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(Bandmaster, Foden's Motor Works Band) TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR CLIFTON RD., ELWORTH, SANDBACB with th·e '' O CHESHIRE LD FIRM'' w. WOOD CONDUCTOR AND TEACHER Young Bands a Speciality 6 COLBECK STREET, HANSON LANE HALIFAX, YORKS. H. MU DD IMAN LET US HAVE YOUR ENQUIRIES IN GOOD TIME IN THESE DIFFICULT DAYS BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR " ASHBURN," ALLOA J. B OD D ICE "Tne 0/d Hrnr:' BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR Phone : BLACKFRIARS 5530 13 LAKE ROAD. WOODLANDS ' 43 DONCASTER. HERBERT BENNETT BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR SALFORD 40 LEVEN STREET, POLLOKSHIELDS M C H EST E R GLASGOW, S.l. A'N Tel. : Queens Park 826 STREET - CHAPEL HAROLD BARKER (Conductor, Dannemora Steel Works, and Eckington Band,, BAND TEACHER AND CONTEST -- ADJUDICATOR :!.11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111!: "SOMERVILLE," ECKINGTON - - SHEFFIELD - - §I -§ . .. - - - - Lieut. JOHN - - FLETCHER - - - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR AND - • - - NAME OF - ADJ 'f!DICATOR - , - Brass. M1htary. - Orchestra. - - GRIFFIN - - HOTEL' HALIFAX - - Phone : 361011 - - - - - HARRY MILEMAN - - - - - BAND TEACHER AND - - ADJUDICATOR - - - - 5 SYDENHAM - - Rr AD ' - GLASGOW, - - W.2. ------HAROLD MOSS - L.R.A.M. - _ , A.R.C.M. (Bandmastership) - - Musical Director, - - Creswell Collierv Band - - TEACHER AND - - ADJUDICATOR - - (Coach for Diploma Exams., etc., b)• post) - - Succe ses in va - � . :1011s Grades of the B.C.J\.f. - Exam1nat1ons 1ncl11ding Bandrnastership - - 5 NEW VILLAGE, - CRESWELL -:: A HALL· MARK OF QUALITY = Near WORKSOP, NOTTS. WILLIAM FARRALL N - BAND TRAINER AND ADJUDICATOR - Y HARRISO Ltd 207-215 T STREE � � MA ERS . G .JACKSON T CHORD PLAYING DEMONSTRATED & Phone: CENTRAL 3639 (2 "CORONA,' MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURERS lines) '. 14 MANOR GROYE, BENTON § MANCHESTER I § NEWCASTLE-ON-1 YNE Phone : BENTON 61114 �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111� 2 WRIGHT FEBRUARY .. AND RouNn's BRASS BAND NEws. 1, 1946 .
Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists WIGAN DISTRICT BANDSMAN'S COLLEGE OF I MUSIC COOPER 20 words CHAS. A. JIINOR151 6d. 6d, for each additional 10 words. Remittances must accompany adver tisement, ADVERTISEMENTS I am ple�sed to report that Haigh Brass Band and reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count six A.Mus.V.C.M. words, and add ld. for forwarding or replies. This rate does not apply to Trade Adverts. have got back in harness; they have a nice com SPRING EXAMINATIONS , BAND TEACHJ;:R, ADJUDICATOR bin?-tion and are having regular meetings under \I COMPOSER AND ARRANGER EH.BERT . BROOKES, the celebrated Cornettist (late ot ANTED-First-class PLAYERS for WORKS BRASS their C,onductor, Mr. Birkett. They are orgams- IONS. These will be Wmgates) 1)0\V DIPLOMA EXAMINAT Life-long experience Brass, Military, Orchestral II . •s open for engagements as Soloist or BAND.-.A.pply BAND SECRETARY, Wchard John Teacher.-The W mg a Solo Contest and I hope they will get good MANCHESTER, LONDON, and EDINBURGH and Choral Library, Parrin Lane, Winton, Manchester. son & Nephe\\I Ltd., Bradford Iron Works, Manchester. held in l) AN support. 6th and 13t Band o� Choral Contests Adjudicated DS�N'S COLLEGE OF MUSIC. Syllabus of all ANTED (or GLASGOW) , on Saturdays, April h, U exammations immediately, RESIDENT CONDUCTOR foT 19 COLUMBIA STREET, HUTHWAITE can be bad from the secretary-Mr. H, the Blackhall Colliery · Lower Ince arc also making good progress, I W. . Baud. State age, work re 1946 COLLIER, 13 Montrose A venue, Stretfocd, Nr. Manchester. quired, NOTTS. answer and full particulars to DAWSON, Secretary, 21 Ninth don't know if they are to compete at any Con- E TRIES CLOSE: 23rd February, 1946. who i� willing to all enquiries and advise 1 generally. � Street, Blackball Colliery, nr. West Hartlepool, Co. Durham. tests What about it, Mr. Hooper? These will be DRAKE RIMMER LEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL : PRELIMINARY GRADES. A FUND. All enquiries R. B. HOLDING, late of Abram Colliery; Baxendale's a11d should be sent to-Mr. J. CLARKSON, Wmgates Temperance are doing very well, s, April 6ih and 13th, in all 3 Breneton Besses (Holder of four B.C.M. Certificates). Brass or held on Saturday BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR Drive, Worsley, M. . Manchester. Military BAND TEACHER.-48 Hawthorn Avenue, Radcliffe the. receni broadcast was a success and they are parts of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern "MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD Please send your donat.ian, no matter small. It will e bow nr. Manchester. to arrange b greatly appreciated. broadcast agalil on Saturday, 2nd February, Ireland and Eire, subject to suitable KIRKCALDY - - . · :)ECENT DIPLOMA RESULTS include 3 B.B.C.lvl.'s and Phone : KIRKCALDY 2844 S ______1 ! hope that we shall have the pleasure of listen- menis boing possible. M ll'H;-s� ol'o-' C""o_m_et, _Bra_ ss_ = B-a· n- =d T- r-aincr an_d_Ad_j udi- - c- a- tor, :\i. L.G.S.M., all at lst attempt and wfth . :\;) . high marks. One m is open to teach or judge anywhere. Terms: pupil fng to this band regularly the near future. ENTRIES E : 23rd February, 1946. I who pa�sed A.0.:v!.F. Scholarship in 1944, passed B.B.C.M. CLOS ASHPOLE 'Beaumont," Scarborough Road, Muston, Fiky, Yorks. W S ALFRED 1n Dec., 194.11 an outstandi11lT achievernent and a record. To Mr. Gaskell, the Secretary, tells me he is looking SPECIAL A ARD . Diploma Examinations. F.T.C.L., A.R.C.M., L.Mus.T.C.L., B.B.C.M. 'l ONOMARK Service. Permanent London address. Letters B.B.C.M.'s and L.G.S.M.'s: �The A.B.C.�1. DIPLOMA offers forward to having a good season. Three of their Henry Iles" prize will be awarded l'' re-directed. opportunities The " John BAND, VOCAL AND CHORAL TEACHER Confidential. 5/- per armun1. Royal of an interesting course of study in more members have returned from the Forces and it year, subject to the patrnnage. Key tags 3 for 1/3. Write Muuomark, BM/MON07G, advanced HARMONY; COUNTERPOINT and CANON. The the best candidate of the AND ADJUDICATOR W.C.l. (2) only two candidates yet to pass, gained over 83 % average is liltended that the band will compete at all conditions governing the award. 11 U OY marks at lst attempt. ELEME T Author of Viva Voce Questions" for Brass AL SIGNALS BAN'D has vacancies for five BAND My "VIVA VOCE Questions and available contests. JUNIOR SCHOLAlZSHIPS. N ARY .J.\, Answers" books (the Bandsman's Band Examination Candidates BOYS. Applicants must be willing to join the Regular Vade-Mecum), 3/6 post free. Pemberton Temperance arc busy with the RAD l £10 will be awarded -ALFRED ASHPOLE, Bishop's Stortford, Herts. G E. A Scho arship value Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College Army, be between Lhe age of 14 and 16 years and have some " Daily Herald " r. To be eligible of Music knowledge of a wind or stringed instrument, or the pianoforte. ANTED.-Second·hand, SIX large size SUITS of SCAH. Contest piece under :Yi the best candidate of the year. Special Arrangements scored for bands For further particulars apply Box No. 287, c/o. B.B.N. W LET UNlFORM, complete, or willing to accept Clifton Jones. for this Scholarship candidates must not be over Specialist Coach for all Band Diplo:nas 34 Erskine Street, Liverpool, 6. TUNICS, TROUSERS, CAPS or BELTS separately. Appli· : --- Ashton-in-Makerfield have had a reorganisa- 15 years of age on the lst November, 1946. Successes include all lower grades, also TAFF BAND, acai 1c - ies cants please write to E. TAITE, Secretary, Kearsley St. . . ROYAL TA�K=K=R�=EG�I�M=E- N=T� .=v- - tion and have appmnted Mr. Jim Naylor as INTERMED!ATE GRADE. A Scholarship value A.B.C.M. and B.B.C.M. S exist for Musicians--ALL lNST!�UMENTS-PEHMAN· Stephen's Band, 4 Kingsway, Kearsley1 nr. Bolton1 Lanes. BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS. ENT STATION-GOOD ENGAGEMENTS-BAND PAY. AN SHEPHERD, Teacher Conductor; knowing Mr. Naylor as I do, I know £15 will be awarded the best candidate of the Tel. 386 and Conductor (late Resident -Apply BANDMASTER, STAFF BAND R.T.R., Bevington Conductor, Barton Hall Works and other Lane's. Bands) that they have made a good choice as he is a year who is not over 17 years of age on the lst Camp, Dorset 4) D DAWSON ( desires appointn1e11t \iVorks Band, or open to teach. Severai very enthusiastic and capable man. November l!J46. w. I '1 A. ANDE Belle Vue successes.-33 Finsbmy Avenue, Blackpool. \J. FSON, Baud Teacher and Adjudicator. Musical Horwich Old intend to have a first-class band � Forms and full particulars of the BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR Director, Leicester Band Festival.-" Tyndareus,". Entranc 8 Wanlip Avenue, next season, Mr. Greeley, the Secretary, is scholarships can be had from (Late Conductor Blackhall Colliery Band) Birstall, Leicester. (10) examinations and l{AMOPHONE RECORDS for Sale-Al>out 100, mostly leaving nothing to chance to accomplish this. the Secretary: Mr. H. COLLIER, 13 Montrose ROSE CROWN HOTEL, NATIONAL BRASS BAND CLUB & H.M.V. and Columbia. Orchestral Classics, 12'', 2/· Although they may lose one or two members to STRETFORD, Lanes. Yorks. G "The Welfare of Brass Bands" Avenue ' CHEAPSIDE, HALIFAX, e ach; 10", 1/G each. List on application-Mr. J. W. SMITH, Horwich R.M.I. Band, Mr. Greeley has the - 4 11 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, 24. �---- Hon. Secretary: FRANK S. MUNNS, position well in hand. GLOUCESTERSHIRE NOTES " J. M. HINCHLIFFE ANVERS & BARNBORO BAND require PLAYERS. 46 Sparrow Farm Road, ___ For particulars write-Mr. A. ROBEH.TS, Secretary, EWELL, Surrey Horwich R.M.I. have reorganised after being ; Besses) M1 � Tel. Ewell 3290 Euphonium Soloist (late Black Dyke tfollowgate, Barnboro, nr. Doncaster. (3) more or less defunct for about eight or nine Association's Solo and Quartctte Contest : I BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR AND ARRANGING efficiently done. Compositions years; they have engaged Mr. Greenwood who understand that the Executive Committee of 56 NEWTON STREET, HYDE B har1nonised1 scored, and prepared for pnblication. · is making regular visits and they are to compete CHESHIRE l•'irst-class work assured.-Mr. CHAS. A. COOPER, I9 Colum· CORY BROT HERS' WORKMEN'S the Association have met and have fixed the bia Street, Huthwaitc, Kotts. (6) at the " Daily Herald" Contest. They have SILVER BAND date of this annual event,J.March 16th. It is FRED ROGAN HE SECOND QUAHTETTE, AJR VARIE AND JUNIOR recalled all their former players who are em proposed that there shall be four sections as T (age limit lG years) SOLO CONTEST, will be held at (Wales' Finest Concert Band) ployed at the Works, this will make it all the BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR E ast Kirkby Miners' Welfare, nr. Mansfield, on Saturday, follows: (1) Slow Melody for Juniors; (2) Slow F ebruary 23rd Solos, own choice. Quartette�, own choice harder for several bands in the district with Melody for Seniors; (3) Quartettes for Asso "ALDERSYDE," DARVEL, SCOTLAND 0 f W. & l{ Quartettes. Proceeds for Old Folks' Gift Fund. OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS whom the late Horwich players have been for ciation Bands; and (4) Quartettes Open to all splendid Prizes. Adj udicator, Mr. G. Thompson, Grimethorpe. many years. J. H. PEARSON L atest date for entries, Tuesday, February l 9th. Further ANYWHERE Bands. These arrangements have to be put d etails on scliedule> obtainable from Secretary, Mr. T. Finally, I would like to congratulate Bicker before a General Meeting for confirmation. So BAND TEACHER R ANDALL, Prospect Street, East Kirkby, Netts. First Class Soloists First Class Repertoire shaw Colliery on the fine broadcast in Brass "AVONDALE," 94 GROVE LANE l no doubt we shall have full details later on; in - )RESTWJCH BORO BR<\SS 13AND.-SLOW MELODY Apply Secretary, E. S. BROWN, Bandstand, the playing of the band, particularly the meantime I wish the Association every TIMPERLEY, CHESHIRE .r CONTEST, Saturday, February 23rd, in the Prestwich in the composition by Mr. Johnstone, was success and hope they will have a bumper entry. ' Liberal Club. Adjudicator, Mr. James Moss. Junior Section 137 Partridge Road, LLWYNYPIA, Glam. ALBERT GRANT to commence at �-30 p.1n. A 15-ininute interval followed by superb, and I am sure that it was really easy for In conversation with Mr. Adlam, the Treasurer 1' s. 0 pen Section. Gooc.l Prizes and Specials both Sections. Special Mr. Johnstone to conduct his music with such A.B.C.M., B.B.C.M. and Contest Organiser the other day, he in fo r Bass and Best I.ocal. Closing date February 16th. Full a fine band. Mr. Haydock is very painstaking Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music p articulars and entry form.-A. UTTLEY, 22 Ogden Street, CITY OF COVENTRY BAND formed me that the financial position of the Postal Lessons a Feature prestwicb. Good bus and train service to Prestwich. (2) All enquiries to T. BENNETT, and never leaves anything to chance. The Association is very much improved. By means BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 1} T. SMITH (late Aldridge Colliery Band), Band and Choir s. singing of Mr. Rowland Jones, their euphonium D . of many social activities, etc., he has placed the " ROYSTON A," LONG LANE, SHIREBROOK Teacher and Adjudicator.-187 Shire Oak, Walsall "HALDON," 176 BROOKSIDE player, is deserving also of special mention and w (6) AVENUE, Association on a sound :financial basis and I am Nr. MANSFIELD, NOTTS. ood, Staffs. I trust that we shall hear more of his fine voice COVENTRY. (5) ' sure great credit is due to him for the great AR'LON HALL WORKS BAND re-organising. GOOD accompanied by the band. FIREFLY. CHARLES AND ERSON B PLAYERS desirous of joining should communicate amount of work that he has put in to attain i mmediately with BAND SECRETARY, L. Gardner & Sons, ----�>----- this position. patricroft. (3) ("O.R.B. "-Contest March) CUMBERLAND & FURNESS I regret that I have no news of any of the Fully experienced Soloist ANTED. - Three second-hand ARBAN CORNET WOODS & co. AND ADJUDICATOR TUTORS. Good price paid.-Mr. J. S. BELFORD, Gloucestershire Bands to report this month but TEACHER W (Proprietor: GEo. HALCRow) 2 East Avenue, Barnoldswick,Lanes. (2) 158 COPPICE ST�EET, OLDHAM MILITARY, BRASS AND DANCE BAND Great Clifton have had a very satisfactory I trust that they are all now getting gradually AMES ELLIS-Teacher and Conductor -The Royal INSTRUMENT MAKERS AND REPAIRERS year, and are looking forward with keenness back lo full strength and that we shall be hear HERBERT SUTCLIFFE J Scottisli Academy of Music. Principal Trumpet- jng more of them later on. Sc ottish Orchestra. Young Scottish bands prepared for contests, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES to the coming season. ' WESTERN STAR. Musical Director etc. 27 Aldennan Place, Kuightswood, Glasgo\\', W.3. 'Phone: 176 Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne Furness \.Ving A.T.C. have made a good name Sc otstoun 2756. (12) ------(VlCKERS-ARMSTIWNGS LJMl TED) 23044 --� co&-: Telephone for themselves in the district. Mr. Archie BARROW SHIPYARD SILVER BAND AIGH BRASS BAND: SLOW MELODY Goodall has some very good talent, and they SOUTH WEST AREA NOTES AND. TEST, Saturday, :11arch 9th, in the Methodist BAND TEACBER ADJUDICATOR H Consult us for •.. are always anxious to respond. --- . 41 CEDAR ROAD . c hapel, N.ew Springs, Wigan. l � d. bus from town. Adjudi·cator: Mr. Clifton Jones. Junior section to Barrow Iron and Steelworks entertained their Following last month's announcement of lhe BARROW-IN-FURNESS commence at 3-0 p.m. Draw for Senior section 4-30 LIBRARY BAGS patrons during Christmastide, and gave a very \Vest Country " Daily Herald" Band Contest p. m. prompt. Closing date for entries, M.arch 2nd. Mr. Jacobs and to be held at Exeter on the 25th of May next, ED WARD KITTO c hallenge,. Cup .and four money prizes for Senior good account of themselves. section. Junior section: Challenge Cup and two money MANUSCRIPT PAPER his band continue to appear at the home matches another important event has been arranged for (Conductor, Thornley Colliery Band) p rizes. Gold medal for best Bass. Special prize for CARDS AND BOOKS AND of the Barrow Soccer Club at Holker Street. Exeter by that enterprising newspaper, namely BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR b est local, four mile radius. Refreshme11ts at 28 HENDERSON AVENUE MUSIC FOLIOS .. BAND BOOKS Barrow Youth Clubs have very good attend- a Solo Contest for Cornet, Trombone and m odcratc prices. Entrance for competition: Senior ances at their rehearsals. I understand that Euphonium, including senior, junior and WHEATLEY HILL, Co. DURHAM s ection, 1/6; Junior section, l/·. For entry forms and full particulars .apply.-Mr. J. BIRKETT (Secretary), many of them attend evening classes at the juveniles under 14 years of age, a11 of which are __ H. ILIFFE s 87 Bolton Road, Aspul__,l,. _\V__.ig an.______CO. local Technical School, but they find the neces- for selection in the final conlesl for the Cham s. s. _ _ _ INDSOR PRIZE BAND (SALFORD) QUARTETTE CLARKESQUICKFIT LANE, PUBLISHINGROCHDALE. Phone 2788 sary time to look after the " Brass." Good for pionship of Great Britain, to be held at Belle BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR COKTEST to be held on March ilOth in the Windsor I1W 1stit.ule, Cross Lane, Salford. Test-piece choice & you ! And by the way, Mr. Sutcliffe continues Vue, on August l 7th next, which should create 8 NUTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER own (\V. R. ). Prizes: Shield, Cup, £6 10s. Od. cash and Special to add to the membership. record entries. A djudicator, Mr. Clifton Jones. Entries by March Oth. Entry THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF GEORGE THOMPSON e Askam Town are making headway, and Mr. S. During my sojourn through this territory le 2/-. Contest to cor111nence 4-1-5 p.m. H.efreshments1 etc. Caine is certainly a very good did not find much B.B.C.M., L.G.S.M. E ntry forms from WM. GARDNER, 2 Laburnum Villas, BANDS' ASSOCIATIONS pilot. Are your during and after Xmas, I BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR c avendish Hoad'-', Urmston · The League envisage the setting up of a Quartette party allending Oxford ? l evidence of the contesting enthusiasm that is � ��� _ _ �� ======������ AKTED-SOLO a11d TUTTI CORNETS, EUPHONICM Panel of experienced Adjudicators, Barrow Shipyard were heard to perfection in usually rife when a Contest is in the offing, but Arranger for Brass and Military Bands tlv; PLAYERS. State trade, etc. Apply BANDMASTER such Adjudicators only to be engaged at lheir broadcast of the 4th January. Mr. Herbert perhaps most bands were more concerqed at the Associated Teacher to the H . BALL, The Stanton lronworks1 near Nottingham. Association Contests. Applications for Sutcliffe received many letters of appreciation festive season in securing funds for tli.e antici Bandsman's College of Music ORTHERN BANDS.-T. COLLINSON;J3.B.C.M., has from various parts of the country. Their next pated event? However, there will have to be 57 MICHAEL'S ESTATE, GRIMETHORPE N Vacancy to coach one band for Newcastle Con test, inclusion in the Panel should be made BARNSLEY, YORKSHIRE Spleudid contesting record.-College Rd, Shildon, Durham. (3) to the League Secretary- broadcast is Saturday, 9th February, 2 to 2-30 considerable leeway made up to recover the "A'O Eb BRASS BASSES-Higham £3 10s., Besson £4. p. m. They have been accepted for the " Daily former prestige of many well-known bai,Ids in Mr. E. T. RUFFLES, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK A. E. BAD RICK Suitable for young or learner's band. Bargain. Herald " N.\V. Championship Contest at Belle the South-west, especially in Cornwan;·· where w, I auted-Bb TRUMPET, Brass or plated, reasonable price. (Conductor, Carlton Main Fricklcy Colliery Band) w rite-B.M., 132 Longmead Drive, Daybrook, Notis. Vue, Manchester, on the lGth March. 1 hear in some districts many bandsmen are unem I BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR TLVER-Pl:-ATED CORNET, as New, complete with case from Mr. Wilson that he has already received played after being released from the Forces, l,,I I� l)l and folding 111usic stand. 10 gns. or ncarest.-Box lOG OXFORD STREET G. enquiries for the forthcoming season. which is not conducive to rebuilding good com- c/ o. 34 Erskine Street, Liverpool, _ SOUTH ELMSALL, Near PONTEFRACT - - -- _ _ -- J.B. Mayers(THE OLD ORIGINAL) Sons In a recent copy of the " Barrow News " that hinations. _ _ I- , r"'" -� 1 ______& { "'jlTY OF SHEFFm '-, LD_PO,,_ _ c E ILITARY BAND. YORKS \..J AS COKSTABLES. lnstrumentalists for came my way, I noticed that the Corporalion of As previously intimated, Cam borne Junior WANTED MANUFACTURERS OF THE HARRY MORTIMER cc)RNET, FR. HORN, THOMBONE, EUPHONJU�1 a11d Barrow were inviting tenders for Band Concerts Band were to be disbanded, and I observed in a B ASS. Qualifications: Not less tlrnn 5 ft. 10 ins. in height or "CONCORD" BAND INSTRUMENTS in the local park. It is to be hoped that lhis local paper that their uniforms, etc., were offered POST OFFICE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH m ore than 30 years of age. VVritten application, stating age, body will be more enterprising this year, and for sale ; I have since learned that the instru CHESHIRE he ight, 1narried or single, including instrurnent(s), qualifica· ti ons, experience, etc., should be 1nadr: to the 1 ndersigncd. cater for the public by providing respectable ments had been disposed of some time ago. It Private Address: Trumpet Villa, Sandl1ach, Cheshire. S. LOWE, Chief Conslaule, Central Police Offices, Shefheld, 3 Phone : SANDBACH 28 G. seating accommodation. I heard of many un- is a great pity that a band with such an out r[,' AMOUS CAVA LRY REGT. rcquiTCs good mttsicians. Good favourable comments in previous years in lhis standing record of success had to cease opera CLIFTON JONES prospects and additional Staff Pay up to one guinea a Drums, Bugles, Trumpets wcck. Apply-BANDMASTER, 57th Training Regt., Cat· FOR rcspect. tions on account of not being able to get an CORNET SOLOIST, BAND TEACHER, rick Camp, Yorks. (5) Now Band Secretaries, please send your news instructor. te Cadet and Air Training Corps Bands . AKO ADJUDICATOR ACANCIES exist for the BAND of the 15/ I Uth KINGS along before the 20th of each month, addressed The pupils of the Devon County Education 142 BURNLEY ROAD, BACUP, LANCS. V ROYAL HUSSARS. All instrume11ts considered, but to me at this office, and I shall be only too pleased Evening Class at Cullompton presented their Phone : BACUP 200 d ouhling string preferred. Good opportunity for musical ea reer. Prospects of Bandmastership after 12 years. Apply to pen your activities. LENTO. tutor (Mr. R. H. Penrose, Exeter) with a silver- REG. LITTLE to BAND PRESIDENT, R.A.C. Depot, Catterick Camp, Yorks. REPAIRS mounted ebony baton as token of their appre- " ----� - AILY HERALD" ALL-BRITAIN SOLO CONTESTS, (Conductor .Cory Brothers Workmen's Band) .. LEICESTER NOTES ciation of his services. Belle Vue, Manchester, August 17th, 194G. V\1rite for SILVER-PLATING FITTINGS D _ _ Both Sidmouth and Exeter S.R. Railwaymen's BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR p articulars: SOLO CONTEST SECRETARY," Daily Herald," Bands are putting in a good deal of spade work, 15 BAILEY STREET, TO� PENT L oadon. My best wishes for a good entry at Wigston on RE and it is hoped that both will be sufficiently Glam. ANTED for the Band of the SCOTS GUA l{DS, CLARI- February 2nd, for the Leicestershire Brass Band NET, CORNET, TROMBONE, EUPHONIUM, and efficient to enter the " Daily Herald's " Contest, W or Pianoforte preferred. SECOND-HAND INSTRUMENTS Association Contest. Although we are looking BASS players. Men donhling Strings so as to put Devon on the contesting map. CYRIL I. YORATH A pply to DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, SCOTS GUARDS, 25 forward to the resumption of full band contests, EXEFAL. B.B.C.M. B uckingham Gate, London, S.W.l. this event is quite the next best thing. There < 6 SOUTHERN STREET, Liverpool Rd. --- Associated Teacher to the Bandsmen's College of Music HE YORI SHTRE COPPER WORKS LTD., Stourton, is an Octettc Contest, besides the usual Quartette - 0 BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR T Leeds 10, invite applications from FIRST CLASS MANCHESTER 3 (Our only address) PRESTON NOTES pLAYERS for positions in the band (Conductor Sam B. Wood, and Solo events. A fine chance for most of the SANKEY'S CASTLE WORKS Mus. Bae.). Pennanent employment available in the manu bands to send a party, and a grand stepping- --- WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE facture of non-ferrous Lubes and fittings which are esseutial for 500 priority industries. Applicants are requested to give stone to the return of their full complement of I would like first of all to express my deepest Phone: Wellington, Shropshire many NORTH STAFFS. DISTRICT full details of past employment, age1 p1aying experience, etc. players, which our bandmasters have so long sympathy and regrets at the passing of one of J. DAVIES waiied for. I am looking forward to an enjoy- Lancashire's leading brass bandsmen. I refer able afternoon and evening, and I hope the John H. \i\Thitc, whom I have had the BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR Packmoor Brass. keep busy under their band to Mr. FIRST-CLASS TUITION Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists master, Mr. F. Smith. The band participated in event will be well patronised. pleasure of meeting on one or two occasions and Periodical Lessons Arranged a concert which was held at their headquarters Whilst on the subject of contests, I do hope we who always impressed me with his sincerity and Write: HARRY HEYES, in aid of band funds. The band gave a good in Leicestershire will be able to muster a few his amiable spirit with which he always attained A note has been forwarded to 1 HUYTON ROAD, UPPER EASTVILLE CONDUCTOR AND ADJUDICATOR programme and were assisted by local artists. more entries for Leicester Festival at Easter. his object. me BRISTOL 5. This was their first appearance before the public Last year's great success proves that the Mid- from Mr. J. Billington of Preston Town Silver, c/o. GEORGE AND DRAGON HOTEL since their formation a short time ago. land Region is all for these contests, and now who reminds me that Mr. White had connections ROBT. TIND ALL COLESHILL, Near BIRMINGHAM Tunstall, Burslem we have youngsters coming forwar�. we should witl his and the season before the war, with and Hanley S.A. bands : : � A.B.C.M., L.R.S.M. (London), WARWICKSHIRE have held special servic very soon be able to really get gomg agam. I the mtent10n of mtroducmg them to contesting. �s at their headquarters. AND : CoLESHILL _ BAND, VOCAL CHORAL TEACHER Tel. 2249 lhe bands contributed items under their respec What a joy it will be when the W. & R. I The dark days ended his visits, but the band had AND ADJUDICATOR tive bandmasters. Journal is again published, and bands can find1 looked forward to renewing his acquaintance. (Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music) JOHN R. CARR Fairey Aviation have given a the opportunity and pleasure of working at From what I hear, Leyland have made good Playing taught personally, Pupils prepared concert at B.B.C.M. Burslem. Two well-known B.B.C. something new, or works by our past great steps in acquiring more experienced players, for B.C.M. Examinations personally, artists were I First winner of" John Henry Iles" Prize the vocalists, Mr. H.obert Easton and Miss composers splendidly arranged for brass corn-' and should be in a strong position to challenge or by correspondence , Gwen Catley. bination. the better bands this coming season. Good MELROSE AVENUE, LOW FELL (Conductor, Newbiggin Colliery Band I 1 Sorry to hear of the deaths of Messrs. Vlhite Bond Street Club and Institute have been: luck to you, Leyland ! GATESHEAD 9, Co. DURHAM County League Champions, 1943, Northumberland Miners Champions, 1944) and Hilton, which have occurred recently. I making progress, under Mr. F. Orringe, and I Excelsior are still busy with their dances J. had been associated with both men for do hope they make an effort to enter Leicester which are very popular with the older people i� c. 0. WEBSTER ADJUDICATOR several CONDUCTOR ANTI> years. Contest. , the town. I do hope you don't forsake your Soprano Cornet, late of Creswell Colly. Band 4 WOODHORN CRESCENT Mr. G. Thorpe, late of Kidsgrove Excelsior, Wigston are rehearsing regularly and I know concert work altogether, as some of your con BAND TEACHER NORTHUMBERLAND. NEWBIGGIN-BY-SEA,------I � has been appointed B. M. of Firbeck Colliery they will be well represented at the Association certs last season were very enjoyable. SONGWRITEH. LYRIST in held the position for a Contest. Mr. C. Moore usual�y has a busy day Preston Town Silver had a successful Christ- 176 CHURCH STREET · W AINGROVES, place of Mr. Hilton, who : GEORGE RAMSDEN at these events. mas effort when they visited their usual clients. CODNOR, DERBYS. considerable period. I wish him all success. CORNET, should provide two octettes and I I did not hear of St. David's turning out as a " 'Tis easier to learn to win, SOLO Audley Prize are going very steadily under Snibstone BAND TEACHER and ADJUDICATOR. hope Mr. Beniston is building his band for the , band '.it Xmas, and if this is so, I am sorry they Than it is to learn to lose." the direction, of Mr. R. Herod. They have now Open for engagements, anywhere, anytime. a number of boys who are progressing under the coming events. Contesting has a warm place dropped a usual custom. ED WARD Long experience with first-class bands including Hebden tuition of Mr. P. Bateman, who has been con in the hearts of Snibstone players, so shall look Bamber Bridge, who during the war used the s. CARTER B Foden's etc. Conductor of Blyth L.N.E.R. Band ridge, nected with the band for several years. Messrs. forward to hearing them. name of Bamber Bridge H.G., and later dis- BAND TRAINER AND from 1931 to 1941. Terms reasonable. Apply: ADJUDICATOR ]. Stubb3, K. Wareham, Johnson and A. Leicestershire Constabulary Band have a very continued practices, recently had an unofficial 1 KNOWLWOOD ROAD, TODMORDEN, V. 9 SHERWOOD ROAD, 55 Sumnal, the boys' quartette party of the band, full complement, so here again, several parties, meeting, and decided that condit Lane . I ions are not s LUTON, Beds. have fulfilled several engagements in the locality. should be among the entries. Mr. C. A. Ander- yet well enough for them to restart. In the Tel. Luton 221 R. H. PENROSE Mr, J. Cotterill has assisted the band recently. son is in charge. I meantime, all the stock is being checked ready Sorry to hear of the death of :i.Vlr. A. Cartwright, Imperial, who had a record year last year, are. to start at a convenient time. ROLAND DAVIS Consultant and Tutor (Band Dept.) Devon a member of the band. We extend our sympathy regularly rehearsing, and looking ahead to the In concluding. these notes, may I remind TEACHER OF MUSIC County Education Authority towards his relatives. commg season. local band committees of the meeting to be held 8th at a COMPOSER, ARRAXGER, ADJUDICATOR BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR A band has been formed under the direction of I am hoping to hear news shortly from a few on February time and place yet to be Bands prepared for Contests or Concerts Exponent of Tone " the local Education Committee. Mr. J. F. Carr of our county bands, who, I hope will very soon I decided, in arrangements with Mr. Oakes whom " ' THE •ELMS, AMINGTON, TAMWORTH, (Over 35 years' successful tuition) is the president. R.ehearasls are held at Chell be able to re-commence, after the long period I mentioned in my January notes. SfAFFS._ 45 MAGDALEN ROAD, EXETER High School. CORNETTO. of inertia. SEMPER EADEM. j PROUD PRESTON. FEBRUARY 1, 1946. WRIGHT AND RoUND's BRASS BAND NEws. 3
I CONCORDS & DISCORDS stated that the band was formed in 1875 and that James Lowe became a playing member in HJOO, his instrument being the tenor horn. In TAFFY writes : "Gwespyr District were 1907 he was appointed Secretary and in 1903 THE FAMOUS RUSSIAN PATRO L re-formed in October last, after being dis- Bandmaster. During that period the band had banded for the five years of war. They have been successful at New Brighton, Southport, DRUM & made a fine start with 16 new boys, average age Platt Bridge, Ashton, Chorley and Belle Vue, 15 years, and all very keen to learn; also 11 of and it is believed that the noted Conductor and the old members have rejoined. They were out adj udicator, Mr. J. A. Greenwood, won his first CAVALRY OF THE STEPPES playing Christmas music around the local dis- contest with this band, Mr. George Lowe, a By L. KNIPPER BUGLE BA tricts for OYCr a week, and the public responded ND warden at Holy Trinity Church, then made Lhe in a very generous manner." presentation, which was a chiming clock sub- Arranged for Brass Band by DENIS WRIG HT � � � � scribed for by the public of North Ashlon to PELTONIAN writes : " West Pelton and RUSHWORTH'S ARE show their appreciation of the work done by the OUTFITIN THES District held their annual meeting on 7th Janu- Reed and Brass, POSI TI ON TO SU PPLY COM late Bandmaster. Mr. Lowe suitably replied 5/ Brass Band, ary. They arc looking forward to as good and 3/6 PLETE OU TFITS and was obviously much affected." FOR DRUM successful a year as 19-!5 . They are all young AND BU GLE OU TFIT PIANO SOLO with words 1/- MILITARY BAN D, 7/6 S FOR players, average age 19 years ; one of the � � � � IMMEDIATE . DELIVERY youngest bands in Durham County. A L present \VESTONIAN of Weston-�� per-1',1are wntes : .. The Weston-super-Mare SI. JO, fN AMBU Specimen Solo Cornet on Req uest their Conductor is ill but they are carrying on , ESTIMATES SUBMITTED under his son, until Mr. McLean is well again. LANCE BAND was started_ m October of last Best wishes to band and Mr. McLean who under J year (1945) when a meetmg was called of great handicaps, has trained these playe;s from J musicians who were not members of any band, BOSWORTH & CO. LTD., 14/18 Heddon St., Regent St., LONDON, W.I. the be"inning in 1944 when the band only had and 16 men attended. A grant was put at our eight !�ft to carry on." .1 disposal by the St. John Ambulance Brigade for the purchase of instruments. The band was HUMBER DISTRICT CORRESPONDENCE � � � � LAKCASTRIAN writes : " Ellenbrook and fitted with instruments and after only six I visited various band rooms this month and RUSHWOR TH rehearsals made their first appearance on I ORIGINAL MUSIC Boothstown have decided to reorganise, and noticed a great improvement in rehearsals. I march 1' " held their firsl rehearsal on Sunday ailernoon Sunday, 18th November, to the St. John sec various bandsmen returning in this district TO THE EDITOR OF THE BRASS llAND NEWS. d Ambulance Brigade and the British Legion to January 13th, when they numbered 18 goo and bands now have the opportunity of building Sm,-Listening-in recently to a broadcast church. This proved to be a hard task after & DREAPER instrumentalists, and fonr boy learners. Several up to full strength. I also noticed a good styled as of an educational character-in which 11-17 ISLINGTON only six rehearsals, but 1t prove� a success and local gentlemen attended and a commitlee has . number of learners and young players who Dr. Denis Wright explained the difference be letters of congratulat10n came 111. The band been formed combinin"" some of these and should make useful players for the summer tween Military and Brass Bands, and the Fairey ; were out visiting their friends and patrons at the members of the b nd committee. At the season, but we must improve our methods. A Aviation Band with Harry Mortimer assisting in Xmas time. The band now number 21 playing moment there is much more active interest being young player ought not be given an instrument the demonstrations, all of which proved very LIVERP members who are keen to see that W.S.M. OOL 3 taken both locally and by the bandsmen than _ to play about with it, thorough teaching from interesting-a very intriguing question arose. obtams a first-class band: The Bandmaster, has been for some years, and il is hoped that a the beginning is necessary to make good and After the Doctor's usual propaganda on Mr. B. J. Clarke, late of Bnstol St. John Ambu- good band will be the result. Several vacancies _ useful players. We need more competition in behalf of original music, to which the band had lance, h s put 111 some hard wor . but mtencls are yet to be filled in the band, and players who
BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT OXFORD AND DISTRICT BURY DISTRICT HARTLEP & OOL & DISTRICT Cecil, who made the supreme sacrifice at Caen, shortly after D Day. lt has been decided to District Ban Associa At Xmas we had the usual carolling by bands Most bands in The Birmingham and � I am pleased to report the revival of three this area will now be looking hold a Slow Melody Contest on his birthday, meetmg at the round about Bury, but in the town itself I did forward to the tion held their annual general more bands in the area, these being Fairford " Daily Herald " Contest and I 6th February, which it is hope� Mr. Rogan of Street on January not hear of any bands visiting their patrons. h'.1ve no doubt we Darvel will adjudicate. That is a very nice Crown Hotel, Corporation � . Silver, Marsh Gibbon and Kidlington. The shall be well represented in of their deliberations is too late Bury seems to have gone completely jazzy mad view of the good prizes tribute to one who must have spent happ 26th. The result first arc hoping to be able to enter a few mem which are to be offered. y issue, but under and the staple industry appears to be Dance Hartlepool Mission boyhood days with Dalmellington Band when for insertion in this present I bers for the Vvitney Solo and Quartette Contest have their eyes on the to elect officers Halls. May Belle Vue stand the nature of business was on April 20th, while Marsh Gibbon look forward Contest and this young band his father conducted it. I shall be pleased to o coming activi Stubbins VaJe were out on Christmas Day, but mean busmess, will watch for this year, to discuss nature � to getting back into their stride before long. I have heard them give some hear from Dalmellington again, and assistance can be they have not kept up the improvement I good performances ties and to consider what Kidlington, under Mr. G. E. Chesterman, arc at . at the Durham League their progress with great interest. Similar aiv n to the " Daily Herald " Solo Contest to noticed some time ago. They could do with Contests. news from other bands will be welcomed, with � present mainly composed of boys, being trained some professional tuition. e held in the Birmingham Town Hall on May Harden Colliery are sticking well together and a view to publicity, the greatest aid to success .&. b by him, but few of the old members having On Christmas morning I went over to White hope ' 18th. for. a good number of engagements during known to mankind. BEN LOMOND. joined so far. I am hoping that they will also field expecting to hear Besses, but the band I the Leicester Contest will be held on Easter Mon commg s:ummer. I am informed they have get back to form in due course. heard turned out to be Radcliffe Borough. This _ ----�-�--- day as you all know, and I trust that all bands many enqmnes for their services. They all Inkpen, recently re-formed, got busy during appears to me like trespassing on Besses' pre are WESSEX NOTES in this district will support the venture. out to go one better at the Xorthern Area Con the Xmas season and were well received in the serves. Their playing was only moderate and Fisher Ludlow's Works held th�ir ann�al ' te:t in May and keep their position as premier & village. Mr. B. Edwards, brother of the late they, too, would benefit by a course of pro general meeting on January 3rd at which a sati� prizewinners at " Daily Herald " Contests. I must apologize for the absence of any notes Bandmaster, is in command, and Secretary P. fessional tuition. What about having a try at factory balance sheet was pr�sented, '.1nd their Blackhall Colliery were on the air in the for some while now, but it is entirely due to Carter is hard at work to get them into shape Besses' contest in July? past season's work was reviewed with great Brass Bandstand series together with the Horton business reasons caused principally by the once more. Their efforts raised the fine sum I heard Heywood Old at Christmas, at a pleasure. Mr. George Allen was elected Con and Crookhall Bands, when we heard a good show change-over from war-time to peace-time of £28 over the holiday season. small village called Bainford, between Rochdale ductor for the ensuing year, Mr. Stan Reakes, conducted by Mr. J. A. Greenwood. They will activities. Unfortunately this may mean an Hanslope Youth, a new band to these columns, and Bury, and was very well pleased with chairman, and Mr. J. B. Blakeway, their popi:lar also be on the air again on 7th February, 5 p.m. inability for me to get around as much as in are under the able direction of Mr. l L. their playing. I noticed that old veter n r. was again elected to fill that posit10n. '.1 !'A to 5-30 p.m. pre-war days, but I do ask that I may have the Secretary, Williams, late bass trombone of Headington. George Whiteside (father of Mr. W. Wh1tes1de, They have received another broadcast engage Easington Colliery hope to compete at the co-operation of all bands in my area, so that and now with Wolverton on that instrument, solo trombone of Besses) playing the tenor horn; Newcastle ment on the Home Service for February 14th and Belle Vue Contests and after our district shall not become neglected. Their Xmas efforts made £25 for the band funds, still going strong at age 71. having such at 6-30-7-0 p.m. . . a . a successful season in 1945 will start There have been considerable changes since good effort indeed ! At Whitefield I had the pleasure of heanng 1946 Birmingham Citadel Salvation Army will full of confidence. This young band should my last report, and especially do I regret to Wolverton are getting back into shape ag;ain Besses, and heard the real way how the good again greatly benefit by the retirement o� ex-P.C. make their presence felt at all contests have heard of the death of my old friend, Mr with the return of some of their members from old Christmas Carols should be played. While during Langworthy from the Birmingham Pohce Band, the coming year. W. Stretch. He will be hard to replace, especi the Forces. No doubt we shall hear them at Whitefield I heard that Besses' Boys will Wingate · over the Colliery as I understand that he is taking are another band who are ally in matters appertaining to contesting, for so again on the contest field during the summer compete at Belle Vue on March 16th, and I keen on contesting Conductorship of the Citadel Band at ?nee, season. and also hope to be at May he was, to my personal knowledge, one of the much mterest. hope to be at one of their rehearsals. They Belle Vue, I am told arrangements pioneers of contesting in my area. Another we shall follow their progress w1th am pleased to note that the district is for this visit old H.G.J ga e a I gave two concerts at Macclesfield in December are well under way already. friend of mine has also passed over, viz. Mr. . Bournville Works Silver (late. . y represented by four bands in the London Area E m aid of and are due to appear there some time in News has just reached Purchase, who for many years was Bandmaster concert at Bournville on January l.2th . Contest promoted by the " Daily Herald," me that Mr. Wilfred 111 th 1 pro February. Dawson, the genial Bandmaster of Langport. These old stalwarts meant so the Arnheim Fund, and included � i; Pressed Steel, Miles Aircraft, Hazells Printing . of Blackhall Ross 1, and Milnrow Public were also out at Chnstmas Colliery, has retired from the much to us of the Brass Band fraternity. Their gramme works by Suppe, Delibes, u!- Works and the Furniture Industries Band of position and after ossmi wo k playing carols round the village. This is a band the band's broadcast on 7th work will be remembered for a long while. I Offenbach. I am told that the � : High Wycombe. I wish them all the success February, will leave for special who have always relied on public subscriptions the district and go to live was also indeed sorry to learn of the death (at " William Tell " by W. & R. came m they deserve. I am glad to know that Hazells retired in his native your early They were doing _very well before the war, and Yorkshire. This will be a the comparative early age of 51) of Mr. Fred applause. Congratulations on are once again on the warpath, and look for sad blow to the came very near to winning the champ10nsh1p Blackhall Band, as we all know successfu Morris, for some years B.M. of Chard Municipal activity from the change over. .. ward to seeing them repeat the successes they what a l waitmg for at Belle Vue. They have made a good start career the band have had since He again was a staunch supporter of contests in :punlop's Works I am told are had in pre-war days. Mr. Jack Alderson is still he took charge and t en again by winning Wigan and Rochdale contests of the band. Here is a great chance for some our area. To relatives of all three of these :M;. Tomlinso"n to. say the word " Go," � in command, and knows what is needed for showmg last year. rising and enterprising young conductor bandsmen I extend our deepest sympathy. they will not be long before they will be contest success. ; no I recently went to a rehearsal of Bickershaw doubt the Blackhall men will be looking forward Now, what is happening with regard to our their prowess. . .. For the information of my colleague, v1s1 s to Colliery, and heard them practising a selection to a good conductor being installed Mr. Daw Association? It should be moving now. Months 'Shirley Silver fulfilled their usual _ � " Observer," I may say that Mr. F. Southey, in on J\. they had never seen before. I, for one, feel c�m son's place at an early date in view of the ago a meeting was called, and I understoo� , patrons over Xmas, and their first visit -·I their . the live-wire Secretary of the 'vVessex Associa fidcnt that this band will rise to the occas10n " Daily was a call at the home of th�ir Herald " Contest being so near at hand. things were going to be arranged so that Mr. Xmas morning tion is now demobbed, and news of the progress during the next summer, and I can see them Jack Mould, who had a mce THE COAST GUA.RD Southey, on his demobilization, should have a , president, Mr. of the Association can soon be expected. There once more being the Belle Vue Champ10ns. for them which made th�ir ----�---- committee to meet, but that seems as far as it r cheque waiting is a meeting at Salisbury on February 2nd, I have recently heard broadcasts by three well look very handsome. Now Mr. Davis, WORCESTERSHIRE NOTES has got. Here we had a glorious opportunity to collection which I hope to attend, and will let him have known bands. The first was the famous Black Contest ? have staged an Area Contest under the " Daily what about Leicester details afterwards. PIU VIVO. f the Belle rovement Dyke, who gave a fine performance � Herald '' scheme, but our bands, if they wish City of Coventry showed some imp Mr. Ronald Mears, the Vue testpiece " Hansel and Gretel, on wh�ch new B.M. of Cannock, to enter for this will either have to journey to in their last broadcast, giving one the 1mpress10n S.A., led them ----�---- they won in September, 1895. It was very mce when they paid a week-end visit Exeter or London. Some I understand have that they are once more getting into the style to Erdington to hear the voice of Mr. John Paley over the -:rr. ; this was the band's first week entered for the latter place, when we could of Mr. Major. MANCHESTER & DISTRICT end since . . . I have pleasant memories of his lovely playmg 1939. easily have fixed Salisbury. We must get a · Metropolitan arc still bmldmg up the broken all the time he was with Dyke. I enioyed the It is nice to know that Bandsman D. Graham, move on. down walls of Jerusalem, and sooner or later West Bromwich band's performance very much. Thanks, Mr. S.A., is home and is one of the Good news reaches me that Glastonbury have will reap the reward of their toils with a band Besses-o'-th'-Barn Band have welcomed Mr. " liberated Pearce. " lads. again commenced activities but I have nothing which will be a credit to the Works. 'vV. Whiteside (trombone) and Mr. H, Pyatt Willenhall S.A., under The second band I heard was Cory's Work the leadership of Mr. definite yet.. Is Mr. Leavey with you now West Bromwich Excelsior Silver, contrary to (cornet) back from the Forces. Besses, like B. G. Stuckley, ? men. They played the opening march really gave a festival at Dudley Citadel I shall be glad of a line. Tony Sims keeps widespread belief, have never " broken up," many of our Manchester bands, have suffered in aid of the . well, but I was not impressed with the remainder Young People's Band. Radstock in the news. A splendid boy this, but have carried on and can ·still proudly show much from the war; the war now being over and I have received an interesting . of the programme. I have heard them play letter from Mr. with a fine future I predict. And what of the 24 "members of their own, excluding members m many bandsmen returning, we hope ·to see Alf better. . Hooper, S.A., 'vVorcester ; who says their Dorset bands, with of course Hampshire? I HiM> Forces. They are having two rehearsals Besses once again listed with the leading bands. recent The other band was Wingates Temperance, visit to Newport, Mon., was a success, shall also be glad to hear about that usually weekly, still under the guidance of Mr. J. T. Levenshulme (H. Carr) have maintained a and _ and I was amazed by the fine playing of the solo a return visit has been requested ; they busy little corner in the Yeovil area. How are Hughes. The Excelsior of W.B. are look111g high standard of playing since their formation. . cornet-a real artiste of the highest order. The have, been invited to Evcsham, Stroud (Glos.), the bands your way, Mr. Pinney (of Crew forward, eagerly to the commg season. They have entered the " Daily Herald " Contest · band gave a great performance, and I con and Gloucester City ; the latter band and Song kerne) ? BRUM. at Belle Vue in March. OLD Mr. J .. Eckersley on bringing the ban� sters visited " Ye Olde Faithful Citie " on I think this ' Manchester Corporation Tramways (W. Rus gratulate . must suffice for this time but I ----�---- to such a pitch of perfect10n. It looks as if January 25th. Mr. Hooper is fortunale in sell) are making every effort to attend the up shall be anxiously awaiting some news. Please DISTRICT the \Vesthoughton boys are on the way to having quite a number of Service lads. send it to· me by I NORTH NOTTS. " Daily Herald " Contest ; we wish them luck. the 16th and the Editor and better days. Cradley X.L.C.R. held their annual meeting will do the rest. Besses' Boys (J. Wright) are still progressing . . last week and Secretary H. Robins reported the I was also ve·ry pleased with Bickershaw My very cordial wishes to all my friends in again must mention lack of news from and certainly the audience sat back and took Once I Colliery's broadcast on Sunday, January 13t�. best season since the formation of the ·band ; the vVessex area. OBSERVER. district. notice at their recent concert at Bacup. Mr. secretaries in this They gave a fi.n,; programme, and were m the finances are in a good state, their annual was really a success as far Wright is working hard for the interest of his . Sutton Contest tip-top form. I was particularly pleased with draw was a great success. A number of the and attendance was concerned, b t boys ; the proof is in their playing. as entries . :U the singing of Mr. Rowland Jones, and I can old bandsmen have returned, also some from there were very many dis Victoria Hall (Manchester) (T. Dooley) paid f am afraid safely· say it was one of the best broadcasts I Home Guard, and the future is bright. :JBrass <.tontes ts with the result� of the quartettes ; their annual visit to Mansall Hospital on Xmas appointed have listened to. Thanks, Mr. Haydock. Highley Village were out at Xmas, but their • Mr. Len Abott Day ; their playing was enjoyed by all. Bands , : 1. ·I myself enjoyed the playmg. WELLWISHER. B.M. had an accident down the pit which has LONDON "DAILY HERALD " , · (co;rnet) was a good winner, with Mr. Gerard who are anxious to bring this cheer to our sick affected them. I hope he will soon be con- .. ES Bramley (trombo e) second, and :iwaster Len comrades are worthy of much praise. ----�>----- valescent. HONOUR BRIGHT. ,'1 . . HUDDERSFIELD NOTES . Moakes a good third, m the au Vane. Bickershaw Colliery (W. Haydock) made The Lond d t e n C unties Are ...... ----�---- · y, Contest will be· held on Saturday, February 16th, , :_ Mr. Fred Wilkes \vith his Kirkby Old par� their broadcast from the Manchester Y.M.C.A . CLYDESIDE NOTES ���� ���"!' � l" are in fi.ne form, ·but are having bad luck w1th in Harry Mortimer's Bandstand Programme ; News is to hanq that Meltham have started a 1946, at the Friends' Meeting House, Euston results. They are a really fine party, well the playing of the band well satisfied all who Subscription Brass Band. I have no furth�r Road, and the Royal Hotel Ballroom, Woburn At this time of year I have invariably been in Place. Four . : :. / rehearsed . were present. particulars, but hope to be able to report m Sections. Second Section Test : have, just .been informed of the Bentley Foden's Motor Works (F. Mortimer) paid a next month's issue. the position of being able to impart facts and piece "Liszt " (W. & R.). Fourth Section : , I figures concerning the annual meeting of the Contes:t results, and I see Kirkby Old were ?th. visit to the Albert Hall, Peter Street, Manchester Lockwood Brass are aiming high for 1946, Test-piece " Beautiful Britain " (W. & R.) . S.A.B.A. due to be held on Saturday, 2nd Contest in aid of the Children's Hospital, Great Fi.ill result : Black Dyke lst, Creswell Cop1ery when the band rendered a fine programme, an and are taking steps to ensure success. . Their 2nd.' Homfirth 3rd, Grimethorpe 4th, Kirkby education to all brass band lovers. recent Slow Melody Contest, for their own February, but this time I am entirely without Ormond Street. Area Contest Secretary, Mr. Old 5th ..Seventeen entries all played. The finest Manchester Boys' Brass (Les Harper) still bandsmen, on a handicap basis, was a great information from official sources. I trust that F. S. Munns. the interest in the meeting will be in no way contest held in the Midlands for many years, continue to make progress ; they have a full success, and is calculated to encourage home " DAILY HERALD " CONTEST MANAGE lessened by this lack of information, because MENT, 67 Long Acre, London, \V.C.2. with a fine judge. Vvell done, Mr. Wormald, programme of engagements for the winter practice. . . . there was never such a time when the whole everybody satisfied I am sure, " A pleasure to season the band having launched a New Instru Slaithwaite are holdmg fortmghtly whist play under such judges " was the remark by ment Scheme of which £152 has been raised. drives in their spacious Band Pavilion, and hearted support of every band and representa LEICESTER players. A few of tive were so necessary, if plans for the future of many. · . . North Manchester Silver are forging ahead attracting good numbers of The Leicester Brass Band Festival will be Kirkby Colliery are gomg well ahead with under their new Conductor, Mr. W. A. Colling their old players have returned from the Forces the movement are to be made, and brought to run as the Midland Area Contest (under the their contest. As I have said before, we run the son (late Bandmaster of Avro's) , and various and more are expected in the near future. fruition. The vitally important office of Secre auspices of the " Daily Herald,") on Easter finest contests in the country here, I mean as entertainments have been very favourably Scape Goat Hill are holding regular rehea�s-:ls, tary will require to be filled, an appointment Monday, April 22nd. Four Sections. Second organisers. Without a doubt that is the general commented upon. Whilst some local bands and the ranks are nearly full. Many promismg which must be given very careful thought, Section Test-piece : " Lord of the Isles " (W. & because that is the key position of the Associa · opinion. I hore you ha".e a fine entry for your were out for the " bawbees " on Xmas morning' young players arc being brought up on �his R) ; Third Section : " May Day " (W. & R.) ; . tion which only men of unbounded enthusiasm, · Contest. Now then, soloists and quartettes, roll the N .M.S. Band went by special bus to Crump bleak hill of the Pennines, and, with good tmbon, Fourth Section, Boys : " Hereward" (W. & R.). outstanding ability and unlimited time, can ( ·up. A fine hall and ·a good judge. sall Institution, where the carol playing and Scapegoat Hill will soon regain their f.ormer All Schedules will be sent out by the " Daily m Mr. Alexander made it At the Concert' and Demonstration at the singing by the band was richly enjoyed by status as one of the best amateur bands the adequately undertake. . . Herald." Entries close February lOth. his life's work, and can now retire with the qmet Nottingham Empire on March 2nd, the lst, 2nd inmates, staffs and bandsmen. Any bandsman country. . . Hon. Secretary, Mr. C. A. ANDERSON, . , aJJd 20th Company Brass Bands (Boys' Brigade) wishing to rehearse with them is cordially Linthwaite are strugglmg on with a very conscientiousness of a job well done, and a 8 Wanlip Avenue, Birstall, Leicester. and will hope to be able to rest well earned. His successor need only pro will give a few items as massed bands, invited to their bandroom at the Workingmcn's young combination, . and . be conducted by Mr. Ernest Tetley and Mr. Club, Dean Avenue, Newton Heath, Manchester, fulfil engagements this season. ceed along the same lines to ensure that the BELLE VUE Leslie Flutchley in turn. Mr. Ernest Tetley is every Tuesday evening. Lindley are progressing, good reh�arsals Association's work will move with the same MAY CHAMPIONSHIP FESTIVAL Flutchley particulars precision and smoothness as it has done under bandmaster of lst and 20th, Mr. Leslie Flixton and Urmston Boys' Band have just being the order of the day. Further The above Festival will be held at Belle Vue, pro Mr. Alexander's efficient guidance. Contest ·bandmaster 2nd Company, and a good completed a successful season, thanks to the will be esteemed. Manchester, on Saturday, May 25th. Section hope yet announced the arrangements for 1946 will also demand close gramme is assured. The Boys' Brigade untiring efforts of their Conductor, Mr. W. D. Marsden M.I. have not D Test-piece : " Hereward " (W. R.) . for the attention, and here agam bands should have & to be ·represented at Kirkby Quartette Contest Goddard, and wholehearted generosity of the date of their Slow Melody Contest Schedules and Entry Forms from :- and the representatives present to see that e erythmg February 23rd. ROBIN HOOD. public. At Xmas they had a good reception Marsden Senior School Band members . y CONTEST YIANAGER, Belle Vue (Man- It will be is satisfactory, at least to the ma1onty. The Ii. �---�·�--- from a band-starved public who expressed a members of the Marsden M.I. chester) Ltd., Zoological Gardens, Belle Vue, -. desire to hear them a good deal more. remembered that Miss Sylvia England, of the onus is on the bands-make no mistake about .; BRIG HOUSE DISTRICT that for the Executive and officials are not Manchester, 12. & A. V. Roe (S. M. Rowe) are again in the con Marsden Senior School Ban�, won all the fc;mr test field, they being prize-winners a number of lst prizes in the two prev10us contests, viz., Jegisiators, but only administrators-in other OXFORD ov r 14 years. As words they only carry out your orders. These On the Xmas Sunday, after a broadcast from times last season. Will make every effort at under 14 years of age, and � Brass Band Contest (promoted by the Oxford 14th birthday she will annual meetings usually start at 2-30 in Fairley's, the studio at Leeds, Brighouse & Rastrick, with the " Daily Herald " Contest. she is now beyond her shire and District Association) at Oxford, section. so you may take it the same arrangements will Mr. Eric Ball as guest conductor, made a g :eat Many Manchester bandsmen will be pleased only be eligible for the adult Saturday, June 15th. Other promoters please thefr annual general obtain on 2nd February. impression at the Leeds Town Hall . Besides to welcome Mr. David Reynolds back from the Hepworth Silver held note date. .. good attend The Edinburgh and Glasgow Charities Con the London test-piece, two compos1t10ns of Forces to 43 Chapel Street Mr. Reynolds is meeting on December 9th, with a Secretary, Mr. H. C. PAISH, 4 Queen Street, always pleased to see1 old friends. when the tests should also be holding their annual meet Mr. Eric Ball were played, and the packed house ance of members and subscribers, . Abingdon, Berks. 111 ings, but a veil of secrecy also obscures their revelled in Mr. Ball's interpretations. They Treasurer's report showed the band to be a MANCUNIAN. doings, so I've nothing whatever to report, will be paying a return visit on Su�day, 24th rrood financi3.l position. WHITEFIELD 0 H's Trombone Quartette have been until the respective Secretaries send along their February, again, with their profess10nal Coi;i The 4 Annual Brass Band Contest (promoted �---�---- engaged for a broadcast on Friday, February news. I'm sure they appreciate the value of by ductor. Another coming interesting event will Besses o'th' Barn Band) in aid of the Alex Owen 22nd, 1 to 1-15 p.m., under the title of Holme publicity for their contests. be when the band make their contribution to the TYNESIDE NO'I'BS Y!emorial Fund, Saturday, July 27th. Fu rther Brass Bandstand series on Sunday, lOth inst. Valley Trombone Quartctte. The " Daily Record" Quartette and Solo in the year, particulars later. The broadcast will be made from the Savoy As youths are still to be called to the Forces Contests are postponed until later .. bands likely to Secretary, Mr. F. COWBURN, I Mather Picture House, Brighouse, and the main item Tyneside has started 1946 in a brighter mood, at the age of 18 years, it is necessary to enlist in deference to the wishes of participate. Further particulars will be given A venue, Whitefield, near Manchester. will be an original composition, composed and Bands are now preparing for the " Daily Herald " young ones into ou� . ranks. The Marsden conducted by Eric Ball. Tickets will be issued Contest ; there is little time to spare as this Senior School has a wa1tmg list at school, and a whenever available. " Daily Herald " Area Contests have not ROCHDALE free, and can be had from the Secretary of the contest wil[ be held at an early date. shortage of available instruments. is keeping The so that no date, PRELIMINARY ADVERT. hand, telephone ll05 . The Korthumberland League arranged a many promising young ones . anx10us for the yet been officially announced, Contest to take place on January 27th at at repair. or venue or other details can be given. It is Second Annual Brass Band Contest, in the I have no news from either Clifton and Light arrival of instruments ' cliffe or Greater Elland Silver ; I see a Slow Ashington, for bands of 16 players so that the OLD CONTESTOR. expected that they will take place at the end of Drill Hall, Rochdale, Saturday, October I9th, in Edinburgh-so the sooner 1946. Full particulars later. Melody Contest advertised which is promoted young members could have a chance. I hope ----� March-probably definite announcement is made, the better ; Hon. Organiser, Mr. W. A. ASHWORTH, by the latter band. l hope they will _both it was a great success. CONTEST RESULTS support the W.R. B.B.Soc. Contest in March, Brass Bandstand, Sunday, January 20th, gave otherwise a flop may result. . Quickfit Publishing Co., Clarkes Lane, Rocn also the " Daily Herald" Area Contest. us massed bands from Gateshead Town Hall, The Ayrshire town of Dalmellrngton has a dale. BENTLEY, January 12th. Quartettc. First a CORNO VALVO. with Mr. J. Mackintosh, and Mr. J. A. Green band determined to make its mark, and wood as guest Conductor. The bands taking prize, Black Dyke No. 2; 2nd, Creswell Trom Secretary with ihe necessary " push " to get, NOW REPRINTED �---�·�--- part were Blackhall, Crookhall and Harton. bones ; 3rd, 4 H's ; 4th, Grimcthorpc Colliery. and keep, them going. They had an enioyable . SEL1£CTION 11 ALEXANDER OWEN '' Our bands arc having a better share of broad Seventeen parties competed. Adjudicator, Mr. time at Christmas and New Year playmg hymns THE GRAND OLD Wormald. MEMORIAL FUND casting at present, but I do feel that we are 'vV. and carols, a gesture which I'm sure would b.e treating broadcasts too lightly. Programmes greatly appreciated by the townspe?ple . . Until "SONGS OF ENGLAND " Arra�iged by H. are not consistent, many items show lack of NELSON-Nelson Silver Prize Band's Slow their new Conduclor takes up his residence Round Price. 20 parts, 5/6 ; extra parts, 4d. each. Messrs. WRIGHT & ROUND, Hon. rehearsal, and in many instances signs of Melody Contest, January 12th. lst prize, amongst them, Mr. Hill, the Secretary, does his . ROUND, Erskine Treasurers, beg to acknowledge receipt, with fatigue are obvious ; it is sometimes a relief . H. Wareing (Sop. Cornet) , Oswaldtw1stle ; 2nd, best to keep things moving. \Jl/henever the WRIGHT & 34 Street, Liverpool 6 thanks, of the following donations : when the task is done. lt should be remem- D. Scragg (Sop. Cornet) , Oldham ; 3rd, T. l�ush employment question is .settled the new Con and ·when that s and Published Mr. H. B. Hawley, Shipley . . £2 2 0 bered that we arc competing with the best worth (Horn) , Bickershaw ; 4th, J. H Huxley ductor will be fully available Printed by "Daily Po t " Printers, by , . P Mr. A. Newton, Beeston, Leeds l 1 0 orchestras and artists in the world. (euphomum) Oldham. Boys Class. Fust pnze, time comes-soon I hope-I wish the band and WRIGHT & -RouNo ( roprietor, A. J. Mellor), at the very best of luck No. 34 Erskine Street, in the City of Liv�rpool, Mr. Mark Edge, Altrincham . . 0 10 0 In closing I would like to thank the scribse Gibson (euphonium) , Hebden Bridge ; Best all connected with them Editor D. to which all Communications for the are 1 steady progress. The previous Conductor, s from Blyth, Chopwell and Washington bands Bass (bombardon) , �· '.Vest of Hebden Bridge. and reque ted to be addressed. £3 13 0 for the interesting letters received and good · 21 competitors. Ad3ud1cator, Mr. R. Richard- Mr. Oughton, now in �endal, presente<;t Dal luck to you all. · PETRONIUS. \:son of Nelson. mellington with a Cup 111 memory of his son, FEBRUARY, 1946.