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Issue no. 5669 – 11 June 2011

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Paul Hindmarsh reports move, the composer has supplied each of the Paul Lovatt-Cooper’s Breath of Souls has been cadenza soloists - euphonium, flugel, soprano, selected by the Kapitol Promotions Music trombone, E flat bass and horn - with two Panel as the test-piece for this year’s National options, leaving the soloist and conductor to Championship Final, which will take place on choose which to deliver. “I wanted to make each 15 October at the Royal Albert Hall, the 100th performance different.” Paul explains, “It’s not hosting of the event since it was founded at the that one is more difficult than the other, but I Crystal Palace in 1900. “To have a piece played wanted to add interest for the listeners and the at the Royal Albert Hall on ‘Final’ day is a dream players, and to allow a bit more freedom than come true,” the composer said to BB, adding, “I we normally expect on these occasions.” feel honoured that a piece of mine is being used At Cheltenham Racecourse on 24 and 25 on such a significant occasion.” September, the Lower sections will be stretched Breath of Souls was commissioned by Weyland to the limit in the race for the other National and Yvonne Roberts, two fans of Black Dyke titles. Verdi’s La Forza del Destino overture will Band, following the band’s tour of . Paul be a stamina sapping chase in the 1st Section. Lovatt-Copper takes up the story: “Weyland and Philip Sparke’s Portrait of a City and Richard Yvonne came on the tour and approached me Grantham’s Darkness Visible offer many tricky about writing them a piece. I gave them all the musical hurdles to negotiate for sections 2 and options - solo, concert opener, test-piece etc. - 3. The 4th Section bands have been handed and they liked the idea of a test-piece. When I a challenge of Grand National rather than submitted the idea to the ‘National’ organisers, Cheltenham Gold Cup proportions. The bands they were very enthusiastic.” will need all their courage and skill to negotiate Paul describes Breath of Souls as a celebration of Vaughan Williams’ overture Henry the Fifth life. “Weyland is a biologist, who takes the view unscathed. that whatever nature throws up, the earth has The full list of test pieces is: the power to regenerate and rebuild. I wanted Championship Section: Breath of Souls (Paul to celebrate this, but not in a programmatic way Lovatt-Cooper), published by PLC Music as I have done in some of my other big pieces.” 1st Section: La Forza del Destino (Verdi arr. Frank Breath of Souls is in three sections, fast-slow- Wright), published by Studio Music fast, with lots of the running semiquavers 2nd Section: Portrait of a City (Philip Sparke), and intricate counterpoints, as we have come published by Anglo Music to expect from this writer. But at the heart 3rd Section: Darkness Visible (Richard Grantham), of the work is a simple diatonic tune, played published by Lake Music first on solo horn, then solo cornet and finally 4th Section: Henry the Fifth (Vaughan Williams, resplendent on the full band. In an innovative edited by Roy Douglas), published by Studio Music.

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Kingdom Brass, conducted by Andrew Duncan, scored its first ever victory over the defending champion, Exchange Communications Whitburn (Sandy Smith), at the first semi-final of this year’s West Lothian Festival of Brass, held last Sunday evening at the Howden Park Centre in Livingston. Unison Kinneil (Paul Drury) took third place. Kingdom will meet the winner of this Sunday’s semi-final, featuring Co-operative Funeralcare, Kirkintilloch and Newtongrange bands, in the final on 26 June. Kingdom’s programme comprisedWhen Kingdom Comes (Andrew Duncan), All By Myself (Rachmaninov arr. Duncan), West Lothian Celebration March (Paul Drury), Elegy from A Downland Suite (John Ireland), Money, Money (John Kander arr. Duncan), Coconut Champagne (Denis Di Biasio arr. Duncan) and Defying Gravity (Stephan Schwart arr. Eoin Tonner).

The full result was: 1. Kingdom Brass (Andrew Duncan) 93 (music) + 47 (entertainment) = 140 3ENDYOURNEWSTO 2. Exchange Communications Whitburn 94 + 45 = 139 3. Unison Kinneil (Paul Drury) 90 + 43 = 133 INFO BRITISHBANDSMANCOM Adjudicator: Stan Lippeatt ,ANCASHIRE#ONTESTSREVEALSüRSTNEWPROJECT

Lancashire Contests, which has taken over the running of band contests in the area following the recent demise of the North West Counties Brass Band Association, has announced the details of its first Fleetwood Open Championship. The contest will take place at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood on Sunday 2 October, with four sections based upon the National gradings - Championship and 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th and Youth. Total prize money will be £3,750 and the entry fee £150. The event will be limited to 30 bands. Further details are available from Derek Atkinson on 01744 755463 or by email at [email protected]

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BB 4-5.indd 4 07-06-2011 18:07:39 EVENTS Community links at the heart of expanding Festival

With this year’s Brass: Durham International Festival due to begin soon (1 tradition and flavour of New Orleans to Durham. Similarly, Eminence Brass July), BB took the chance to catch up with Sally Dixon, Team Manager for (featuring Philip Cobb, Richard Marshall, Owen Farr and David Childs) Arts Adults, Wellbeing and Health of Durham County Council and a vital enjoys a fantastic profile and will spend two days in Durham, performing member of the Festival’s organising team. at St. Brandon’s Church on 7 July and working with the Durham Music Among the highlights of this year’s Festival are performances by Fairey Service the following day at Bishop Auckland Town Hall. We are sure this (Geneva), Eminence Brass, Stavanger Brass and Brighouse and Rastrick, will be a really inspiring event for our young musicians.” while other major events will include the Durham Miners’ Gala and the Sally Dixon added: “The visit of the amazing Stavanger Brass Band from DCBBA Entertainment Contest. However, the Festival’s over-riding ethos Norway also promises to be very special. The band’s Bach and Beyond sees involvement of the local community at the heart of all events, as programme will explore the influence that history has had on the simple Sally Dixon emphasised: “Community involvement is massive for us. hymn, guiding audiences between themes of birth, death and rebirth. Apart from the obvious social benefits of such an enjoyable and varied Another benefit of Stavanger’s visit will be the Conductors’ Workshop on programme that we have managed to put together for the Festival, there 15 July, which will give aspiring conductors the chance to work with one is also a very positive economic impact estimated at over £1,000,000. of the best bands in the world and its innovative and inspiring conductor, Last year we also brought over 52,000 people into County Durham across Allan Withington.” the two weeks of the Festival, and the benefits of this will be spread even further across the area this year through our Community Venues The diversity of the programme on offer is impressive, with ten brand Tour that will see performances take place in over 20 venues. We also new commissions over the 17 days of the Festival, and outlining some aim to provide County Durham’s brass bands with opportunities to get of Durham’s plans for even greater expansion, Sally Dixon concluded: involved in collaborative projects with a wide range of bands and artists, “We aim to lead the way with our diverse programme, counter-pointing encouraging creative development relating to brass playing and culture.” traditional brass with other genres and art forms. We have everything Highlighting some of the educational benefits brought to Durham by from brass and opera to spectacular European outdoor arts companies the Festival, Sally Dixon continued: “Working in partnership with Durham working with brass bands. We are more diverse this year than ever before. Music Service, we have also managed to bring some of the world’s best With our festival hub, Gala Durham, having recently been designated as brass groups to the region. Soul Rebels Brass Band will spend three days one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations, we hope working alongside some of our young musicians, bringing the energy, to continue to expand in the years ahead.”

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BB 4-5.indd 5 07-06-2011 18:07:41 2011 FRENCH OPEN Belgians dominate enjoyable French Open Championships by Chris Jeans

Lockwood Band, conducted by John Roberts, emerged as the winner after a fine, detailed performance of Shipley Douglas’ Mephistopheles that earned the band a cheque for 535 Euros. Brass Band Willebroek, conducted by Frans Violet, also delivered an impressive performance of Frank Hughes’ Red Musketeer, scooping the runner-up accolade and 380 Euros, while third place and prize money of 200 Euros was awarded to Brassage Brass Band, conducted by Mathias Charton. They demonstrated very good ensemble playing in Wilfred Heaton’s march, Praise. After a leisurely lunch and more time spent socialising, there was work to do in the attractive Beaumarchais Theatre, as the audience and adjudicators were eager to be entertained. The judges were David Horsfield (Chairman), Philip Sparke, Pascal Eicher (Switzerland) and Dennis Wilby. The bands were required to perform a varied March champion, Lockwood Band programme of 25-30 minutes, including a set test-piece, The Year of the Dragon (Philip Sparke The weekend of the 20-22 May saw the 17th backing voices and rhythm section. The items - Championship Section), The Essence of Time French Open Championships take place in the set were She caught the Katy, Peter Gunn (Peter Graham – 1st Division), Resurgam (Eric in the beautiful town of Amboise in the Theme, Gimme Some Loving, Shake a Tail Feather, Ball – 2nd Division), A Little Light Music (Philip Loire Valley, where 11 bands battled for the Everyone Needs Somebody, The Old Landmark, Wilby – 3rd Division) and A Malvern Suite (Philip prestigious title. As usual, the locals were out Think, Minnie the Moocher, Sweet Home Chicago Sparke – 4th Division/Youth Section). in force to show their passion for music. Their and Jailhouse Rock. The high tempo evening obvious enthusiasm and encouragement was kick-started an excellent weekend of All the bands were then taken back to Place appreciated by all of the competing bands. brass playing. Michel Debre and AFN Square, where a The principal driving force behind this initiative 20-25-minute entertainment programme was is Jacques Gaudet, President of the Association Set in the picturesque surroundings of a performed on the podium. There were two Des Amis du Brass Band, and Pascal Caraty, magnificent chateau in the heart of rural prizes of 500 Euros for the most entertaining who is Director of the Amboise Music School. , you couldn’t wish for a better way to bands, won by Lockwood and Brass Band Their main aim in setting up the event was start the morning, with ten bands, refreshed Borgiacq. There were also two prizes of music to encourage the native bands to participate after a few hours sleep ready to compete in vouchers donated by Kirklees Music for the two in a competition, which, as demonstrated the March Competition. Based upon the Whit best outside solo performances. This was also by its increasing popularity, has certainly Friday model, the bands played their own- awarded to the tenor horn soloist of Mons St. been achieved. Since 1995, 175 bands have choice marches, encouraged by the enthusiastic George, who played Streets of London, and the competed, with more than 28,000 people French onlookers. trumpet soloist of Brass Band Borgiaq playing attending the concerts. This year the French Open Championships drew bands from England, France and , with over 500 musicians performing in Amboise over the course of the weekend. The festival commenced with the customary welcoming party, at which the draw was carried out and all the competitors had the opportunity to meet each other and catch up on gossip before the entertainment began. This year, the opening Gala Concert featured the National Trombone Trio of Troyes, CRR de Boulogne Billancourt - Thibault Montegoute, Romain Durand and Brian Damide. The trio performed Christian Lindberg’s Salute to a Sausage Factory, Suite Impromptu and Triumvirat, all with polished and precise playing. Also featuring was Mons Brass Band from Belgium, conducted by Thierry Decamps. Their Blues Brothers inspired programme included high octane performances of songs we all know and love. The special arrangements by Lars-Erik Gudim and Magne Rutle featured the band with vocal solos, Brass Band Junior du CRR Tours

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big event, Sunday afternoon seemed very calm in Amboise, with the UK and European bands making their way back home by coach. However, a very enjoyable time was had by all. Anyone looking forward to a musical weekend in Amboise in 2012 should mark 1-3 June in their diary.

Championship Division 1. Brass Band Willebroek (Frans Violet) 117.50 2. Lockwood (John Roberts) 114.50 3. Kortijk (Lieven Maertens) 111.25 1st Division 1. Brassage (Mathias Charton) 109.50 2. Brass Band Borgiacq (Pierre Dutot) 108.00 2nd Division 1. Mons St. George’s Brass Band (Thierry Descamps) 106.25 3rd Division 1. Concordia (Herve Priem) 104.75 4th Division Willebroek performing at the Gala Concert 1. Brass Band de la Gorgue (Remi Lecomte) 108.25 The Lazy Trumpeter. This part of the weekend included the Finale from Dean Jones’ Glorifico 2. Blackley (Adrian Smith) 104.25 was adjudicated by Jenny Horsfield and Aeternum and Frode Rydland’s Song, which 3. Brass Band Junior de Tours (Gildas Harnois) Margaret Wilby at the castle and Pat Read and gained Stef Pillaert the Best Soloist award and 101.25 Margaret Etherington at the square. 380 Euros, as well as the set test-piece. Second Best Soloist: Stef Pillaert, euphonium, and third places went to Lockwood Band and The traditional closing Gala Concert took place Brass Band Willebroek Kortijk respectively. Brassage claimed the 1st in Claude Menard Hall, this year featuring Brass March competition Division title and 1,000 Euros, with Brass Band Band Willebroek conducted by Frans Violet. The 1. Lockwood 98 Borgiacq coming a close second and picking up concert hall, with a capacity of over 1,500, was 2. Brass Band Willebroek 97 a cheque for 700 Euros. The 2nd Division prize full 90 minutes before the event even started. 3. Brassage 95 was awarded to Mons St. George’s, which also Willebroek’s programme opened with Philip 4. Mons St. George’s 94 picked up a cheque for 1,000 Euros, as did 3rd Harper’s The Water of Tyne, a delightful setting Entertainment - outside public performance Division winner, Concordia. The 4th Division/ of a traditional North East melody, and at Michel Debre Youth Section was won by Brass Band de La featuring the euphonium playing of Stef Pillaert Brass Band Borgiacq Gorgue, with Brackley Band taking a 700 Euro and beautiful tranquil playing of 16 year-old Entertainment - outside public performance cheque home with it for second place, while principal cornet, Lode Violet. The band was at Afn Square third placed Brass Band Junior du CRR de Tours also superb in Philip Sparke’s Music for Battle Lockwood received 500 Euros, making total prize money Creek. In recent years, Brass Band Willebroek Best soloist in outside public performance at put up by the competition of over 11,500 Euros. has been exceptionally good and once again it Michel Debre produced the type of playing we expect from Trumpet soloist of Brass Band Borgiaq After the excitement had died down, Brass this former European Champion. Right from the Best soloist in outside public performance at Band Willebroek presented the remainder of outset it was very special, with quasi-fanfares Afn Square the concert, opening with a piece by former and cadenza’s from Lode and Stef delivered Tenor horn player of Mons St. George’s Brass member of the band, Simon Van Hoecke , with so ease. The Elegy was performed with Band entitled A Jewish Wake. In Kenneth Downie’s The tranquillity, building to an emotional climax. Father’s Blessing, conductor Frans Violet allowed The final movement was a tour-de-force, with his players appropriate freedom of expression plenty of bravura from soloists and ensemble. in the more lyrical and quieter passages. Peter You could tell the band enjoyed making Graham’s Cartoon Music was light in character, music together and having the composer featuring some musical cat and mouse chases. on the front row of the audience made it Mario Burki’s arrangement of Stefan Nilsson’s even more special. This year’s special guest Gabriella’s Song from the movie As it is in soloist was Fabrice Millishcer, the principal Heaven, featured Steven Schuurmans on flugel trombonist of the German Radio Philharmonic horn. His effortless playing, particularly in the Orchestra, performing courtesy of Antoine high register, was a delight. Carl Maria von Courtois. Willebroek then treated us with Derek Weber’s overture Abu Hassan revealed the Bourgeois’ Serenade before featuring tuba technical and musical authority of Willebroek soloist, Stefan Meskops, performing the Gospel to the full. Stef Pillaert’s performance of Peter from Salt of the Earth by Andy Scott. The band Graham’s Bravura tested the extremes of range closed the first half with the popular Penlee by and musical expression. The band’s finisher was Simon Dobson. Kenneth Hesketh’s Whirlegigg, a high-paced little gem that brought the house down. It also At the results ceremony, which took place rounded off an inspired day of brass playing in during the concert interval, Brass Band all of its senses. Willebroek was crowned French Open On Sunday morning, we were all treated to Champion, receiving 1,500 Euros and an some excellent music making by the massed invitation to perform in next year’s opening bands of Mons and Kortijk. Following the Gala Concert. The band’s contest programme Stef Pillaert - Willebroek’s winning soloist

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Features Editor and former Salvationist, Paul Hindmarsh, refl ects on an inspirational day of music, fellowship and celebration at the Royal Albert Hall to mark 120 years of the of . Pictures by John Stirzaker.

It was shirt-sleeve order at the Royal Albert brass band should remain a relevant means Hall last Saturday. As I waited outside Door 6, of musical expression and Christian witness there was more than a touch of nostalgia in my within The Salvation Army. As he was speaking, own memories from my youth of international a line from the old hymn, used so tellingly by gatherings like ISB120, when massed choirs and SA composer Leslie Condon in one of his fi nest bands graced the stage for annual festivals of band pieces sprang to my mind: “To serve the music done in the ‘Army’ way - with praise and present age, my calling to fulfi l”. Then as the prayer, emotional catharsis and spiritual uplift evening of ISB120 unfolded, the spirit of those in equal measure. To see the vast space fi lled words resonated ever strongly with me. The to capacity with well over 5,000 people from huge and expectant audience was treated to a all over the world for a brass band celebration musical ‘tapestry’, which emphasised the new as was inspiration in itself. As Trevor Caff ull, our the means of honouring the past. relaxed and genial host for the fi rst part of With my old BBC producer’s hat on, I was as the celebrations, reminded us once the music interested in how the afternoon and evening got underway, it was some two decades since sessions had been structured as I was in the RAH had witnessed such a large and experiencing the end result. Neither session enthusiastic audience for an ‘Army’ brass had a formal compère - an imaginative touch band occasion. that laid the emphasis on the participants and While I and many of the vast majority of the fl ow and cohesion of the content. During was a transcription of June Collin’s haunting current or former Salvationists were perhaps the four-hour afternoon marathon (which Christmas song, The Quiet Heart. recalling other similar grand occasions from ended bang on time at 6.00pm), each band It was another devotional gem that created earlier decades, for the non-Salvationist sitting presented a 20-minute programme, introduced the strongest impression in the Canadian Staff next to me, the sight of such a large crowd by video presentations. These varied in quality, Band’s programme. Californian composer stirred memories and emotions of Saturdays tone and length. One or two were perhaps a Morten Laurisden’s O Magnum Mysterium in October of years gone by when ‘dear old touch too long and it seemed odd to precede is sung by choirs all over the world. The Albert’ would be brim full for the National live music with pre-recorded band tracks as simplicity of the music was refl ected in Leonard Championship fi nals. However, ISB120 was most did, but they gave each band a valuable Ballantine’s sonorous version, with the sparing about as far removed from a band contest as context. As the afternoon unfolded, what struck addition of tubular bells enhancing the spiritual you could imagine. me most forcibly, as a life-long enthusiast of atmosphere. Nineteen-year-old Marcus The eight Staff Bands of the Salvation Army all brass band traditions - sacred and secular, Venables provided a lively opener based on a world had gathered with one purpose in mind, contesting and concert giving - was how strong Dutch Hymn of Thanksgiving. Bandmaster John to celebrate 120 years of musical service by the SA’s song-based banding tradition remains, Lam chose to end with Robert Redhead’s recent the organisation’s premier band. When I spoke enhancing the balance and blend of tone, the selection of hymns of praise - three modern before the event to Stephen Cobb, the ISB’s range of expression and above all in intonation; worship songs with Handel’s Gopsal providing long-serving bandmaster and the inspiration technique put entirely at the service of the a traditional climax - appropriately entitled behind the day, he reminded me that the ‘Army’ music and what the music seeks to express. Rejoice. does fellowship and fraternity very well. From By no means is all of the music that Salvation my memories, now confi rmed by the wonderful The Amsterdam Staff Band opened proceedings Army bands play sacred in expression or spectacle of ISB120, it also does pageantry in meditative, rather low-key style with a content. As put it, The Salvation brilliantly and knows how to put on a great soulful fl ugel solo (Steefe Klepke Jr.) We are Army can sanctify all the music it uses to the show. The witness of all eight bands marching not alone, arranged by the bandmaster, Olaf glory of God. William Himes and the Chicago down the Mall last Sunday afternoon from Ritman for a small ensemble of low brass. Staff Band certainly put that notion under Buckingham Palace to Wellington Barracks, Trombones and the remaining basses entered scrutiny by opening their set with the Vienna following a short concert in the presence of the next for Bandmaster Ritman’s version of the Philharmonic Fanfare (1924) by Richard ‘Army’s’ leader, General Linda Bond, was viewed spiritual, Ride the Chariot. Not to be outdone, Strauss. Quite what General Booth would have by many thousands more than were packed the cornets and percussion were featured in thought of one of his staff bands playing music into the Albert Hall the previous day. The Ray Farr’s vibrant Intrada on Martin Luther’s composed for a grand society ball I cannot Salvation Army on the march can still bring the hymn, Ein Feste Burg. Paul Lovatt Cooper’s Where imagine, but it sounded resplendent in the London traffi c to a standstill! Eagles Sing seemed a somewhat incongruous Royal Albert Hall. There was genuine musical In Dr. Cobb’s words of introduction during choice of fi nale given the occasion, although quality about the following item too. Wilfred Saturday evening’s festivities, he emphasised ‘rising like an eagle’ certainly has Biblical Heaton’s eff ervescent Victory for Me! is a Bolero- more than once his determination that the associations. Amsterdam’s highlight for me BRITISH BANDSMAN PAGE 8

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inspired treatment of the American tune, My ovation of the afternoon - and that was before well-crafted and spirited work composed Beautiful Home, which the ‘Army’ sanctified as a note of its programme had been heard. It was around the song, Would you know why I love an old worship chorus ‘There’s victory for me’. an entirely appropriate, generous response Jesus? - Exultate. Himes’ own transcription of the spirited finale to the band that overcame many problems After an hour’s rest, refreshment and a walk in of Symphony No. 3 by Vittorio Giannini (1903- in making only its second overseas trip. With sunlit Kensington Gardens, we were back in the 1966) brought a flavour of the American wind just five cornets, the band’s contribution was arena for the grand climax of ISB120, in which band tradition to the day. carefully tailored by Bandmaster Suzuki to the International Staff Band welcomed the The Salvation Army community in feature the lower instruments. If this had been staff bands of the world to the strains of Arthur is small and widely spread. The 33 members Brass in Concert and not ISB120, the band’s solo Gullidge’s 1942 march, Emblem of the Army. of its Staff Band are scattered throughout the euphonium player might well have received a The seven bands followed their flags onto the country and meet for rehearsal once every four special mention! The Japan Staff Band certainly stage, each one marching from a different aisle to six weeks. It says much for the dedication of engaged me with its tuneful, expressive delivery in the arena until the tiered performing area the players and Bandmaster Heinrich Schmidt and the thoughtful continuity of the items, of and stage was a sea of red tunics - over 250 of that it maintains a standard of performance which Erik Silfverberg’s hymn tune setting Stella them! It was a splendid start and heralded an that many a second section band here in the UK and Hajime Suzuki’s own selection, My Soul’s evening that followed the mutli-dimensional pattern of ‘concerts with a message’ that are such an integral part of The Salvation Army’s music making. However, in place of the traditional ‘chairman’, we were treated to the resonant but disembodied voice of a Hollywood-style narrator, Bandmaster Bill Flynn (of Pasadena Tabernacle corps and the current chief operating officer of the spectacular annual Tournament of Roses Parade). Stephen Cobb, the other bandmasters and the whole ISB120 organising team ensured that the evening maintained a natural and satisfying ebb and flow. From a musical standpoint, the sound of over 250 brass musicians playing ‘as one’ in Peter Graham’s new Fanfare, Prelude and Fugue on Vaughan Williams’ noble melody Sine Nomine was genuinely uplifting. The major massed band offering was Dudley Bright’s recent symphonic work Pursuing Horizons. Originally composed for symphonic brass to perform as would struggle to match with weekly rehearsals. Desire, were particularly memorable. part of a London Symphony Orchestra Academy Leslie Condon’s march, Celebration, was an ideal The full-blooded, extrovert playing of the programme at LSO St. Luke’s, Dudley Bright introduction to a pair of items from the pen of Melbourne Staff Band (Ken Waterworth) was a makes full use of the antiphonal possibilities Bandmaster Schmidt’s son, Ruben: a sensitive massive contrast in scale to the delicacy of the of the Royal Albert Hall stage by re-scoring the treatment of the song, This is my Father’s World, Japanese contribution. To begin, Stephen Bulla music for three spaced groups and three off- and an expansive set of variations on the brought the toe-tapping style of the Broadway stage trumpets. Although he utilises the hymn German chorale, Lobe den Herren (Praise to musical to the tunes of Major Howard Davies, tune St. Lukes, Pursuing Horizons is essentially the Lord). one of the ‘Army’s’ finest writer’s of modern a work of abstract music, secular rather than Paul Sharman, who plays solo cornet in the sacred songs, in a brand new pot-pourri entitled sacred, but certainly none the worse for that. A International Staff Band, was featured as a Tunesmith Overture. Australian Roger Trigg, special mention for conductor Stephen Cobb, writer/arranger no fewer than four times who has played in both the Melbourne and who held the music together with great skill across the weekend. His work is proving as New York Staff bands but currently resides in and to his son Philip, whose performance of popular with SA congregations as Paul Lovatt- Northern Ireland, provided, for me, the most the Respighi-like off-stage solo was one of the Cooper’s music is in the wider brass band ambitious and musically varied new selection highlights of the evening. world, and for very much the same reasons - an of the afternoon, Atonement. Separating these, Each of the staff bands’ conductors took uncomplicated, cinematic style, full of verve vocalist Rebecca Raymond delivered William charge for one of the massed items. Hajime and colour. In their set, Stephen Cobb and Broughton’s Sinatra inspired treatment of Now I Suzuki brought a sensitive approach to William the ISB opened with Paul Sharman’s Psalm of belong to Jesus to the manner born! Broughton’s colourful harmonisation of the Thanks, a modern twist in an old favourite, Now The New York Staff Band, under Ronald chorus, Nothing do I bring. Ken Waterworth led thank we all our God. His apt treatment of the Waiksnoris, has long impressed me with the the bands through Paul Sharman’s Dancebeat, Scottish tune, Flow gently sweet Afton, brings focussed sound and the musical clarity of its and William Himes took charge for his own to mind for Salvationists the words of William performances. Joseph Turrin’s Overture for Brass jazzy massed flugel feature,So Glad. Heinrich Featherstone’s hymn, My Jesus I love Thee. provided a level of sheer band craft that, had Schmidt directed us all in Himes’ stirring version The ISB’s finale, Fire in the Blood, was written this been a band contest, would certainly have of Stand up and Bless the Lord: 250 plus brass specially for the occasion by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, tickled the ears of any adjudicating panel - players and over 5,000 singers - what a sound! who acknowledges his early influences through incisive and purposeful music making. Flugel To demonstrate that all Salvation Army bands his Salvation Army upbringing in this skilfully horn soloist, Andrew Garcia, was mightily can sing, Olaf Ritman directed the massed assembled selection of modern sacred songs by impressive in Chuck Mangione’s The Children bands in a vocal version of Paul Lovatt Cooper’s Richard Phillips and Howard Davies from the SA, of Sanchez. The band’s performance of This I Donegal Bay, created by Kenneth Downie with plus Laurie Klein’s I love you Lord. know was a moving tribute to the late James words by Rob Little under the title My Simple While the ISB was the first band to really fill Anderson. William Himes set two of Bandmaster Prayer. the vast arena with sound, it was the more Anderson’s tunes in this heartfelt meditation. Kenneth Downie’s music was an integral part modest forces of the 20-strong Japan Staff Band The New Yorkers brought a long afternoon to a of ISB120, with two further compositions (Hajime Suzuki) that received the only standing fitting and rousing end with Kenneth Downie’s adding considerably to the creative impact of

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a day that did not include any major examples Variants (Bulla), for Derick Kane, the ISB’s solo touching, symbolic moments. The fi rst was from the SA’s rich creative legacy from other euphonium for the last 35 years, a gently a performance of Andrew Blyth’s uplifting major fi gures like Eric Ball or Dean Goffi n. The fl owing performance by the massed bands of setting of St. Clements (The day thou gavest, ISB featured Dr. Downie’s 2005 composition Ray Steadman-Allen’s In Quiet Pastures (an apt Lord, is ended). The second, a rousing second King of Heaven and The International Staff choice to follow a brief scripture based homily, outing of the day for Leslie Condon’s festival Songsters (Dorothy Nancekievill) performed set in the manner of a drum-head service, from march, Celebration, during which, to gasps his dramatic cantata Pardon, Power and Praise. Commissioner John Matear, the UK Territorial of appreciation from the audience, a huge They also contributed a subtly elaborated, Commander) and an uplifting massed band Salvation Army banner was unfurled with the but unattributed version of a simple setting, performance of Leslie Condon’s The Call of the Army crest and the motto, ‘Blood and Fire’, originally for young voices, of Jesus Loves Me Righteous (conducted by Ron Waiksnoris), proudly emblazoned on it, plus fi reworks. Many composed many years ago by Stephen Cobb’s the memorable ISB120 celebrations were of us joined in the trio: ‘We’ll keep the old fl ag predecessor as ISB bandmaster, the late Ray almost over. fl ying, fl ying round the world.’ Here’s to the next Bowes. With a brand new solo, Scottish Folk We were left at the end with two rather 120 years of The International Staff Band.

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The epic events of the ISB 120 celebrations got off to a memorable start last Friday evening (3rd) at London’s Cadogan Hall, where a capacity audience had gathered to witness the performances of the International Staff Band (ISB) and one of its special guests for the weekend, the New York Staff Band (NYSB). Never having previously attended a major Salvation Army festival and thus not really knowing what to expect other than the advertised programme of music, it was with a completely open mind that this listener approached the highly suitable venue in the fashionable Sloane Square, to be met outside by a cosmopolitan throng of enthusiasm and anticipation. A celebration of The Salvation Army’s fl agship band’s 120th anniversary it may have been, but the prospect of all eight of the SA’s staff bands performing together for the fi rst time the following day had apparently become a ‘magnet’ that had pulled Salvationists from all over the world to the capital. Inside, we were met by the sight of the two bands sitting side-by-side on the platform (they formed into a single massed band for the second half) and among the highlights were the incisive sounds of the NYSB in Stephen Bulla’s march, Diamond Jubilee, a feature of the band’s playing that was to make a considerable impact over the weekend. The music of Paul Sharman was very much to the fore and the ISB’s performances of Exultate Deo, Time to be Holy and Soul-full (featuring Richard Woodrow on fl ugel horn) all made a great impression on the gathering, as did Derick Kane’s characterful reading of Norman Bearcroft’s The Better World. The show-stopping moment came courtesy of Bob Jones, drum soloist of the NYSB, who showed that it is possible to play an extended drum break in Mark Freeh’s familiar arrangement of Ol’ Man River while taking one’s jacket off at the same #ADOGAN(ALL time! He made it all look and sound so easy too. We also heard two major works by Kenneth Downie which were receiving their fi rst airing, Transformation (ISB) and The Hope of Glory CURTAIN RAISERPUTS (NYSB), the latter of which closed the fi rst half. Taken in isolation, each of them fi tted the bill perfectly, but a number of people did comment ASPRINGINTHESTEP at the interval that inclusion of both may just have been one piece too many. I didn’t disagree. BB Editor, Kenneth Crookston, reports from the opening concert Some members of the audience weren’t quite ready for the start of the of ISB 120 by the International and New York staff bands second half, but the explosion of sound that heralded Erik Leidzén’s The Invincible Army certainly caught their attention. Another work that brought the house down was Dean Goffi n’s excellent Symphony of Thanksgiving, which was performed with great transparency by the two bands. It was rather striking, in fact, that the more traditional works on the entire programme were not only better performed by the bands, but they were also received more warmly by those listening. As well as Dr. Stephen Cobb and NYSB Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris, we were also to be treated to conducting performances from Brian Bowen and Peter Graham in their own Consecration and Shine as the Light respectively, the latter closing the published part of the programme in terrifi c style. Both have made signifi cant contributions to the music of The Salvation Army in recent decades and it was good to see this being recognised in such a way. However, there was one everlasting treat for the Cadogan Hall audience, as retired NYSB Bandmaster Derek Smith took to the stage to lead the massed bands in Donald Osgood’s stirring march, Motondo. Such was the impression made that there were groups singing it on the District Line as we headed back to our hotel in Kensington. I had never heard it before that night, but I almost joined in! New York Staff Band

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Freckleton Band has announced two new British Bandsman Editor, Kenneth Crookston, The sixth Gwent Youth Brass Solo and Quartet signings in its cornet section. Mike Pritt returns was due yesterday (10th) to embark on a trip Contest took place on Saturday 4 June at the to the band as principal cornet, for his third to fulfil a lifetime’s ambition by cycling from YMCA Centre, Newport. It was a very successful stint in the hot seat. Mike has previously played Lands End to John O’ Groats, a journey of around day, with 116 brass players taking part with Leyland, Fairey and Newham, as well as 900 miles from the south-west tip of England representing bands and schools within Greater spending time in , where he was to the north-east point of Scotland. Speaking Gwent, plus entries from Upper Rhondda, the the National Cornet Champion. A spokesman before the trip, he commented to BB: “I first had Forest of Dean and Sovereign Brass. for the band commented: “We are delighted the idea of doing this when I was in my early The adjudicators for the day were Joanne Childs to welcome Mike back, while thanking Sian 20s and it has always held great fascination for of Cory Band and Paul Holland, conductor of Carradus for stepping up to the challenge for me, but various things, like family, work and Flowers Band. Speaking to BB on behalf of the the Grand Shield. Sian will now play assistant banding commitments, have always managed event, Alun F. Williams commented: “There was a principal cornet to Mike.” to get in the way since then. I hope to reach terrific turnout for this event and it was great to The band also welcomes Robert Richardson John O’ Groats by 22 June and have scheduled see so many fine young players playing before on front row cornet from Lostock Hall Band, a overnight stops at Wadebridge, Crediton, such a large and enthusiastic audience. We breeding ground for many fine players. Wells, Tewkesbury, Baschurch, Tyldsley, Kendal, would also like to thank the team of helpers who Both will make their first concert appearance Lockerbie, Livingston, Blair Atholl, Inverness and made the event run like clockwork. Following with the band at its annual Charity Concert at Helmsdale, legs permitting, of course! If anyone the support and success of this event, the date Kirkham Grammar School, this year shared with sees me on the way, then please feel free to stop of next year’s contest will be Saturday 2 June the One Voice Community Choir on Sunday for a chat or to make a donation to one of the 2012. 26 June. charities that I hope will benefit from the trip. I Full results might even take my mouthpiece, so feel free to Slow Melody: 11 years and under Wilton Royal British Legion Band recently invite me to your rehearsal if you need an extra 1. Ethan Hall (Blaenavon Town) paid tribute to its oldest player, Jack Dwan, cornet player for one night only!” 2. Elicia Hopkins (Rogerstone) by staging a Concert in his honour. Jack, at 94 Weighing in at just over 100 Kg, BB’s rather 3. James Holingsworth (Usk Youth) years of age, has played the cornet in the Band unconvincing Lance Armstrong impersonator Most promising Player Harriot Casey for over 65 years. In a well-attended concert hopes to raise a considerable amount for (Rogerstone) held in the Michael Herbert Hall in Wilton, the four charities along the way - Leukemia and Slow Melody: 12 & 13 years band of over 30 players played an entertaining Lymphoma Research (which presents Christmas 1. Dewi Kinsey (Upper Rhondda) programme that reflected the sea faring nature Carols with the Stars at the Royal Albert Hall, in 2. Bethan Cooke (Abergavenny Borough) of Jack’s life. which he has played in Frank Renton’s Concert 3. Ross Dunne (Pontypool) Jack started his musical career at the age of Brass for the past seven years); The Salvation Slow Melody: 14 & 15 years seven, the youngest member of Ross-on-Wye Army’s work at Chikankata Hospital in Zambia; 1. Lewis Rees (Upper Rhondda) Town Band. At 14 his talents on the cornet led Mary’s Meals (which provides free food and 2. Owen Kinsey (Upper Rhondda) him to join the Royal Marines School of Music education to thousands of children in the 3. Emily Humphries (Abergavenny Borough) at Deal and during World War II he served developing world and is a charity supported Air Varie: 15 years & under as a Royal Marines Bandsman. One of his by his daughters’ school) and the Brass Band 1. Lewis Rees (Upper Rhondda) ships, HMS Southampton, was sunk, but Jack Heritage Trust. 2. Emily Humphries (Abergavenny Borough) managed to escape across the deck of another He concluded: “Anyone wishing to support 3. Ross Dunne (Pontypool) vessel without getting his feet wet! He did, these worthy charities should log on to British Slow Melody: 16-18 years however, manage to save his favourite cornet Bandsman’s Facebook page and follow the link 1. Ben Stratford (Flowers) mouthpiece, which was in his pocket. He still to the charity contribution website. Readers can 2. Otis Williams (Forest Area Youth Brass) uses it to this day. After the War, Jack performed also stay up-to-date with my progress there or 3. Rory Rolfe (Sovereign Brass) in many local dance bands. He also played for by following me on Twitter @BB1887.” Most promising Player: David Morgan (Usk Salisbury City Silver Band, before becoming Youth) a prominent member of Wilton Royal British Air Varie: 16-18 years Legion Band, which was founded in 1929 and 1. Ben Stratford (Flowers) still plays in a wide variety of leading venues 2. Rory Rolfe (Sovereign Brass) within the area. 3. Rob Spencer (Pontypool) On the Friday before the event, ITV Meridian Open Slow Melody filmed the band in rehearsal for the concert 1. Ben Stratford (Flowers) and broadcast this along with an interview with 2. Otis Williams (Forest Area Youth Brass) Jack. To salute and show respect to a comrade, 3. Lewis Rees (Upper Rhondda Brass Band) a contingent from HM Royal Marine Corps Class J Air Varie: Open of Drums performed a scintillating marching 1. Rory Rolfe (Sovereign Brass) display and the County Ceremonial Officer of 2. Ben Stratford (Flowers) The Royal British Legion brought four Legion 3. Emily Humphries (Abergavenny Borough) Standard Bearers to add to the occasion. Quartets: 15 years & under All proceeds from the evening were donated to 1. Rhondda Rebels Quartet (Upper Rhondda) The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. 2. Only Brass R Loud (Abergavenny Borough) 3. Blaenavon Junior Quartet (Blaenavon Town) Most Promising Quartet: Uskimos (Usk Youth) Quartets: 16 to 18 Years 1. UskOTC (Usk Youth) Open Quartets 1. Fourtune (Forest Area Youth Brass) 2. Croesyceiliog School Quartet

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3. Only Brass R Loud (Abergavenny Borough) then Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, in 1913, Three Memories for Brass. Cornish Composers are Ensembles: 15 years & under and awarded to the band fi nishing fi rst in the represented by the ever-popular march, Cornish 1. Brass Monkeys (Abergavenny Borough) Championship Section, in which fi ve bands will Cavalier by Billy Moyle. 2. Junior Express (Severn Tunnel) compete. In addition, the total prize money 3. Uskites (Usk Youth) amounts to £4,500. In the evening, the bands march back, the Most Promising Ensemble: Pontypool Puff ers winners proudly bearing their trophies before Open Ensemble The majority of bands entered are from them. During the marches, all traffi c is brought 1. Uskids (Usk Youth) Cornwall, but entries have also been received to a standstill and the winning band in the 2. Newport Ensemble (Newport Borough) from several Devonshire Bands as well as further Championship Section halts in the village 3. Pontypool Players afi eld from South Wales and Leicestershire. A Square to give a short concert, ending by particular delight to the organisers is the entry tradition with Deep Harmony. The 87th West of England Bandsmen’s Festival of four training bands, giving many young will take place next Saturday (18th) at the small musicians the chance to experience contesting This unique Cornish brass band festival, fi rst Cornish village of Bugle. The event will start at fi rst hand and it is hoped, encouraging them held in 1912 and popularly known as the Bugle as usual at 10.00am, with the majority of the to pursue their hobby into senior bands as the Contest, is one of the very few still held in the bands marching through Bugle to the contest years pass by. The test-pieces chosen this year open air. The bands play on a specially built fi eld to compete in this open-air contest. During range from Geoff rey Brand’s arrangement of bandstand surrounded by an audience of the march, they will be under the eagle eye of Dvorak’s Carnival Overture for the Championship thousands, on one side listening in their cars, on deportment adjudicator, Gareth Roberts MBE. Section to Peniel by Eric Ball, which he wrote the other on comfortable seating. Brass band With 22 entries in the seven diff erent sections, for the Festival in 1976, for the 1st Section. enthusiasts travel long distances to attend and music adjudicator, William Relton, will be kept Others include, The Dark Side of the Moon (Paul to enjoy the sound of music making in this busy awarding no less than 34 trophies to bands Lovatt-Cooper), The Prizewinners (Philip Sparke) dramatic setting in the heart of Cornwall. and individuals. These include the magnifi cent and Voices of Youth (Edward Gregson). Also For further information, contact Phillip Hunt, Royal Trophy, presented to the Festival by the included is one of William Relton’s own pieces, Publicity Offi cer, on 01752 843919.

Readers may be interested to know that BB’s ubiquitous photographer, John Stirzaker, was due to appear on the BBC1 popular quiz show, The Weakest Link, on Friday 10 June at 5.15pm. While we aren’t allowed to reveal the actual result, we can report that the entertainment judges had John well ahead of the rest of the fi eld and that there is absolutely no truth in the rumour that the show is soon to be taken off air, after a continuous run of 12 years, because he has won all the money!

weakestJohn, you are thelink!!

Obituary

It is with deep regret that I have to announce the death on 19 May 2011 contest success. of Seth Appleton. Seth was 77 years old when he passed away after a Seth was also a highly respected teacher, inspiring many children over long illness at the John Eastwood Hospice in Mansfi eld. the years. His fi nal pupil was to become one of the youngest players in Seth was former principal cornet player of Thoresby Colliery and the country to receive an Associateship of the Trinity College of London, Ransome, Hoff man and Pollard bands during their glory days. After while still at school - an achievement of which Seth was very proud. giving up the cornet, Seth went on to become a highly respected His funeral took place on 31 May 2011 at Mansfi eld Crematorium, and conductor, leading St. Dennis and Ransome bands in the Championship the family send a huge thanks to all that attended on that day, the Section, as well as Pleasley Colliery, Dronfi eld and Shirebrook bands, to Chapel was overfl owing with family and bandsmen. name just a few, in the Lower Sections, with each band gaining notable Stephen Berrill

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BB 12-13.indd 13 07-06-2011 18:04:52 WIRELESS BRASS PROFESSIONAL NETWORK We take every possible precaution to ensure the accuracy of the details P to Z DENNIS WILBY. Conductor and Adjudicator. given below. However, we cannot be responsible for changes to stated “Marden” 83 Lion House Park, Mill Road, Hailsham, East times or running order. RICHARD PHILLIPS. Dip RCM, ARCM. Conductor, Adjudicator, Sussex, BN27 2SE. Tel/Fax. (01323) 449083. (Mobile) 07762 889520. Wednesday 15 June, 2130-2200. BBC Radio 2 Composer, Arranger. 161 Butland Road Listen to the Band. Frank Renton presents a concert featuring eight Oakley Vale, Corby, Northants, NN18 8FN Email: [email protected] Salvation Army bands from around the world as they celebrate the 120th Tel:Tel: 01536 741447 Mob: (07905) 383645. DR. KEITH M. WILKINSON. 4120 Meadow Knoll Road, anniversary of the International Staff Band in a unique concert at the Royal Email: [email protected] Delaware, OH 43015, USA. Albert Hall. Tel./Fax. 00 1 740 879 3789. Listen to the Band is available all week via Radio 2’s website at STEVE PRITCHARD-JONES. FTCL LTCL DipMusEd G.Mus www.alumcreekmusic.com www.bbc.co.uk/radio2. Click on the playback section to hear the show, on LDBBA QTS. Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher Email: [email protected] demand, for a week following transmission. Also available on the BBC iPlayer 12 Greenacre Road, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, JOHN WINTERFLOOD. ARCM, LGSM, Conductor and by selecting Radio 2. SY3 8LR. Tel: 01743 270489 07834 855064 Adjudicator. 103 Drove Road, Swindon, Wilts. SN1 3AE Email: [email protected] World of Brass Radio. John Maines introduces a weekly one-hour Tel. (01793) 421511. Web: www.stevepritchardjones.com programme of the best of international banding. Commencing on Fridays, the rolling programme of the most recent two shows can be accessed 24 CHRISTOPHER WORMALD. Conductor, Adjudicator, hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year on JOHN ROBERTS. conductor, adjudicator (member of ABBA) Arranger, Horn Soloist, ‘Steinbach’ 42 Sandileigh Drive, www.worldofbrass.com (then click on the WOB Radio link) or 17 Belfry Court, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 3TY Sandfield Park, Bolton BL1 8UF. Tel/Fax. (01204) 307555. www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio Tel 01924 871413 Mobile 0773 672 1939 Email: [email protected] This week’s programme includes: Household Troops Band of The Salvation Email: [email protected] Army (Major John Mott): The Liberator (George Marshall); Yorkshire Imperial ORGANISATIONS Urquhart Travel (David Evans): Colas Breugnon (Kabalevsky); Stavanger MARK SCOTT. Composing and Arranging (Allan Withington): Jabulani (Joseph Shabalala arr. Robin Dewhurst – Telephone mobile: 07595917466 bass trombone soloist: Ingvild Rosenburg); Black Dyke (Dr. Nicholas BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN BANDS. 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This Ajudicator. 1 Newark Drive, Paisley. PA2 8NU. Ulf E Rosenberg, President EBBA week’s programme includes: Brighouse and Rastrick (Allan Withington): BB & Tel. (0141) 589 6466 or 07860 102708 (mobile). Mobile 47/92 86 63 00, Tel. O 47/51 50 18 26 CF (James Ord Hume); Lostock Hall Memorial (John Wood): The Shipbuilders Øvre Strandgate 75 Fax O 47/51 89 30 05 (Peter Yorke); Brass Band Aid Celebrity Band (Dr. Stephen Cobb): Brilliante (Peter Graham - euphonium duettists: David Thornton and Glyn Williams, STEPHEN TIGHE. ARCM, MLIA (dip), FPC, LDBBA, N-4005 Stavanger, Norway Vitae Aeternum (Paul Lovatt-Cooper); Brass Band Rijnmond (Anno Appelo): Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator. Email: [email protected] Precious Stones (Ruud Vermeij); Foden’s Motor Works Band (Fred Mortimer): 11 Linfold Close, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9FB. Internet: www.ebba.eu.com Severn Suite (Sir Edward Elgar). Email: [email protected] 07970 458079 (mobile). NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRASS BAND CONDUCTORS. 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Live show at 1300-1500 BBC Radio Leeds Tel/Fax 01226 388806. Mobile 07973 157907 Website: www.bandstand.demon.co.uk and 1300-1400 on BBC Radio York. Email: [email protected]. Yorkshire Brass. David Hoyle presents a programme of brass band recordings and listeners’ requests. SOUTHERN COUNTIES AMATEUR BANDS ASSOCIATION. Listen live online at www.bbc.co.uk/radioleeds or BBC Radio Leeds FM MELVIN WHITE. GLCM, LTCL, ARCM, Conductor and Secretary: Ian Carter, 10 Church Rd., West Drayton, Middx. frequencies 92.4, 95.3, or 103.9. BBC Radio York FM frequencies 95.5, 103.7 Adjudicator. 25 Sinclair Way, Darenth, Nr Dartford, Kent UB7 7PT. Tel: (01895) 420007 or 104.3. Also available on the BBC iPlayer. DA2 7JS. Tel. (01322) 293230 (home). 07802 796630 (mobile). Email: [email protected]

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