LIVERPOOL, MARCH lst, SUBSCJUPTJl>1" No. 846 �PO• 1952 PRI:E AJfN1JAL r- Free. TLUfSKISSIOM ABKOAD 4d. 5/6
THE BESSON ******************************************* .--�Just Published! CORNET - TRUMPET BARWICK GREEN .. (Maypole Dance) ''IMPERIALS" WIN AGAIN ·1 TUTOR B.BJ. 845 By Arthur Wood Boosey & Hawkes instruments win This delightful little melody, written by the famous Yorkshire Com all the 1951 Championships BALFOUR Arthur Wood, is already well-known to radio by S. V. poser listeners as the Signature Tune of the Serial play " The Archers." It has now 9d. been arranged for Brass Band by the Composer, and will undoubt edly become a favourite programme number with all bands. * 16/8 (plus postage) Also National BLACK DYKE majority B & H Conductor : ALEX MORTIMER ESTRELLITA MIGHTY LIKE A ROSE Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists B.B.J. 843 B.B.J. 844 Belle Vue RANSOME & HARLES complete B & H set Conductor: DAVID ASPINALL Love Song-By Manuel Ponce By Ethelbcrt Nevin J. A. GREENWOOD I ADJUDICATOR Scottish GOVAN BURGH complete B & H set BAND TEACHER AND THE BOULEVARDIER BUSYBODIES Conductor : GREGOR GRANT NORTHWOOD ROAD, PRENTON, B.B.J. 847 B.B.J. 809 Cornet or Xylo- 19 Frederic Curzon phone Duet-By F. Curwn BIRKENHEAD By Welsh majority B Telephone: B.B. Set 8/- Extra parts 6d.I each. Postage Extra PARC & DARE & H BIRKENHEAD 3264 Conductor: HARRY NUTTALL WALTER B. HARGREAVES And Irish .. complete B set Three New Quick Marches ' AGNES STREET & H L.T.C.L., B.B.C.M. Conductor : E. RUDDICK (Musical Director, Cory W r en s Band) o km ' RHYTHM of the LINE I CHIMES of VICTORY Associated Teacher to the Bandsmans' G. H. Willcocks Jos. Bergeim The "IMPERIAL" EUPHONIUM College of Music. Band Secretaries *are invited to send Four valves, compensating system, frosted BAND TEACl!ER AND ADJUD.\CATOR THE SKYWRITER to-day for our new Brass Band Catalogue Silver finish with burnished bell : YSTRAD RD., YSTRAD, RHONDDA, Jos. Bergeim 126 £144 - 1 - 8 (tax paid). SOUTH WA1$S B.B. Set 5/- Extra Parts each. Postage Exya 9 4d. Hi re purchase terms are availabl e ********** * * **** *************************** TOM EASTWOOD Teacher to tbe Bandsmans' Pad. Alll!OC.i.ated Colltlll'\ Band Dept., Instrument Div., BOOSEY & HAWKES LT D., FREDERICK CLOSE, STANHOPE PLACE, MARBLE ARCH, LONDON, W.2. of Mu&ic 3091/4 ( ..The Easy Way:· by IJOStJ SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDlCAi'OR, ALTON HOUSE, BROUGHAM ROAD. R,ssa.n... MARSDEN, Near HUDDERSFIELD NOEL THORPE
SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 20 BYRON AVENUE, BLACKHALL COLLIERY, WEST HARTLEPOOL, KEEP THE Co. DURHAM. GEO. HAWKINS LEAD! (Band Teacher) OLIVE VILLA, MAYFORD, Nr. WOKING,. yoUTH is the life-blood · SURREY. Teacher Theory and Harmony by t>OBt of of the Brass Band movement, BRI AN MATHER IAN GLADSTONE ELGAR HOWARTH MAURICE MURPHY Crookhall Colliery JOHN FAULDS joined Besses Boys' Band at began playing at the age of aged 16, began playing at of of Besses the age of and is no'v Band. became Juvenile the age of 8 and played with 9. Was a member s, and is encouraging Barton BAND T�ACHER ADJUDICATOR it for all to see them in Belle Vue Contests Boys' Band when they Principal Cornet of Champion, Durham AND of 1949 and 1950. Has won the Belle Vue Cham Hall Works Band of County, in 1946, 194 7 and KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY, Also Juvenile 44 won three 1 sts and one pionships of 1949 and Manchester. Broadcast 1949. FIFE that these four boys are starting their 3rd prize in Slow Melody 1950 and no"·, at the age twice before his 8th birth Champion of , Durham Contests held by the of 14, is First Cornet with day, and he has been County & Northumber Band, and was chosen with this band. Has nine featured frequently in land and All Britain in HAROLD LAYCOCK 1947. Won Blyth British careers with the right instrument-the " New Standard Cornet. They Ian Gladstone to represent broadcasts to his credit. Northern Children's Hour. 181 " " Bandsmen of To-mor In Solo Contests has won In October last secured the Railways Junior and Senior PUPILS PRIVATE OR POSTAL row " at the Royal Albert one 1st, two 2nd, one 3rd Blue Riband of Junior Contests in 1949, and was BAND TEACHER ADJUD1CATOR Bandsman when awarded also Fodens Slow Melody AND are assured many Hall Brass Band Festival and two 4th prizes. years of pleasurable playing and, we hope, successful last October. the co\-eted Alex Owen Junior \Vinner. Has won Memorial Scholarship. se\·eral other awards. 16 GRAHAM CRESCENT, FORFAR, ANGUS contesting. Congratulations to the parents for supporting them in their choice DAVID ASPINALL and for making it possible for their sons to buy to-day's outstanding cornet. " tor, Ransome Marles Wor ' Band The Musical irec & ks (La.te Conductor,D Creswell Collier and Fria.r:v "NEW STANDARD 181 CORNET y Brewery Bands) BESS 0 N & C 0. LTD., 15 WEST STREET, L 0 ND 0 N, W. C. 2. TEMPLE BAR 9018/9 BAND TEACHER, BAND AND CHORAL CONTEST ADJUDICATOR "PRIORY VIEW," 14 FRIARY ROAD, NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTTS. Tel.: Newark 456-7-8·9
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HAROLD BARKER (Special u on for Radio and Television Artistes> T iti BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR "SOMERVILLE," ECKINGTON SHEFFIELD • • Phone: cklngton 273 FOR HAPPIER PLAYING . E Lieut. JOHN FLETCHER OPEN YOUR DOORS TO THE REPUTED PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOJl. ADJUDICATOR AND rass - Military - Orchestra , Mustcal · Director, D :8 Fa/mouth Town MUSICAL INSTRUMENT FIRM 1.i't Band' 25 HILLSIDE ROAD a \SON SWANVALE, FALMOUTH ' cEr,u;!�9 CORNWALL. OF � S a.. 1\}\;� r-t1.1.Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists' JJll�Oll ADVEllTISEDEi\TS DRAKE RIMMER additional 10 words, Remittances 20 words 5/•. 2/· for each must accompany adver· BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR tlsement, and reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count six AND words, and add 6d. for forwarding of replies. This rate does not apply to Trade Adverts. "MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD, KIRKCALDY OF MUSIC, l}D\YIN A SENSATIONAi: BANDSMAN'S COLLEGE and B LDWIN, BAJliD TEACHER AND ADJUDI· Phone: KIRKCALDY 2844 ALEX.ANDER OWEN MEMORIAL FUND. CA -CJ fOR, GS Ardern Aveuue, IJawley, Wellington, Joint Mr Shropslri.re. All enquiries to the Sccrctarie�: . H. From Only J. M. HINCHLIFFE COLLIER, Morurosc r or , near Man· 13 Avenue, St etf d B and D on Mo•· SJdlTH, n Euo!Jonium Soloist (late Stttet. • Solo Cornet, BraSA a d Trainerand Adjudicator, cht:oter; Mr. L. HARPER, I s open Terulll :- Black Dyk�� Bessesl IS to teach or judge anywl>ere. BAND 'fEACHER ADJuDICATOR ton. Manchester. 1 R OFFER AND " &a=ot," Sc.arborou�h Road, )fusion,- - Filey, -- Yorks.--- e rated - -- I 56 NEWTON STREET, HYDE, HERBERT BROOKES, the cel b Comettist RG' EN.T.-VACANCIES exist for IKSTRUMENTAJ.TSTS (late Winptes) is ;:,ow open for en11ra11rement• fSflOf- CHESHJRE. of u HITCH!N TOWN and lll{!TJSH LEGION BRASS Smart and Attractive Soloist, Teacher, or Adjudicator.-Thc as BAND, especi lly CO!{NETS. Engineering situations Parrin Lane, Winton, Manchester. Library, a and lodgings guaranteed (other workmen may Per Suit & HERBERT SUTCLIFFE apply).-E. J. (Jacket Trousers) WOOLSTON, Grove, Hitchin, UNIFORMS RESTWICH BOROUGH-SLOW MELODY CONTEST, 26 N utie1gh Herts. (3) Musical Director Saturday, Sth March, 19o2. Open and Junio'. Sections. AZELLS (AYLESBU}TROMBONE. Retainer offered. BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR u career " r the AND the ages of 15 and 17 years. A so nd e ed m Also assistant SOLO COR"1ET. West Riding Cham· R i?ff a o 10 NUTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER Army .vith musical duties only. Apply for part cul rs t - pWionship Band.-Box No. 13.), B.B.N., t t : c/u. 31. Erskine S r , ARMY & NAVY SUPPLY STORES BANDMASTER THE QUEEN'S ROYAL REGT., Liver l t"r - (4) poo , 6 DESIGNERS AND MAKERS OF ATTRACTIVE UNIFORMS GEORGE THOMPSON B.A.0.R., 24. ' � ------EGIMEKTAL BAND=-- of.,...,- famou-----s Cavalry J{egiment------require 153 RRANGING. - COMPOSITIONS HARMONISED, • PRAED STREET, PADDINGT ON, LONDON, B.B.C.M., L.G.S.M. !) good CORNET p ayer, a EUPHONIU:\1 player. W.2 SCORED, REVISED for publication. Piano Parts � a l also Kneller I-lall trauuu aIJd good prospec s of promotion for Telephone: Telegrams: BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR transposed. First-class work.-CHAS. A. COOPER, 19 g t AND A suitable applicants. Short. srr,·icemen of a ility on other PADdington 2066/67 "Cash" Paddington 2066, London, W.1,, Arranger for Brass and M11itary Bands Columbi• Street, Huthwaite, Notts. b instruments considered. Apply, BANDMASTER, Sth K.R.J. Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's \X7 ANTED URGENTLY-Good Second-hand U;.i!FORMS, HUSSARS, Fowler Barracks, Perha1n Down, nr. A.ndover, College of Music open neck or blazer type preferred but not essential. Rants. ROSSENDALE & EAST '\' kin (4) LANCS Cash waitin�. No ru bish.-B x c/o. il.ll.'.'I., Er e HfGH PEAK NOTES ROOM No. STRAND, b o lH, R4 s A,B 9, 222/5 i erp nl 6. .) ESS0:-1 FLAT CO!{NET ust Street, L v o , CLASS for sale. j re LONDON, W.C.2. l ) conditioned. fine i1 stru nent, suitable for soloist. SMALLEY (192<1) LTD., WORIn c�ncelled. TON OAIJl:lY, ho 1 was very busy in other RIJ., LEICESTER. ' P ne 975 Oadby. Ferndo \\"orks m;;.Je thL•ir Jdrnt in the con POST OFFICE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, G l { -T e Staff Band o[ tlie directions and did not realize the days had USICAL CAREER FOR l LS. h UARTETTE iu connection with Cheltenham testing field on Saturday, February l oth, at ROYAL AR:l1Y CORPS has a few vacancies CONTEST slipped by so quickly. CHESHIRE. WO�!EN'S Spa Open Music Competitive Festival, Saturday 17th NoUiugham but "ere uol placed in the Private for instruinentalists. So1ne experience necessary-all u1stru- prizes. Address: Trumpet Villa, Sandbach, Cheshire. M May.Q Test-pieces: "Concordia" and " Hymn to usic \\"ell trust all bands are getting prepared 111u111 nlist - )i 1' I I hc'1.r Freel P.lortimc1·, professional Phone: SANDBACH 28 1ncnts considered. Mini age e en Further (both W. R.). Adjudicator, :'.\lr. their tor 11 t l ?J. & Mr. H. Mortimer O BE for the coming Arca Contests, they particulars, apply: BANDilIASTER, \V.R.A.C.,1 Queens Camp, c will soon con ductor, was pleased with their performance. 15) Secretary, Mr. H. V. �l DO\V ALT., 120 Ha s l{oad,'C h�ll�u Guildford, Surrey. ham os le : te here. My best wishes to all bands taking part. CLIFTON JONES , Gl . , They played No. l and their effort did 11.0t catch Band Set of UNIFORMS, Dark A correspondent from Haslingden Born takes OR SALE.-Full Brass OYLANU TOWN BAND, SLOW MELODY CONTEST the judges' car. Such is contesting but it is a CORNET SOLOIST, BAND TEACHER, Trinuning5.-A : Blue with Crim sou and Gold pply to be held al Hoyland to task for my Belmont W.M.C., Saturday me remarks on deportment, etc., good way to keep up interest and know this ADJUDICATOR B ":11ayfield," Morven Street, Creswell, 1 AND FAND SECl{ETARY, March 15th, 1952. Two Trophies cash prizes, .BassS pecial at football matches. \Vell, my friend, '.'lolls. H co1nrnences anrl6 : I was set-back won't deter their future efforts. Better PRIVATE PUPILS Worksop, Junior Section 1-30 p. u ; S nior 6-30 p m 1 . e , . . not hinting at your band. I have heard good BURNLEY ROAD, BACUP, LANCS. Full Set of BAND U l FOR� S Entrance fees: Seniors 2(-, Juniors 1/6. Applicatio to Mr. luck next time, Fcrodo. They are in the Gardens 142 L'IOR SALE.- :-l 1 including n reports BACUP m ster with Red and Gold Facm?s P. LEWlS, She ld Road, Birdwell, IJarnsley, Yorks. of your deportment, but if you attend Phone: .[' Band a 's. Dark Blue . 120 ffie (3) at Buxton on Good Friday. 200 Nearest £150 secur s - ply YORKSHIRE COPPER matches other than when e . Ap : xPERLENCED CO:-!DUCTOR requires position your band is on duty, 10. l ;i Resident Chapel-en-le-Frith are also having the ,,ervice:; WORKS, LEEDS, Ba dn aster, South or \.Vest preferred, but c ns der 1 feel sure you will find no fault with my drawing REG. LITTLE ..J n 1 of Fred :\Iortimer in preparation for the Fourth Tunics and r o i WENTY UNIFORMS FOR SALE (Green anyvlhere. Learners, etc., Taught. Any Grade Banrl if s,Uention to this important factor. MUSICAL DIRECTOR, r t i All d t ls from Box !'\o. am Section in the �orth \\"cstern Area ::'lfan Belts, Trous rs (Ka,·y Blue), Green Hats.) � � � bit ous. c di B.B.�., m e .>\II m i , I :1fi, c10. 3-1 Erskiuc Goodshaw are looking to the future and have Rhyl Urban District Council class condition. Quick first �EO�'-C1E t verpo chester, in March. The " Peak " bandsmen will T :·nlc, off r.-Conta�t , Stree 1 L d fL ary, Bowhill Colliery� IJ15tnct S1J\·pr a new uniform project on hand. Good luck to BETTWS PRIVATE HOTEL WALTERS ' Se r t & �jOLESHILL th AIR·VARlE AND QUART· wish them well in their venture. e Fife, Scotland. , 1; f\.:\,'./U.�L Band, li�JxJ Sth cStreet, Cardenden, \.) ETTE CONTEST -Saturda , oth April, 195". Tro h es your efforts. Hope you are competing in KINMEL BAY, N. WALES . y 6 p i ln the " Peakland " Bandsmen series we have fr als and over £35 in Cash Prir.cs. Schedules from Mr. the Area. 7 l d N. R. CLAYTON, 3 Park Avenue, Coleshill, Binningham. had Reg. Mullen of Peak Dale, " Billy " Fletcher 1 hear Nelson are making changes an.d hope TOM F. ATKINSON Entries close Monday, 3lst March. Adjudicator, \fr. Tom F. of Buxton, and Bill Laurence of Tidcswell. Rog. CLOUDY VELLUMS suitable for outdoor work, ln". to compete at the Area Contest. This is good Mullen of course is well known to all bandsmen Brass Instrumental Teacher, City of Leeds offer 17/6 each. Atkinson. (4) Special advertising news ; I should welcome a line, Mr. Sec., WHITE CALF, HARD-WEARING VELLUMS, rn•, ------� in the district. lIis father apparently started and City of Bradford Educational Authorities 25/- C/o. 'B.B.N.' each Billy Laurence in the band world. All of them BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR. BASS DRUM VELLUMS, £2/15/- WILTSHIRE NOTES Xo news of Colne Boro ; Burnley H.G. or & 34" have records to be proud Billy Fletcher's C STREET, GREAT H TON, EUPHONIUM . of. 44 ROSSLEY OR lahn Water, I hope all is well with you all. S. H. Hawkes Excelsior Oass A. Silver·platents, etc. Publicity pays. \\'EA VER. ALBERT BADRICK STREET King's Memorial Service. Their next concert 18-20 MANCHESTER '.E. HESSY'S LTD LIVE:RPOOL band close to his Depot. will be on :March the 2nd. BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR, •J have just heard that Mr. \Vorsell has resigned GLOUCE. STERSHmE NOTES May offer my sincere congratulations to EAGLE I I 65 ROAD, :eut:KHAVEN, from the Secretaryship of Rushall Charlton, FIFE, SCOTLAND. & Besses' Boys and Harry Mortimer for their Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists after some forty years in the band. His place broadcast in Children's Hour on February 19th. Cirencester Contest, Saturday, July 5th. R. H. PENROSE has been filled by Mr. A. Beaven, whom we all Since I listened to this broadcast I have been N BALDWIN wish every success. I have heard that they may Mr. vV. ] . \Varriner, the secretary, has very wondering if we could have a "Peak" (Band Dept.) Devon JOH boys ·Consultant and Tutor compete at the Association Festival in July. kindly written to me pointing out that an band. Last year at Chapel Carnival quite a County Education A,uthority L.G.S.M., B.B.C.M. Shall be pleased to hear the test-pieces and, if not alteration has been made for this year's contest, number of youngsters got together and made TEACHER ADJUDICATOR. ADJUDICATOR BAND & it is, that the Class 2 Section which was the BAND TEACHER AND already selected, why not try W. & R. 1952 quite a fair show. If all these and other good ASPER STREET, NETHERFIELD, Journal, s�mething to suit all tastes. Wessex and Gloucestershire Association Cham players we have in the district could brought " Exponent of Tone " be NOTTINGHAM. Downton Silver, too, have met with a re\"erse pionship, has been deleted and will now be open together, am sure they could give a good (Over 35 years' successful tuition) I and were unable to compete at Southampton. to any Second, Third or Fourth Section bands account of themselves. 1 would respectfully __'Phone _ : 58704. - c__c_.c._ ------�- (" Dail Herald " grading). By this they arc 45 MAGDALEN ROAD, EXETER . TINDALL I had the pleasure of listening to the Woodfalls ¥ suggest they be given a chance to play in the ROBT Silver Band recently and must say that the hoping to welcome some of lhese bands 1..o Gardens at Buxton. They would of course still HARRY RYDER A.B.C,M., L.R.8.M. playing of 1..he band under Mr. S. Clarke was Cirenccstcr this year. The tcstpicccs are as remain with their own respective bands and only (Musical Director,. Harton Colliery Band). very good. Great credit is due to this hard follows: Open Section, " Resurgam " (R. play with t�e " Peak " Boys (and girls) or L.., B.B.C.M. L. .C ADJUDICATOR Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College working team, and I do hope that the enthusiasm Smith & Co.); 2nd Section," Songs of England " should one write, ] unior Band on special BAND TEACHERT AND Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music. will continue. WILTSHIRE W AKDE RER. (W. & R.) ; 3rd Section, " The Black Prince" occasions? There are good youngsters in Burbage, of Music. Postal and Personal Coaching for B.C.M. (\V. & R.). The adjudicator appointed is Dr. Chapel, Do.-e Holes, Fairfield, Buxton B.L., Teacher of Theory and Harmony. Candidates. Denis \Vright. Schedules and entry forms are Harpur Hill, Whaley Bridge, Tideswell, Hay Personal and Postal Lessons Choral and Band Coach and Adjudicator. ECCLES NOTES now in 1..he hands of the printer. Thank you field, Thornsett, New Mills, so what about it very much Mr. \Varriner, shall be glad of a Terms: "ROSEMEDE," 614 MOOR ROAD, I MELROSE AVENUE, LOW FELL, some of you veterans of the " Peak " ; why schedule at your con.-enience, then I shall be BESTWOOD, NOTTS. GATESHEAD, o. not give these youngsters a chance to get C Durham. able to give you more publicity. Tel. together ? PRIDE OF THE PEAK. ALFRED ASHPOLE : 75843. I have a letter from Mr. E. C. Buttress, the Drybrook and District, under Mr. J. A. publicity agent for the North-\Nest Area Brass Greenwood, were on the air (\Vest Region), ----+--�- · HARRY MILEMAN Band Association, asking me to remind all on ] anuary 3lst. A very well rendered pro iIER (LATE CONDUCTOR S.C.W.S.) NORTH STAFFS. DISTRICT � TRcA.'L T �1c bandsmen of the Area Contests for 1952, the gramme was put over and I enjoyed every item. BAN'iJCONDUCTOR,·cvocitc:ND COMPOSER\flio AND ADJUDICATOR TEACHER & ADJUDICATOR, lst and 2nd Sections at Victoria Hall, Bolton, on Tythcrington, I learn, have lost Mr. 0. S. 22nd March, and the 3rd and 4th Sections at the Williams, their B.M. understand that he has Author of " Viva Voce Questions" for Brass CROSS STREET, GRIMETHORPE, I IP 16 Rist's contest has been held once again, and Band Examinatioo Candidates BARNSLEY, YORKS. Houldsworth Hall, Deansgale, Manchester, on gone over to the R. A. Lister Social where he Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College 29th March. This, I am only too pleased to do. has found employment with the firm. Have not I must say, what a well organised contest t of Music [t is only by the patronage of bandsmen, that yet heard who is to succeed Mr. \Villiams at Congratulations to the organisers, it was a Compositions revised and scored if desired CECIL PEACOCK class show. The playing in 1..he Open Special Arrange1nents scored for baJ?ds these contests can be continued, as now all the Tytherington. Perhaps Mr. Taylor, the secretary, first Specialist Coach for all Band Diplomas expenses, prize money, etc., have 1..o be found can oblige with 1..his information. Section (slow melody) was not as- good as it Successes incl\:'.le A.B.C.M. and B.B.C.M. TEACHER, CONDUCTOR & ADJUDICATOR. by the Area committees. I sincerely hope that Yorkley Onward have also lost their B.M., might have been, but the junior section made BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERT8. Brass Instrument Teacher to the Durham all bandsmen of our district will rally round and the veteran Mr. Horace Jones, who has now up for 1..he seniors; they were really excellent. Tel. 386 : : Education Authorities. : : support these really worthy efforts to uplift the gone to reside in Bristol . He has put in years of As was remarked by Mr. Goodyear, the diction � FRANK WRIGHT 6 CHARLES STREET, EASINGTON Brass Bands of Lanes. and Cheshire. Tickets at hard work at banding in the Forest of Dean and could have been of a lilUe better quality, and COLLIERY, Co. DURHAM. a reduced price, if applied for before the day of his valued services will, I am sure, be very would teachers please inform their pupils that ADJUDICATOR, ARRANGER ---- the Contest, can be had on application to the much missed. vVe all wish him every happiness words are put to these melodies. The Quartettes CONDUCTOR. COMPOSER, HARRY HEYES were of a high standard, but Address- Area Secretary. in his new surroundings. I would like to have seen a few more local entries. It BCM/BATON, LONDON, W.C.1. CONDUCTOR,BAND TRAINER, AND Eccles Boro' have lost several players recently Fishponds Second Annual Contest, promoted was a ADJUDICATOR. but are optimistic that all vacancies will soon be by the F.ishponds British Legion Band takes pily the wealher turned out so bitter, which filled. I still do not know who has been appointed place on Saturday, July I2th. There will be made it impossible for a few entries to get there, WILLIAM RUSHWORTH ALUM ROCK ROAD, Address: 797 to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of their four sections. The testpiece for the Second May I congratulate you, Mr. Goodyear, on D END,BIRM NGHAM, . _ __ _ ..;.W.:...::... A:.: R:.:=c...... ::..:. .-'-c.. _ _ _ _ _ l_ _ _ __ -'-_ 8 your first effort in the adj u bandmaster, Mr. E. Watson, but l understand Section is " Songs of Stephen Foster" (W. & R. ). dicator's box, it was Conductor, BELLAMYTeacher and DRIVE, Adjudicator, that regular rehearsals are being held, so This contest may appeal to some of our Glo'shire a very good effort. One thing that must be said 92 G • H • BICKNELL STANMORE, MIDDX. for this contest, the obviously they must have someone in the middle. bands. Full details can be obtained from the atmosphere that· was Tel., Wordsworth 2911. BAND TEACHER & ADJUDICATOR Thanks for your letter, Mr. vVatson, news for Contest Secretary, Mr. F. ]. Monks, 27 Corona created by the bandsmen of this band, was one, not of just another contest, but more of a "L ORELY", 30 NUNEATON ROAD, lhis column is always acceptable, especially tion Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol. J. W. REED family gathering. BULKINGTON, near NUNEATON. when it is good news. Mr. Watson informs me. Association news. At a recent general meeting, - BAND TEACHER - CORNET SOLOIST that he is now in charge of the old Ellenbrook & the Secretary, :\fr. F. A. A. Etheridge, gave the I hear that the Abbey Hulton Youth Band ADJUDICATOR. S. WILCOCK Boothstown Band, which has been taken over financial report of the Cheltenham Festival held have now changed over to the British Legion. (Late St Hildas, Brighouse & Rastrick, A.Mus.V.C.M., B.B.C.M. by the Boothstown Branch of the British Legion, on Dec. lst. This was shown to be very unsatis I wish you the best of luck in your new sur Luton.) A good bandroom has been placed at their factory, there being a deficiency of something roundings. BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR, Arranging, Scoring, Copying, Concerts, & disposal, and generous assistance both financially like £18. Jn view of this it was the general All bands in the area seem to be getting clown HOLLENS MILL LANE, Broadcasts. Cont sts. 67 and otherwise is theirs, so I am looking forward opinion that something drastic would have to be to hard work in preparation for the coming e SOWERBY BRIDGE, 180 WELLESLEY ROAD, to some good news from this band. I under- done ; one way was with more support to the season. Here's hoping to see you out at full YORKSHIRE. ILFORD, Ess_gx stand that they rehearse every Monday and Association by way of entries to avoid this, strength, on the word go. The Newcastle Annual WILLIAM SKELTON Thursday evening, and have 20 members attend- oUierwise 1..he Feslival would be unable to Festival has come J. A. HUGHES ing regularly ; anyone free will be made very continue. Grading of bands : this question was round once again, and by all accounts there is The Renowned Horn Soloist welcome. Six or seven players from Eccles gone into and some re-adj ustments made for a very full entry, both local and visiting BAND TRA TNER AND ADJUDICATOR ADJUDICATOR bandsmen. BAND TEACHER AND Boro' have joined this band, who, I understand, 1952. Association rules: these were very BELMONT AVENUE, RIBBLETON, 39 132 :MAESDU ROAD are boys that Mr. Watson has taught from their carefully gone into at the meeting and revised The Midland Area Contest has now passed PRESTON. and LLANDUDNO start, so it is only natural that he should want so as to conform with the rules of the N.B.B.C. we had two entries. The Burslcm Co-op to keep these lads under his wing. One important change that has been made is (R. Davies) in the second section, and Rist's NORTH WALES WILLIAM LAYCOCK Barton Hall are quite busy and have given that in future the A.G.M. will be held in March Works (H. Goodyear) in the third section. a concert recently, which is a very healthy sign. of each year instead of October. The next Both bands were short of the prizes, but this BANDS COACHED. FRED J. ROBERTS Old friends of Tom Marsh will be pleased to Annual Meeting will be held in March, 1953. was by no means through poor playing. ..,.he ADJUDICATOR. SOLOISTS TRAINED. BAND TEACHER & know that he is still doing his stuff at 69 years At the conclusion of the business, members two bands gave a really good account of � 16 NORTH p ARADE,CAMBORNE, of age, and can still show the young 'uns a expressed their condolence with Mr. A. R. selves; may this standard always be main� . thing or two, don't forget, Tom, ilial at 70 Watkins and even A Contests Judged on Right Lines CORNWALL. but the Association's Chairman on the better. thing that was very FORTH STREET,DYSART, FIFE. • 27 years of age, Arthur Webb is still solo horn at loss that he had sustained by the death of his noticeable, was the very young players in the Telephone: Camborne 3118. Foden's. Here's hoping that you keep up the mother. I am sure that we should all like to be Co-op Band ; we hope to hear great things DENIS WRIGHT CYRIL YORATH good work ; it will be interesting to see which associated Dr. J. with this and extend to Mr. Watkins from them in the future. As a suggestion, could can win this race of long-playing soloists. and members of his family our deepest sympathy. these two bands be. massed together, for a good a.B.C.M. . . . CONDUCTOR, ADJUDICATOR A_,.,iated Teacher to the andsm s of Music & B en· Oolleae I am sorry to say that no band m my d1stnct East Compton is a band that I have heard charitable purpose ? I am sure it would be a LECTURER. BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR Contests ; don't AND is competing in the Area forget nothing of for a very l�ng time. News to me first class concert. SANKEY'S CASTLE WORKS I BRICKWALL LANE,RUISLIP, that the Fodens, the Dykes, and the Besses c/o. B.B.N., 34 Erskme Street, Liverpool, Now secretaries, a little more news please. 28 WELLINGTON SHROPSHIRE 1 MIDDLESEX. were only made by contesting. would be very welcome Mr. Secretary. also a litUe more friendliness between bands. 1 WESTERN 'Phone : Ruislip 2463. ....,., 50I Welllnst•n. lhnlllhln. ECCLES CAKE. STAR. TRAVELLER. • I 3 lsb MARCH, 1952. WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS.
on the support of such a highly trying to maintain their old glories. Thank you Lister Park (Bradford) and \Vi nton Park would be a big success, and I would like to this, I count figure in the band world as Mr. Eric for your nice lctler, Mr. Hall. l am always Brass 1Band lle:ws (Eccles), whilst an engagement will be fulfilled congratulate Mr. Meredith and the committee esteemed Yiews. pleased to hear from the secretaries of our bands. 1932. Band, not forgcttmg Ball, who has himself expressed in.-.ar 111 Piccaclilly Gardens, l\Ianchester, on Tuesday, of the Stalybridge Public lst MARCH, cannot understand is men in so Creswell Colliery have had a successful year. 15th July, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. It would l\Ir. Brown, their Bandmaster, on thell" efforts What I WHY for it. They go along to the I read in the local press that the band, assisted therefore be as well if ' Eccles Cake ' would in to make it an enj oyable afternoon ." many bands stand ACCIDENTAL S an evening's pleasure with their by an augmented choir from Eckington and future contact the wr iter before sending in his bandroom for + + friends ; do they want little children in their district, gave a concert in Eckington Trinity report to enable correct inJormation being + l\Ir. M. \\'. TEASDALE, of Creswell, writes : midst ? If I was a parent. I don 't think 1 would Methodist Church, when 500 people were In common willl the rest of the community, reported in your paper." . " I would like to reply to two letters in the want my lilt.le boy spending a lot of his time in present. l\lr. II. Hirst gave a euphonium solo. and mdeed with the ·whole world, we and all think this is a nice spirit of unity. + + ' B.B.:N.' one in Dec. issue by J. Mullin, and one the company of men. Please don"l regard me as I brass bandsmen deeply deplore the sudden + Mr. T. CASSOX, i.Vlus. Dir. of :\1 odcrna Blanket in ] anuary by ' Curious.' My cousin, Alwyn simply a destructive critic ; I do something, Dinninglon l\fain entered the West H.iding death of our late bclo,·ed so,·creign, IGng \\'urks, writes : " :\lay I ha,·e the opportunity Teasdale, was principal cornelist for St. Hilda's I organise a band for the boys themselves. No Contest last October as bona-fide members. The George VI. He, and all the Royal Family, had of answering the letter of Mr. v\' oodhead of during 1926 and for a period before that year. doubt if I had met Mr. Thrusscll when he was subscriptions had been lost in the post and some made themselves exceedingly popular with all Crossley's Band, published in the February issue? Mr. l\Iullin is correct. when he says Harold seven years of age, dressed out in his regalia, time later were found by Post Office authorities classes and his passing is felt as a personal loss 26 and returned. The band arc doing well ; they It is with great regret thal [ feel compelled to Pinches played with St. Hilda's at the 19 I would have patted him on the shoulder, by all his subjects, in whose lives and activities do so. Mr. \Voodhead should be the last person Crystal Palace Contest, but, I am not prepared slipped sixpence into his hand, and said, ' you have some young players mostly under 16, he was always so keenly interested. \'i' e feel lo have indulged in the cheap sneer contained to say he was principal ; in fact, I believe that arc a grand little chap,' but nevertheless, I and are competing in the X.C.B. contests, also we are speaking on behalf of all bandsmen when in his cpiotle. ::\fay I remind him of the most Mr. ] . Southern had a good team of solo men would have thought, there was some person, or at Huddersfield " D.II. " Area contest, 4th we say that. we mourn his loss, and respectfully generous treatment he received from the officials ready just in case. 1 will send my copy of the persons deserving of a sharp kick in the pants, section. of!er our sincere sympathy to his sorrowing of the Moderna Band, especially at the end of his ' B.B.N.' to my cousin requesting him to reply. somewhere near at hand. As Mr. Thrussell says \Voodhouse S.A. arc going to have a visit widow and family. first season. I will refrain from publishing the I still believe St. Hilda's of 1920 to 1026 the nothing about lilt.le girls, perhaps he is with me by the Stapleford Citadel band on March lst * * * actual facts. His sarcasm can not be passed finest brass band of all times ; except the ' all in my view that brass banding is not for girls ; and they are staying for the week-end. I am In the name of bandsmen everywhere, we over re prizewinning since he and his colleagues stars ' band drawn from all sources by Harry there arc many more suitable hobbies open to looking forward to hearing this band . take this opportunity of sending loyal greetings left. us, which, however, quickly recoiled on his Mortimer. Please excuse me for bringing the them which are far more becoming." MARCATO. and good wishes i.o Queen Elizabeth II on her own head . He will be surprised to learn that latter in, it is hardly fair to do so ; but I had accession to the throne. May her reign be a long our balance sheet shows income from contests the pleasure of hearing them and also have a Mr. N. R. CLA YTON,+ + of + Coleshill, Birming- ESSEX NOTES and happy one, and blessed particularly with nearly £70 since he left us twelve months ago records by them ; until then I was all for set of ham, writes : " On Saturday, 51.h April, U1e Peace and Prosperity for all her subjects. Mr. Woodhead should realise thal no band can good old ' IIilda's.' I may close by adding that . 1 6th Annual Air-Varic Solo and Open Qoortettc " LONG LIVE THE QUEE� " always win . If he does not, no doubt a little Alwyn, now Mus. Doc., is in the profession, anc Contest sponsored by the Coleshill Ex-Service I wonder \.vhy Mr. Suckling has resigned his more experience will convince him. Re playing in the leading London Music Halls ; Men's Band will be held in the Town Hall, position as B.M. of Becontree Silver, as this is ' Jupitor's ' statement of the number of players he is still greatly interested in brass bands and Coleshill. Schedules are available on application the second official to resign in the past six CONCORDS AND DISCORDS obtained from Moderna, may I say that one we may yet get him back." to me (see advert.) and I -would very much months. It appears that this band is being third was an understatement. and how many + + + like to welcome all band friends who have undermined by hotheads, and perhaps, empty merely an of these play at a given contest is heads. Mr. Suckling and Mr. Saul were pulling -on-Trent, at.tended in the past., and to those '.vho have nol c\·asion. The following facts, Mr. Vi'oodhead, l\Ir. \V . H. DOUGHTY, of \V eston BESSY writes : " The Eighth Annual Solo I would ask come along and I feel the band to the front and were a grand team have writes : "May I, through the medium of your been, them to can not contradict. In all, twelve players who knew their respective jobs. Contest, held by Besses Boys Band, was a : sure they will enjoy a really good afternoon's been signed from :i\Ioderna, ten by National much valued Band Paper report the following great success although marred by the absence We have engaged Tom F. Atkinson Aveley Silver arc quiet at the moment, but time oJ During last summer and autumn, whilst assisting banding. :i\fr. Rules, and two playing with us at the are stren,gthcning themselves musically. They of the sec. and bandmaster, ::Yir. F. Cowburn, , of Bradford as adjudicator, and Mr. Albert enticement. Messrs. ]. Chambers, D. Vi'oodhead several bands around Derby and District, through illness. 1 am glad to report he is now Chappell of Coventry as accompanist. \Ve arc have secured the services of Mr. Strickland T. Crossland, S. Yates, A. Berry, G. Humble, many bandsmen approached me with a view progressing favourably. The adj udicator this again giving six Challenge Trophies, seven from Romford Boro. Perhaps Mr. Wake can F. Stephenson, R. Teal, P. Teal, G. Maky, to forming a Brass Band Association in the year was the l\Iusical Director of the Senior medals and over £35 in cash prizes. I again remember a warning given to him during M. Miller, J. Heap. The first nine before Halifax Derby and District Arca. Several reasons were Band, Jl.'[r. \V . \'\'ood. The learners class began hope to have members from the Blind Institute the summer. Contest. One of these since returned . May I say given by the various bandsmen. Owing to at 3 o'clock, and some amazing playing was in the audience, and I hope they will be able to Romford Contest is being held earlier this that I have no ill feeling against any of these pressure of work and activities with my own carried ouL by boys, who had been playing for listen to a good entry." year (June 14th is suggested locally). Test players in regard to leaving us. Mr. Vi1 oodhead band and pupils during these winter months, under twelve months. In the preliminary pieccs will soon be advertised. This is the most is very concerned at the statement that these I have not really had the time i.o submit this + + + section, there was a clear cut win for D. Fildes, popular contest held near London during the men have been replaced to our advantage. report for publication before. My apologies Mr. J. C. \VELSH, secretary, writes : "At who had the best win of the clay, winning by summer months, and, is also the oldest estab vV ilhoul wishing to make comparisons I can to those who have been waiting for a report the Annual Meeting of the :Northumberland twelve clear points. Some really wonderful lished contest. I hope to give details next assure him that in all respects it is a fact, from in the 'B.B.N.' I have observed in recent Band League, it was decided to open a subscrip playing was heard from the basses in the inter month. some points of view, I was sorry to lose some of issues of ' B._B.X.' lhat. many ?ands have tion list to purchase a Trophy to perpetuate mediate section, and a Bb bass player, S. . I am pl(jased tu note that bands from Chelms these old friends. However, this has been more withdrawn their membership to thcu respective lhe memory of the Jale Mr. William Farrall, a McClaren, carried the day with a first class ford and Colchester will be competing at the than countered by greater efficiency, despite Associations. With the exception of about vice-president of the League. Mr. Farrall who performance of ' Asleep in the Deep.' For the " Area " Contest on April 5th. V\l e do not see the organised attack on Moderna or should I three or four bands in this district � believe passed away recent.ly, was one of nature's second year running, A. Jones, the soprano 1 enough of those Essex bands who are not in the our bands and their _standard of playmg have take it as a compliment ? Please accept my . gentlemen, and coming to the Xorth East from player, won a first prize. L. ' Nick ' Barnsley London Area. Why not try your hand at thanks for the good you have so unconsciously fallen considerably smce the end of the war. the Liverpool District, soon proved that he was was a very popular second in the advanced Romford also ? done to us . May I point out in conclusion I thmk most bandsmen will agree, that if such a brass band enthusiast. Manv band s in this section. The Senior section is for lads over Barkingside also continue to progress under formed, we could vastly that all our players have been obtained by an Association could be . I district have to thank Willie I<' arrall for being eighteen, or those who have gained a first or . . 1 Mr. Attridge They have a really live Social and from the j uniur improve brass bands 111 Derby and D1stnct ; kept in existence as he helped to keep them second in the Advanced sect.ion in previous advertising, voluntary, Section, and many youngsters of exceptional band, not by sabotaging other combinations." there are q�ute a few go?d conductors and together and put them on their feet without years. Although the playing was very close, last . . , promise ; more will be heard of this band. mstrumentaltsts 111 the d1str1ct to see that these taking any teaching fees or expenses, and often year's winner, ] . Cowburn, played brilliantly to + + + . 1 RECORDER. bands shall n�t. go out �f existence . Let me helped them financially. To the Xorthumberland give himself a lead of 3 points ahead of the Mr. C. V. GENNERY, secretary, writes : . . have your Oj)tmons. Vi hat about il, boys ? League he was a great. asset., his knowledge of second prize winner. As Mr. \'Vood announced " Rist's Cable Works, Newcastle, Staffs., held STOCKPORT NOTES There is no bme hke the prese_nt. Let us get bands and contesting proved invaluable to me his decisions, the prizes were presented to the their Annual Slow Melody and Quartette movmg. Will all band secretanes w1thm sa)'. a and he gave me many medals and donations winners by that old stalwart of Besses fame, Contest on Saturday, January 26th, when there radius of 15 to 20 miles of Derby, please wnte to be used to further the brass band cause. Mr. Snape.'' First of all I would like to thank Mr. S. Smith .l\. were again large entries for each section. The :Mr. \V. H. Doughty, Main St., Weston on to . \Ve feel that his many friends up and down the and Ylr. G. \Villiams, for the news items con + • decision taken by my committee and myself in enclosrng stamped addr ssed Trent, Nr. Derby, e country would perhaps like to assist in the cerning their bands, Stockport L.M.S. an Mr. J. MEREDITH, secretary of Stalybridge holding the ] unior Section in the Staff Canteen envelope for reply." above effort. Anyone wishing to do so can Public, writes : " Our cont.est was a great. at the same time as the open Section in the Poynton respectively. They both report a forward cheques or postal orders to Mr. J cvn, under Mr. Benson, did not Saturdav, the lst of March, which has a record testing standard ? I venture to state that if all Championships of the Durham County League first Brass Band Contest t.o be held in Preston show their usual form when they competed at a�d will most certainly give Mr. Cyril the players taken from these little bands could at Spennymoor on January 27th. Despite the entry for over 50 years, and was most agreeably Nottingham . There were some very bad slips Adj udicator, quite a lengthy ordeal, return, the little bands would be attending Arctic conditions, the enthusiasm of the bands Yorath, the surprised at the very fine arrangements made, round the band. This was a great pity, a lot the Open Solo and Section 1 contests and the big pots staying at home. . _ and supporters could be felt, and Mr. R. Ander especially in and the manner wh ch the Con�est was earned of time and effort had been put in here ; however, being over 80 entries in these No, it isn't the lack of good conductors. Has 111 � son, the Secretary, together wilh his Committee, Quartets, there out., by the Executi> e of the No. 7 (Preston) apart from the slips, the band as a whole played be are to be congratulated on a smoothly organised two sections alone. The great attraction will 'Flashlight ' ever thought it might. be the r Area of the North West Brass Bands Assoc1at10n. very well indeed, which did show that they are championship bands (Camborne and Jack of good bandsmen ? Let him get in the event. In Class D the general standard revealed the two Messrs. Thompson and \V mter, together with being well schooled. who are competing in both Solo and middle of one of these bands, he \\;ould soon good bands in the development stage, and the St. Dennis) therr colleagues, deserve great praise and I am Appleby-Frodingham Works (\V. Kendall) are Quartet sections and are bringing some of their find out where the faults lav. How man . lsl prizewinners showed that extra polish sure were very gratified at the su cess of this, busy rehearsing the Area Test-piece for lst bandsmen have eyer bought a· good tutor and):" � rarely heard in this class. Class A clearly proved Juniors, too. Section. The band have had all their instruments thc1� first venture. The Queen s Hall was At the A.G.:i\I. of the S.W.B.B.A. all the studied it ? Very few, 1 think. Any bandsman that Co. Durham will maintain its traditions admirably smted to contestmg, with good overhauled, so we should be hearing some good officials were re-elected with the exception of the who cannot play every major scale and its when 10 bands can give such sound performances acoustics a1�d p_!ent.y of comfortable sealmg playing here. Organising Secretary, who because of business relative minor in two years isn't really a bands- of a testpiece which demands musicianship accommodation, m fact, cverythmg was laid on Ruston and Hornsby (J. Bod dice) were and other commitments, did not wish to continue man, and there are plenty who have been . from Conductors and players. Again the for a really fine event. Both the pubhc and the awarded lst prize with 178 points in Section 3 office ; he was appointed Life Vice-President playing 20, 30 yes, and 40 years, and still prizewinners gave that little finesse which in bands supported the orgamsers and I am sure at Nottingham " D.H.'' Area. While the band in recognition of his services, and will continue could not play the scale of B. I don't think . placed them ahead, and for the sporting way in that Preston and D1stnct will have no qualms played very well, I was not at all impressed much of • Flashlight.'s ' other idea of letting which my awards were accepted, I say thank to take an active interest in the welfare of the the future when arrangmg further contests. with the reading. association. bandsmen have a go in the middle, if he means 111 . you.'' Each of the nme bands played a Hym Tune of FLASllLIGHT. Entries for the " Daily Herald " Area Contests when B.M. doesn't turn up. No, this often ;i + + + their own cho'.ce f llO\�cd by th� festpwce, are now coming in very well indeed and appear puts a would-be conductor off for a good while. , � Mr. H. J. SPENCER, the Hon. Treasurer of + Mr. Greenwood s \\ ays1dc Scenes, and whilst SHEFFIELD----- &---- DISTRICT to be an omen for a very successful double event, :Xo man should be put in the middle to conduct the National Drass Band Club writes : " It is one or two bands found rt rather heavy gorng, especially the Championship Section which a selection unless he has had the opportunity of very gratifying to find that one has so many some not _havmg contested for years, I am ��re constitutes a record. studying it beforehand, not even the B.M. friends when illness overtakes you. This has that all will benefit from the efforts put forth. Ireland Colliery Ambulance have held their Wh ilst visiting North Devon recently I had Then the last insult to the old die-hards, his been proved during the last fourteen weeks, + + + A.G.::\11 . Mr. Wallace accepted presidency, with the opportunity of hearing both Bideford and blow, blow, blow, tripe. If he visited some of whilst I have been in Hospital, and at home Mr. Halford, secretary, and Mr. Elliott was Applcdore Boys Brigade Bands, who are very these bands who transgress in this direction, Mr. H. HEYES, of Birmingham, writes : sick, and would like to take this opportunity of again elected bandmaster. A Slow Melody keen in bringing on the young people of that he would hear the B.M. continually asking for " Rist's Works Solo and Quartctte Contest, thanking all my many friends that have made contest was held at the end of the meeting, district to become bandsmen. The former band less noise, but, when a bandsman doesn't January 26th, 1952, was again a very well enquiries at the Hospital, and others who have he's got to Mr. W. Knight, of Staveley \Vorks Band, adjudi will compete in Section 4 this year and judging practise, blow hard otherwise he organized event, and although the weather was written me such cheery letters, and their kind cated and gave the following awards : lsl, by the performance they gave at a concert, I am can't blow at all. Can the B.:i\I. alter that ? not of the best, the entry and attendance of the wishes for my speedy recovery. I am pleased let me say there are G. Middleton (horn) ; 2nd, G. Spencer (euph.) ; of the opinion they will repeat their success of In conclusion some things public was very good. The Quartette Compcti t.o say that am now at home, well on the way 1 3rd, A. Middleton (sop.) ; 4th, R. Tatham. last year in winning their section . Also, it is nearly as bad as blow, blow, blow ; one is speed. tion reached a high level of musical attainment, to recovery, but unfortunately my ailment is our bands play every Following this, tea was prepared by mem bcrs of quite probable that the Applcdorc Boys will Some of prize quick but the Solo playing was not up to the standard one from which it takes a long time to make a fast it's practically impossible the ladies' committee. In the evening, members compete in the same section. movement so I expected. As usual the event moved along complete recovery. I hope to have the pleasure and friends were entertained by first class artists An outstandng event was the recent visit to to define the semi-quaver runs at all ; for with a smoothness which reflects the highest of meeting quite a number of my friends in the Poet and Peasan is it 120 or 190 ? " which put a good climax to the end of an Exeter of the Easton Road, S.A. Band from instance, ' t,' credit to l\fr. Gennery, the Secretary. I would near future at the various Contests that are enjoyable day. Bristol, who gave two very excellent concerts, like to tender my sincere thanks to Mr. D. A. V. due to be held. In the meantime, thank you + + + I was quite pleased to hear from the Sec. of and although the attendance was not up to Rist (Managing Director) for the kindly interest once again for your kindly thoughts." R. PETRIE, secretary of Mr. NORMAN shcwn to me during the day's proceedings, and Dannemora Steel \'Y orks Band. He tells me expectations owing Lo unexpected weather v.Tites " The remarks of Barton Hall vVorks : to Mr. Gennery and his able helpers for seeing + + + that they held their annual meeting at the end conditions, they certainly gave a good account your last issue are far from every ' Eccles Cairn ' in to my comforts during my sojourn in the box ; Mr . A. ATKINSON, of Bradford, writes : of January. The sec. was able lo record a very of their sincerity and keen musicianship, correct, for the band are by no means having a " I am not surprised at Mr. T. Thrussell of satisfactory year from both the financial and item being rendered with dignity and efficiency, a very fine and interesting Contest." 911ic spell. They are having excellent attcn· New Holland disagreeing with me in my views playing angles, Dannemora are once again revealing that their bandmaster was a very
"J:. . 3 at each of the two weekly rehearsals, + + + about dressing little children up in the regalia fulfilling their duty of playing at the Sheffield capable person. whilsC concerts have been, and arc still being Mr. H. NORBURY writes : " My Holling of a brass bandsman. Probably I would find \.Vednesday :rootball Ground-a contract which The Exeter Railway (S.R. ) Band arc settling given during the winter, and but for the death worth Band attended Slalybridge Contest, our myself in the minority, for I usually do hold they have had for very many years. In common down to rehearsals on the first section testpiece, of His late Majesty King George VI, they first contest since before the War (apart from minority views on most things, but I did test with most bands Dannemora have suffered in and from what I have already heard they appear would have appeared at the Bolton Town Hall the usual Whit Friday March Contests), and we his theory, that children so dressed up were recent years from a shortage of young and to enjoy the piece which is certainly a good sign on Sunday, lOth February. Up to the time of were placed 5th. We had Mr. J. A. Greenwood greatly admired, by asking the first dozen people promising players, but the improvement now towards achieving success. writing engagements for the summer are : over for a few lessons and what a difference he I met on my round, as an insurance agent., what evident is due to a happy blend of new blood Although local support is not very encouraging Platt Fields, Rochdale, Heat.on Park, Parr made. Time has not dimmed any of his brilliance was their opinion, and without exception they and the continued enthusiasm of the older it does not daunt the keenness of Axminstcr E.I. Fold Park, Vi1alkdcn, Victoria Park (Denton), in training bands, and it is our sincerest wish all said, children looked ridiculous dressed in members, two old members in particular, Band (C. Turner) who have secured new uni West Park (Wolverhampton ), Deepdale Park, that he will be spared many more years to uniforms usually associated with adults, and l\1r. David vVestwood and Bernard Keeton, forms aud work hard to maintain the successes Davyhulme Park, Boggart Hole Clough, Bank continue the good work he enj oys doing for that is my opinion. My point is, that I am dead whose membership goes back something like they have gained. Park (Warrington), Vale Park (New Brighton), brass bands. As regards the Contest, I think it against little children in brass bands, and in 40 years. The secretary tells me that they are EXEFAL. 4 WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS. lst MARCH, 1952.
CONTEST RESULTS every way and one bandmaster said he hadn't were supported by first class artists and there ASHTON-U.NDER-LYNE NOTES trombone, and all were in brilliant form, Master enjoyed himself so much since that time when was a capacity audience. The bandsmen are Gordon Nightingale, their exceptional vVorthy Blackmore set about Old Stoney at boy hard al work_ for the Arca Contest, and on PRESTON, No. 7 Arca :N".\i\'.B.B.A., 25th cornetist, also " brought the House down," ,.... ' Yate Contest. Well, and what about the recent form will take some beating. Mr. T. W. Oxford joined Mr. Aiken January. Hymn Tune (own choice) : lst, decisions I only intend to set down impres J =� ? The Mrs. Sunderland Brass Quartette com- A brass band contest promoted by the Freckleton Sub. ; 2nd, Brindle Sub. ; 3rd, cornet duet. The band are now prep sions and the greatest one undoubtedly was the petition attracted six entries Stalybridge Public Band the Town t 0' and was won by was held in Preston SL David's. "vVayside Scenes " their broadcast on Feb. 29th, and gasp of astonishment when Mr. Joseph Alder the Rothwell Temperance party, Hall on Saturday, January 26th. The Hall was 3' with Grange rehearsing the Area testpiece. There (W. & R.) : lst, Freckleton Sub. ; 2nd, Coppull decision in the Selection Contest, arc several announced his Moor second, and Holme Silver third. I expected packed lo capacity, bandmen being crowded in Sub. ; 3rd, Longridge Prize ; 4th, Preston very experienced players in the band who are which was further amplified when the judge a much larger entry here. the passages and stairs. Seventeen bands setting a fine example to the younger players, St. David's. Nine bands competed. Adjudicator, soloist medals to the band which awarded three The Huddersfield Brass Band Association competed ; the playing was of a high standard Mr. Tom F. Atkinson. and with the interest shown by the firm, the didn't gel first prize. Congratulations to Marsh are holding a Junior Slow Melody excepting that a few of the bands spoiled their Contest and loyal co-operation of an excellent secretary, and field Silver unde.- Mr. Herbt;rt Sevier on ga111111g open Quartette Contest on a performances through overblowing, forgetting Saturday in the go-ahead instructions of the chairman, Mr. NE\\ CASTLE-UNDER-LYME. Rist's Cable first prize in the Selection at their first attempl, March. I have not received this was an indoor contest. Mr. J. Meredith, full particulars as Stanley H. \\'ood, Mr. Collison is confident of a Works Band, 26th January, Slow Melodies and also to Shaftesbury Crusade Silver under Mr. yet but I hope to be present. the Stalybridge secretary worked like a trojan March very successful future for the band. Quartettes. Junior Solos : First, G. Dutton H. J. Groves on being awarded ftrsl in Skelmanthorpe have held their to make the contest a success. Thanks arc also A.G.M. when The successful West Riding Band Society (Derby Police) ; second, M. Newton (Middle and Hymn Tune, and again to Corsham Town a good year's progress was due to his committee who have worked with reported . They have always been blessed with good secretaries. wich Centenary) ; third, G. Lomas (Odd under Mr. R. Cramp on being awarded medals have re-engaged Mr. H. Mileman as professional tireless energy. One of the most jubilant Horn and Euphonium. Each Mr. Collins was an excellent example. The new Rode) ; Youngest competitor, Ann Fletcher, for Best Cornet, teacher and as many contests as possible are officials connected with the conlest was Alderman of silver secretary is Mr. Bernard Burns, that brilliant Greenway Moor. Open Section : First, E. Gray band, therefore, had a certain amount to be attended. They hope to L. Harris, hon. president of the band. The repeat their soprano cornetist, late of Dyke, and now making (Foden's Motor v\ orks) ; second, G. Thorpe ware to show for their efforts ; Shaflesbury Arca success. Mayor (Councillor Mrs. E. Grundy) who pre- his name as conductor of Butterfields. I could (Dciniolcn, \Vales) ; third, T. Dorn (Fisher & Crusade also gained a medal for the best trom Hade Edge Band were ewr sented the awards said she hoped bands would aged for the not suggest a better man ! Ludlows); Best Bass, T. Dorn (Fisher Ludlows). bone. In the general opinion of bandmasters & Proclamation Ceremony at Holi� forth. I hear continue to patronise future contests organised orks; second, present, each of the three bands had particular Buttcrfields Tank Works (Bernard Burns), Quartettes: First, Foden's Motor \V this band have a busy season ahead and intend under the same auspices, ensuring the con 3rd, Middlewich spots in which they shone. Marshfield had good spurred on by their successes last year are Rothwell Temperance ; to compete at as many contests as engagements testants of an enthusiastic welcome to determined to do even better in 1952 ! They Xo. 1 Party. Special prize for quartettcs within tone and balance in ensemble ; Shaftesbury, too, will allow. Slalybridge. have entered the First Section at Leicester and 30 miles radius not having won prize of £10. had good tone and were strong in trombones ; Holme Silver are steadily Dobcross Prize, under their conductor, Mr. adding strength to are enjoying rehearsals on " L'Etoilc du Nord." Middlewich No. 1 Par ty. Corsham, with a smaller band, had the soloisls their ranks and should J. Platt, attended Stalybridge Contest ; although be a force to be reckoned They arc also well away with the Area test ! plus the interpretation nearest the composers' with this season. Mr. unplaced they gave a good performance. Better J. Broadbent can be Hammonds have Mr. T. F. Atkinson teaching WHITEFIELD, Besses Boys Solo Contest, intentions. H.egarding the concert, the high spot relied upon to keep the bandsmen interested. luck next time, boys. them on the Area testpiece and so it looks as if 26th January. Learners Section : lst, A. Single was, without doubt, the B.A.C. Band trombone Emley Band are persevering Hollingworth Prize attended Slalybridge with the younger there will be a " battle royal," with Y cwco, ton (fiugel) ; 2nd, J. Douglas (cornet) ; •rd, quarlette who gave a splendid rendering of their generation and seem to Contest under Mr. J. A. Greenwood. They gave be coming along very Butterfields, and Hammonds, all practically F. Handley (cuph.) ; 4th, J. Knowles (comet). piece in preparation for the Oxford Contest. nicely. Perhaps Mr. J. Wilkinson a very good intelligent performance, being will try a next door to each other, with their eyes on the Preliminary : lst, D. Fildes (cornet) ; 2nd, They were conducted by Mr. Lloyd who had contest or two with them this season. placed fifth iu order of merit which is a very been an interested listener to the contest Aluert Hall ! vVhatever the outcome, it speaks G. Turner (cornet) ; 3rd, I. Barker (cornet) ; Brighouse and Rastrick Band with the good achievement seeing they have only been previously. Tony Pyke showed promise on his well for the neighbourhood having three such 4th, S. Seymour (cornet). Intermediate : lst, assistance of C.\V.S. (Manchester) Band and able to get a full band together a little over first attempt al a solo in public-he played fine bands competing in the Championship Class. S. McClaren (Bb bass) ; 2nd, B. Hooton (trom.) ; Foden's Motor �'orks Band are holding a twelve months ago. As I have previously "Il Bacio." Mr. Gordon Maxfield of B.A.C. The Hall Royd Junior Band (Ralph Nellist) 3rd, J. Murray (cornet) ; 4th, D. Fletcher Massed Concert in the Town Hall on a Saturdcornets ! Look Haigh Brass (C. Hulse) ; fourth, Oldham enjoyment of the occasion. this year. by the time these notes are in print he will be out everybody 1 They attend their first contest British Legion (L. Lamb). Seventeen bands WESTERN BOOM. In conclusion may I join with fellow bandsmen well on his way to recovery. I hope you will in March ; you can guess who will be conducting ! competed. Adjudicator, Mr. H. Mileman. -----+·--- everywhere keep me well informed of your band's activity, in sending condolences to our H.B.H. himself. CORNISH NOTES Mr. Healey. Royal Family in the loss of our beloved AVENUE. SOUTHAMPTON, 9th February. Champion Sovereign. He was a distinguished Patron to Tintwistle Public seem quiet, as I never hear our movement and we much news about them. A friend of mine informs ship Section. First prize, Portsmouth N.F.S. Perranporth reported a very successful y r sincerely hope our �� beloved Queen will follow in footsteps me that their bandmaster, Mr. S. Cochrane, has (E. E. Johnson) ; second, Shaftesbury Town at. t lIelf annual meetmg, with a favoura u le his with CLYDESIDE NOTES patronage. resigned and Mr. J. Belfield has taken over the (R. C. Dicker). March : First, Portsmouth credit balance. Their ladies' committee, who the same OLD TROMBONE. band again. \Vhat about a few lines, Mr. Sec., N.F.S. ; second, Shaftesbury Town. Three have rendered valuable assistance, are lo surely you must have some news no matter bands competed. Section 2 : First, Kennet equip the new bandroom. KENTISH NOTES how small My first contribution this month comes from Vale (F. G. Lewis) ; second, Fovant Silver Anolher band with a helpful ladies' com- ? Hyde B.L. competed at Stalybridge Contest the County of Angus which must be one of the (R. C. Dicker) ; third, Michelmersh Silver mittcc is Stcnalees, who combine with the band Sittingbourne Band promoted by and put up a decent performance, but seemed a most enthusiastic and best organised in the (J. A. Sparrow). March : First, Lockcrlcy and and commiltee in arranging an annual two- Contest, Bowaters', under Tunbridge Wells Federation bit off form, I have heard them play better. country, yet they are in a sense remote from District (H. J. Stockwell) ; second, Kennet session winter singi1�g festival with an a�cragc Rules, was a complete success, and capacity They have fulfilled one or two engageme�ts the more populous centres where many more Vale ; third, Fovant Silver. Six bands competed. of 200 entues, a ca1mva!, and a summer band crowds were present both in the Contest Hall recently and their playing has been of a high bands operate, and an army of players arc in Section 3 : First, Wincan.ton Silver (M. Whit contest. They also orgamscd a celebrity concert and also the Massed Concert at night. Eight standard; they are still a force to be re koned circulation. But against that there are the many combc) ; second, Burley Silver (S. E. Crutcher) ; with Mr. Ken Smith as cornet soloist, and 1 � J bands entered from the " Hop County .. and with. I wish you all the best, boys, dunng the and varied counter-attractions which draw away third, Shrewton Silver (J . King). March : First, most important of all the band are having well I five players from home and band practice, perhaps Wincanton Silver ; second, Shrewton Silver ; obtained prizes. The points in the lst coming season. . . . attended rehearsals under their resident band- · · section were dose, only two separating Hoo Oldham B. L . ; congratu1 at10ns on v._rmnmg the most worrym g problem fac1na c1·ty and third, Southampton B.L. (F. G. Cross). Six master, Mr. E. Richards (late of South Wales ), 1 o Silver and Medway Imperial, with Betteshanger fourth pnze at Stalybndge, r hope this is a district bands. No doubt country districts have bands competed. Grading Section : First, who also has a learners' class. Such activity 1 in 3rd place, only two points behind. The forerunner to many more pnzes. dunng the their own peculiar problems, but provided Southbourne Silver (B. Bacon). March, South should bring success. Concert at night was well received, the bands coming season. work locally is plentiful then I feel they may bourne Silver. Two bands competed. Adjudi St. Dennis (musical director, Mr.A.W.Lawton, ) . . taking part being Bowaters', Medway Imperial I Glossop Old, Boarshurst, Denton Ong�ftal, expect to retain tl1cir players, almost invariably cator, Mr. W. Hargreaves. are also mindful of the future, by teaching a and Hoo Silver. Mr. A. Weller conducted in , Compstall, Marple, Bred bury and Romiley, of their own making. junior band which has more aspiring players his usual style, Mr. A. Collins (B.M. Bowaters') and Mossley, I have no n�ws, but would welcome The arrangements for the Northern Counties NOTTIN"GHAM. National Brass Band then instruments available. 1 . was the cornet soloist and Mr. W. W. vVickcr some from the secretaries of the bands, C/o. Association Quartette and Solo competition to Championship, Midland Area, 16th February. At Newquay Town annual meelmg, reports . . be held at Brechin, on 23rd February, were mad e an 1 d ea1 c h airman. T a lk"mg t 0 M r. VVe ller \Vright & Round Liverpool Second Section : First prize, Hcagc Silver of all officials were satisfactory so we anticipate 1 ' with a gratifyingly . . a ft er the con test , e h in ormef d me tl1 a t h e is TH0�1PS... ON CROSS. carried out successfully, (D. Shore) ; second, Langley Prize (D. Masters) ; that under the capable dlfect10n of Mr. , E. I �. engaged for 13 week-ends running, coaching good entry. These will serve as qualifying third, Kirkby Old (H. Lowe). Fourteen bands Moyle, the band will enioy anolher successful Bowaters' and Tunbridge Wells Bands, for the contests for the Scottish Championships to be entered. Adj udicator, Mr. \V. A. Scholes. summer season. + Area and Kent May Festival Contests. held in Glasgow later on, so if my correspondent Third Section : First, Kibworth Silver (E. C. On his retirement as B.M. of the Bodmin BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT Keenness prevails at present in Bowaters' will be good enough to let me hanl the results Moore) ; second, Ruston & Hornsby Silver Town Band after about 25 years service, Mr. Band, this being very noticeable after many I shall be glad to publish them here. (]. Boddice) ; third, Scunthorpe B.L. (W. W. T. Lobb was publicly presented with a fine Arbroath Musical Festival will again sponsor . . years of indifference. Recently the Annual Tea . Richards). Nineteen bands entered. Adju conso1 c d ra 10 se t ,d an o tl icr g1"f t s. A sp en d . . . di 1 1c1 quartette and so1 o c 1 asses f or b rass mst rumen t s. · and S ocia1 was eh at ld w h ich t'imcpicccs were cator, Mr. C. A. Cooper. "ft '.1 1· I1 sh ld b i u h 1 e t Congratulations to Freckleton on their un- solos have divided into three presented to .Mr. Collins, B.lVI., and Mr. Weller, This time the been � · l, · ort y nd d otcd ' f t e b n� douuted win at Preston, first in Hymn and 14 It is � � �� ��� -;;; � � ���:� � the band's professional teacher. I consider this classes, under 14, to 18, and senior. BRISTOL DISTRICT movemen� t . Selection. a nice gesture 011 the members' part. confidently hoped that all the bands in the area Camborne_ Town, with ::YI�. Derek Garside, Blackpool were represented by Norman unstinted support- Hoo Silver arc more than satisfied with the will aaain aive the Festival (cornet soloist) as guest. artist, gave �oncerts. Memorial Youth. Blackpool Silver and Black- � choice of Mr. F. Pedlar as conductor and the 1 after Jl this Festival pioneered brass classes in The Central Hall, Bristol, has again been a at the Holman canteen, Redruth and St. 1 ves . pool B.L. might have given this contest their the whole-hearted I success at Sittingbourne Contest was largely their syllabus, so are due popular venue for our uands this winter. Bristol As deputy bandmaster to the musical director, support with an entry. I was also lookmg support entire brass band public over a due to his efforts. At the Annual Concert in . of the . Victoria, Kingswood and Hanham B.L., Fish- Mr. F. _J. Ro?erts, the band have appo111led f rward to heanng Hesketh Bank, who I know Chas. Telfer, of Glasgow, will the Chatham Central Hall the band under ? wide radius. Mr. ponds B.L., and Paulton Silver have each Mr. Eddie \Vilhams solo horn player. A talented . . . ' h like to get thelf teeth mto a contest and very adj udicate these classes, a guarantee of an D L D em� \V ng ht ' w�_re 111 fine form T _. e guest played there recently. Although unable to hear musician, he is th� son of the late Mr. E. J. . , often get in the prizes, but I did hear that efficient job by a practical man. · artist, M Derek Gar id ,, cornet soloist, certamly. them all I have rece1,, cd a good account of each. Williams and can be relied upon to follow in r· :> e 1 professional conductors were e'x cluded from Mr. Harold Laycock has settled down as . ' . . pleased the audience with his fine playing. ' . · Paulton included Barry Latchem of Radstock. the trad1t10n of his father, who was bandmaster . this contest, and if so, this· would account for the musical director of Forfar Instrumental This" b d an 1 now se ttl'mg d own l k th w r on e resident This brilliant young player has been kept very of the St. Ives, Bugle, and Cam borne bands. . : . ° � non-entry of two of the above bands, I hope Band, now passing through a transitional period r te ce, wh l r t I busy at concerts in Bristol, and at Biddestone, Cornish ?ands arc reminded that they can ; � � � � - this is not true. _Preston Area Committee can which should lead to encouraging developments � e � g: ��h � li; i�; ; ��e� �; Wiltshire, greatly assist the success of the Area contests :� . � � � . � . a good hal took part in a concert of Chamber · · t feel proud of thclf first attempt, l in the near future. Mr. Laycock has already J?r. ;E n B a11 T wo 1 oca 1 � p ay - 1r ave J omed music, where he played the whole of Haydn's at Exeter, by forwarding immediate entry 1 � � for both players and audience and arrangements weekly class for young players and l an wil o s h ou mald e a 1 k � erence, viz., organised a · · ., · · · · 1rn I Concerto 1· n Eb for trumpet. A nurnber· of ']rose to the hon sec Mr A F Bedwell. ' under control. I am sure they will enter on over twentv strong, and included ' . . Mr. Hammond (eupho.) and Mr. Andrews (cor.). . learners, now , . . con fid ence, perh aps present at the Central Hall expected to hear him Bands of the \Vest can see this issue a ·!\ 1 thclf second venture w1lh· most promising youngsters who will 111 The band is now engaged a_t C harlton th etlc are several again, but for some strange reason, I am told, contest notice of the 28th Festival at Bugle on we shall have some other contests here run by greatly benefit from Mr. Laycock's teaching football matches and this is somctlung to be · h e · 1s not f.eatured when playing with the band ; J une 21s t . e Th promo t ers h l t ave d fi sc cc c a nc the parent body . gu1"da11 ce. The band will attend the Fife apprecia· t dc no t f bor a eggm · g coll ec ti· o n, b t u . . and _ the he is now principal trumpet with the National range of testpieces all of the best possible ' May I remmd bandsmen 111 this area of Charilies Contest at Dunfermline this year, and for a subst ntial e per m tch _I . vV and 2nd Youth Orchestra which recently gave some arrangements for brass bands. Bands should � � i Norlh estern Area Contests, lst hope to do well. l\ie dwa pena� r n : l p 1 ea d _se with concerts in Liverpool. derive much pleasure from the rehearsal of such . � . \ . t� �: . sections, Victoria Ha.ll, Bolton, March 22nd, The Forfar contest will unfortunately not be b ang · n f v n� e� 111 ir ci hbours, Pleased and in keen competition for Y l' � adj udicators W. Scholes (Rushdcn) and T. F. to welcome a new collector of news well chosen music · · . held this year as it is unlikely the Reid Hall ' I-�00 s1�vcr, a � i � tmg� ourne C on _es t f1iey aie in "Wiltshire Wanderer, " he should be kept the exceptionally fine prizes offered. . . Atkinson (Bradford) . also 3rd and 4th sections will be ready for use in the summer, and the . u1 determmed next time the order will be reversed. _ Hould Hall, Manchesler, on b usy. th ougl cunous1 y enough I have received CORNU .u AN. . at the sworth To'v' n Co·1 1 c1l are unwilling to guarantee an This h ea lth Y nva 1 ry is all f 0� the 0g od of o r ' a e l tter from mr. L .C 1'. March, 2!Jlh, both contests due to commence open-a1·r contest until alternative indoor accom- ·..r arpenter of Aldbourne b rass b d R an cause. eo�ntl this b an d held thelf Y Manchester, Mr. Silver which gives details of the A.G.M. of this . . at 2-30 p.m. Adj udicators at modation is available. However, I am assured SUMMER SCHOOL FOR B ANDSMEN Annual �mner and Social when th� Trophy, 1_uc k y b an cl- I say lucky because they have . E. C. Buttress (Manchester) and J. Boddice that should the Hall be ready for the following won a t 'Iun b n dg e vV ells· • was on view · Mr · ]US t een presented with . . (Doncaster). Your support for the above events there is every prospect of the contest b • two new Euphoniums, \" • � • . summer ers' l\ · ! ssoci·ati·011 has corn- Preston the B M· will., now be work111a hard , The v orl i usic -»- t his area_ are an d J ast year s committee· have been sworn in · . "' . . will be appreciated. Entncs· 1rom becoming an annual one. In that case Forfar pleted arrairgemerils for· 1ts 1'hird Sumn1er prepari·na for the London and May Festival , � agam.· o nil, what about il Freckleton, Bl ack poo s 1 l ver T he band have entered the Champion- · r 1 mi0o-ht well become one of the leading contesting . School for Brass B,·1ndsmcn to be held at Contests · s h"ip sect 10n a t E xeter for which they will and Blackpool Bntis · h L · eg10n would bene fit centres in Scotland. be Losehill Hall, Castleton, Derbyshire, from 7th ADAGIO. coached by Mr. w. Scholes of Rushden. A by entering. I understand the quartette and solo conlests to 14th September. T he S c h oo1 w1 .11 b e un d er t further date is the annual dinner on March 8th PROGRESS. previously run by the " Daily Record " arc not . the direclion of Leonard Davies, B.B.C.M. CUMBERLAND DIST RI CT TIran 1{ S f or your news, Mr. Carpenter, don to be allov,;ed to lapse. The qualifying conlesls and 't (Principal of Parr School of Music, Manchester), + forget your nex t l tt h ld t " h ,, · c er s ou go o \'.,l"l 1 st lfCh" will be under appropriate local control, and t e . . with Dr. Denis Wrizht and others as visiting · · vVanderer, c I o. 34 rs k ne Stree t ,L iverpoo , , 6 � · D AND DISTRIC'l' parent body will be responsible for the finals, E' ' t 1 tutors. Studies will include conducting, band A spa t na T own gave a very impressive BRADFOR also best of luck at Exeter and remember to be held, as usual, in the Lyric Theatre, some · · · concert on Sunday, Feb. lOth, which I am rehearsin0rr, arrana0ing, aura1 traimng, t unmg, • of the nearer contests. informed was very well patronised. This band Glasgow, m· ..,,, pn·1 · 1' 1re Gl asgow and d' tis nc· t · etc. Mr · Ar thur \ re h er o f F" is h dpon B L s ..1s· agam · un er a area will have their " do " on Saturday, 22nd 1 Inclusive fee is £6 1 5s. Od. Accommodation is seem t o b e conung a 1 ong very we 11 d th t on the mark. He points out that little recently of Daisy March. Meantime compelilors should be now the band were Details old brass band stalwart, J. \V. Atkinson. I I have heard Yery gr limited to forty resident students. and �atly honoured to be asked to play at the o m \V ilson Kirkbride, of Hill Band. After their excellent playing at the in strict training, for playing standards will be application f rm (S.A.E.) fro the W.M .A . should think, after Mr. Bnstol Proclamation ceremony, and also the , Contest, I was hopeful that they were high, and the honour, firstly, of qualifying in 7 Bishops Bridge Road, London, Dcarham Subscription Band, who has been a Halifax County 1 w. 2. B.L. Parade to Bristol Cathedral for the bandmaster for about 50 years and is now SO on the up-grade at last. I should be glad to the area, then of appearing and maybe, winning. Legion -+ Memorial Service for the late H.M. The years of age, Mr. Atkinson ranks about next. receive a line, Mr. Roberts ! in the final, would be a high one indeed. The Kin HUDD ERSFIELD NOTES �. The annual contest is on July 12th, 2nd Holborn Hill Royal gave a Festival of Britain Bradford Victoria still attend the Bradford adjudicator will be Mr. H. L. Kearsley of Sect10n tcst:piece "Songs of Stephen Foster " Concert last December, when they had as guest Park Avenue football matches, and always West Calder. (W. R.), & J udge, Dr. Denis Wright. Finances During the past month Brighouse and Rastrick p.rtistcs four boys from the Wigan Old Boys turn out a good band. I heard them play at a The Edinburgh Festival Contest takes place are very good and the new uniform, costing £300, were engaged in the Town Hall. The band, under Club Band. They also gave a concert for the recent cup tie ; it was a bitter cold day, but it in the Capital on Saturday, 16th August, and has been . paid for in less than a year. Exeter is B.1\1 . Harrison, were in excellent form, also the "United Methodist Church on 5lh February, and did not seem to affect the playing of the band. promises to be better and bigger than ever, their first contest and they hope this will open soloists Messrs. N. Lang and F. Spencer ; one for the ·wesleyan Church on lOth February. There is evidently real enthusiasm here. being now part of the Festival itself, and not, the door to another successful year under unfortunately the audience was poor. They arc looking forward to a successful year, It is most likely that the Shipley Festival of as up till now, a pre-Festival event. If Mr. Conductor Alwyn G. Lloyd. Slaithwaite scored a good success in winning and hope soon to be able to build a bandroom Britain Contest will become an annual event. Harrison will furnish us with preliminary details Mr. Charlie Galpin is the man appointed to premier honours at the recently held Stalybridge of their own. A meeting of local band enthusiasts is to take he may rely on full co-operation in this column feed the Press wilh news of the B.A.C. \\'orks Contest. Mr. A. Mortimer coached the band and I regret having to report the death of Mr. place to form a committee for that purpose. from month to month. Like him we want this Band. 1vir. J. Gleed is again the hon. secretary his services have been engaged for the Arca J. J. Fisher at the age of 81. Mr. Fisher was Mr. Fred \Vood of Yewco has promised another contest to be an outstanding success, and we of this band and reports a very successful year, Contest. Evidently the vacancies in the band well known amongst Cumberland bands and fine trophy. believe publicity in this purely brass-band, and havmg had so many engagements that the band have been filled, and we can expect to hear had many successes with them, his greatest Black Dyke are as busy as one would expect widely read, journal, would go a long way could not do all the contesting they would like, good results from the hill top men. being with the \Vorkington D.S. & S., and the champion band to be and yet l\Ir. Alec towards ensuring that happy result. It is but " watch out this year, " is the threat. A Linthwaite, under ::\Ir. H. Swallow, continue vVorkington Town at Crystal Palace, Belle Vue Mortimer finds time to visit other bands in a regretted no official ·word is yet to hand regarding concert was given at the Colston Ha!J on Febru- to make good progress, and are hard at work on and elsewhere. teaching capacily, a real enthusast. The Ure Edinburgh Charities Contest being held in ary 9th. This was highly successful. is a "Dyke " juniors are preparing for the Arca Usher Two the Area Contest testpiecc. They have held a M,ty I remind Mr. Gallop the " B.B.N." Hall on lst March, although I have held quartette parties have been entered for Oxford concert recently which I am informed was a paper run by bandsmen for bandsmen, and 1 Contest and once again it is safe to predict up my notes as long as I dared in order to pull and will be conducted by Alwyn G. Lloyd. For big success. don't suppose any of the correspondents who that " Hubert " will be somewhere near the our full weight on the publicity side. In any at least a year Mr. Lloyd has been conducting l was sony to hear that Mr. G. Kaye had wnte their notes to this paper go snoopmg lop when the results are announced. case might I simply remind readers that it '• .,,_, very successfully both the B.A.C. � orks Yewco \Vorks have been working very hard . and resigned as secretary to the Huddersfield Brass 1 around band rooms listening for news, as he . take place as stated, so I hope the HalJ. ' uJ F1sbponds . . B.L., an_d I thmk deserves to be j Band Association owing to other demands seems to thmk. Surely he reads other d1stncts under l\Ir. Gershom Collison and mean busmess. house a capacity crowd for what promise:; to be congralulakd on this feat. Ne·ws of the junior of correspondents Kenneth Aiken Jo needing his at�ention He ?-!ways SOUTH WEST LAN CASHIRE NEWCASTLE & DISTRICT job� before an an ideal bandsman . \\'e 4th Section, J. Bod dice (Douca>ter). Both band. ::\frs. .'.\[artin, who is a daugh1er of 1he extend our deepest sympathy to his family. contests commence at 2-30 p.m. ::\ow once again B.B. B. M.B . late G. B. Rowe, the band 's founder and con R. & The Xorthumbcrland League held their I am app<'aling to you tu support 1hc committee (Paso Doble)-F. G. Charrosin -ductor for many years, plays the tenor horn, DON JOSE .5/- 6/- 7/6 have no details in this great YCnture. After all, a.s I han: played in the \Yarrington annual meeting and although 1 G. Charrosin which she formerly SCOTS PATROL-F. . . 5/- 6/- 7/6 don 't doubt, but that 1hcy will have things prp,·iously stateu, this is your Association. The S.A. Band, during the !01�-18 \\'orld \\'ar. 1 mm·ing for another successful season. committee have decided to issue 1ickets to Write for Solo Cornet Parts and specimen booklet of our Brass Band publications This is certainly a uniq uc position of which 1 Crookhall Colliery, under Mr. J. Stobbs, won bandsmen at a reduced rate, prn,·iding they foci sure all \Yarrington bandsmen must feel the Championship of the Durham L<'ague, and arc purchased before the day of the Contest. very proud. These tickets arc of course for admittance to the A NEW AD DITION TO OUR "WIND INSTRUMENT SERIES " ; will no doubt have designs on emulating Harton's lrlam Public look lik<' ha' ing a record season feat of three successiYc fir,ts at the " D.H." auditorium. :\fany thanks for the i1wita1.ion to <.'11gagements already booked are dates at SANCTUARY OF THE HEART Ketelbey \rca Contests. Howe,·er, they will have to fight your general meeting, and if it is at all pos�ible A . w. Eccles, L'rmston, Irlam, Li,·erpool, Ash hourne hard for this honour and no clonbl Harton Col l will attenu (business permitting). You do not an Clarinet or Tenor Saxophone (Solo or Duet) with Piano Acc. 3/ Dawson, to say about this. cnmpeting at the Area contest , Dennis Alt ::\e''biggin Colliery arc billed to gi a Concert R11rnage and District ; .'.\ly ap()!ogies, :Hr. Eb o Saxophone (Solo or Duet) with Piano Acc. . . . . 3/ solo cornet, who js sen·ing with the R.A.F., ,·c in conjunction with the local choir. This band l\IcBricle, your letter re information was rl'cei\'eel Trom�one, Bb Baritone or Bb Euphonium (Solo or Duet) with now finds he will not lw free to assist them on signs of returning to their former high in plenty of time for the February issue, hnt ar date. Sharpe, solo trom showed Piano Acc. 3/- that particul :\lr. ] unfortunately my health has not been loo griod ]t-g standarc1 when I heard them at the l\lorpeth bone, is awaiting hospital treatment for rL . is working and l could not write my notes ; howew·r, intention picnic. ::\Ir. Gco. \\'right, their B.::\I., I ,,.,Ls injury. It is, ho\\ e, cr, the ba nd's BOSWORTH to this enu. very pleased 10 note that your band remembered & Co. Ltd, Heddon St., London, W. I lo compete at the 13.V. �Iay contest. A concert 14/18, hope may· be e.\.cused for straying from the Old folks at \\'ithington Htispital during was given at Salford on February 23rd for the I I my presen·cs, but I would like to congratulate Xmas, and that you toured in het\\'een the Old Folks' Fund. \\'orks woulrl oblige-they have an excellent PRESTON NOTES Brighousc and H.aslrick on their recent Broad wards giving these elderly pcoplr a liUle Xmas l\fr. Hutter, the well-known \\'arrington \\' . it was superb. cheer. To my mind this is one of the things Concert. Hall for the purpos<'. local activity. cast on Sounding Brass and Voices, enthusi.ast, sends me news of Bridgnorth To,,·n arc rehearsing for a concert �OV1\CASTWA�. that make banding a pleasure. It was also good only to be expected, l must open my notes His British Legion Band attended St. Paul's .\s lo hear your players turned up 26 strong, sureh· to be gi,·cn in the town dnring :\larch. L ha\'C the annual Earl Haigh Memorial by conpltmcntmg the officials of );o. 7 "\rca for Church for a good sign for the future. You state that after not heard the exact date. ::\Ir. Key, bandmaster, upon to play the cxcC'llent show they arranged on the occasion Sen ice. Mr. Rutter was called DERBYSHIBE NOTES bcl.1cvcs hi,; young players into action a rearrangement in the band you are short of 111 getttng of their first annu al. contest. Any doubts that 1he " Last Post " and " Reveille." At two a flugel player, well 1 hope you soon have this qmckly, and is determined to put the band ri.al services for his late .'.\fajestv King anyone had over the success of the venture mC'mo position settled Hope your concert nght on top again. :\ s a po int of interest, nhall Church, .l'llr. A whist driYc and arsing under :\lr. Lineton, of Committee were thanked for their good work is inviled to contact l\Ir. \\'. Ashton, U.t HampdC'n \' known young men to shirk. The Pensioners' grumble at the afternoon procrramme. '.'I. most Street, ::\Ianchcstcr, 12. na" Icy, with that end in view. An eneructic Quaril'ttc, another of this gentleman's obli and support during the past year. fitting opening for the contest� but unfortunate Hyde B.L. C�Ir. T. Williamson) arc: booking ladies' committee looks after the financial �iclc, gations, continue to brighten the liYes of the A local lad who is achieving much public . for the band, ·was the drawing of bogey number quite a good list of engagements. four so that all that is required is · the will and area , very gratifying fact admiration, is l\laster Ron Saint, euphonium Their one Preston Town Silver. :\1-y recent old people in this a determination. hy soloist and m8mbcr of Ripley United t�omboncs were quite a hit at a dinnC'r party personally to me . Silver. references to their vast improvement were given recently in a Stockport Hotel, being The combined conccrt-Sankcy's Castle Works The Hedgatc Boys' Band, St. Helens, have He gaineu the 2nd prize with 87 points in the proYed tu b� well founded, for their performance booked for one or two other engagements. and Shrewsbury S.J.A.B.-look place on Satur anotlwr treat in store for the public of St. recent Quartctte and Solo Air Vai-ic Contest, at qmte surprised most people who have heard �ow 1 am very sorry to have to finish this day, February 2nd, in the Music Hall. I was Helens on March 2nd when 1.hey will stage a )Joitingham (senior section ). The youngest them during the lasl year or two. i\faybe, column on a sad note. [ refer to the sudden unable to be present but understand everythincr further celebrity concert in the Savoy Cinema. of a family of musicians, Ron has many prizes - one could find room for improvement, but ueath of J\Ir. Louis \Vilson on the -!th January, went off well. Soloists were F. Grocott, eupho� The celebrity on this occasion will he the noted to his credit although only 15 years old. nevertheless it promised well for future contests. at his home, at the grand old age of 80 years. mum (Sankeys) and A. Sellars, trombone radio and screen entertainer, Vic Oliver. Vic, His cider brother, Wilfred, plays solo trombone Freckleton Band, who followed, won the contest He commenced his playing career in 1882 with (Sankeys), with our old friend Andrew Corner' who is also a most accomplished musician, will for Ripley, his father, solo cornet, and his "hands down," and my only comment, is that the old Clayton Brass Band, joining his father baritone vocalist, of Sankcys. vn this occasion conduct the Boys. Please note uncle James is the Conductor. His uncles, I hope they will now make progress and enter and two brothers. Later, as bandsmen do, they Sankeys Castle Works' broadcast during this concert is billed for aftprnoon only, com Jobe and Tom, haYe been good players in their a hi!?her section. Long before we knew the changed over to the now defunct Bradford January on the l\lidland Home Service, and I mencing at 2-30 p.rn. i\Iiss Sylvia Campbell, time anu are making a come-back-with the band. dec1s10n, most bandsmen had picked them as (i\1anchcstcr) Band, and it ,,·as \\·h ilst travelling thoroughly enjoyed their solo item, which came \\ Pll-known B.B.C. singer, will also appear. Somcrcotes and Dis�rict S.A. Band provided . winners for their all-round superiority. Brindle the ' half-way through the programme of part-songs musical a programme of music on the even{ of the to a contest rn Scotland he was heard by the L. :\Iurphy, the band 's talented and St. David's, ·who both succeeded in winnino Mr. conductor of Besses o' the Barn, who, after a and community singing. The v will not be din•ctor, has been appointed in a similar capacity Somcrcotes Sunday School annual meeting. prizes, did not come up to expectatio'ns, but little persuasion, talked him into joining their competing at :Nottingham as hop�d, and this is a to coach the Ditton Boys' Orphanage Band, Riddings United Silver held their annual then, perhaps one expected too much, for both famous combination. He remained with them source of disappointment to all Shropshire \\'idnes, also St. Edmund's, Chesl1ire. These meeting on Saturday, 9th February, when a these bands spend most of the rehearsals, about seven years, leaving just before they went bandsmen. Our only first-class band, and with appointments will not affect Mr. Murphy's special vote of thanks was made to Mr. John practising for their many, and regular engage on their world tour. 'Whilst playing with Besses a fLrst-class bandmaster-perhaps there is more activities with the Redgate Boys in any way. Hall, treasurer, for the way he had executed ments. :N'evcrthclcss, I enjoyed their playing, he was the winner of a cornet presented to the in this than meets the eye ! I am sure Mr. The progress of the Redgate Boys is being his duties; this was his 23rd year as treasurer. and look forward to each of them gaining best cornctist of the day against some of the Yorath and the band are disappointed also. carefully watched by their many admirers, and The next on the agenda was the inauguration further successes. .Another band who surprised finest players eyer. My sympathies to his Shrewsbury S.J.A.B. are rehearsincr "The it is hoped to justify public interest on March of a Ladies' Committee, the ladies present being most, but incidentally not "yours truly, " yes relations in their sad loss. I would like to talk Black Prince " ready for Leicester o;: Easter 29th, when the Boys will compete in the fourth duly welcomed and enrolled. This was followed it was my long shot, Coppull, who under their · about his elder brother, Peter, who is in his 84th Monday. Good luck ! section "D.II." contest al the IIouldsworth by the election of officers. Among other band youthful bandmaster, Harry Bentham, gave a year but time does not permit, so will delay .Qonnington \Vood sent two parties to Dawley Hall, Manchester. They will also compete in lhc business a matter regarding a cup which was really good rendering . I must offer a word of the pleasure until next month. on the 9th, but they were just not quite good third section at the Rhyl FestiYal in May. won by the band in 1937, was raised, it being encouragemeqt to the young band from Black i\f A�CU�IAN. enough. Never mind, you had a go. Although perhaps a little beyond my area, decided to have the cup re-silvered and put up pool, who, though lacking in experience, were A letter to hand from Mr. E. Baldwin, Hon. am pleased to report good news of the old for competition al such contests as the band not overawed by their opponents. I Sec. Shropshire Bands Association :-" The Coppull band, who have taken on a new lease of may organise ; it was placed in the minutes LONDON AREA NOTES At t�e request of Mr. E. C. Buttress, publicity Annual General meeting will be held on Saturday, life since they were recently re-organised . Two that whenever it is practicable the band would executive of th_e North \V est Area, am appealing March 15th, at 3-30 p.m., in the Morris Hall I contests, two prizes, is a very promising start organise a local brass band contest. Among �andsmen our area to support the Asso Wellington, when it is hoped a good repre� bi n1 their young conductor, those attending the meeting were the officers, I very much regret to report the death of for� both themsel\ es and ciat10n 111 their prorn.otion of the Arca Contests, Mr. C. A. Sherriff, Social secretary of the sentation will be present. The 2nd Annual Harry Bentham . Keep it up. the bandsmen, and their wives. It is hoped lst and :lnd Sections, Victoria Hall, Bolton, L. H. C. Bands Association. It was only in Contest held in December last was not a financial The Wigan British Legion Band, conductor that with the inauguration of the Ladies' & on March 22nd, and 3rd and 4th Sections at last month's issue I reported the appointment success ; however, we have plans for the 1952 Ted Morgan, like all other Legion bands, are Committee the band would be able to organise Houldsworth Hall, Manchester, on March 29th. of Mr. SherriiI as musical adviser to the Romford Contest, which will be on a bigger scale than always kepi busy with civic engagements. events by which to gain more financial resources, Both contests start at 2-30 p.m. and at the time Festival Committee, and at that time he was before, and should provide our bands with Many engagements are booked for the coming and possibly build up a uniform fund. of writing, the bands from our area who have in his usual good health and attended a meetino every incentive to progress." Thanks for your season, when they may appear in new uniforms. Another local youngster, also talented, is 0 entered, arc : lst Section, Leyland Motors ; of the above association. letter, Mr. Baldwin. The " D.H." Area Championship contests Miss Marie Fawbert, who, _ though only nine 4th Section, Preston Town Silver, Preston St. thank Mr. Saul of Becontree Silver for his would welcome news from Clcobury Mor for this Area are here again, and the lst and 2nd years old, has attended many contests and I I Davids and Coppnll. For bandsmen who intend newsy letter enclosing a programme of a recent timer, Oswestry, \V hitchurch, Madeley and sections will again be decided on March 22nd at gained prizes. She was awarded a Gold Medal supporting these contests, there are tickets on concert given at Barking. I was sorry to learn, Ludlow. the Victoria Hall, Bolton. The 3rd and 4th and Silver Cup for competitors under 12 years sale, at a re(juced rate, before the day concerned, however, that Mr. Suckling, the bandmaster of SALOPIA. sections will be held the following Saturday, the of age, at a recent Junior Section Contest on application to the Area Secretary. I did the band has resigned, through pressure of work. 29th, at the Houldsworth Hall, Manchester. organised by Donnington Main Colliery Band'. + . expect more Preston District b+nds attending I do not know who has been appointed to NORTH NOTTS NO TES Once again I appeal to all bandsmen and band ::\1'.arie is a member of Shirland \lifelfare Band these contests, but as my information reached succeed him, but have heard that two well followers to make these contests a financial who, by the way. are having instruction fro� I me before closing date, there may be additions in the hands of our Mr. CoopeF, of Huth'l.vaite, under the further known band 1.eachers in this area have been success. Their destiny is I would like to congratulate Heagc Silver, to my list. N.W.A.B.B.A., who education scheme. They are going all out for interested in the position. public ; let us not fail the B.M. D. Shore, on winning first prize at the Very shortly now, we shall know the pro- . good music and new uniforms. The annual convention of the ='J'.A.B.B.C. is have done so much to promote 2nd Section Arca Contest in Nottingham, with gramme for t�e Preston Parks during the coming brass bandsmen musically in this Area. am given to understand that Ormonde to be held at St. Brides Institute on March uplift I a grand performance, also Kirkby Old (B.M. summer and it will be 111teresling to know if any ; without Colliery Band are to have new uniforms which 29th-30th next. Commencing on Saturday at All that is asked is your patronage H . Lowe) , who gave a grand show new names are included, in view of the recent . being awarded financial returns all is in vain. are being paid for by the local St. John Amhu 3 p.m., the Hymn Tune competition will be �.hird. pnze_, and ��so for the fine rendering of contest, which l noted, was attended by one in the Championship, lancc Brigade. understand that a meeting Judged by :Mr. Henry Geehl, and admission is Our representatives I Abide with i\1e durmg the singing by the or two Town Council lors. will prove a strong was held recently regarding the band being free. The A.G.M._ takes place in the evening. Wingates and Prescot Cables, audience as a token of respect for the passino- Of 'the bands who didn't attend the conte� challenge to the mightiest. Jn the 2nd section, re-orgamsed and renamed ' Ambulance ' band. On Sunday mor_rung, Anthony Hopkins, the of our beloved King George V l. All 14 band� I have little news, but before I close, may I will endeavour to maintain \Vhethcr this materialised or not, cannot composer, 1s 1.o give a lecture on Modern music. Pemberton Old 1 played in the 2nd Section. The results ·were pomt out to Mr. Seddon, secretary of Lostock their high contesting tradition. Warrington say, but the aforementioned speaks well in Eric Ball will also give a lecture and demon very close. In the Third Section, 18 bands Hall, that neither the ' Brass Band News, ' nor I, Boys will its favour. stration. A composite band will be in attendance. Silver, Parr Public and the Redgate played. Although our district did not score in have ever suggested that his band was dis the Fourth Section. 01;1e of the hymns sung The convention is being arranged by Nl Centre, provide the challenge in at a recent evening this Section, we had good performances from banding; on the contrary, I have from time to The committee arc offering admission tickets to service of the Huthwaite Sherwood St. Church of which Mr. A. V. Creasey is the chairman ' B�sford Hall Miners' Welfare; Clipstone Colliery, time, commended them on their improvement, auditorium at a reduced was composed by .'.\1r. C. A. Cooper, a former and Gurney Doe is the secretary. bandsmen for the !\fr. Ripley Umted and Shirebrook Silver bands. both musically and socially, so I would suggest, before the contest day. steward and organist, and conductor of Huth Bands in my area 'a.re now hard at work on price if purchased I was pleased to meet so many bandmasters ?.fr. Seddon, send me your news, and I will do of the Association waite Prize Band. the area tcstpieces for the " Daily Herald " The annual general meeting and bandsmen at this event. The Lord :Mayor my part !n bringing to notice your progress. will be held on Saturday, March 8th, in the A nice article appeared in one of the district's contest, April 5th next. Luton are having good of. �ottingham gave a grand speech and made That 1s all for now, so until next month Aniline Co . Ltd ., Man prominent evening papers relating to two rehearsals on the champjonsh.ip piece and I , canteen of the Clayton special comment on the losers without whom we here's offering best wishes for success to " our ; when the chairman and secretary will bandsmen of the Derby Boro Police Band venture to predict that if they produce the chester, should _have no con lest, after which he presented bands at Manchester and Bolton. some interesting facts to divulge. they being Messrs. S. F. Mills form on this piece that they did at Belle Vue have (cornet) and the pnzes. PROUD PRESTON . Parr Public arc very busy on the testpiece Graham Dutton (trombonist). Mr. Mills who contest in 1950, all will be well. I ' I was pleased to note that Life Members � for the " Daily Herald " Contest at Manchester. is 61, still plays the cornet and hopes 1.o for a Leyton Bora have been advertising in their Certificates were presented to a member of NOTES Mr. Greenwood is paying regular visits to the few more years. He began his banding career local " Guardian " •tor a principal solo cornet Shirebrook Silver who_ has played for 50 years, LEICEST ER band . Although they are not primarily a at the age of eight with the Little Chester Brass player, and hope they get fixed up in time I and H. Lowe,_ B.M. Kirkby Old, who has given boys' band, they claim to be the youngest Band, later joining the Derby Town Band fo the area contest. Mr. Humphries, B.M., is � 50 years service as bandmaster and bandsman _Congratulations to Kibworth Silver, on.. band in St. Helens. By the time these notes for 14 years, before joining the Buxton Silver domg good work with this band. and Mr. C. Cook, of Huckna.11, who has give� wmning lst prize in Section III at the Notting- are in print the C.\V.S. (Manchester) Band Prize Band for six years. He played with the Clacton Silver, under Mr. E. Hall, are going 53 years service and now has five sons playing. ham Contest for the Midland Arca They will have appeared at St. Helens for a concert Buxton band at five Crystal Palace band contests. along well. The financial position of this band \Ve_ were sorry to hear MT. C. Gibbons, B.M. performed under a severe handicap as Mr. Vv. in aid of Parr Public's instrument fund. On He was one of the first members of the Derby is very good and they have the backing of the �uddmgto?, has had to go to hospital after Vi'atson, their solo euphonium player, died Sunday evening, 16th March, the National N.U.R. Band and has played in the Derby Clacton Town Council which is a great asset to his. recent illness and we �II wish him a speedy recently, and they decided to persevere without Champions, Black Dyke Mills, will give a Co-operative Orchestra. In the 1914-18 war any band. 11 recovery ;_ may we agam shortly have him borrowmg a player. Mr. E. C. Moore and the concert at the Theatre Royal, St. Helens, to he played with 2nd Reserve Brigade Artillery I will give a full report in next issue of Barnet m our midst. band deserve our best wishes, and I shall look assist the same fund, and it is hoped that the Band. Graham Dutton has won first prizes solo and quartet contest and also Hammersmith On March 29th we have the Basford Hall forward to their entering Leicester Fesli val on bandsmen of St. Helens and surrounding at the three contests he has recentlv attended contest with results, etc. Miners' Band Quartette and Solo Contest in Easter Monday. districts will support this venture. an d will probably be making a broadcast soon . ELEGRO. the Boys' Institnte, Nathall H.d ., Cinderhill, Snibstone Colliery under Mr. \V. Bcniston RAVENSWOOD. He has been solo trombone for Ute Derby when most of us will be competing, and I wish Leicester Special Constabulary under Mr. C. A. Police band for two years. SHROPSHIRE NOTES them every success. The adj udicator is Mr. Anderson, and Burbage Silver under Mr. 2No TROMBONE. J. Baldw111. Bennett, did not figure in the prize list, so we BOLTON AND DISTRICT . . At_ the S.A. Hall (William Booth Memorial) . have to be content with Kibworth's grand effort. Thc 3 rd Annual Slow Melody an Entries for Leicester Festival MANCHESTER DISTRICT d Quartette Nottmgham, we have the visit of Yeovil S.A. will soon be Contest organised by Dawley Town was held co ng · a & Band B .M . . T .Atte\- ve II w h o many w1· 11 rcca 11 nu· 111, nd I h ope they w ill e up b to last must first apologise for my omission of last ' ' I on Saturday, February 9th, in the Methodist was B.M. at Mansfield S.A. Band. They are year's number and even exceed them. The . · month's notes. I forwarded the same, but they · H all_, ai:id was a huge success. Forty-seven givmg Musical Pro o-ra mm es on a ur :, F es t 1va 1s a ays a gran d contest and the test- · o S t d ay, ?9t h I must have got mislaid. in the post. M- y smceres t 1apo ogies· to i\lr. Lindsay, . . . lw secre- entnes 111 the Solo class, and thirteen in the 111 the evcnmg and also on Sunday afternoon, pieces should provide a musical fea�t for the sec by the circular published by the Bolton tary of Cheetham Hill Public, for my statement Q 1 uartette class. Soloists from Foden's, Sankeys, 30th. M�ny local bandmasters will be supporting general public, who always support the contest Entertainments Committee that we are to to the effect that MT. Borer was the secretary Rushden, Edge Hill, " Besses," etc., competed, the Cha mnan on the Sunday, including Mr. in Ja:ge numbers. have a go_od number of first class hands in the My information was rncorrect and trust that . l and the lst prize went to Mr. D. Masters, of Boddmgton of Munn & Fcltons, Messrs. J. Leicester Special Constabulary were on the this summer, 111cludmg Black Mr. Lindsay will accept . Parks Dyke my apology H av'.· n Langley (Birmingham), for a very beautifully air recently in a "Bright and Early " � Baldwm, R. Mason, J. Levick, J. Lowrie, pro Foden's, Fairey's and a Guards band . It is t� ·worked with the band for a number �f yea rs, played cornet solo. Mr. Masters is very well C. Dove, F. A. Drabble and E . Tetley, secretary gr_amme. They perform each week at Leicester they bring along be �op<;d that with them also : can imagine his feelings ; may he carry on for known in Oaken00-ates for his performances on City F ootba o f l\'J.l dlan d .�r�a• N .A . B .B.C. 1 hope local ll ground and should be in good th mous con d ':1c t h Iors, w o am sure lhe many years to come. What about a few . c1 lines the trumpet in Handel's " Messiah," given by bandsmen will give support by_ their attendance. tnm for Leicester contest. pu Bolton wish to see. from the publicity agent ? -1 th c c s ar A good ti· me was had a t the Brilish Legion �Ielton Town are entering this year for � . The_ arn_i.ngements for the Are';l- Contests at Manchester C.\V.S., under Mr. Eric B/ 6 WRIGHT & ROUND'S BHASS BAND NEW.S. lsi l\IAHCH, 1952.
OXFORD AND DISTRICT WATH & DISTRICT ------1 Mcxborough l\lilitary Rand held their ,\.G.M. Cliampionship Quartet Contest, Cowley, on Sunday, January 13th, and are this year ' entries celebrating their " coming of age ." Several Oxford, March lst. As l wrile before ''Cornet'' ha\'C been with them since their Ba INVESTMENT members nd Journal A SOUND' is, l fo position r the 1 what �� know 2 close, do not lm A course of study for any recognised 1 NOW ON SALE.! --..- Diploma or Degree pays a fu ll Dividend trust. t.hat there will be a really first-class entry, formation. One of them, Mr. F. Jackson, was "-- Symphonic Poem .. " Romeo and Juliet " both in numbers and in quality. \\'e ha\·e had made secretary in the early days, switched for . Tschaikowski 9/6, extras 6d. Success is Guaranteed Tone Poem...... " Rufford Abbey " Drake Rimmer the pleasure of hearing some of the finest quartet a time to financial secretary, and is now back in 8/6 .. 6d. Overture ... " La Couronne D'Or " Herman country in pasl years, and I look his old job. Officials elected were President, . .. 7/6 . Sd. parties in the . . Fantasia . .\1r. A. J. Jackson ; Chairman, Mr. E. Anderson , ...... " Bygone Days " Arthur Saville .. Clearly Defined Courses are forward to acrain hearing the same this tinrn. 7/6 Sd . , Mr. C. Brayshaw ; Secretary, Valse ...... "Espagna " Chabrier Secretary "T hornton, of Chipping Korton, Vice-Chairman 6/6 . Sd. Offered in All Subjects Intro. to Act . " Flying Dutchman " 'vl/agner reports on their annual meeting, when a useful Mr. F. Jackson ; Assistant Secretary, Mr 111 .. 6/6 . Sd. ·worrall ; Treasurer, Mr. R. H. Hesseltine , Descriptive Piece .. . " A Day on a Farm " G. Hawkins balance in hand of £204, with a reserve account S. 6/6 .. Sd. Cornet Duet .. . " Sandy and Jock " E. Sutton Our Bandmasters' Diploma of £25 was shown. Much of this will, however, Bandmaster, Mr. F. Tupling ; Assistant B.M., 5 /6 .. 4d. Minuet in G Mr . F. Jackson ; Committee, Mr. J. Overend Beethoven 4/- .. Successes are Outstanding be spent for instruments, I learn . The band 3d. . Goddard, vV . Anderson, G. Bowen, L Contest March "Androcles " G. Hawkins has a bnsv time ahead of 1t, with concerts vY . 4/- .. 3d. Licence, H. Jex and G. Bowen. A statement of Scottish March " King's Park " Drake Rimmer for local ·charities, including S.J .A.B., the 4/- .. Jd. Write for Free Prospectus :- Quick March "The Legionaires " Thos. Hospitals, as well as for their accounts was ·well recei.-ed and a very old friend To mlinson 4/- .. 3d. THE PARR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Children's Homes, (Arr. to compete of mine, Mr. J. T. Hill, wishes to be remem Chas. A. Cooper) Wellington Chambers. own fund«. They are also hoping where I •nsh bered to Messrs . J. Overend, V. '. Goddard and 10 Splendid New Pieces and 2 popular Repri 2 Victoria Street, al lhe Arca Contest in London, nts, to the value of £3 14s. Od. Tel. : BLA 4979 Manchester, 3 F. Jackson. IIe is an old bandsman friend of which we offe r by Subscription them success. on the following terms : their's and he wishes the band all the best in Ellcsborough Sil\rer report progress, but Any 20 Parts £2 : 2 : 0 Extras 2/- each lhcv haYc vacancies for players in the cornet l!l52. BURY & DISTRICT FULL SCORES OF THE FIRST TWO NOS. ancf bass sections and welcome players in lhe \V ath Main Colliery are doing very well and 7/6 each Musical Album for 1952 (No. 26) - dislricl to come along to join them. The majority are keeping up their rehearsals with what Price 2/-, posta 2d. members they have. I have not heard of them of the bandsmen arc of lhe younger generation, LIST and SPECIMENS free on request to Band Officials.ie rccenth· trained ana are doing well, I learn, having their J\.G.M. yet :rnd forming their band I have recci,·ed a letter from l\'lr. Butlr�·ss, the euphonium committee. Vihy not call in some of your olde1 Publicity executin• of the :•forth \\'est _\rea with hi·o yery p;omibing lads in they were members to help you, Fred ? i am certain there PUBLISHERS : Brass Bands Association, giving me details of section. Carol playing, in which assisted b\· m.embers of Hazells Band, proved are some of the old stagers who would be the Area Contests which l should like all which ha been willing to come in and give you their help and Bands to support to the full. Without your help of great b�ncfit to their fonds, � F. RICHARDSON LTD. repair and advice if they were encouraged and not ignored, "CORNET" these men cannot afford year after year, tu run depleted by expenses for instrument OFFICE even if they are not able to play any more. SIBSEY BOSTON LI NCOLN these contests, so see to it that either by your purchase of music. l am sorry to learn that SHIRE will shortly be Let us hear from you, Mr. Secretary. A bit of Tel. : Sibsey 238 bands entering, or your presence as spectators, their bandmaster, i\Ir. T. Uff, good solo cornet news is helpful, you know, sometimes. this committee receives the support it dcscn·es. leaving for Australia, as he is a be greatly missed . I do not get much news about .Elsccar }fa in, Also, tickets are for sale to Bandsmen at reduced player as well ; he will as coach, and Hoyland Town Silver, V.'ombwell British Legion, pricf's if bought. before the contest. The dates Mr. Callow is slill in attendance, BELLE VUE, Manchester SELBY is proving of great value to the band. or Houghton Main . \Ve would welcome some are lst and 2nd Section at. Victoria Hall, Bolton, his work THE BELLE VUE BRASS BAND SPRING Association held its annual gen�ral news about these bands in the future. Send a Selby Agricultural Show and .\ farch 22nd, and arcl and 4th at the Houlds The FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, 17rn MAY Brass Band the past month; had hoped to few lines C/o. ' Brass Band News, ' ;14 Erskine Fesllval, Saturday, 5th July, worth Hall, Manchester, on !\larch 29th, to meeting during I Six Sections, with " Crystal Palace " Trophies, In52. Commence- but was indisposed, un Street, Liverpool. Thank you. 2 p.m. Deportment March commence :!-30 p.m. thank you for your have been present, and good cash prizes. through the Market I 6 Tcstpieces : Grand Place-First £4 £2 fortunately. colleague informs me that all ALLEGRO. prize, ; 2nd, ; 3rd, £1 . inYitation to the meeting, l\Ir. Buttress, and A Shield Section, " Pride of Race " (Kenneth officers were re-elected, and that it is hoped to Band Contest on thb Showground about also for. the letter, but I am sorry that owing to +· Wright) ; Senior Cup, " Othello " (Drake _ 3 p.m. stage the usual Junior solo and quartet contest CALDER VALLEY NOTES Selection Test-piece-choice of " pressure of work I shall he umthlc to attPnd. Rimmer) ; Senior Trophy, " Rhapsody on Recollection, May. o� Beeth�ven " or "Medca " Anything appertaining to the _\ssociation shall in April, with a senior contest in Negro Spirituals " (Eric Ball ) ; (Both W. & R. )_ 1 . Junior Shield, First £Hi City of Oxford also held their annual meetmg pnze, £25 ; 2nd, ; 3rd, be pleased to report for yuu. Owing to indisposition my notes did nol "Petite Suite de Ballet " (Eric Ball) ; Junior £7 . March. Own Choice. First Rochdale Public, who recently merged with recently, hut again I was unable to attend, and prize, £8 ; 2nd £4 appear last month. Cup, " l\fignonne " (Beethoven) ; Junior 3rd, � have not received a report upon it to date. £2. Adjudicator : l\Ir. Harold Mos-< Belfield Sil\·er Band under Uw name of Rochdale Regarding the letter by Mr. D. Woodhead, Trophy, "W;iysidc Scenes " (J ..\. Greenwood). News of other bands is lacking this month, I L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. ' Borough Sih-cr Band, held their first Social part of which will be answered by Moderna Band Entries close l"riday, 4 th April. hope that they arc not hibernating Contest Manager : Mr. CEO. function in their H.Q. recently, and during the ! officially, the other comments I have made Schedules and entry forms arc now rracly II. \V ADD IXC PIU VIVO. TON, 26 Armoury Road, Selby, Yorks. evening, }fr. F. Garth, conductor of tlw and may be obtained from the COKTEST Tel. : L. re contests are as l heard them, and all bands Selby 149. Irwell Spring�. was presented with a modern must accept both points of view. My object MANAGER, Belle Vue (Manchester), Belle inscribed block as a mark of appreciation of his is to report faithfully the activities of all bands Vue Gardens, Manchester, 12. SEATON, ser.-ices to the Belfield Band. The presentation YORK & NORTH EAST RIDING in the District. It is up to the band secretaries - Cumberland was made bv Mr. l�. Bennett, who has been to let me have official information on their RHYL Annual Brass Band Contest, promoted by appointed bandmaster and secretary of the activities first hand. orgamsers of Seaton Miners' SUN.NY RHYL FIFTH A="°.NUAL BRASS Welfare Scheme ' new Band. J wish you uvery success; please The of the Harrogate and District Crossley's Carpet \Vorks attended Slalybridge Saturday, A.G.i\I. BAND FESTIVAL, in PaYilion Floral Hall, 12th July. Full details later. send me any information you may have and I Brass Band Association was held during January Contest, but they did not catch the judge's ear Secretary, Rhyl. Saturday, 24th May. 3 Competiti\·p Mr. \V. A. RELPH Greba Cote shall be pleased lo pay you a visit on your year at their headquarters. _\nother successful on this occasion. On Sunday, Feb. l 7lh they £200 31 Lower Lane, Seaton, \V orkin £20 classes, open to all Bands. Cash Prizes ton, Cumber: rehearsal night. was reported and a balance of over was took part in the Memorial procession to the land. and Valuable Trophif's. Adj udicator, Champion g Tweedalc & Smalleys are hanl at work for the carried on to the new year account. Pnze Pansh Church. I understand they are to enter ship section, Harry Mortimer, Esq., O.B.E. Area Contest. Also I am pleasC'd to note they money to be shared by prize winners at contests the second section Area Contest which takes Adjudicator for 2nd and ilrd sections will be LYDNEY, Glos. am holding a Slow Melody Contest in their was £30. All officials were re-elected. The .place at Huddersfield. announced later. Third Section Test Piece, The Annual canteen on the l 9th of April . I am surprised President, Mr. H. B. Hawley, was indisposed, Hebden Bridge I hea1·, arc also making Brass Band and Male Voice Cho ir "Wayside Scenes " (\V. & R.). lst Prize, £Hi Contest will take thev have nol had one before as it is an iclca1 though l uncler$tand he is again hard at i_t. another start, but which section, I haYe not £10 place at Lydney, on Saturday, and Silver Challenge Cup ; 2nd, and Silver July 12th. place for the event. I hope you have a bumper The contest for 1952 \Vas one of the mam heard. . Details of Test Pieces and Adjudi Challenge Cup ; 3rd, £8. cator £120 enlrv. subjects on the agenda and it was agreed to Friendly Subscription arc rehearsin on in next issue. in Cash Prizes. g: Full particulars from Mr. H. GRIFFITHS, Biiry Public Sih·cr played for to in G. Enquiries to Mr. F. L. WINTLE, the Parade hold same at Eastbrook Hall, Bradford, and Sundays ag;i so the,· seem to mean busmess. Conlcst 10 Gronant SL, Rhyl, Flint. Secretary, • Bury Parish on lhe day of the late Kin!!'s to also hold a Massed Band Concert on the Sowerby Bridge, Elland and J3lackburn Forest Road, Lydney, Glos. Funeral and played appropriate music with same day. Three bands ha Ye already offered Valley, I'\•c no news of. BUGLE, CORNWALL jlluch feeling. their services free for this CYent. This is certain The C.E.F.A. Band recently ga,·c a concert FISHPONDS, BRISTOL 011 THE PREMIER CONTEST 0F THE W ES T I don't hear much from Tottington Original to ensure a greater amount of prize money in Sowerby Brirlge but :\fr. \\' . Carr is still Second Annual Contest, Promoled these days ; what about a line or lwo allocated. The secretary is always pleased by Fish l\lr . being . the sick list. The 28th Festival at Bugle, on June 2lst, 195:!. . . . ponds British Legion Band and Branch, to be , SouthC'rn ? lo receiYe applications for membership from Moderna Blanket \\ orks held their A.G. .:\I. Open Championship award : The " Royal held at the College Fields, Fishponds, Bristol, Radcliffe Boro' are hoping to spring a sur bands within the radius laid clown in the on Jan. :!6th, and it was ,·ery well attended. Trophy." Other magnificent trophies, excellenl July l2th. Four Sections. 2nd Section Test prise at the Area Contest ; well we could do Associalion lf oles. Mr. R. Marshall, Director and \\'orks Manager, cash prizes and special award3. Class A : Open piece, " Songs of Stephen Foster " (W. R.). �dth a winner or two from this district. We are now getting into the throes of the was elected president, l\1r. Robertson, Director Championship, testpiece, " The Valkyrie " & Further details later. BOMBARDOX. J\ rea Contests. On }farch 15th the 2nd and 4th and AdYertising ·Manager was also a welcome (W. R.). Grand March, " La Reine de Siiba " & Conlest Secretary, Mr. F. J. MONKS, sections of the North Eastern Area fi ght it out addition to the Committee. Mr. .\ . Culpan (W. R.). Class B: Open Selection, " Melodies 27 & Coronation Ave., Fishponds, Bristol. in the Town Hall at Huddersfield. retired Director, Chairman of Committee of Long Ago " (W. & R.). Chorus, "0Father Cocoa \ orks, under Once aaain Rowntrec's \ Secretary, Mr. F. Milnes ; Treasurer, Mr. E \II/hose Almighty Power " (W. & R.). Class C, FA RNWORTH SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND their conductor, i\Ir. Les Lambeth, are corn- Brown ; Musical Director, l\lr. T. Casson ; March, "Dauntless " (\V. & R.). Adjudicator, pcting in the second section, and are out to do Bandmaster, l\fr . Vv . Harrison . Junior band : Mr. Frank \\"right, L.R.S.M., M.R.S.T. Deport In connection with the Farnworth Local better than last year. Mr. Donald Gibson was elected Bandmaster, ment Class, Judge, Capt. E. Vercoe, O.B.E. Charilies Committee a Brass Band Contest will ThP date is now drawing near when the and much better progress can be expected from Schedules from the Hon. Promoter, l\Ir. be held on Saturday, July l9th, at approx. 4-30 Coltness have entered for Edinburgh Charities Xational Youth Brass Band hold its first week the latter appointment. The motto is progress F. J. P. RICHARDS, 2 St. Mary's Road (\V), p.m. Test-piece-" Songs of England" (\\'. & R.) Contest and hope for better luck than last yea�-. of instruction during the Easter Holidays in in all respects. The band is now ha,·ing sectional Newquay, Cornwall. lst prize, £30 ; 2nd, £20 ; 3rd, £10. Adjudicator A group of Newmilns bandsmen turned out the Thornton Grammar School, Bradford. This rehearsals on t.he test-piece for the Area Cham Mr. Leonard Davies, B.B.C. .JI. Entrance fee 20/- at Proclamation Ceremony under I. Auld. will certainly attract many students and the pionship Contest and enjoying it. They will also ABERYSTWYTH March Contest. Own Choice. Saturday, June This baud have engaged Mr. Hawkins for the 7-0 £1 ; final concert will undoubtedly attract the be attending lhe new l\fay Festival at Belle Vue, 7th at approx. p.m. lst prize, £6 ; 2ml, Royal National Eisteddfod, 1952. Class A.B. Assoc. Championship, to be held in Avr general public. This N. 't.B.B.will meet annually Grand Shield Section. Very sorry to report the 3rd £2. Entrance fee 5/-. Efficient adjudicator. A, "'l'schaikowsky" R.). lst prize, next month. I hear Mr. Hawkins may accept in a different part of the country. death of an old bandsman, Mr. Herbert Dodgson, (W. & For full particulars apply : Mr. T. BLORE, £50 ; 2nd, £30 ; 3rd, £2o. Class B, lst resident conductorship of the band. Elmr Excelsior, besides preparing for the who was over 70 years of age. A Yery modest · 24 Wai:dsworth Avenue, Farnworth, Lanes. prize, £30 ; 2nd £l5 ; 3rd, £10. Class C, Galtston arc also fighting fit for Ayr. Mr. area contest at Bradford are also working on and conscientious gentleman, his passing will , . , Fantasia, "Poetic Fancies ' R.). lst Connell Tlcan has also taken New · Cumnock programme pieces. _On Saturday, April _5th be a regret to all bandsmen in the district. (W. & pride £20 ; 2nd, £lO ; 3rd, £5. over for the occasion. they are holding a dmner for memhern, w1:res JUPITOR. EDINBURGH \.Ve t \Vales Association Secretary, .MR. , Darvel attended Proclamation day under aml friends. l\1r. Harry J\.Iileman who is takmg s A. WILLIAMS, Graig Road, Trebanos, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL bandmaster J as. Crawford, playing fanfares, them to the Arca Contest h;is paid a visit to J. • INVITATION CONTEST CONCERT before and at conclusion of proceedings, also S wanse.a. & the band. Jk1-«?.r a i.•1::.u1::. -u::.Jl.Jatl" v �t1" 0 1\[Co.[1;1 ,_,t::. - service for our late King in the Town Hall, of a It has now been announced that the City RUARDEAN1 Clos. Sunday l 7th February, under Mr. R. Dow. \"ork Musical Entertainment Sub-Committee are NOTTI NGHAM SATURDAY, RUARDEAN DEl\lONSTRATTON CO!Vl- 16th Al:GUST, 1!)!')2 Ayr Burgh and Dunaskin have. been un to arrange six double band concerts during the .:\ l N • AT O AL BRASS BAND CHAi\IPIOX- , MITTEE BRASS BAND AND l\lALE PRINCES STREET G.\lWiC .\.; fortunate owing to the indisposition respecti,·c coming summer season. of SHIPS, .MlDLAND AREA (Under Auspices of VOICE CONT�STS, on Saturday, 28th � uue bandmasters, Telfer and Muirhead, but expect Some comment has been made about the . : (Seating for 3,000-Standing the "Daily Herald " ). March 8th, Albert Hall, Bands : ( 1) Section A-Open. Testp1ece . 15,000) to attend Ayr Contest. charge being made at Area Contests for co - I accommodalion rn Nottingham. Fourlh Section (22 Entries), "Sailor Songs " (vV. & R.) ; Prizes, £�0. £15, Dalmellington held their se\·enth annual peting handsmen. �o doubt these comments n-30 Draw at a.m., comm. 1015 a.m. Champion- £5. (2) Section B.-For bands only which _arc 10 ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH BA)!DS solo contest for baud rnem bers in a packed hall arc made without knowledge of the reasons for ship Section (10 Entries), Draw 2-30, comm eligible to compete in Third and Fourth Sections on Friday EVENING CONCERT 8th February, after a short concert such a charge being made. It must be remem- :i\I l 3 p.m. assec Band Concert 6-55 p.m. B.B.C of "Dailv Herald " Contests. This section is FIRST .\ ND SECOND PRI ZE \\'INN!:\G by the band, conducted in turn by bandmaster bered that though the contests arc known as J3,\ :\DS Recording from this Concert. Guest Conductor, organised' in accordance wil�1 the Na� onal Oughton, his son, R. Oughton (Ransome the "Daily Herald " National Brass Band (Guest Conductor) & Eric Ball. Vocalist, Jerome Cooper (Tenor) Brass Band Club Rules. 1 estpicce : _i The Martes) and the adj udicator, Mr. Peckham Championships, the "Daily Hc:ald " no lon9er £15. _ £10, Soloist (Cornet), Marie Fawbert (\:! years old) Black Prince " (W. & . R.). Prizes : p.m. (Renfrew). The awards were (Seniors) bt, assists Area committees financially. All pnze 9-30 Admission 2/- (Contest only), 2/6, 3/6 and 5/- £5 and Challen ae Cup valued 25 gmneas. GRAND MILITARY TATTOO AND PAGEANT Bill Blaine;y (cor.) the "Cecil Oughton to be met by each Cup, '' monPy and overheads have Box Office, Brentnall, 6 Goldsmith St. (3) for Se tion B' J. March Thro�gh Villa�e G: ' Edinburgh Castle Esplanade and miniature cups. donated by Jeff. Tomilson committee. Lower sections are usually a Nottingham. Bands ooly. Own choice. Prize £3. (4) of Ransome Martes; 2nd prize, Jo because Block Bookings-Mr. A. THAIN, 2 Cranston & e Paulin financial headache for these committees, Org. Sec., Mr. MAURICE W. TEASDALE P choice. Section A March 011 Stag . Own Street, Edinburgh, 8. (bass tromb.) miniature cup donated by l\Irs. the;' do not always attract the public as do the " Mayfield," Creswell, Nr. Worksop. bands £3 Section B bands, £3. Campbell; 3rcl prize, Jim Hose, shield donated higher sections. Another reason is brought · CHOIR_'._Male VoicC' Contest. Testpiece : by Mr. \Vm. Currie ; special medal, Joe Paulin, about by competing bandsmen themselves who LEICESTER "On the Sea, " Dudley Buck (Curwen ). Prizes, BRIDGWATER, Somerset donated by Mrs. R Hill. Juniors : lsl, heen known to give their bandsman's \'°I'm. have ie Yer b'lee L ewes er B rass oand £95� £10 £� 1' 1 s·11 J u 1 · t n ; . ; o. Galloway (medal ), donor, Mr. Oughton ; 2nd ticket to friends who are not in any way • . , The Annual Brass Band Contest, open to Festival, ..,\ill be held in the De Montfort Adjudicator : Dr. Harold C. Hmd. F.T.C.L. prize, Jim Graham (medal), donor, help the success of by Bridgwater Allotments R. Oughtou. cmnpetiton;. This does· not L · . all Bands, promoled H 11, eicest er, on E as t er ond ay, 14th L . . AM . ., A . R . CM . In all a very harmonious occasion; this feel like grumb.ing a 1\1 R held on Saturday, 16th com a contest. Perhaps when you April. Championship section, testpiece, Association, will be munity For further particulars : Mr. HAROLD J. certainly take a great interest in the again about having to pay please give it a " ' " August, 1952, in the Blake Gar dens. Open L Etoile du Nord (W. & R.). First prize, MARFELL, High View, Ruarclcan, Glox. . welfare of their band . This what it should contests are yours and run : Testp1ece, choice of i;; be, thought that these _ 50 guineas ; second, 30 guineas ; third, 20 Champi•nship Section thanks Mr. Hill. y men and women who put brass bands irst rset or " Medea " (both W. R.) b t guineas ; fourth , 10 guineas. Second sec�ion : CREWKER N E , Some " Macbeth " & 1-