vV . Kaye, who has joined the Marsden Silver "The Stroud News " in its issue of February Silver for 50 years ; he had been ill for a few Storey's, who gained the lst prize in the Solo Band. Mr. Hudson has had experience with a 5th paid very high tribute to the Stroud District months prior to his death, but after getting on From Chipping Norton I receive the sad Band who, in conjunction with the Brinscombc Section in February at Preston. I understand few bands and should prove a capable man for his feet again had another attack, and Friday, news that one of their young members, Norman Mr. Wilson got the highest possible number of Male Voice Choir and the S.V.C.C. Ladies' March 5th, saw the end of this dear old gentle­ the position. . Pickett, a nephew of Mr. W. H. Pickett, their Choir, took part in a concert at the Stroud marks. Congratulations. The " Daily Herald " Area Contests held m man of our district. He had given years of work able bandmaster, passed away recently in the Storey's, under Mr. Brownbill, have a very a great success. A large Subscription Rooms on Sunday evening, to brass bands and was ever keen to do the Town Hall were all he Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. Twenty-three of busy season in front of them. In addition to audience listened to some very good playing, January 3lst. The very wintry weather con­ could to further our cause. \Ve will remember th e band attended the funeral to pay their last engagements in the Lancaster Parks they are but I am sorry to state that the winners in ditions kept many away. but those who braved him as the instigator of the North East :viidlands respects to him, despite the fact that it took place engaged for the Harbour Bandstand also for Section 2 met with a very mixed reception. the elements were well rewarded for their pluck. Brass Band Association. To-day we have a engagements The band programme included several well in midweek. The band continue to do well, and I Middleton Holiday Camp, two 111 \V hatever our personal opinions are we must good many bands in the Association, and we the Liverpool Parks, and two in the Preston abide with the adj udicator's decision and learn known items. Mr. E. G. Williams was as usual recall the times he has tried to keep things note by the balance sheet that on a turnover of Parks. to take our defeats like good bandsmen. I was in charge and the band responded well to his going, it was not the same when he was absent. over £790 during the past year, a useful balance Kendal S.A. Band visited Lancaster Citadel pleased to meet many bandsmen friends at the baton. On Saturday, March 6th the band also He had also the honour of becoming President of over £80 remains to their credit. Mr. V. on Saturday evening when both bands united in Area Contests, amongst whom were Mr. T. gave a concert at Standish House, where they of the Midland Area National Association of Pickett has been elected secretary in place of a programme of music which was enjoyed by Eastwood, of Mar ;den. Accompanied by his entertained the patients to a very enj oyable Brass Band Conductors, being one of the first Mr. C. Thornton, who resigned the office owing all. . good lady he informed me that at 83 years of programme. The band on this occasion was to join the Association of which he was an to business taking him away from the town a Lancaster S.A. have suffered a great loss in age he was still teaching boys and girls at the under the condu ctorship of Mr. N. Barnett, ardent supporter. I have had many conversa­ great deal. Mr. V. Pickett's address is Hailey of Lydbrook, deputising for Mr. Williams, the transfer of B.M. Bram France to Cardiff. school how to play their instruments. What tions with him, and he always had a kind word Road, Chipping Norton. He has been appointed Supervisor over the who was otherwise engaged that day. a splendid record. OLD TROMBONE. wherever you met him. We all missed his City of Oxford report the loss by death of one Co-operative Stores in and around Cardiff. It is Taking part in a quartette contest at New­ presence on the platform during the " Daily of their most valued Vice-presidents, Alderman a great blow to the Lancaster Band. castle-under-Lyme (Rist's Cable Works) the Herald " Contest the day following his death ; D. Oliver, who was also an old friend of mine K.O.R.L.R. are building up very nicely under CLYDESIDE NOTES Gloucester Sparkingham Trombones, under Mr. he was Registration Officer to the Area Contest for many years. Mr. R. M. Smith, of 102 B.M. Page, assisted by Mr. Routledge. I went 0. W. H. Adlam, gained a further success by Committee. His last words to me were " What­ Oliver Road, Cowley, Oxford, has now taken bands area at the D.H. Contest rehearsing for their month! concert. Mr. E. _ on June 12th, 1954. For the first time,there will Y named and the cha 1 es of the North West are brass section of Whitehaven :Musical Festival, should be pleased to hear of any bands who were getting good ! � be four competitive sections-Championship, Tremain informed me they • there being only one entry for the solo section, intend to compete. . . . . very rosy for reta1rung the honours Second, T!urd and support f rom h ot er musical orn�:aruzahons m the . · Fourth-open to all bands, · in1 1 17 year old Ronnie Lister (euphonium) of Winsham (Som.) are having their Annual · n eth th sec t"10n our on y representative• and not cl. mg 1 · as hitherto confined to London and istnct, an d ht e publ 1c" were atten d" m goo 1. Broughton band and one in the quartettes, Dinner at the end of the month and invitations d w�s H as mg d en B h oroug ' an 111 sp�te o f a Southern Counties Area bands. The test-pieces numbers at every concert.