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Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists HUDDERSFIELD NOTES Northfield are making a very great effort under Mr. Sherriff, to regain the position they held in CHAS. A. COOPER 20 words Is. 6d. 6d. for each additional 10 words. Re MINOR ADVERTISFJMENl.�Smittances must accompany adver· Green­ the movement for so many years. I hear they and of the m Everything is set for a good contest in tisement, reach us by the 24th onth. For Box address at our Office count six would welcome the assistance of any good cornet A.Mus.V.C.M. words, and add ld. for forwarding of replies. This rate does not apply to Trade Adverts. head l'ark, Huddersfield, on August 3lst, except players at their rehearsals at the Bell Hotel BAND TEACHER, ADJUDICATOR, a fine day. This event, promoted by the ' G o! COMPOSER AND ARRAN ER ERBERT BROOKES, the celebrated Comettist (late A:-.l'TED. T\\'O FIRST CLASS CORXET PlaYers· Huddersfield Brass Bands' Association, and Northfield. Wingates) is now open for engagements as Soloist or , Siigle n1en preferred. Life-long experience Brass, Military, Orchestral W Good work and prospCc ts· Fisher's ha\-e been broadcasting again in Teacher.-TheH Library, Parrin Lane, Winton, 1-Iancbcster. C. DENNIS,. guaranteed (financially) by the Parks Committee the and Choral Band Secretary, St. Kcvcrnc, nr. Heli:;ton' while you Work" series COLLEGE of Cornwall. of the Huddersfield Corporation, is practically "Music with their Band or Choral Contests Adjudicated OF MUSIC. Syllabus all ANDSMAN'Sexaminations can be had from the secretary-Mr. H, Fully usual skill and determination. 19 COLUMBIA STREET, HUTHWAITE WHITEHEAD, (Euphon.iumist). Brass Band Teacher - the finale for outdoor 1.Jrass band work. B e Mancbest.,,, • _ COLLIER, 13 Montrose venu Nr. __ ___ I A , 30 May Street, Beverley Road�, H_ulJ. 20 to 21 bands arc expected to take part. With May appeal to all bands in this district NOTTS. who is willing to answer all enquiriesStret:foro, and advise, genttally. A _ _ _ _ of the majority of bandsmen from to give their whole-hearted support to the LEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL FUND. All enquiries the return Bromwich contest. As you DRAKE RIMMER should be sent to--Mr. J. CLAR�(SON, 3 Breu.ton the Forces, the playing of the two test-pieces West know the TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR Drive,A Worsley, '?wia.nchester. should be of a very high standard, especially as test-piece is that grand selection " Songs of t BAND how J. B. Please send your donation, no matter srQ.alL It will Mayers ( (THE OLD ORIG.INAL)& Sons borrow to the extent of six players to England," with Mr. J. Boddice as adjudicator. "MIRELLA," MILTON l:WAD be greatly appreciated. bands can :_: - - - - This concession (or I am told that if the committee receive the KIRKCALDY SMITH, Solo Com e_t� , =B_ ras_ s_ � Ban- -d�T�ra�i11 e_r_a_n�d --,Ad,.,.ju di""- ca--,· t-or, MANUFACTURERS OF THE make up a full band. KIRKCALDY 2844 • support they expect, there is .a great possib Phone : is open to teach or judge anywhere. Terms:- "CONCORD" BAND INSTRUMENTS wangle, as I have heard it named) is liable to ility .). R11 Yorks. ALFRED ASHPOLE Beaumont," Scarlx.>rough Road, Aiuston, Filey, much abuse, as a few bands purposely limit of running two sections next year with larger Permanent London address. Letters All � ONOMARK Serv;ce. their registration of young players to take prizes. roads lead to "Dartmouth Park ' " F.T.C.L., A.R.C.M., L.Mus.T.C.L., B.B.C.M. '.l_ rc�dirccted. Confidential. 5/- per annum. Royal ll advantage of the rule. so come along and support the event. BAND, VOCAL AND CHORAL TEACHER patronage. Write Monomark, BM/MON07G, W.C.l. (8) Second-ha our bands have been in the band­ There should be keen rivalry at this contest Musical nd 11ost of ANDERSON, Band Teacher and Adju dicator. Instruments A. AND ADJUDICATOR . Director, Leicester Band Festival. -" Tyndareus," . Besson stand at Grecnhead Park, and a few have done between West Bromwich Baro' Band and the Author of 11 Vivo. Voce Questions" for Brass Hawkes ·' 8C Wanlip Avenue, Birstall, Leicester. (10) plated Excelsior Band. I understand that each Band Examination Candidates FLUGEL • Besson duty in Beaumont, Norman, and Ravens­ band the Bandsman's College ANU ARRANG!l\G elficiently done. Compositions in turn have been claimi g su Associated Teacher lo TENOR HORNS • knowle Parks. The Lockwood, and Slaith­ � l?eriority, so now harmonised, scored, and prepared for publication. Besson of Music EUPHON will have taken part in the Marching is the tnne to prove their claim, and settle all scored for bands BFirst-class work assurcd.-Mr. CHAS. A. COOPER, 19 Colum­ IUM 4v. Lamy waite Bands Special Arrangements the arguments. Specialist Coach for all Band Diplomas bia Street, Huthwaite, Notts. (9) Eb BASS . Besson . Gisborne Contest at Belle Vue before this is in print. lower grades, also ANTED of the Bournville '\Vorks gave ; I Successes include all IMMEDIATELY for the !land TENOR TROMBONE . Higham Both bands beat Black Dyke, and Brighousc a concert in Small A.B.C.M. and 13.B.C.M. W CORPS of ROYAL ENGINEERS, two ex­ Heath Park on July lOth, G. TROMBONE Higham. Besson and Rastrick Bands in the Whitsuntide March and I regret to say I BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS. perienced TROMBONISTS, experienced CORNET and _ BOYS Contests. Both are trying for premier honours was _very disappo111ted with them-they were Tel. 386 BASS players, also three with knowledge of Dance drum outfit • •. I music, pref erably some knowledge of the VIOLIN for deportment as well as musically. nollung near the band heard at Leicester. W. DAWSON (age between 14-16 years). Excellent prospects in 24" CHINESE GONG on Stand Marsden Senior School arc busy rehearsing Much improvement will have to be made before AND large Service Orchestra and Military Band. Apply­ Eb TUBULAR BELLS (8) on Stand "The Forest Chief" for the Belle Vue Contest the Belle Vue contest if they want to retain their BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, Royal Engineers, Ripon, on August l 7th. T notice that Pule Hill wishes previous good reputation. (Late C•mductor Blackball Colliery Band) Yorks. (i) good luck to the Besses' boys. The Marsden Craclley X.L.C.R. Band have been giving ALLENDER'S SENIOR TIAKD invite applica­ 6 SOUTHERN . _ ROSE & CROVIN HOTEL, STREET, Liverpool Rd. m (_�J tions frotn experienced Intru1neutalists for the Boys not only wish good. luck to Besses, but to Concerts Birmmgham Parks with entire CHEAPSIDE, HALIFAX, Yorks. position of Solo Baritone, Solo Horn and Bass Trom­ MANCHESTER 3 (Our only address) all other competing bands as well. J\nd may satisfaction. I should. welcome a line from you bone. Single men preferred due lo housing difficulties. the best band win. as to your future activities. J. M. HINCHLIFFE '\.pply, giving full details of experience and class of Marsden M.L have been engaged at Green­ On August Sunday we are to have a visit of to THE SECRETARY, Callende1.. s Soloist (late Black Dyke; Besses) work required, !land, Delvedere, Kent. head Park, Huddersfield, and are getting ready Ransome & :Ylarles to Cannon Hill Park to give BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR ' (8) JUST PRINTED . I RANK WRIGH r, Adjudicator, Arranger, Com- .. . at for the Association Contest. two concerts. am sure there will be a great 56 NEWTON STREET, HYDE [j1 the moment we have a large poser, Conductor. 14 Highbury Grange, London, Scapegoat Hill have been similarly engaged. welcome to Mr. David Aspinall and his merry CHESHIRE 1.' (12) quantity of our noted N.S. Both bands are in Section I. men. A uo�rnVSTTON \VORKS NTER TION L LTD l FRED ROGAN NA IlAi'

CONCORDS & DISCORDS The Bass is a Hawkes model numbered 456. Mr. Dix, of Heathfield, Hatfield Heath , Bishops 1Ir. T. HOMAN, writes : " The NORTH Stortford, would be glad to have news of the THE FAMOUS RUSSIAN PATROL WALES BRASS BAND ASSOCIATION has missing instrument. DRUM & been re-formed and invites all North Wales bands � � � � to join, to establish contact and co-operation PROGRESS writes : "West Hartlepool Mis­ with the primary object of assisting the younger sion are very much alive and every opportunity BUGLE BAND bands to re-organise and constitute themselves is taken of making our townsfolk Brass Band CAVALRY OF THE STEPPES to take their share in competitions. The minded. The band led the Mayor and Corpora­ By L. KNIPPER • Association desires to furnish every possible tion in the Church Parade on Hospital Sunday. assistance in the problems and difficulties which Lampton Lodge has been booked up for Durham Arranged for Brass Band by DEN IS WR I GHT O U TFITS might present themselves, and stresses the fact Gala Day, and Redcar is to be visited on August that on no account will experience be exercised 18th. Mr. Jack Midgley, trombonist, made the ' ORTH'S ARE IN THE RUSHW or tolerated unduly, to the discouragement of journey to Bradford to compete i� the Northern SU PPLY COM­ POSITION TO young bands. The Bandsmen of to-morrow area quali fying contest, and did well, bemg Reed and Brass, 5/­ Brass Ba nd, 3/6 R DRU M PLETE OUTFITS FO must be catered for, as the bandsmen of yester­ awarded 4th prize. Mr. S. Sykes, euphonium, TFITS FOR AND BUGLE OU day were truly thankful for the opportunities also competed but did not feature in the prizes. PIANO SOLO with words 1/- MILITARY BAND, 7/6 DELIVERY IMMEDIATE that came their way. The Secretary, Mr. J. R. Believe me, the best is yet to be " Evans, Bodychain Terrace, Llandulas, or my­ � � � � Specimen Solo Cornet on Req uest self, will be pleased to membership ESTIMATES SUBMITTED register on ADAGIO writes : "Hoo Silver (Mr. Rochester) hearing from the Dand Secretary. My address : are doing fine. Since re-forming last January Minfa, Abergele Road, Pcnmacnrhos, Colwyn they have won three cups and one shield, being BOSWORTH & CO. LTD., 14/18 Heddon St., Regent St., LONDON, W.I. Bay." successful at East Ham (' Songs of England ') � � � $ and Romford 'A Souvenir of Shakespeare '). which should add to the attraction and also the MANCHESTER DISTRICT RUSHWORTH COLWY::\ TO\V;\ , for the next three months In the near future they will be attending Frien & Alex Owen Memorial Fund will have the usual have the biggest list of engagements they have Barnet ('St. Paul' ) and \Valthamstow. The stall, where members of the General Council been able to cope with for some years. They membership numbers 31, with an average Clayton Aniline Works. Good reports come will be pleased to answer all enquiries apper­ are in excellent form after a winter's hard train­ attendance of 28 at rehearsals. For enthusiasm . to me of the progress made by this band. I hope ER and in Mr. A.' taining to their great work of educatmg the to hear them soon. AP I. this band takes some beating DRE ing under the conductorship of ;vr r. A. \Vool­ young people of the Brass Band World m the & ford. This band has been kept going right \V eller they have a popular conductor, an Street Fold Band (:\foston). I spent a very LINGTON playing of Brass Instruments. I appeal to all 11-17 IS through the war years and the staunch faithful­ energetic secretary in Mr. H. Beadle and a enjoyable evening with this band at a recent present to help to fill the collecting boxes when ness of its members strengthened by the return painstaking librarian, Mr. W. Lee. Engage: . rehearsal. The band have, without doubt, made the boys come round at the tea mlerval, for o[ some of its personnel from the services ments are numerous, and on Sunday July 5th, very rapid progress. I hear good reports of every penny will be used for the work of the promises a very successful season. gave two concerts at Dover to enthusiastic your playing at Brookdale Park, Newton Heath. LIVERPOOL 3 A.0.iVI.F. and if we beat the collection of last � � � � audiences, when 75 per cent. of the programme Thanks, Mr. Dootson, for your invitation. amply rewarded for the work were \¥. R. arrangements.'' year, I shall feel Many :Manchester bandsmen are anxious to T\\'EED.\LE A)l'D SM.\LLEY BAND, & I have put into the Contest." know what has happened to the Lancashire CASTLETO::\, collected £44 at the gates on � � � � � 0 � � Brass Band Association. I have no further Sunday, July 7th, at Falinge Park, Rochdale. LANCASTRIAN writes : " Barton Hall Mr. H. M. COLES, Publicity Secretary of news only that a meeting will be held in the :'.Vlr. Clif Jones is well pleased with the progress \Vorks have recently appointed as conductor, VARTEG SILVER, writes : "Our band have near future. Some delay in correspondence lllews of the band, and Mr. Parry (Secretary) says Mr. F. Leggett, who has had a long and varied Brass iBand had a busy time of late with concerts and may be due to the illness of Ylr. David Reynolds, AUGUST, 1946. they mean to have a first-class band. Every experience amongst bands and orcheslras of parades. \Ve have a pretty heavy programme who has been acting secretary. We hope Mr. Tuesday a concert is given in the canteen to an all kinds, experience which should help him these next few months, including three Contests Reynolds will soon be able to continue his work ACCIDENTALS audience of over 1,000. to get the best out of the band. They are and are all out to get in the prizes at the" Daily enjoying the best of health. � $ � � delighted that he has accepted the appoint­ Herald " Area Finals at Manchester, on August Many will be pleased to hear that Mr. E. ment and arc looking forward to having a s 2\1r. J. T. CON\1\iAY. Bandmaster of Gwespyr l 7th. We had a visit recently from Mr. Edgar Bradshaw is recovering from his illness. Mr. E. \Ve are pleased to he able to say that reprint splendid season." and District, writes : " Our annual meeting was Lewis, solo cornet of Pontypool Town more than Bradshaw is now a member of the Manchester are coming along a little better now, and the � � $ � helv rites : " I would like to thank, through feelings ; we didn't begrudge you a further 1/­ Platts Bros. (Moston Colliery). This band of .and the B.B.N. is no exception. Verb. sap. Roberts a member of our learners' class, who the medium of the B.B.K., all the applicants for but we did not like the determined effort to force late have certainly got down to the job, and ----�---- acquitted himself creditably ; his father is a the position of Bandmaster to the Leyland Motor us to pay it. The habitual contestor likes to those who have heard their programmes recently AND DISTRICT member of the band. Also on the same pro­ OXFORD Works Band. The position has now been filled wander round and meet his friends while still must congratulate them on their progress. aramme was a cornet solo by T. G. \Vhite and by Mr. J. D. Finlay, a Scotsman, who was keeping his ear attuned to the contest. Other Besses' Boys gave a performance in the � trombone solo by E. Macdonald, both playing Bands hereabouts have been kept busy with assistant to Mr. Scoins of Clydebank Burgh promoters should note that this is an example Manchester Parks (Cringle Fields) on July 14th. NOT at the top of their form. Last Salurday the engagements, now getting back to something prior to the war, leaving Clydebank to become to be copied ! " I am told that the boys did well in this perform­ like normal again, but there are still plenty of band were engaged at a Fete held on Rhyl Bandmaster of Port Glasgow, City of Edinburgh, $ $ � � ance. outdoor functions that prefer " canned " music Football Ground and on this occasion Mr. and many others, and was then invited back to Mr. D. MACKEY, Secretary of Whaley Crossley Bros. Works are anxious to make to the music of the bands, unfortunately. I Little introduced ' another new feature, accom­ become Bandmaster of Clydebank Burgh Band. Bridge Public, writes : " I feel sure you wiU be headway under their conductor, Mr. N. Phillips. understand that the local Association has a panying the band on the march were t�e He now resides in Preston, and probably feels a pleased to hear that we collected 504 clothmg I would be pleased to have some first-hand scheme in hand to make the various bands' drummers of the local Army Cadets, and it little strang-e, but after the round of applause coupons, following an appeal to our village information from this band. addresses and capabilities generally known to . proved quite a success. We have had several our members gave him after the announcement supporters for coupons for our new umforms, Stretford Borough are rather quiet at the fete promoters in the district. enquiries for the Band's services in the near that he was the successful applicant, I feel sure which is to be bought for us by our president, moment with holidays being taken . However, Among others who have been busy are Ylorris future. Recently Mr. Little gave a lecture at that it will not be long before he settles down." Mr. J. L. Wild. I think you will agree that rehearsals are being well attended, average Motors, who were engaged at a Service at Dor­ the Glyndwr Central School on ' Brass Bands,' � � � � it was a nice gesture and does prove to us a attendance 22, and they arc hoping to get to -chester Abbey, the first occasion on wh'ch a and the pupils were keenly interested. Mr. Mr. A. T. JAMES, Secretary, writes: "On wonderful appreciation of our efforts during­ another contest before the end of the season. brass band had played in this historic building. Little took with him a quartcttc of boys, average Saturday, July 6th, the Durham County Brass recent years." Preparations are going forward for a number of Ardley Silver provided the music at Bicester age ll years, to demonstrate, and they played Band League held their League Championship � � � � social events during the coming winter. British Legion Fete. This band are getting into two short quartettes. In his remarks to the (lst Section) Contest in the Barnes Park, SHROPSHIRE LAD writes : " Sankey's ood shape again. pupils, Mr. Little showed what could be done MANCUNIAN. ·g Sunderland. This is always the highlight of Castle Works are having a very successful Hook Norton were in attendance at the as those boys onry started in the Class in Apnl, ----·��- lhe League's activities and we have to thank season, and repeat bookings are invariably the Patronal Festivals in their village, and, as and with the progress already made will soon CL ES IDE NOTES the Sunderland Corporation for their encourage­ case. In conjunction with Morris Motors Band, YD usual, did well. step up into the band." ment and enterprise by giving £100 to the we were engaged by the British Motor Industry Woodstock's British Legion Rally had Ban­ ---- �---- Durham League for promoting l st and 2nd for their Jubilee Celebrations in Regents Park, The Fife Charities Association are to be con­ bury S.J .A.B. to give musical support, and PERSONALS Section Contests. Entries for this Contest were: London, on 27th July ; also Cardiff, 3lst August, gratulated on the outstanding success of the afterwards they provided a programme of music Hetlon Silver ; Thornley Colliery ; Morrison and Coventry-Birmingham 2lst September. first contest held in Pittencrieff Park, Dunferm- on the Market Place. In the local Press 1 Colliery ; Shildon L.N.E.R. ; Pelton Fell Work­ The band will be pleased to renew old contacts Mr. ERNEST TETLEY, of Nottingham, line. The weather can only be described noticed comments about the reason why vVood­ as men's ; Easington Colliery ; West Pelton and with any bandsmen in these areas.'' writes : " The Birmingham Association of ideal, and consequently the attendance stock Town were not engaged, the responsible of the District ; and Easington Public. The March � � � � Ladies' Bands held a Contest at the Army Cadet general public highly satisfactory. official saying that he was not aware that they I can't and Selection (both own choice) provided some Barracks on Sunday, June 30th, at which I was remember another contest where no admission had re-started. To my mind that was a poor vVANDERER writes : " The activities of very fine playing and the Adj udicator, Mr. Eric one of the judges. Result : lst, King's Heath money was charged, the necessary finance excuse, seeing that they have been out in public Bolton Borough have been very heavy and being Ball in his remarks said he had had a hard task W.J .A.C. ; 2nd, Handsworth G.T.C.; 3rd, left to the generosity of the patrons, who on numerous occasions previously, and several most successful during the past two months, j Jn placing the prize winners ; resulls were as Perry Bar W.J.A .C. Seven bands competed. responded magnificently to the collection, times played in Blcnheim Park. keeping them busy, both at rehearsals and follows : 2\farch-lst, Shilcton L.N.E.R. (B.M. T. Brigade engagements, with really good attendances. The lst Company Boys' Band under efficiently undertaken by the Kirkcaldy Boys' Witney Town gained high marks for their 2 Collinson) ; nd, Easington Public (B.M. Mr. C. myself played for the St. John Ambulance Brigade. I have no doubt the Dunfermline playing when they headed the British Le 'ion They were in evidence at Bolton with a well ? Peacock) ; 3rd, Hetton Silver (B.M. Mr. G. Brigade Inspection, July 14th , and were con- and West Fife, Kirkcaldy and \Vemyss Memorial Parade at Witney, the first time in public smce chosen programme for V.J. celebrations and Scorer). Selection-lst and Northern Echo ' gratulated on their turnout and performance." . Hospitals would reap a rich reward as an re-forming. the usual Park concerts at Walkden and Bolton, Cup, Shildon, L.N.E.R., playing 'Tsch3ikowsky'; � � � � encouragement to them in the continuance of Tnkpcn have fulfilled several engagements etc. After hearing this band one would not. 2nd, Thornley Colliery (B.M. Mr. E. Kitto ), We are pleased to have a line from our old their beneficent work. with great credit, including Kintbury British think they had recently lost their principal playing ' Beethoven ' ; 3rd, Easington Public friend Mr. THOS. HUBBAH.D, of Truro , Corn- Seventeen bands had entered Legion Parade. cornet through sudden death , to be followed by but five of them playing ' Tannhauser,' and 4th, Hetton Silver wall, to say that he is still open for engagements leaving twelve Whitchurch (Hants) British Legion, recently the unexpected resignation of the assistant withdrew, to fight it out, with playing ' Mendelssohn ' ; Thornley Colliery as Adjudicator. He writes : " A lot of my former Bennett deciding the issue. re-formed, have already made their mark again cornet, who is now a member of Wingates Tem­ Mr. The playing received the A. T. James Cup." friends think that I have left Cornwall or standard was good indeed, .and were in good form on the occasion of the perance. The highlight of the season's engage­ very and there was � � � � retired. You \\�ll remember I adjudicated at a keenness evident which was local British Legion's parade, and also in ments was at Matlock on a recent Saturday, a tonic to the EGLOSHAYLE writes : " I attended the Leicester Festival in March, 1939." We hope audience. The outstanding Carnival Week in the town. when good audiences gave unstinted applause vast performance ' D.H.' qualifying Solo Contest at Exeter on soon to hear of Mr Hubbard being as busy as he Clydebank's Woodstock Town materially assisted to make to the various items rendered. ' Rachmaninoff,' was undoubtedly who put over a July 13th where I spent five enjoyable hours. could wish to be. Eynsham Carnival a great success. Their prelude, ' Songs of England ' and other W. & R. magnificent rendering of W. & R.'s " Flying Competitors were few, but a good welcome was � � � � baton. playing was of a high order. numbers were included. Swinton is to be Dutchman " under Mr. Tclfcr's expert given to those who did enter. The Juvenile Mr. C. A. COOPER, of Huthwaite, writes : St. Sebastian's (Wokington) have also been visited in August, together with another park The team �v ork here was an object lesson. Thus Section showed much promising talent, most of " The vVessex Association Contest on the very busy but a little hampered owing to hay­ concert in Bolton. In conclusion I must con­ the Hannaford Silver Challenge Trophy (valued the Juniors spoilt themselves by tackling some­ 12th July, at salisbury, where I adjudic'.1ted the making in the district. gratulate ' Sub Rosa ' on his excellent articles . 100 guineas) being competed for for the first thing beyond their capacity. The cornet and B. and C. Sect10ns, was a huge success m every I learn from the secretary that the Guild's relating to contests and judges' decisions. I . time, will have the name of Clydebank appear­ trombone sections were satisfactory but 1 was way. Beautiful weather, ideal surroundmgs, an .annual contests will take place on October 26th found them straight and to the point, in fact, . ing as its first winner. surprised to find only 3 euphoniums competing. entry of 26 bands in all sections, made this at Reading. Bands who are thinking of com­ without a doubt every word is absolutely true, Tullis Russell, with Mr. Hawkins in control The lst prize winners were J. Trounce (cornet) ; reunion contest one of the best I have ever peting should write the Secretary without delay. and one wonders at times whether contest also had a good show on Mr. Rimmer's " Tschai­ S. Olwers (euphonium) ; F. Gilbert (trombone) ; adjudicated. My heartiest thanks go to r. His address will be found elsewhere in this issue. results are really the true and honest opinion �f kovsky," a selection which takes a bit of playing D. Blake (jun., euphonium ) ; B. Latcham Southey and his able staff for the smooth workmg PIU VIVO. of the judges, and whether some of them know As last band they had a fine chance to get the (Juvenile cornet). The first three mentioned of everything during the day. I would also like -��-�·---- what to listen for in the playing." judge's ear and made a bold attempt to do so are from Camborne, the next from Wadebridge who WIGAN DISTRICT � � � � to thank the many bandsmen took part m but just couldn't blot out Clydebank's great and the fifth mentioned from Radstock.'' the great massed band <;once�t. They all impression. However they led the Fife bands, $ � � � SCRIBE, from Horden, writes : " In the first . responded splendidly, especially m the Musical which in itself is something to be proud of. Wigan Borough are having regular rehearsals WANSBECK writes : " North Seaton Work­ place I must reply to Mr. R. Litster's letter in Comedy selection. This, considering there was Next came Wellesley, that persistent and on the testpiece for the " Daily Herald " contest. men have gained another great success, this July issue of the B.B. News as regards the result no rehearsal, was a great achievement. It was consistent band who are never far out at the Pemberton Temperance have a busy season. being the winning of the Northumberland Miners' at the band contest at Newcastle. I must truly a great day for the Wessex bandsmen, one finish, but don't always reap where they sow. I hear that Mr. Clifton Jones is visiting them Championship at Morpeth. Excluding the war admit that many qualified gentlemen differ long to be remembered." Their performance, under Mr. Proctor, had regularly. years, this is four tifnes in succession, and makes greatly in their opinions. It has been known � � � � many fine features and only one point separated Lower Ince Temperance have got back to a total of nine times in all. Each member of the for official adjudicators at brass band contests Mr. REG. LITTLE, late Bandmaster of them from Tullis Russell in the adjudication. regular work and Mr. Hooper keeps to differ in their opinion. Now, Mr. Litster, we his boys band will receive a gold medal, and the cornet, Cory's \Vorkmen, writes : " Please allow me to busy. are not bad sportsmen at Hordcn, and I liked I would like specially to mention the Kirkcaldy euphonium and tenor horn players were awarded thank all those who wrote to cong:ratulate me Horwich the way your secretary, Mr. G. Anderson, put . Boys' Brigade Band and their conductor, Mr. Old are having a very busy time special soloist medals. The euphonium player time l D ector on my appointment as fol� Mu?i�� u Briggs, on an amazingly good performance for a with important engagements and by the time was chosen by the adjudicator, Mr. Harry Heyes, his letter in regarding the playing of North . to the Rhyl Urban Distnct Council. juvemle combmation. At the conclusion, as these notes are in print they will have done as the outstanding player of the day, and was Seaton. I don't know what you mean by dis­ ----� winning band, Clydebank gave a performance their first broadcast. This band is a really awarded another gold medal for this. We thus grace. I only hope and trust that your band SCOTLAND on the bandstand to a crowd which must have first-class combination and more will be heard got four of the seven specials, and I think our is as far up in the prizes as Borden, when they SOUTH WEST numbered several thousands. I understand a \\. about them in the near future. Bandmaster, Mr. \¥. S. Bond, fully deserves the got second prize at the Albert Hall last year. And finally, Mr. Litster and members of North B.B.C. engagement also goes with the first prize. Wigan B.L. are another busy band. Mr. Fred silver-mounted baton awarded to the Conductor Coltness finished a busy month with visits to Seaton Band, we believe in making friends, not I am now able to confirm the rumour that the Morgan is giving them plenty of good tuition of the winning band ." Falkirk and R. utherglen. Their broadcast from enemies. I have seen the list of bands that have Glasgow Corporation Transport Silver Band has and he is the right man for the job. � $ � � Glasgow was much better than their former one, entered for ' been resuscitated, with Mr. James Ellis of the Nutgrove recently gave two good perform­ MEAN THEFT FROM BOY'S BAND.­ the Albert Hall ' Daily Herald the programme being of better choice. Contest and I am pleased to see that your band Royal Scottish Academy of Music, and leading ances in Mesnes Park. Their new conductor, The villagers of Hatfield Heath, in rural Essex, Darvel made an appearance in the local park for trumpet of the Scottish Orchestra, as conductor. Mr. Sam Rushworth, late Bickershaw Colliery, are sadly put out. Their local brass band, con­ is one of the bands that have been chosen this month their first since J 942. They were intends the Massed Bands Concert. Harden are kept Those who remember how Mr. Ellis brought to put the band back to its former sisting mainly of boys of school age, has lost its fortunate t� have the assistance of their late Knightswood Band to the forefront will appre­ .status. indispensable E-ilat Bass, an instrument valued very busy ; they are putting every effort forward solo cornet, T. Rogan (Jun.), now of Munn & ciate how lucky the Transport boys are to have Wingates Temperance are very busy ; they at £40. It happened when the band was in for the second journey to Eastbourne. Let us Felton's, this is the position they arc weak in. are his services and it only remains for them to put booked every week-end right through to London in June to take part in the London and hope the weather will be more favourable." I am glad to report Mr. Rogan is making slow their backs into their band work to begin paying October. I have been asked by the Secretary Southern Counties qualifying Contest for the � � � � hut good progress towards recovery from recent to thank dividends. Practices are held in Coplawhill all who wrote to him regarding their All-Britain Solo Championship. The instru­ Mr. Vif. A. ASHWORTH, organizer of the illness. recent " Brass Bandstand Dining Hall, Albert Drive (near Eglinton Toll), " broadcast which ment was left in the coach, parked in Oakley Rochdale Contest, writes : " We have now I think the promoters of the Solo Contest at took place at Glasgow, on Wednesdays, 8 to 10 p.m., and the Empire Cinema, vVesthoughton, Square, X.W.l, which had brought the young decided to have a Hymn Tune Contest at Roch- Usher Hall erred badly in fixing July for same, on June 30th, Sundays, 12 noon to 2 p.m., where any inter­ and which was undoubtedly their bandsman and his friends from their Essex dale, and from the comments already received no soloists from any of our leading bands being b�st performance ested players will be welcomed. over the air up to date. Miss village, whil.st its owner, F. S. Barker, listened this move is going to prove a very popular event. present. Reason-height of engagemc�t season. Violet Carson, This being my annual holiday period I must the B.B.C. soprano, was delighted lo a friend's performance in the Contest at the We have also decided to accept only 20 bands Congratulat10ns to Mr.. McPhcdy, Ncwm1lns, with the sympathe . conclude my notes with the hope that all band tic accompaniments of the Friends House, Euston Road. When he re­ this year and the first received will be the lucky who gamed 3rd m ) umor Sect10n, and J as. band in people similarly placed will have as enjoyable her song " Down the Vale." The band turned it had disappeared, leather case and all. ones. As at the last Festival Messrs. Thus. Paton, Galston , 4th m trombone open sectio n. will be on a time of rest as I hope to have. the air again on 13th August. They " The loss of this instrument " writes Mr. R. Reynolds & Son Ltd., Salford, Mayers & Har- I would be pleased to hear from Dalmellington. will also compete at the I September B.V. contest. Dix, the Band's honorary secretary, " has been rison Ltd., Manchester, Deep Harmony ,and Shotts Foundry and R. C. , Douglas, elc ., send BEN LOMOND. FIREFLY. a sad blow to our village band." Quickfit Publishing Co ., will have Trade Shows to me, c/o. B. B.N._ REGAL. 4 WRIGHT AND RoUND's BRAss BAND Nxws. AUGUST 1, 1946.

THE WORCESTERSHIRE NOTES I I '' 1947 LIVERPOOL JOURNAL ALEXANDER OWEN SHEFFIELD DISTRICT MEMORIAL FUND & NORTH NOTTS. DISTRICT Our " Look Out " notice in last issue regard­ Sorry my notes were crowded out last month. I am obliged to W. Hargreaves, B.M. Huthwaite are in great demand all aro1'l.nd ing the above has aroused a great deal of interest Messrs. Wright & Round, Hon. Treasurers, of Mr. J. H. Boffy paid a visit to the Kidd­ Holmes Mills Band, Rotherham, for his the Midlands. Mr. Chas. A. Cooper is busy amongst bands all over the conntry, many of beg to acknowledge receipt, with thanks, of the batch of minster Silver bandroom in June. news, and am very glad to learn with this band. whom have written to say how pleased they are following donations :- that the Band I have not heard any news of Bridgnorth after many vicissitudes and struggles to Teversal Colliery are making a great impres­ at the prospect of getting some new music after Mr. F. Bryce, Bolton £0 5 0 keep Town, now Mr. Secretary, it is up to you, just above water, are now recupcrating--coming sion everywhere they go to. Mr. Jones has this the six year break due to the war and we are Mr. E. Sanderson, Bacup 0 5 0 a postage stamp does it. back steadily to the old efficiency. band well in hand. pleased to be able to state definitely that there 0 2 6 Masler K. Sanderson, Bacup Good luck are will be a Coventry S.A. have given a concert at Red­ to Habershons ! Blackwell Colliery B. Winning Band doing "Daily Herald "-Proceeds of I learn 1947 "LIVERP OOL JOURNAL." ditch. I wonder how the Town that R. Hollingsworth (a fine young some good work around the district. Mre Sam band is pro­ London Solo Contest 20 17 11 . gressing ? pupil of G. H. Mercer) is about to Smith is giving some really good service with We cannot give any details yet, but all the 0 fi 0 join the Mr. J. W. Flynn, Stockport Creswell ranks. them. bands know from experience that we are not Evesham S.A. have welcomed home their G Mr. H. Mortimer 6 0 Grimethorpe band Boys, under the efficient leader­ Grahams Mission Band, Mansfield, aer a really likely to embark on any ridiculous experiments or secretary. This is a small band and M.E. 0 5 0 i �h p of Mr. G. Thompson, are certainly good set of boys, along with that grand old to attempt to foist on to them anything they Mr. E. Ward, B.M., must have some pluck to improv­ Mr. G. Holme, Prestwich 0 6 0 rng apace carry and arc already securing engagements. gentleman, Mr. Graham. will not want either as test-pieces or concert on. I recently met him in person at Mr. H. B. Hawley, Shipley 2 2 0 _ The Semor band keep well up to standard, Shirebrook. I have not had much news lately, items. Jn spite of advice which has been \'Vorcester and thanked him for supplying me Mr. F. S. Munns, Ewell .. 2 2 0 . . despite losses-qmckly made good I am Mr. Levick, but I know you are a very busy offered to us from several quarters during the with news of Evesham bands for one of our 6 in­ Mr. Desmond Hanson, Barnsley 0 2 formed. man and I am awaiting your next contest now. past few years, we are not departing from the readers in Manchester. 0 10 0 Mr. A. J. Balkham, Uxbridge Meersbrook (B.M., H. Clark) fulfil engage­ Ollerton Colliery are very busy and making policy which has stood our firm in good stead Cradley XLCR are booked up well for the Mr. W. H. Webster, Derby 0 1 6 ments constantly and well, including annual quite a come-back to their pre-war standard. for sixty-six years, and we intend to continue on summer. I wonder if Mr. J. H. Robbins and sports events. Kirkby Old have a real good set of players the same lines so long as the taste of the bands his men think of joining the Birmingham Brass £33 10 5 Creswell Colliery entertained the audience at but were rather upset when the news came remains the same-and we certainly see no Band Association, and what about the contest Banner Cross, Sheffield, with a well-played and about Ransoms Contest being put off. Their evidence of any change yet. That some bands at vVest Bromwich ? � � � � appropriately selected programme, recently. bandmaster, Mr. W. Lowe, has been a great help agree with this policy is proved by the fact that I have not heard how many in The Governing Council are very grateful to bands are the Brodsworth (J. Bod dice) are on the up-grade. not only conducting but getting together some we have already booked the order from the fray at of West Bromwich and sincerely hope it the "Daily Herald" for their donation Plenty of jobs fulfilled. funds along with Mr. Fred \V ilkes. Scottish Amateur Band Association for all four will be a great success London Area Solo to encourage the pro­ £20 l 7s. lld. (proceeds of the Staveley \l\forks opened the Sheffield Parks ROBIN HOOD. test-pieces . for their Annual Championship moters, and then their practical it may become an annual Contest) and greatly appreciate season on June 30th, securing hearty apprecia­ _ Contests, and yet, apart from Mr. Greenwood contest. Council for the HONOUR BRIGHT. interest in the work of the tion from both officials and general public ; and ourselves, there is no one anywhere who education of young bandsmen. followed by Slaithwaite on July 7th, and Danne­ has the slightest idea what the pieces will be. :JSraes l3anb