PBR ANNUAL SUBSCll.IPTION lUOOlSTDED JIOR LIVERPOOL, NOVEMBER PRJCE No. 830 TRANSXISSION ABROAD 1, 1950 4d. POST 5d. Pe• Jl'rH. 5/-
Daily Herald Finals, Belle Vue, Manchester Band utilities of QU A LITY THE BESSON September 23rd, 1950 This short selection from the B & H complete list gives sample prices. ADJUSTABLE LUBRICANTS s. d. MUSIC STANDS Trombone Oil . . 1 3 CORNET - TRUMPET Congratulations to HOO SILVER BAND, Black enamelled iron, fitted with Valve Oil . . . . I 3 handy leg-carrier, weighs 4� lbs, Tro1nbone Crean1 .. 2 0 Conductor : Mr. Eric Ball, Winners of the head folds also 24s. 6d. Slide Grease 1 0 Aluminium sprayed finish, fixeSURREY. "THE MERRY MONARCH " OVER· From "Three Pieces for Organ "-CESAR FRANCK Arr. Frank Wright . . 10/· 4/6 6d. Theory and Harmony by post TURE. Donald Bridger. 10/· 6/- 6d. Teacher of Eric Ball 6/3 3/- Sd. Brass Band Arrangement by ALEX MORTIMER FREE FANTASIA. THEMES from the 9th SYMPHONY. "IN TUDOR DAYS." Henry Geehl. 10/· l/t 6d. Beethoven. Arr. Eric Ball •• 10/· 6/- 6d. 7 /6d. Per Set. Extra Parts, Sd. JOHN FAULDS "JESU, COMFORT OF MY HEART." THEMES FROM SYMPHONY No. 5. Sd. - AND Bach. Arr. Eric Ball • . . . 7/6 Tschaikowsky. Arr. Eric Ball •• 15/ 8/- 7d. BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR MELODY IN F. Anton Rubenstein. THIRD MOVEMENT-SCHERZO-from SURE AND STEDFAST 44 KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY, Arr. Eric Ball . 6/3 Sd. Symphony No. 7. Schubert. . FIFE Arr. Frank Wright •. 10/- 6/- 6d. A New and Easy March-ERIC BALL " MY LADY GREENSLEEVES." Traditional. Arr. Frank Wright 6/l Sd. TWO MINUETS- 4/6d. Per Set (a) From Symphony No. 40 Mozart •• " NONE BUT THE WEARY HEART." HAROLD LAYCOCK (b) From Samson Handel •• Tschaikowsky. Arr. George Hawkins .. Sd, Arr. Harold Mou 1/6 Sd. PUPILS PRIVATE OR POSTAL (Solo for Cornet, Trombone or Euph.) 7 /6 READY DURING NOVEMBER TWO PRELUDES (No•. and 20) Chopin. AND "PANIS ANGELICUS." Cesar Franck. 7 BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR Arr. Eric Ball •• 6/3 Sd. Arr. Frank Wright Trio for 2 Bb Cornets and Soprano "TRI POLKA" Phil Catelinet 40 WEST STREET, 6/3 Sd. TWO SONGS. Beethoven. (Solo for Trombone, Euph. or Cornet) ... "THE THREE TROMBONEERS " Andrew Macfarlane LACKHALL COLLIERY, EST ARTLEPOOL Arr. Haydn B•bb 7/6 Sd. Trombone Trio ... B W H "PILGRIMS' MARCH." 2nd Movement Trombone Trio ... "THE SWING OF THE SCALE" Andrew Macfarlane Co. DURHAM from Symphony No. 4 ("Italian.'') WALTZ MEMORIES OF SCHUBERT. Mendelssohn. Arr. Frank Wright 1 /6 Sd. Arr. Eric Ball •• 8/6 Sd. DAVID ASPINALL BESSON & COMPANY LTD., 15 WEST STREET, LOND ON, W.C.2. Musical Director, Ransome & Jlfaxles Works' Band (Late Conductor. Creswell Colliery and Friary Brewery Bands) BAND TEACHER, BAND AND CHORAL CONTEST ADJUDICATOR - "PRIORY VIEW," 14 FRIARY ROAD, NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTTS. THE REYNOLDS SERVICE Tel.: Newark 456-7-8·9 FRED MORTIMER (Bandmaster. Foden's Motor Works Band) USED BY ALL THE LEADING BANDS TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR CLIFTON RD., ELWORTH, SANDBACH, FOR SALE NEW AND CHESHIRE. COMPLETE SET Offe rs you the be ne fit of 88 ·ye ars W. WOOD RECONDITIONED CONDUCTOR AND TEACHER Young Bands a Speciality OF BESSON expe rie nce in Re pairs and Silve r Plating 6 COLBECK STREET, HANSON LANE, INSTRUMENTS HALIFAX, YORKS. ENHARMONIC FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORIES IN STOCK H. MUDDIMAN BASSES BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR WRITE:- "ASHBURN,' ALLOA J. BODDICE OUR ONLY ADDRESS: Tel. : BLACKFRIARS 5530 BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 13 LAKE ROAD, WOODLANDS, DONCASTER. 43 SALFORD HERBERT BENNETT
BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 40 LEVEN STREET, POLJtOKSHIELDS' MANCHESTER GLASGOW, S.i. CHAPEL STREET Tel.: Pollock 0826 �- -�--- HAROLD BARKER (Special Tuition for Radio and Television Artistes l BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR • a • "SOMERVILLE," ECKINGTON SHEFFIELD M Phone: Eckington 273 USICIANSYOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS, SO MUCH SO Lieut. JOHN FLETCHER WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT WE CAN GIVE YOU PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR AND ADJUDICATOR Brass - Military - Orchestra 1 WEST COKER ROAD, YEOVIL ' ''SERVICE WITH SATISFACTION'' SOMERSET. HAROLD MOSS 1n anything appertaining to Musical Instruments from a Ligature Screw L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. (Bandmastershiv) Musical Director, Leyland Motors Band to a BB Bass TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR (Coach for Diploma Exams .. etc., by vostl Successes in various Grades of the B.C.M. Examinations including "Bandmastership 56 SANDY LANE, LEYLAND, BARRIS LTD., Nr. PRESTON, LANCS. MAYERS & ON WILLIAM FARRALL CEN. 3639 BAND TRAINER AND ADJUDICATOR 207/215 GT. JACKSON STREET, MANCHESTER, 15 CHORD PLAYING DEMONSTRATED "CORONA," " HIGHAM" SOLOIST CORNET THE WO RLD'S BEST 14 MANOR GROVE BEN'l'ON' SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR : The New NEWCASTLE-ON-TYN Phone: BENTON 61114 E NOVE.MBEH. ist, 1950. WRIGHT AND ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS - and Soloists Band Teachers, Adjudicators JllNOR ADVERTISEJJIENTS CHAS. A. COOPER 20 word1 41. Od. 1/6 for each addtdonal 10 words. Remlttancet must accompany adver· tlsement, and reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office co ..nt six A.Mus.v.c.M. words, and add 6d. for forwardlna of replies. This rate doe1 not apply to Trade Adverta. BAND TEACHER ADJUD rGATOR, SENSATIONAL-- COMPOS A D RRANGER ANDSMAN'S COLLEGE OF MUSIC and ER � A B DWIN BALDWIN, BAND TEACHER AND AD)UDI L ife.Jon expe rien e r . M litary Orchestral ALEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL FUND., g c B ass : i CA fOR, 45 Ardem Avenue, Dawley, Wellington, an o al , All enquirieo to the Joint Secretarie_s: Mr d Cb r . H. EShropshire. Band or Choro.1 Contests .Adjudicated COLLIER, 13 Montrose Avenue, Stretford, near Man , E, chester; and Mr. ):.. HARPER., 1 Doris Street, Mos· Set of Band Parts of an old 19 COLUMBIA STREET HUTHWAIT WA.l'ITED.-Full Brass ton, Manchester. W. & R. llfar h "BIRD OF FREUTIES ARE JACKET, TROUSERS, CAP & BADGE ENTIRELY eq ' BAND TEACHER A�D ADJUDICATOR SEVENTH ANNUAL QUARTETTE CO�TEST will MUSICAL.-Apply jn wrjting to BAND IU � JI It=11) I[?�\� beH held in the Parish Hall, Holmbridge, on Saturday, Noven1ber ;\fASTER. 'THE QUEEN'S ROYAL WEST KEN'l' 56 NEWTON STREET, HYDE, OWN 18th. Adjudicator, Mr. Harold Moss. lst pri>e, 20 gns., K.EGIMENT, Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe, KENT. CHESHIRE. Challenge Cup and £7 ; 2nd, J:4; 3rd, £� ; 4th, £1 ; 5th, 10/ and 10/- Special. Testpiece," Own Choice." Entrance Fee 5/-. RLEY WELFARE BAND are holding a SLOW MELODY HERBERT SUTCLIFFE Schedules from the Secretary, D. BROADHEAD, Yew Tree, CO)!TEST in The Arley Mi11ers' Welfare Hall, Saturday These are converted from part-worn ex-police Uniforms, Hoimbridge, Huddersfield. (11) DecemberA 9th. Jumor and Senior sections. Particulars, Musical Director J. EASTON, 6a Ransome Rd., Gunhill, Arley, Covenlry (11) ANTED, BAND for Whit-Friday Morning. Apply, l\r. VICKERS-ARMS TRON GS LIMITED ) a renovated and altered to individual measu rements. ( Box Number 118, c/o. B.B.N., 34 Erskine Street. RLEY WELFARE BA�D require a SOLO CORNET BARROW SHIPYARD SJLVER BAND Liverpool,W 6. (l.l) PLAYER. Work found. No houses available. SECRE BAND TEACHER AKD ADJUDICATOR ATARY, 6a Ransome Rd., Gunhill, Arley, l\r. Coventry. (11) THEY ARE REALLY ASTOUNDING VALUE. Send NOW RASS BAND BARGAINS. Overhauled CORNETS from 41 CEDAR ROAD, £10, £6110/-, TRmmONES £9, EUPHONIUMS ORTH E)!D CLUB, BENTLEY, DOl\-CASTER. Third 30 Stoke Road, for range of samples and Prices. Many pleasing designs available. BARROW-IN-FURNESS BASSB .c"12. Other instruments. BROWN, Annual SOLO CONTEST to be held December �nd, ilflll. (12) I Slough. CupsN and Cash prizes. Open aud Junior section. ADJUDI S. S. H. ILIFFE CATOR WANTED. Further particulars from J. MOSS, ELLINGTON WATERSIDE SILVER BAND, NEW 125 Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster. BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 2 EALAND. The above Champiouship Grade Band, � urgentlyW requires the services of first class tenor TROM OR SALE. 21 SUITS OF ONlFOR:l-1, including the 10 NUTFIELD ROAD, �EICESTER BONISTS, assistant LEAD CORNETS, and Eb BASS players. BAKD MASTER'S. Scarlet and Gold. Price £GO or & STORES \'\'ell paid employinent and good accouunodation will be found F GEORGE THOlVIPSON nearest offer. J. T. BRI!\DLEY, Secretary, Burbage Silver Apply, with references, stating experience and class of work Pnze Band, Burbage1 Buxton, Derbyshire. required to: THE SECRETARY, G.P.0. Box 1186, Wellington. ARMY NAVY SUPPLY B.B.C.M., L.C.S.M. _ _ _ - -___ - - Designers and Makers of Attractive Uniform!" New Zealand. (11) 21 l t inuni ngs, BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR NIFORMS. TUNICS, blue serge G,o d r 13 TlOJ!' F. G Al{l'H, ol ll a<:up A!::l H'l'ON lAN w1ites : "Nmth Ashton lL\.LlFAX a . DISTRICT 'd RASS l\.l t;lHON.l!.TH SUB-Aol:30ClATlON M r. w11tes "ll nd BAN D ' . l' Bews 1 .tt.E !i.l'H WAL.E:S BHASo HAN JJ i dec[J regi e that 1 o tiraas Band Pnze have l1ad a A1::i 1:1uc...aA l'lU.N-i\tt<'r considerable lapse .NO w th t 111ust n tif 011 very busy season w1tlt a t11e a s y � 1950 a b v association has once ASSOClATlO.N readers oi p s ing ot anot t 1 r NOVE..\lBER lst, engagements and contestmg, liavrng gamecl or tune llt1' o e e bandsman u dec sect .'>,ell1� t1l l J Lw .Jui p r z s . b agam med it;; activities. Tins revival The Nort h Wales Brasl:l Band Associatwn ie ea vv . w ade"1;or ot tlie bronz•• s, w piano accomp n ent ; CODA i s ut u ves of bauds in 1 leuoneths ure n t1ll' sow w1 te : "Bournv11le vVorks falver whom ac<:epted and weie representecl . silver, anu l oack agam ' , "JJnnk to me the m d c u1t attend meeL gv1J C r ysta l:' a lac:e medals me my lleart are busy working up an excellent progi a .t'nor to opening b usiness of the eet 1tn (owmg to distance) to Ji(. w1t11 t11mc , and "l dr t l a s 11elel omcl' a cha rm anu tni t eye- eam v m 4tlL. l in 1n si l , as an mgs of the .North Wales Association l o :o t an � ee uniJ m me loi then concert on N o e be1 g, the wemhers stood., ence l a1 caus d . l' nce 3/- e , free. \· t ne a 111 ie th e Ills retnemen t 11wedt ach post was p r ileg to t heir memory lUS ual!y held at Hhyl or Llandudno) they of b nd. J ed hear them at one of act ot homage to Urn of IIarol the A ssoci at10n over asked tl1e North Wales Assoc1aton to agree from p and on tll•' l ]I.f r ol i . o d o _\lunn A eltet appears on this page lrom a band ot that cali bre dld not enter more a 10ng period. He had mtended bemg to tile format10n of a l::l ub Assoc1at10n trom death l s son li 111t i , f anll y\ Hi 1 s, and tlus was Jack went mlo i A. J. 1 a1 1 sec1etary of tl1e West Wales contest s than they do . Aft€r all they have present l> ul ltad died the prev10us week. tne County ol Menoneth .l<'elLon's band, etncment since rece1v1ng winch, we have Daily Herald contesL 1he g v r agreed upon. The Sub Associat1 0n was so He was well known 111 Lancashue banu ,�s�oc1atJon, a good record at the Chaiunan a e a sho t resume of llie e ll smnlar lrom -several the B ss , amongst otl!eis, had xac y letters wmmng the 2nd sect10n 3 times out of Ute events w l 1 1 c i l had led to the present meet tounecl trom repiesentatives of ra cucles, having a!l! Collle1 y Helle! l lie11 Bader of o a ton H al par i n t ir fir t conte t 1on, for l<' und, by D uung mm nc M onday , are sent to us any of the Area Corn opened the day, and made the sportmg offer + + + the week co e mg wh,ch reansed the magmhcent total of a u 1 1951, vacation course will 6d. to 1/- spent at the sale. l\J s e a o J n a y lst, a £�0.10. 0 ::, un tteess, we will be pleased to pubhsh them. to a dd every r. G. H GRIFFlTHS, ecr t ry l ce mg t111s was done spontan ... t r brass s um n ists Most of the articles on sale were y be he1d o m tr e tal 01 eously, l tlu nk made b 1-{ltyl 8ilve1, wntes : "The major news item vmg m e Ho without any preparat1011, CONCORDS AND DISCORDS m h is school age, li th London and mP 1t a very Juip pat members of the band and their ladies. As th i s ont about the -successful Assoc w s un L11e t. ot cveryon�, the sale, the Vice- Counties Area. This course 1s pon nearly £80 wa-s taken at rnl,wn Contest held at Llandudno on and shows th at a true spu1t of comradeslnp sored iurntly by the .No. 1 Arca Centre ol J\lr. H. ALLCOCK, secretary, writes : Pres1dent's donation was a cheque fo1 £40 S t d October 14th, when 15 b nd st11l surv11·es amongst a ur ay, a s N .A . . . oiir bandsmen. Let. Dn te e B.C . D . the B B .C and the Hmrichsen Con o tllank Mr. "'llie Haipu1 Hill Band Comrmttee wishes and with the proceeds of the Whist ve, m P m 3 c lass s (Hesults in this me a ls <..:layton, of Colesh1ll; fo1 co p d D1re tt , be nt11 l t held in tlte evening, and edi tiou ) . The W. B. B A ceiL c: 0n and. will e e y f1ee e v rn ll . " tu be dtsassoClated from he complamt re vanous compel- N. ssoc. is growmg lu-s assistance at the e ng co ecti on N e b h s to students. The course w1ll consist ot to the High Peak ot s pu lis ed it10ns beld duri ng the day, a total of nearly from i;t1 ength lo trength, due to the ferred m two sessions per day (10.15 to 12.15 and O t £133 as which I r m you1 c ober issue. Our policy has always w raised for the fund, now unti rmg efforts of the secretary, Mr. vo 1.30 . 0 .Mr. LEGGE'l''l', £204. to 3 3 Monday to Friday mclus1ve) HARRY of Nunlt\lad, ve a number re As popula on ha-s \' been to h a ot youngsters stands at the ti J arvi�. w h o worked so hard to bring fi nal concert rn London l l "As the l:l B .N . lo vi is and a by a composite band I es : good old ce1 v mg t up the gaps whic11 of the llage only a littl·3 in North Wales to membership, as1011g u1lion to till the bands Kmgsway Satu1 , January foi news you may be glad to get. 2,000 m ar 1 thm t ot l b tile Hall on day a occur tl11ougl1 retuement or otlle1 causes, ove1 the k, k you t h e a nurnbet now eing 32 6th. ll n me. 1 ! a uei l this 'll1e musical duector of the course e uom l d a vous bieakaown will agiee t tat is a good response fr om and on the wl10le we have been fairly fort bands, including the Sub-association o f be Mr Ken th Cook, an twice, and at my age (f.5) cannot concenn ate the ,\ 1 i t w1ll ne d guest u a e bei ng able to retarn the suppo1t of local public, and goes to prove just what er one hshi re and Montgomeryshire . The E too el tr nt sul1 n t m lectmers will mclude .YI. r. nc Ball. The w l, J. piay my cornet and can be done with co-opeiation of c n est ffi c e l these Li ainees' ' the a o t was most e i nt y compered by u <:0nduct m Nu ...... week's syllabus is designed to i ncl de a y nhead Glnrnlrnn band. J\ ly Ladies Committee." ,\ I r. W 8wmdells, secietary of Colwyn e 1 eh eshe1 on rudiments, pnnciples oI en loyal me11 a 1 too scattered about to du llENTLEYITE ri es . "North End Social � + + Town, while members of the executive acted c l used but w t sernbJ e playmg, and the elements of con as mu l as we to, we still ha1-e Bentley, D c: a t KEARSLEYITE writes: "As was prev- a s o tfi c1als. Much creclit is due to Mr. J. W. a Club, oll s er, are lwldmg t!Jeu hne stock H . B music l usl stated in :s badl y let down ; perhaps the band nave wme compet1t10n around 1 w1ll go on undaunted. piactic l mau w lll we shall P ades eel ca a e1 together m a ho miss , a Dlsaster J!'und ; this included two ar n give ieasonable explanation of wond wlrnn bands w1H get u and a t i i. . their absence. Nev h es t e Band Association, and t1y ancl st dent h nke " rn the Pansl1, one on Sunday, October 15th, ,, + ..- . + ert el s h evenmg the B rass FLA.SHLlGHT wntes : " As D1s nd prevent undercuttmg, etc., ••• other, Sunday, October 29th , wlucn conce1t was a huge success and the three for carmvais and the n o t u 1 t . � Mr E. B u ve good spu1t that l Co esp nden fo1 the � rnbei d s nc � b d Heg. lu G. TWEEDY, maniLge1 of the ry pi o s the exists m t us . t� an s re sponded magmficently to Mr. and otlrnr nct10ns Until the brass yom valuble paper, I s ill/ contest wutes : "I sho uld like to thank all b n . '' most feel 1t i Little. The u ental soloist was .Mr bands m this distnct get orgamsed and . small village a d t a y instr m n BurY' on O i l d uly to 1eply ti enl m de b 'lv m H assoeiat1on, the1 e ba ds who conte;,ted rn c o 1 1 ...... + . o . le strit�m . m y Wh hyl, whu µlayeJ os, form an w1l1 be n otlung e A . u ite, two sol 14th. They gav e ourne ay a Roch m l s address at the Annual UH pl mg of very GEORGE L.CE, ba dmaster of 1\fi. ie ceived by' an appreciativ D•ut mssausiact1on with cont€st. 1esults :.\lr. n B B n and was well e 1 writes : "l u Genernl Meetmg of the arrow tanm:l d e c · and tl t 111gh standa1 d and above all, each and every Cam bo s Colliery , wo ld like to au i n e " o ie matters 80 wllat about it WesL s band held at Barrow on l6tl1 October, 1950, ... lJ umbelland " membe1 ol tl!Pse bands co-operated to the the k mdnes . . secietanes " reco1d my appreciat10n of but befo1e I that, I u t e movmg along so smoothly the Du m can du m s first J. WILLIAMS, of the full st extent i n shown me by the officials of rha l\l r. A. secretary ---- �- ---- to and from tile platform We t my challenge the speaker to come out mto the West Wales Assoc:rnlwn, wutes : "ln rd r PERSONALS had a very Biass. Band League on he occasion of h1-s guevances. 1 o e happy contest and l el t Solo Contest for open with know that you fe quite sure that adi udicat1un ol lrnu to coHect nnsunde1 standmg and mislead o t will be onl y too pleased to publish any every one had a good clay. The promotei s Youths aged 14 18, and lso m c a i rnlormatwn rega1 nal 1'. FEARNLBY of : to a y ngr constructive c1it1cism he m t ng drng the Natio Mr. Coventr y, wiite ay care to wn 2, A ea Contestmg, for 1951 , ;:; feel that they have launched what will ulation� on a well conducted cont€st. The Biass Band r we 'l:'i tl u your .b.H.1-. . , to with a su bs n i lus r rk; ease allow me, no gh prove to be a very popular contest. If any entrants was view to ta t atm g ema wrnl l i L to known persons, play111g of the twenty-three " be that no thank 1\ L \secreta1 Kette1111g which I consider to be very provocati ve . lr. owe y of bandsman or entb ustast wlto was present bemg the greatest draw bodies, or organisat10ns have direct- B a 1ea!ly good, nerves any 1-t llleo nd ) and lus committee, foi a vei y th ••• at the contest, has any suggestion for 1mp- bac:k, and once ese boys have ma-sterecl MINER w s \3 101rnl control over tltese c:untests other than well t winch l had t e pleasui e 1 i te . " Gnmethorp Colliery run contes , h 1 ovement 01 even constructi onal cnticisrn ut . the respecti ve Committees. a1 ud1ca tllem older soloists will have to look o e Area The "D ly ot adi tmg on October 7th. There was 1 l e v same and full t gave a Conc rt in aid of the Nat10nal H ial " sbal be happy to rec i e erta.'rnly tlungs look very heal hy rn e d is still very mterested in, and good ent1y and qua1tettes C J:'lay111g Fields Association at the Theati a both of soloists consideration will be given them. My Dut ham." e closely associ wi ated tlt, the�e Area Contests anu tne piay mg w as of a very lugh standar J 7 Royal, Castleford. The Earl and Countess u address 1s No. Greens1de, Ainsworth, ... . and tl1cll Area Frnals, which c lmi nate wit 1 t u a y tlte q i te t + ... l par ic l rl ua t es wh1ch weH: is ur tins contest HALLAS, i.t ca of Scarbo1ough were pr esent, and comph the "Daily Herald" National Bras s B and Bolton. lt o aim to make Mr. SQUlH.E m si l director � v i T mented Mr. H arry Mlleman on th e y close. he soloists failed mostly by not a "looked forwaid to" event for all bands Colhery, writes : " _May 1, Cliamp10nsl11p at the Royal Albert Hall, me u e 1 of Creswell performance Another Concert is t be given i eansmg a lody sho ld b p ayed n nd e tl n i sts. " u o London." me a n r s a thro gh the medrnm of the columns of the at t h + + + as near as possible to the manner 111 wl11c11 the e t e Rock Cinema, Cudworth, on Novem · ---- Band News, express appr cia ion Mr. G. H. GILBEHT, s cretar it u d be and being a Brass ber 19th in aid of the Creswell Di saste 1 e y 01 sho l sung, vocallst my -s of tlie Creswell ia B1 ass wutes : "A e e meet111g e , 1 l o1 the officials and member F u ' ' Beenl m g n ral s ll soon notICed the discrepancy KENTISH NOTES the tt nd . Collier Band for le ers of sympathy .. y • . or tne above Band was held on Thursday, should hke to hear more of our sol01sts for the members of tl1e and deep concern "Stanton Iron i::ieptember 21 st, when a good report was today playrng wtth a melody, not playrng the receut i befell IRONWORKER wntes : band during d saster that given by the sec1etary on the four year:1 at lt, and l am s ure they would make great The saying goes " Third time lucky," and thi5 1 theu tile v a Cr eswell . 1 reg et to state works band have now completed s111 ce the g I h c , is true in the case of Hoo Stiver ill ge of are the !Jund had been started The Bal- heauway , iudgmg from play m ear l In 19-17 and D , BBb engagement li st, and lookmg forwa1d Lu that .Mr. Allen avies player, was ance Sheet s hows that £324.13.3! was the too mucn sameness seemed to be the marn 19-18, this band were placed fifth in the Belle , contest!:; , qua1 ag . some tctte and solo. We weie amongEt the vict1ms of this awful tr edy 11womc Jor the fom years endmg J u ne ia1hng, but L tl11nk on the whole the play- Vue Fmals, but this year succeeded under Mr. 50 J\lr. the hold.et of a years busy broadcastrng on the 18th with Brenda 30th, 1950 i h mg s Davies was Acco1d111g to w t £323.l'/.8 Expemllluie for at Kettering et a fine standard foi Eric Ball, m gaining first pnze. l heard most the N.B.B.C. and will be sa l Casn (contralto) as tile srnger certificate of d. y Ll ie oarne pc11od. Out of th is amount other events to 10llow. Aga111 let me thank ot the bands, being greatly impressed with Hoo's e the iema1 ks and the congratulations, we missed m th Brass Band World. Several £297.14.7}. was spent on lnst.1uments, lVIr. Lowe and lus committee." effo1 t, and would like to congratulate .Mr. a g od willingness must have pleased o many by the �'l c: . " + ..- Bands have expressed their to Llsi and 8tands + Ball, who has worked very hard, and deserves o d ts in ald of the Distress Fund playmg and the choice of items. We haYB + -+ + r. P. VAUSE, ec e ry o� Sheffield h l conce1 but Thf s r ta all the apprecialion which can be showered on a good bane! together are open for for tlie bencti t of th e beieavecl . and Creswell , EG-D.KEDAH, writtls : "Hade Bdge Silver Recreational, wntes : lt was with great him. Letters of congratulation have reached . Colhery band are rece1 vmg requests from improvement. havmg yet t e re r that 1 a u band ... .. + aie ano h r season of success- g et nd the members of o r the band from all parts of the world, mcluclmg a o t m ar v n us parts of he country for si il ful Contestmg. Follow111g upon theu received the news last week regarding the U.S.A. and Australia. This band will nmN finrJ f i I all TH.E WEST !<;N G-J�AND HANJJ:S- death unct ons . will endeavour to reply to OF record prize-winmng year 1949 (.!<'1� of George Harry Mercer. lt was quite the gomg hard, and many weak pos1twns will Lile e Uia those lett rs personally aml hope t l\1EN'8 FESTIVAL provides one of our T1opl11es and £96 c:asl1) , tuey Jtave collected a shock Dccause one of our jumor members have to be strengthened if anything is to be received their reply will outstandmg outdoor band o ts, t who have not yet c ntes w1tti tlus yeat o date £46 trom llolmfirth, had been to h i s home only two days prev accomplished m the Champ10nship Class. Many weie ' excuse the slight delay . The band trophies, mcluding the fine Royal Trophy, DoncasteL, Flockton, Huddersfield, and wusly for 11er weekly private lesson. l am people have mquired who are the soloists of this r equal C l ead d b connected b oadcastmg hom the Leeds Studw on to tl1ose at any contest. :Solely ad1 s 1 conlests. They are veiy prou sure every ody with the Brass band, and here they are : Solo cornet, Mr. i h the Pohce a £50 expe11- Sheffield, u l October 7th, and w t help of a through wet day a loss of was to have been highly commended on two Band movement 111 and thro gl Johnson, who has had experience wtth leading Leeds Umteu e 26th Festival last July. At a _ l A. Patrol cai , arrived at the enced at th ir occasions tllls year. by V r. J. Green- out South Yorkshire, will offer their sincere Lancashire bands ; solo trombone, 11r Beech, wood., the A i 1c l r h .Football ground before the kick-off m 0 1de1 committee meeting the chairman, Captam d ud atoi at Ho mfi t and and deepest sympathy to Mrs. Mercer and who played in leadmg S.A. bands under Mr E. to l e p ay selections. During the interval a T. B. Leigh, exp1essed the thanks ol th L:ad1shead Contests, who, at Holmfirth, farruly. George Harry Mercer had spent Ball ; solo euphoniu.11, Mr. C Simmons, born m the D r e nd the fifteen bands competrng B n t collection was made for i st ss Fu promoters to found us "far supeuor to any a d m he a hfellme w1tl1 bands and bandsmen, and 1 the village and has been a member for 30 years ; t t the u b " d long be remember which amounted to the grand o al of for the grand spirit shown, and to p Coutest, and at Cadisheacl, ·'a good soun am sure his memory will solo horn, Mr. L. 1\latthias, with 39 years ber 15th, at the lic for their endurance under such adverse Dand h l of £271.19.1. On Sunday, Octo whic have had to down-pomt ed. The loss to local bands by his passmg brass band service The Bandmaster of this ic e tl1e 1 the concl1tions. The 1951 festl val to be held thr u have make e e t oo qu st of JH ayo of Buxton and o gh slow tempos." They , in 1\lr. w1ll the mov m n so much the p r band, Jl.lr. A. \\'eller, has resigned, and here is Gardens, the June bemg :\l anagement of the Pavilion probably in next, is now Albert Robmson, one of the finest amateur er, as such enthusiasts are hard to replace." a chance for a go-ahead band to secure the ser orgamscr �l r. ,J . .I:' ! the band presented an evening concert ass1-ste g e 1 Tile d stnct ao secretary and solo euphonium ot in ty behind these Parks C ntes Coven y em by all. The Ladies' Com mi Llee arranged now work t i g suffic- Public Prize band this �ent to us shall never Coventry i:i1lver, 31d." i ltard to raise KHkdale band, of w hich is such that we 2nd, and p u event, and I 11nde1·sta11cl the wives ;:md sweet forget." ienl mon1•y to rcha se a new set the Editor ot this paper was tre asurer and • + .. hearts are very enthusiastic over the welfare of .. ... of Basses and no doubt more will be heard solo tromb . one, and the band never had the band :\Ir. F. A LE Y , wnte� : of the Hesketh a r S.\XWICK ri s: Hawick Saxhorn have T , of Skelmersdale Bank band in tlte future such p operous and successful period w te J. A. Recently I went to Selhurst Park to see "Om b and have been quiet lately, thrn Thei r :.\I u�ical Di rector, Mr Hughes, as they had when Mr. Wills was secretary. had a lean time for a few years past, but rystal Palace Football team, and playing havmg made a number who has wo1 ked ha1d to 1ai se the s a da rd Jn later years were always a ed lo . dur Horderers never g1 ve in. They are now hemo d ue to our t n we ple s � rn is attendance. AU meet lmu mg the 111ten al were the Crystal Palace Band, quite o Mr. Ja es Amos, of cl�anges in the personnel. We have quite of tl1e band . in regular \wually at Messrs. Rushworth go d shape with m who looked s!1'art their red unif who, w� hope, the standaid g1 and Ill orms. A Galashiels, as At present they a number of boys in the band selec:l10ns . published hy r c tile nlwa�·,; h l and d nature, it was the right type fo1- a football "Ollie boys. A is a g \o\'e gain morP e i e n e to 111et>} c e P i fn goo company , and funds to clothe th e recent keen which , crowd, which our effoil::i ll I , he�' i 11 e l I 11 k d knew hnn. O r showed it� appreriation a ft er each ffoHteHs Whist Drive in the Public Libra1 y i ene'� 111 the Contest Field next delllands that wi came tl1e1 1 way. uH w P by all who u h o e the h>rncl 1o l o k to lilP f11t 111e t h ,;rn<:ere m l item with loud clapping. · when we p to ln rng o wi confidence wp ll know- I y pat ty his rr ng Hall � i el d d a good pt0fil and they ha"'� ,;cason. :< goe,; out to so owi P former ti . ' ' ia� tltei 1 ai,• capalJle a . 1110 big tbe.1 glo es de,.,\ 1ue" 1n l 1 nd ,; w'dow and lamily in their l:lad bereavemer.L dances in t h e offi ng. " I ADAGIO. NOVJ!;MBER lst, 1950. WRIGHT AND ROTu�D'S BRASS ha.ND NEWS NORTH EAST RIDING PEAK YORK & CONTEST RESULTS CORRESPONDENCE FARNWORTH & DISTRICT HIGH NOTES o[ visiting CHANCERS TI11s district has had a iull month 111 connection with the Festival of Britain KETTERING-Kettering l{ ifle Club Sewnd " Farnworth Old have begun rehearsals on the EDITOR OF THE " BRASS BAND NEWS. 1 think, should msptre all banGloucestershire Associa younger brother ot the late Mr. J. C. Wright, .Vlortimer to all bands not eligible to compete m the cenamly showed itself 111 some tion. The case he makes on behalf of his of Besses, and is also a member of the Besses' Orchestra most Charnptonsh1p Section. 1t is also hoped to hold Association, of the tempos at which certam pieces were Egypl " "to ensure a fair deal for them Band. I• arnworth Old gave a concert recently March Deportment Contesl. BURY, 14th October. "Moses in but he a selves," is a good one. A well intentioned cause for Creswell Disaster Fund in the Veteran's Club. taken. They were almost breathtakmg, be said about the & H Slaithwaite Band (L. As yet little can Massed (W. . . ). lst prize : l could deal with them, and ont Band agree, and seemingly the more righteous 'vVa lkden competed at Bury Contest and gave had a band that Band Loncen, but l know it is hoped that Lamb) ; 2nd, Atherton Temperance commg from those who presumably have sinned indeed. lelt that performances like this raise tile prestige Goodshaw Band (E. Ker a very creditable performance .Harry Mortimer wrll be conducting. (V. Preston) ; 3rd, ol our band movement. 1 would like to add (W. H. Yates) . and are now thoroughly cleansed of the " old Kearsley are having weekly rehearsals, but a Now then York bands, here is a chance to shaw) ; 4th, A.1 .M. Works Band Willie Lang, Lance Wy11, and : Mr. Herbert idea." l would also like to congratulate Mr. I saw several members the other week, rolling special word to you are made of. l hope we shall 22 Bands competed. Adjudicator ·show what Watkins on his persistence in such policy, up when the practice was nearly over. This the soprano Ior their grand efforts. fhanks great event. lJon't Sutcliffe. be represented at this for although one would criticise his belatedness with won 't do, boys, if you want to progress. lt is again, ·• Dyke." get to make a note of tne date, June 16th, 1951. a complaint which might have been better neither fair to the conductor nor the rest of the J:'eak Dale .l:'ublic had a difficult task to follow October. Section 1. York City 13rass were untortunate in their HEADINGTON, 14th Dyke to the Gardens, but l am pleased to say ; lodged officially on the occasion of the Chippen band who turn up m time. N at Belle 'v"ue. 1 prize, Bedford Trades (A. Doyle) quest for at10nal Honours Open. First ham Contest. FARNWOH.THlAN. tl1e1r performance can be considered fairly good (J. Alderson) ; understand they were 1:5th order of merit. second Hazeil's l:'rintmg ·works H.cg. 111 ' Further, Sir, I quote from a Jetter we re -��-+�- j uclged by local standards. ball am is Miss E. Dennis (W. D. Lawton) ; highest l would like to congratulate Lumb third, st. _ ceived from the Secretary of the Gloucestershire maly Mr. lJennis Wnght. reluctantly we here were not only surprised but public.) ln my opuuon that was a mistake. l pnzes wl1en these notes are publlshcd. 1 am MANCHESTEH.-Aloert Hall. All-rounu Un �unday, November ::ith, the interesting regretfully disappointed to hear that without nad to come away JUSt alter the last band sorry 1 cannot report your letter 111 lull, Mr. brass J:lanCl 1...-nantp10i1snips. ;d st vcto uer. contest takes place between Yorkshire and ; direct cause for complaint, they too were guided played, to catcl1 my tram, so did nol hear the VV aternouse, Lt was very mterestmg. Keep up 1rst pnzt:, Llltei:n in niu ruollc \1' . .bOl!elllJ lJurllam ; this year it is al Darlington. l' a to fall for the " closed shop " order. results ; but listened very caret ully to every the good work you are domg, it i� sure to nave v-ooashaw \JO.. .n..ersnaw1 ; tn11 u, l wonder what the opm10ns were of York :;econu, Yours faithfully, band. ·rhese are my considered results without goou results. .brass \A. h. ::inutnJ ; 10unn, veruy bandsmen when they read in the local paper n1raweH T. G. R. HEATH. prei udice ; lst, Cheetham Hill, with a brill1ant , The visit of Cresswell Colliery to the Paviiion .borougn !Joucc \'--'· :::itover) . :::ievtuteeu oauu� about the proposed temporary Civic Hall plan. Ci7 Greenway Lane, Chippenham. pertormance, unller F. Bonelli ; 2nd, Storey's, oi Gardens, .11uxton, gave us a chance to pay our con1petea. AC!Juaicators, l'1essrs. J. A. vreen !'his plan, submitted to the l,1ty Council by the Lancaster, Mr. A . .t::. Brownbill, with a well respects to the men who lost their nearoru , lives uurmg woou, .t.. L. nuttress, . a.i1u York Chamber of Trade, was turned down. G. l' BURY & DISTRICT balanced smart technical per±ormance. Bird the rece11t disaster. j . ..bfOOKS. Mys lf, l feel that this step is very untortunate, well, Goodshaw, 1Jerby .l:'o!Lce, Marsden, Hyde, l<'airheld are ousy with a few learners, and e because there is no douot about it, York is all gave smart well-balanced performances. ·rhe are hopmg to have a lull band by the hummer. Cham Congratulations to Ainsworth Public Sub badly in need of a concert hall. This project HEi>.HAM., ;,lst ()cto oer. Tyncdal<.; nature of tl1e contest must 11ave been a severe 'Lney also 11ave a tine ladies' committee, viu ; scription for a very successful contest, held in who are p10nsnip . hymn i·unt ist, would have been a very good asset to the city, : l"J.altWlllSUt: Bury Drill Hall on Saturday, October 14th. trial to Mr. Greenwood and h1s co-J udges. As workmg hard to raise iunds. .o a.es uJ. .n.. Ha11 ; Jru, .ora111ptu11 lU\.Vll. more so with the .Festival year approaching. �uu, r There was some very good playing by the 22 Mr. Avis is Uunkmg ot stagmg a contest in the 1:'1{1DE OF THE PEAK. ist, ria.1t:wn1sUt via ; .urae::; e1 Congratulations to Miss Grace Dinsdale on lYia..rc.n : �IH1, bands, and Mr. Herbert Sutcliffe had an unen near future for Uass A bands, my humble .t�l&i.n ; ilra, J:lrarnpi:ou iowri. : 1st, her success at . Heckmondwike on Saturday, Hanz viable task in picking out the winners. Mr. adv1ce to him is : .t'ick a first class test piece ...'"\.U ; i>1 WORCESTERSHIRE NOTES 1""1. altwu1st1e v1u ; .brats ul an u, October 14th. Playmg in the sect10n for under J'.Hl r. F. France, supplied the CheHenliam B.A. Dan for a weekend, and Honwa;;Lle W. d Band are preparing for a concert in the near AS we go to pres8, (A. at :y{anchester, and Mr. Davies of Middleton music for the Olhcers' Councils in the Cromwell c d Malvern re eive Leamington b and . future. 'l' uruerJ w111 ue ::;tanmg ttJeu .band weeK, Borough Band told me they had also entered. Hall, which was eHjoyed by all present. 1 'l'he .l las.;ed Band Concert went oH very We pons is g mg LO therby Silver appear to be in good form auti accormug to re n o uc1 He thought it a good way to keep the band heard them on the march on ::iunday afternoon, well at Bromsgrove, and a good these days. I hear au auau. weH, l s uppose llKe interested, I agree with you and hope to see they hope to compete lfLilke when they sounded nice. audience was present, although noL m DO both sections at �kipton on November 4th. most· band;,;, tney can llO with more lnrlllo. you again at many m.orc contests in the future. Carn.forth Boys S.A., under Mr. lZ. Postle o10. many as was hoped, b ut the weather was Knaresborough Suver we hear very little oi iv1 r. .Jc.. Gox, ::;ecre1ary o1 Lmco1n .b Good 1uck to you both in your efforts. thwaite, practise hard, and one day he will be d verv col . but they keep active. They have � wntes ; ··lJontinued p10gre8::> Is bcmg matie A Slow Melody and Quartette Contest is to rewarded for all the work he puts rn. every inten b·orry Lo l1ea1· Mr. J. A. Boffy i8 laid up . t10n ol J 01111ng oy Lile barnL At1er a v ery ::;uccesstu1 season, be held in Heywood, in January 1951, in aid the Harrogate Association The K.O.R.L.R. are having good rehearsals · l am sure this is a sore blow to him as lrn attentiances Don't forget the new W. & R. J ournal i now L11ey are now ou:>y w1t11 at of the Mayor's appeal for the Xational Playing Mr. .Page and his men work well together Kidder wa.s buildi11g h igh hopes of leading ready and bands should be placing � ;:,rngrl .tianh. .Footl)all li- rounll. lJavid .t' an Fields Association ; full details will be found '1."hey have several engagements, '. their orders mcl udmg the Silver in tlJe ]';ovember Contest . now 111 _case \l�am;ome anti ll'l anes) is LO make montlll/ in next month's issue. of delay ; remember the paper ration .l:als, uiey will 11rnke ttic grade Pensioners, receiving great praise on both rk Citadel S.A. Band, having held the pooi . Mr. Brownbill is paying frequent visits to keep Allen has been chosen to adjudi c ate and the ·111e ]Jromoters of umbersi e con occasions. BOMBA RDON . t10n for 3U years, taking over ±rom his father. tire ll d them up to contest form. d -��- draw will take pl ace at 2.30 an the contest _U nder Mr. Dickinson te;;ts, tne Barton Boy::; Gwb, are to ltold +·-��- Mr. . this band has taken part J. R. Bateman and Master Alan Clowes at 3 p.m. 111 many events tneu 3rd Annual next year. l hope to RO SS END ALE & EAST LANCS. . 111 vanous parts of the country. rendered two duets at the Harvest Home .L believe Boumville Prize will be giving learn that this event will take p1ace in His health has not been of the best for some Sulyard Street Church. They also played duet a concert after the contest. tune_ lJaysgartlt Park, and not that dowdy tielll � now. N everthel_ess it is hoped he will still I was pleased to visit the Contest at Bury on and solos at Silverdale with Mr. Ascott's Con J•;vesham J\lethoJist Youth have three contmue . in �v 1arslt Lane. hrs mterest banding. the 14th and it was a very successful event. cert !'arty, when Alan was encored and com young ladies with them, two in the cornet 111 Wmners la;;t year·s Hum bersiue contest, In closmg these notes, could I of An entry of twenty-three bands was a wonderful mended ior his nice tone. They sPction and one on the slide hombone. just express · have several our sympathy Grantham Town p1aying 1::3ougs of Wa1eo start for this first event and the Ainsworth . to the people of Creswell engagements with the concert party. At Bromsgrove on October lst, l meL Mr. Colliery. ( W. & K), are still showing good form. A Band are to be congratulated. One or two l•:d nl It \\'.as _a very bad blow which only ln the conclusion of these notes, l would like ward ason, age 77 who is still in the those whose great pity that tlus baud liave not more matters of detail will be put right next year. livelihood depends on obtai.nin"' to say how very pleased l was to meet my old tenor �ectiou of Bronu;grove Silver. He has coal, know public support. I hope this becomes a " Uniform " contest ; what it is like. To Squire Halla and valued friend, Mr. .Perkins, at the 1'vi an been playing 50 years and was a member and his � U1ty 01 .tiull Silver (1::3 . Ward) have now the spectator wants 1.o see as well as hear. men, your tribute over the radio was chester contest, and have a little chat with him. of the ol Meltham. . Blackhall and Crookhall i continued attendance. Burley a months. Garth), did well in Mr. Whitaker's absence, w ll certainly give nd I_lkley gave a grand concert uL account of th ms s Hade Edge, Holme enst H While the majority of bands in the area while Mr. F. Garth did well in the Hartman a good e elve . Silver M eltham and i\I on ospital on S unday, October lst, are Wallsend Colliery have lost the services, .\1eltham Mills and Hepworth 0Silver all failed which was en 'go-ahead', we still find the 'stick-in-the solo and showed us that he is still a capable j oyed by all present . the S. p muds', and C feel it is high time these player. A good vocalist made up the bill and for the present, ot Mr. Gallagher (Tenor to catch the adjudicator's ear at the Bury con- l �ing of this band was very good. -\.Vh at orn) who ha8 ost a test. They a 7, c bands got rid of their officers who follow he was very well accompanied by Mr. R. Furness H l foot through an are all hoping for better results at ara nd solo ornet player they have, only ac i n - the Rochdale event. 17 year� th!s polic:y. It_ is not 'Brass Bandi ng' . It is the band's solo horn. I hope to be able to hear c de t . Mr. Gallagher was bereaved of 111:0 old; this young player has a great d The Association holding uture evi ent that little, or no thouaht is criven you again soon, Mr. Haworth; what I have been wife a few weeks before this accident. We are a slow melorly f 111 front. of him and the credit must offer our sincere sympathy and hope h" contest on Saturday, November go to .Mr W to the public who so kindly ubscri e to told of your " Bright and Early " broadcast is 11th, for their ._ . J . \¥arburton the B.M. Keep it � members only. G. tltem ; even less to the great cau8e theyb are complimentary to all concerned . li a8 better days io come. 'l'be band expeci, Mr. V\1. Wood, of Black up . G eoffrey . The band were engaged aL Dyke L supposed to represent, The Brass Band A nice letter is to hand from Secretary Banks to compete in tbe Second Section League Band, is to adjudicate. This is to be 1tuc?orough, on October 7th , and ga e .Movement. FLASHLIGHT Contest under their new 13..M., Mr. Ingol. followed at a later date by ver fine c v ·a of Goodshaw. Pleased to hear of the activities a quartettt contest. y oncert to a grand audience' which S. T. of your Ladies Committee. Goodshaw have now The Newcastle Temple A. J3and played Mr. Eastwood, oI Marsden Senior School was en j oyed by all . Mr. D. .McGREGOR, S. A s ecretary of Park one of the best bandrooms in existence, com in the great J\. Festi val at the lbert iuforms me that _he has started another batch Now a w ord of thanks to the writes : "I _ seretarics of hurst Forge, would like throuo-h Hall and I am informed they gave good of bo�s and girls 111 preparation the bands who a re prising band room, committee room and canteen, a . for '.'my coming along and giving tl�e medium o[ th e 13.B.N., to t h show . .Mr. . , an'k all o�ll' central heating, etc., paid for by the Ladies Bristow workH hard here. va,anc1es that may anse. One wonders i ust concerts at l\l[enston Hospital; I am very fnends who offered us congratulat-iorni u their Committee, who have handed to the band no J3ackworth Colliery are working hard fo r how many of 0�1r local bands have had the gratef l to you all. From now t.o February on our succcess in winning the Scottish the League Conle8t, holding extra practices benefit of 1 less than £100 this year. Well done, excellent :ecrmtmg from the schoC?' band. 951, J 4 bands are giv ing their services. Champi onship at Edinburgh on, Saturday, and we can be sure of good show from By the tune these _ I Re I a notes the Harrogate work. hope 1.o be at your Concert on .Nov. 26th, are 111 prmt we shall Association contest at 14th October. All credit for tbis success l\ is and here is news for all-a Slow Melody Contest I r. L. Taylor. know �he _result 'of the "Daily Herald": Skipton on S aturd ay, November 4t.h, I due to conductor , C d . 01u· :\fr. h arl es Telfer, will Coxlodge J3and un er Mr. Welsh were Cham 1onsh1p. The best luck would like be held in January. Now, gt:t ready bands p of to our reprc- 1 all lovers of Brass bands in the who has only been wit . Ii us fol' the last nine men of the district, heard to advantage at Lhe Newcastle Foot- se!1tatives, Bnghouse and Hilcla's, is West Rid n start at it now. St. the I i g to come alon!Z� anrl make this 111ontl1s a11d wl10, along wi th the band, has ball ground. 1f you want your activities known just (lrop wish of contest a g reat s uccess. wor I 1 ked very hard with this object in view . " a line to NOVACASTR IAN WEAVER. OLD TRO.\lBOXE. MOORSIDJ<; lst, 1950. NO\'EMBEH AND ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS WRIGIIT 5
ESIDE NOTES CLYD telling points in their beautiful rendering. OXFORD AND DISTRICT A g od toned HEDDON ST., t? band this, with several outstanding BOSWORTH & CO. LTD., 14- 18 LO N D O N, W. I. soloists . \\'e may expect better things to come. rt:;herne band arc forward with a contest BRASS BAND PUBLICATIONS Ga Scottish Gas Board (Mr. MacBrayne), brought I am sorry that these notes cl id not appear and o!th sect10ns, to be ru to :?nd, 3rd . i_i on the R. & B. B.B. open contest to a dose with a very promising last month, but lack of space was the cause; they THE ADVENTURERS OVERTURE A. W. Ketelbey mtcrestrng, lrnes.. 1 hey /- iquc and Yery performanc R. Barsotti 8 6/- e. They are capable of even better were sent in, but crowded out. BA NNERS OF VICTORY (March) 3/6 3/- t have three j.udges who v.· ill be in . CAVALRY CALL (March) J. H. Hutchings u�u s� o playmg, and l believe it will be forthcoming lt was with very great regret that I learned 3/6 3/- o the pomts given by CAVALRY OF THE STEPPES (Patrol) Knipper p aprate boxes, each before 5/- 3/6 . long, if they get right dmrn to it. Mr. of the passmg of a very old friend and colleague CHAL ROMANO (Gipsy Lad ) Overture A. W. Ketelbey c lled, and the highest number of pomts . 9/6 1 /6 v l be tota Hutchison, CHILDREN OF THE REGIMENT J. Fucik the Association Secretary, announced in Mr. G. H. l\lerccr ; I had been acquainted (March) 3/6 3/- � fi red the winner. Cash prizes will be awarded, FA NFARE FOR VICTORY A. W. Ketelbey decla Mr. 1\ tkinson's av. ards as follo-ws : lst, Park with him for many years, and he had adjudicated 3/- is Coatbridge Town H FROG KING'S PARADE (Characteristic) Kronberger JM arriott ct'th e renclezyous all, head 6/- 5/- a 1 Forge ; 2nd, \\"ellesley Colliery; 3rd, numerous contests of which I was the organiser. GALLANTRY AND WEDGWOOD BLUE (Double No.) A. W. Ketelbey ecember, l 930. As the adjudicators' 9/6 7 /6 :.!3rd D . Coltncss \\"orks HOP MY TH UMB Bayford and field ; 4.th, Kilsyth Miners ; 5th, Yet another old stalwart passed on. l\Iy most 0' 6/- 5/- 0� will be heavy, tlw entrance fee is £2 2s. Od., IN A PERSIAN MARKET (Intermezzo Scene) A. W. Ketelbey co>tS I ulhs Eussell ; Gth, Bonnybridge. l think the sincere sympathies arc with his sorrowing ones. 6/- 5/- my opinion it is cheap at the price, for IN A CHINESE TEMPLE GARDEN A. W. Ketelbey 1/6 6/- and in least said about that the and l The Headington Band better can 's third annual contest KNIGHTS OF THE KING (Ceremonial March) A. W. Ketelbey 3/6 3/- atisfactory dec1s10ns have got most of us uns only heartily congratulate the winners, while at Oxford on the Uth was the highlight of the LILLIPUTIAN ARMY (Marche Grotesque) J. Engleman 6/- 5/- LOVE AND THE DANCER (Intermezzo) A. W. Ketelbey 3/6 down. . . at the same time commiserating with the losers. month, 18 bands competed in the two sections, 3/- the most revolutionary idea for some MOONLIGHT ON THE ALSTER (Concert Waltz) 0. Fetras 7/6 6/- This is Previous to the decision being announced a and enjoyable playing was heard, even if, in NEAPOLITAN SERENADE G. Winkler 6/- /- ven d not entJrcly new, and I hope our 5 · 1e e short massed-band programn1e was given, the opinion of the adj udicator, it did not reach PLAYB OX (Characteristic Intermezzo) f. G. Charrosin 6/- 5/- will take full advantage of the opportunity REMEMBRANCE (Elegy) A. W. Ketelbey 3/6 �: n s taken part in by all eighteen bands, which was a very high standard. Mr. Frank \'\fright took 3/ d solution to an old, but ever RENDEZVOUS (Intermezzo) W. Aletter 6/- - ed to find a new, recorded S/ offer by the 13.B.C. and has since gone over the place, of Harry Mortimer as aclj udicator RUSSIA TO-DAY (Selection Soviet Airs) Arr. Ch arrosin 7 /6 6/- m. The long-suflenug pu�hc too should pro ble the air. As a spectacle it was an inspiring sight, and was also one of the guest conductors at the SACRED HOUR (Reverie) A. W. Ketelbey 6/- 5/ enly interested m this expernnent, because SANCTUARY OF THE HEART (Meditation Religieuse) A. W. Ketelbey 6/- - oe ke but from the playing angle not as good as evening concert, with l\Ir. Mortimer, when S/ it SCOTS PATROL F. G. Charrosin - is successful then they can attend contests 6/ 5/- f it might have been . However, I quite understand Faireys were the attraction. Of the bands in SPIRIT OF YOUTH (March) C. J. Gilbert 3/6 3/- re, sure that the adjudication will make n futu . the drawbacks of such an undertaking \\here no section I, about half played " Symphony in C", STATE PROCESSION (Ceremonial March) A. W. Ketelbey 3/6 3/- d n ot send them away m a state of TENACITY (March) R. Barsotti - sen se, an pnor rehearsal has been possible, and I would and I noticed a number of L.J. testpicces in 3/6 3/ TOY TOWN TATTOO H. Jordan - - lderment. 6/ 5/ bewi say that, all things considered, the show was Section II also, this section being bands' own WALTZING THRO' OLD VIENNA (Selection) Arr. I. Geiger 10/6 8/- 1 gladly commend thi� contest to all .our . . remarkably good, and most enjcyable. The choice. The Town Hall was well filled for the MARSH OF RHUDDLAN Rae Jenkins 6/- 5/- while compllmentmg the orgamsers on readers , recording accentuated the poor acoustics of afternoon contest, and I understand that it Send for complete Solo Cornet Part and Specimen Booklet FREE terprise which I smcerely hope will bear their en the Hall, and also some playing defects. Mr. was packed for the concert in the eveniug, but M�re than 2,000 teasing and informative questions it musically, and at the same time MUSIC LOVER'S QUIZ (with answers) from the good fru Hutchison is to be congratulated on his arrange I was unable to stay for this part of the pro realms of music and musicians. 2/6 bly aid their uniform fund. Further considera ments for carrying out the entire show, but gramme. It was pleasure to meet many old obtamed from the a information can be Secretary, what a pity friends again from 1JCornwall be very ple se� to re ort n Bryant, of Fairey's, as conductor, and arc 9th. This I for always old they are still a force to be reckoned with. parade. I shall , . <;L p � December is a good opportunity for one relished his blunt but fai� issue, if Secretaries will hoping to make good progress under Fancied by many for a place at, or near, the top this in next month s his tuition. aspiring soloists to display their prowess, criticisms-j ust one more of our grand old in their reports to me, c/o. " B.13.K." I was very pleased to kno that the Alec Avis especially the juveniles. Boys must be stalwarts gone-may he rest in peace. Tullis nussell, conducted by l\lr. Drake Eimmer, kindly send :v 1 given a WESTERN STA R. contest attracted 19 entncs, but surely we the compooer of the testpiecc, disclosed many chance of the "stage " as much a possible WESTE Rf\ BOOi\I. 6 WRIGHT AND ROUND 'S BRASS BAND NEWS �OVEMBEH. lst, 1950.
CENTRAL SCOTLAND Hopton Wafers are having difficulty in\ hold[ng full rehearsals, owing lo a nnml>er of bandsmen being on shift-work. They THE '' CORNET '' JOU RNAL for 1951 The season is getting on and the Scot lrnvP liad a visit from Mr. E. Baldwin, at I POSTAL TUITION tish Champ10ns will by now be all known in Dawley, and will doubtless benefit mucl1 NOW READY ! th e various sections of the S.A.B. Assoc from his experience. THE iation. The entries and competitors were o I Tone Poem ... " Othello " Drake Rimmer \\"hitcliurcb T wn , hear,. have a new not quite as was expected, but those who uniform, and are all set to win the Assoc Excerpts from " Elijah " Mendelssohn " L'ltaliana in Algeria " Rossini PARR ha\·e competed are much better than those ialion contest. There is a progressive spirit Overture ... (Arr. Geo. Hawkins) who didn't. in this band, and under .1\lessrH. Dyke and ... " Tyrolean Scenes " Drake Rimmer SCHOOL OF MUSIC It was very pleasing to see the bands in Wilson, they should go far. Fantasia ... the North are coming along reall well, Symphonic Overture ...Ernest Edward, Mus. Bae. y Ludlow British Legion have taken on a seeing the successes of Dundee Trades in Soprano Solo " Pegasus " Drake Rimmer Complete courses in :- new lease of life, and, with :Yi r. A. Powis I winning the fourth section, and the long " Mazurka Royale " Robert Rimmer BANDMASTERS HIP, CONDUCTING, at ih e helm, will be out to show what a distance band from beyond Aberdeen, viz. " Humouresque " ... Tschaikowsky south Sl1ropshire band can do at the Anstice - SCORING, HARM O NY, THEORY, etc. Stoneywood Works, being successful Trombone Solo ... Handel's " Silent Worship " m Hall. Arr. E. T. Ruffles getting second place in the third section . I Carol "Silent Night " Shrewsbury S.J.A.B. will be the "dark } Write for Syllabus (stating teaching requirements) to : think everyone was pleased with the success Concert March " Sheri ngham " Alfred Ashpole horses" of the contest ; and after heari ng THE PRINCIPAL, The Parr School of Music, of Stoneywood as they have tried quite a Quick March " Beattie " Drake Rimmer 2 you at Shrewsbury Quarry in September, Wellington Chambers, Victoria Street, Manchester number of times and have succeeded at last. Scottish March " Bonnie Galloway " j. Bisset I rat.her think you will finish up well in Tole1>hone_: BLAckfriars 4979 Their journeys have been long ones, well Quick March "Castell Caerffili " ... T. J. Powell the a·wards. over one hundred miles, and by their ambit New Pieces, value £3/8/6 which we offer by Subscription, on the following ve given con 14 Splendid other bands Sankevs Cast.le \Vorks ha ion being rewarded I suppose Terms Any 20 Parts £2. Extras 2/- each fo"r a county charity at Bridgnorth, : SOUTH WEST AREA NOTES in the Aberdeen district will want to follow c:el'is lins Lee and Wistanstow. Tt is a grand Full Scores of the 3 Contest Selections, 6/- each in their steps. This reminds me that there Ma gesture on the part of this fine band, to give (No. used to be a few contesting bands in the Musical Album for 1951 25) Price 2/-, post free services for a deserving cause. South, e.g. Dumfries, Langholm, Annan etc . their List and Specimens free on request to Band Officials. There is much heart-burning on the ugh, Will they not follow the example of llie Still no news from Oswcslry Boro question of fee cutting for engagements at . or Oswestry Excelsior. I would be pleased in Northern bands and try a contest with the Municipal and other functions, and one all is well. Publishers : other representative bands of Scothmd? to hear from your secretaries that instance it. was proved that one band played I was pleased to see the Falkirk Alumin Heckbury and District have had quite a for less than their travelling expenses, um band get the fourth place in their successful season, their last engagement F. RICHARDSON LTD . "CORNET" OFFICE which, of course, is altogether wrong, ex .l section : this should spur them on, also their being for the village annual garden-fete . cept in cases where one band helps an SIBSEY • BOSTON • LI NCOLNSHIRE Camelon Old, Kinnaird, Plean hope �rou will be having a go at J\'Iadeley other, or some wmthy cause. Brass bands neighbours elc. A little more enthusiasm is required on. November llth . should not try to undercut one another, do great things . well, and are which is the road to resuscitation of the and you can Waters Upton are doing NORTH NOTTS NOTES MAD ELEY came off in th e Usher . They are m days when bands were glad to be hired for The first section very popular in their village --- Shropshire Brass Hall, Edinbmgh, on Oclober 14tb . when deecl very fortunate in having such a go Bands Association First beer and sandwiches, with hiking thrown I spent a very pleasant day at Belle Vue Annual Contest eighteen bands played. This was a good ahead Hecretary as Mr. Owens. Several (Association Bands only), in. on September 2nd and was pleased to meet contest thongh one naturally missed the members of the now defunct Bolas Victory Anst.ice Hall, Madeley, Saturday, llth �ovcm One of the most virile Band and Ladies' our Editor again and find him busy as bcr. Commence performance of Clydebank, who by the way band have joined, and prospects are very 2-30 p.m. Section 1: Cham Committees is to be found at Launceston, usual ; the Contest was abou t the best 1 pionship arc working bard for the Albert Hall con promising. of Shropshire. Testpiece : " The where the S.W.B.A. Contest is being held have attended. Xew Age," J. A. Greenwood. test on the 28th of th is month and at which eries have "dropped Section 2: Village on Saturday, November 18th. They not Lilleshall Colli bands played well, namely, all bandsmen wish them and Edinburgh Our local Bands not exceeding 18 Players. Own Choice a way" after winning the Wellington contest only secured the advertisements for the Creswell Colliery who played No .. 1, and March and Hymn Tune. Adjudicator : Mr. City the best of luck. in Julv. and I understand that rehearsals programmes, but have undertaken to sell after surmounting disappointment a1 not C. A. Anderson, Leicester. Admission by My district bands played a real good ge only ten members present. What a third of tlie copies, and get everything in avera having Mr. Alex :Mortimer to conduct, Programme : 2/- (Two Shillings). performance and were generally expccte(l .Lt is unusual for a band to Teadiness for the Association officials to is the trouble? their own Randmasler, Squire Hallas, to be in the prizes. Kilsyth Miners did the did All communications to Hon. Secretary, set in motion tlie machinery required for decline so suddenly after a victory on manage tQ get there ; Bonnybridge were lWr. well under the circumstances. Mr E. BALDWIN, 45 Ardern Avenue, Dawley, a successful contest. The band's unassuming (' Ontest stage. Come no"'., rally around . Ransome and Marles put up a good show _ somewhat handicapped by their conductor from you. ll ton , shropshire . Secretary, Mr. G. E. Trood, is an example Rian bv and let's be hearmg than we ing " ' but some parts were better others ; ______having to leave early but Mr. Joe Rigby of ______of what an ideal official can achieve with SALOPlA cornets, baritones, euphonium and baiiises o Govan did quite well with them.Shotts i:lt. LAU NCESTON ut bluster or fuss. were good in this band. Patricks did very well but I thought they ----· -- Not only National Service, but other in -- Ollerton Silver gave a good account of The South West Brass Band Associa were on the heavy side for indoor playing. cursions have been made recently on tlie themselves m such good company ana tion's Fourth Annual Contest and A good contest and a pleasing test-piece BRADFORD AND DISTRICT personnel of Okehampton Borough Band in deserve praise for their attempt. Massed Band Concert will be held on which was liked by both bands and aud the sudden death of young W. Doble, who A1Urn11gh not in our district, I must con Saturday, 118th November (for mem boers. iencr.. The finale was a great affair ; as all was becoming a most proficient euphonium Daisy Hill Band are having much better gratu late Cory's for a magnificient perfor only) at the Town Hall, Launceston. the bands were massed and played several . player ; also their Bandmaster, W. Ashton rehearsals now than for some tune past, and mance which I thought was the best of Cornwall . Three Sections, 2nd Section piP.ces, and did quite well. A grand spec has gone to Forsb aven, where he· is to be intend to contest again in the near future. They all, and to be one point behind Fairey's te stpiece "The Viking." ( W. & R.) tacle with the different colours of uniforms, and the conductor of a military band, having have a very keen Secretary in Mr. Roberts, Band speaks for itself. Thanks for Adjudicator and Guest Con.d�tor, Dr. and one which I hope will be repeated. a met them whilst he was serving as a bands . Collinson has been engaged to pay thrilling performance Mr. Hargreaves . Denis Wright. Admission l/6d. Contest Perhaps th is could be done in the other Mr man in the Army. visits. Manc hester C.W.S. also excelled in their approximately 1-0 p.m. Concert 7.30 sections in due course. It would make occasional Since my last report, Mr. Davison, a his Bradford Victoria performance, and deserved every point p.m., 2/6, by ticket only, owing to good finish to the proceedings but all bands Mr. T. F. Atkinson and Sidmouth, has been bereaved through the the crowd at J:1ark gained ; a very close decision between these limited accommodation. should wear their uniforms on these Band arc very popular with loss of his wife, who died through an They never fat! to bands. occasions. Avenue football matches. accident. Representatives and wreaths and always play I would like to add a little praise to KIDDERMINSTER McSCOT'l'LE turn out a good smart band, from the S. . B .B.A., Sidmouth ; Exeter SANDIE to congratulate Rushden Temperance for a nice perfonn Worcester and District Brass Band W weli ' too. I would like here, British Railwa (S.R.) ; Topsham ; +----- adjudica ancc, speciall the solo cornet and Association, will hold their y ---- Mr. Atkinson on his popularity as an y first Annual Banc Ottery St. Mary, and other bands paid their tor at first-class contests. In demand from euphonium who were a treat to listen to, l Contest for Grade III bands, in SHROPSHIRE NOTES St. Mary's last tribute to this noble lady. Cornwall to Scotland, and in Ireland too, speaks and the Band gave a good reading by their Hall, Kiddermin ster, on Satur day, 18th November, It is very gratifying to learn that Oke for itself ! own Bandmaster, Mr. W. :::lcholes. commencing at 3 p.m. On October 15th at 3 p.m., Sunday, there Three sections, all "Own Choice." Selection hampton Bora' and Excelsior bands Mr. Arthu: Atkinson, bro er of the above, i� re- . t:J: :.\-1 .John (W. & R.), March are having united rehearsals under their Highley Brass are holding regular dford o�s was a lecture on Tuning by r. and Hymm Tune. · doing splendid work with his Bra B and are building up b y t I1e rnt B al dwin, L.G.S.M., B.B.C.M., at the Social t\ cljudicator, Mr. G. Allen. respective conductors once a week, and it hearsals, sufficient space at my dis- Banc!. There is not _ , is hoped that it augurs well for future duction of several boys from the learners'ro- c h anta 11 Guild House, Howard Street, Nottingham All letters should be sent to Mr. posal to mention the '.im:nerous J e H. eral rehearsals, recently held, and those interested were invited to attend SENIOR, prospects of these bands in their relation class. Sev but 1t 1s safe lo say that c/o 113 Worcester Road, Broms M .I . activities of the band, ship for future events. have been under the baton of r. and ask questions. grove, W orcestersbire. no band does more of this kind of work Edwards, formerly solo cornet of Bridg- Hucknall British Legion who,, were con The monthly meeting of the S.W.B.B.A. is unrler Clifford Robinson, north Town. That grand old veteran, Band- Stanningley B?nd, ducted by Mr. Fred Wilks, played at a WARRINGTON being held at the abl•Ve town on, Sunday, They have a always willing to stand aside are coming along fine. concert during their annual outing to the 5th November, when a record attendance master East is . A.KEA BAN D8· enthusiastic team at present, and I thmk NOHTH WESTERN so that his band may benefit- from someon8 very Old Hall Inn at Upper Houghton, ,A,SSOClA'l'J is anticipated, being the mid-area for Devon "Prize" Band ; ON.-Fourith Sec/tion Cont.iest, else's experience. they will soon be Stanningley Barnsley. The band consists of some old bands. 18th November, in Parr Hall, Warrington. Dawley Town are fort11nate in having the best of luck, "Cliff.'" stagers and a few of the most genuine EXEFAL. Test piece "The Mountain Chief" (W. & backing of an e�cellent ladies' committe,', Guiseley mean business at Skipton contest ; bandsmen in this district ; a great day was R). Prizes lst, £20 ; 2n held on Saturday, 9th December. First Section Robert Easton, Harry Burnley (xylophone), Testpiece : " A Garland of Classics " (W. David Pratt (cornet), with Frank Phillips of & R.) ; :\'larch : "The Avenger " (\V. & R.). Second UNIFORMS the B.B.C. as compere. Mr. Sykes will conduct :f13r at\s lSant> <:ton tests Section : " Poetic Fancies " (Vv. & R.) ; Hymn. the band in a well chosen programme. attract attention and praise that's the reason � GOSFORTH Tune : Own Choice. 'Nell done Highfield School ! In the prizes ·� I J they have such a high standing in the Band World. at Belle Vue on three consecutive occasions is Northumberland Brass Band League great work, and proves the training ability of Anuual C ontesls for 1950 in Gosforth ROM FORD. Miss Lumb to be clever beyond doubt. Central Hall. FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN CONTEST. 1 wish Lawrence Hargreaves, and Rawdon First Section, on Saturday. November 4th . The Rumford Musical Festival Committee every success at S�ipton. 'l'cstpicce will hold a Championship Contest, open to all Orde1· now for 1951 Band, .. "�endelssohn's Works" (W. & Yeadon Oln the City of Liverpool, Northern Representative : South Wales : Devon and Cornwall : tc vhich all Communioations foi- the Editor are still in splendid trim and champions of tbei1 Orp;anising Am Mr. J. Clarkson, 3 Brereton Dr., Mr. L. Bailey, Mr. W. W. Drury, Secretary, JOSEPH u. tcquestcd to be addressed. (Harrogate). Worsley, Manchester 75 Glenroy Street, 1 Regent Terrace, Penzance local association iW -ELSH, 21, Fallowfifield Avenue, Faw- 'Phone : Penzance 'Phone : Walkden 2401 Roath, Cardiff 2042 \ AVENUE.. don, Newcastle-on-Tyne. NOVEi\JBER lst, 1950 '------�------�------�------�------'