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(Postage Extra) TOM EASTWOOD AssociatedTeacher to the Bandsman's College . BOOSEY & HAWKES LTD., Band Dept., 295 REGENT STREET, LONDON, W.1. Langham 2060 of Music ("The Easy Way," by post) SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOn ALTON HOUSE, BROUGHAl'vl RQAl FAIREY AVIATION WORKS BAND - THE SUCCESS OF THE YEAR MARSDEN, Near HUDDERSFIELD NO EL THO RP E SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER Congratulations upon their outstanding A further brilliant success, also under the con AND ADJUDICATOR success at the International Music Festival held ductorship of their Musical Director, Harry c/o. THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL SLAITHWAITE, near HUDDERSFIELD in May, 1949, at Aalsmeer, Holland, when this Mortimer, Esq., the Fairey Aviation Works famous Band were pronounced Band were awarded- GEO. HAWKINS BAND TEACHER IN TE RNAT IONAL CHAMPIONS F 1 R ST PRIZE OLIVE VILLA, MAYFORD, nr. WOKING, at the SURREY. by winning Teacher of Theory and Harmony by post Bellel Vue CHAMPI ONSHIP CONTEST JOHN FAU LDS FIVE FIRST PRIZ ES with the highest number September 3rd, 1949 of points in all competitive classes. BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR playing their COMPLETE BESSON SET 44 KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY FIFE On this occasion-as in 1948 at Hillegom, Bands needing renewals or replacements should write for illustrated Holland, when Faireys were awarded the catalogues and price lists. A comprehensive list of reconditioned HAROLD LAYCOCK Championship-they played- second-hand bargains is also available. PUPILS PRIVATE OR POSTAL BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 96 WEST STREET BLACKHALL COLLIERY, WEST HARTLEPOOL Rssa..n... Co. DURHAM including the "New Standard" EUPHONIUMS and BASSES DAV ID ASPINALL SET 9018-9 A COMPLETE BESSON & CO. LTD., 15 WEST STREET, CHARINGJ:CROSS ROAD, W.C.2 Temple Bar .Musical Director, Ransome & Marles Works' Band (Late Conductor, Creswell Colliery and i:'.iar.y Brewery Bauus) BAND TEACHER, DAND AND CHOR.AL CONTEST ADJUDICATOR "PRIORY VIEW," 14 FRIARY ROAD NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTTS. Tel. : Newark456-7-8-9
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n; l HERB ERT BENNETT rt. BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR J�r. 4 CHAPEL STREET, SALFORD, MANCHESTER 40 LEVEN STREET, POLLOKSHIELDS tain 3 ...... 3, Le;t GLASGOW, S.l. Tel. : Pollock 0826 IoH· ' da'. HAROLD BARK ER i1;id' (Conductor, Dannemora Steel Works, and Eckingtou Bu .. NOVV BAND TEACHER AND CONTEST ADJUDICATOR IS THE TIME TO BUY YOUR INSTRUMENTS "SOMERVILLE," ECKINGTON SHEFFIELD th1U satur· . f!IC The largest stock in the country to choose fro111 I.ieut. JOHN FLETCHER tpieCi· PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR ANII etli1U '[hfft ADJUDICATOR Brass. Military. Orchestra. ctioU. e LET US HAVE YOUR ENQUIRIES AND 4 THOMPSON ST., PELLON LANE, e 1i n�·: HALIFAX ieduk° 'WE W'ILL GIVE SAME OUR USUAL Phone : 361011 ro!lf· HAROLD MOSS uietck L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. (Bandmastership) ERVICE with SATISFACTION Musical Director, Leyland Motors Band S TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR (Coach for Diploma Exams., etc., by post) • • • Successes in various Grades of the B.C.M. REPAIRS • SIL VER PLATING • CASES • DRUM FITTINGS Exam.inations including Bandmastership 56 SANDY LANE, LEYLAND Nr. PRESTON, LANCS.
T.JACKSON STREET WIL LIAM FARRALL MAYERS&· HARRISON Ltd. 207-215 G BAND TRAINER AND ADJUDICATOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURERS Phone: CENTRAL 3639 (3 lines CHORD PLAYING DEMONSTRATED MANCHESTER 15 "COR0NA," 14 MANOR GROVE, BENTON NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE Phone: BENTON 61114 2 WRlGllT A.ND ROUND'$ BRASS BAND NEWS NOVEMBER 1, 1949. -
ii-11na Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists �IINOR ADVERTISEJJIENTS CHAS. A. COOPER 20 worda 3s. Od. 1/- for each additional 10 words. Remittances must accompany adver• tlsement, and reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count six A.Mus.V .C.M. / words, and add 6d. for forwarding of replies. This rate does not apply to Tr;ade Adverts. BAND TEACHER, ADJUDICATOR, SOLVING THE COMPOSER AND ARRANGER B ANDSMAN'S COLLEGE OF MUSIC, and TOM F. ATKINSON, Band Teacher and Adjudi • • Life-loo� experience Brass, Military, Orchestral ALEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL FUND. cator, 44 Crossley Street, Great Horton, Brad and Choral All enquiries to the Joint Sccretarie�: Mr. H. ford, Yorks. Tel. No. 71788. (12) Band or Choral Contests Adjudicated COLLIER, Montrose Avenue, Stretford, near Man· 13 l'IEClLPEACOCK, Musical Director, Easington 19 COLUMBIA STREET, HUTHWAITE chester; and Mr. L. HARPER, l Doris Street, Mas Public Band, Teacher of Instrumental Music UNIFORM NOTTS. ton, Manchester. Durham County Education Committee, Band Teacher and Adjudic t r. Wnte: SMITH, Solo Comet, Brass Band Trainer and Adjudicator, a o 37 George Avenue ' Easing. ton Colliery, Co. Durham. DRAKE RIMMER • is open to teach or judge anywhere. fe·l'IIlll : (11) R" Beaurnoet," Scarborou�h Road, Muston, Filey, Yorks. LAWTON, late BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR · Assistant SoloCornet, l'odens' PROBLEM W .Motor Works' Band, 1930-47. At liberty "MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD ANTED for ROYAL ENGINEERS Staff Band. as W Band Coach, Teacher BOYS with knowledge of music. 17ull time and Adjudicator.-" Beech KIRKCALDY wood, " Colley Lane. Sandbach, Cheshire. Phone : KIRKCALDY 2844 musical training WIND & STRING Instruments. (ll Age 15-17. Permanent Station. Duties purely \' M· LAYCOCK, Band Teacl1erand Adjudicator V 27 l<'oPth Street, Dysart. ALFRED ASHPOLE musical. Apply DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, R.· E., �'ife. . (11 { Chatham. (1) - EG M N AL BAND. QUEEN'S lWYAL -REGB!EN;r F.T.C.L., A.R.C.M., L.Mus.T.C.L., B.B.C.M. I E T R has vacancies for experienced men on COHK�T. �AND, VOCAL AND CHORAL TEACHER ERBERT BROOKES, the celebrated Cornettist 'rRO�BON.E, and Also for H EUPHO:NIU�I BA.SB. ooi•s s now _open engagements wW1 usic l knowledge botween the • • • & (late of Wingate ) is for m a ages of 14 and 16�. BE ADVISED BY us CONDUCTOR, COMPOSER ADJUDICATOR as Soloist, Teacher, or Adjudtcator.-Thc Library, Apply RA:\TD)!AS'l'El{, QUEEN'S ROYAL REGIM.l!::N'l'. of 11 Viv Voce Qllestions 11 for Brase Autho1 a Parrin Lane, \Vinton, l\fanch�sler. B.A.0.R. 2. Germa11)". Band Examination Candidates <11l ELLIS, Scov is LET US KNOW JUST WHAT YOUR ABSOCiated Teacher to the Bandsman's College The Sixth .'DIES t h Orchestra, I{oyal Scottish HOL1IBRIDGE CO:NTBST lXnL\TITTEE. J �.\c.1.demy �Iusic. Balnd Tsacher. r e of Music Annual QUAIU'E'J_Vf.E CO:NTEST will be held in P h a.t 'ruition. Special Arrangements scored for bands Students successes include :L.R.A.3!.'s, · A.B .C.M.'s. the P arish Hall Holmbridge, on &turday, November DIFFICULTIES ARE-RE-BRAIDING, Specialist Coach for all Band Diplomas 27 Alderman P ace. Glasgow, W.3. o town 19th, 1949. Adj�dirator, Mr. rnifton Jones. 1st prize. l t 2756 (81 Successes include all lower grades, also 20 gns. Challenge Cu1i and £7; 2nd. £4; 3rd, £2;. 4th. HN R, BELL, A:1{.C.!l!.-P.rofcssional O Conductor, A.B.C.M. �nd B.B.C.M. Band Coach, RENOVATION, OR A NEW SET- £1; 5th. 10s.; spec.ial pri�e. 10s. Test piece 'Own Choice'·. J A
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Mr. W. GENT, secretary of Brodsworth Mr. R. C. WRAY, band manager of Failsworth discussion ' raised, I should hate lo see ' Vlestern arc one of the lucky bands in the sense that they Brass JBand llews Colliery, writes : " The above band have and District Brass, writes : " l wish very Boorn's ' contention that shortage of players is have a very hard working ladies' section, who NOVEMBER 1, 1949 received quite a number of congratulations on respectfully to draw your attention to a mistake equivalent to a breakdown accepted, since this organise something or other each month, which their recent success at the Greenfields Contest. in October issue of B.B.N. I am credited with would bar any small band such as ours from means a nice steady income. My old fnend ACCIDENTAL and wish to say they are unable to thank all a donation of 10/- to the Alec Owen Fund . entering contests at all, and I think that this Les Harper was once again appointed Musical personally by letter, so would like to thank all This should be credited to my father, R. J. 'Wray, would be a sad day indeed for the Brass Band Director with G. Dootson as bandmaster, Mr. through the B. B.N. This is the second time we of Cheadle. Please correct in next issue." movement. Surely an adjudicator should form Wray having been appointed band manager. \Ve are pleased to be able lo announce that, have won the first prize in the three years the (We regret the error, and the receipt of 10/ his decision on the performance of the band, They have one or two vacancies for first class j after it being out of stock for many years, we contest has been held." from Mr. R J. Wray for the A.O.J\f.F. is hereby and even award points possibly to those small instrumentalists, rehearsals vVednesda and have at last been able to obtain a reprint of our � � � � acknowledged.-Ed. B.B.N.) bands who are good enough to overcome Sunday, 8 p.m. and a.m., Central L1brqry, Second Set of Sacred Books. Sec advert. on I l THE NOR.i'vlAN MEMORIAL YOUTH � � � shortages." Oldham Road Failsworth. page 2, and note also the advert. of a new march SILVER BAND, Blackpool, are going very BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT B.B.A. Repre hester Silver are determined to size Sheet of Carols, which includes the very � � � Xorth Man� strong at the moment, great interest and sentatives of twelve bands attended the Asso Congratulations to our old friend, Mr. JAMES attended the Association con est popular " Silent Night, Holy Night.'' With our get on. They � enthusiasm being shown by all members, new ciation meeting, which was held at the Crown CLAEKSON, the well-known uniform expert, at vVarrington, and although not m the pnzes First and Second Sacred Books, and this new . members also coming along. The band recently Hotel, Birmingham, on October lst, aPd a on being presented with sheet, every band will be well equipped for their a gold wristlet watch, they were not upset ; they are playmg at the played on two Sundays in Stanley Park, Black special welcome was given to representatives of together with a suitable letter, annual visits to their friends and supporters by his firm, local football matches, which assures them of pool, to large crowds who gave them very good the two new members, Birmingham British The Uniform Clothing and Equipment at the festive season. Co. Ltd ., a nice steady income. receptions. The band is perhaps unique in that Legion and Birfcld Industries. Saturday, in recognition of his long service + with them. Miles Flatting Mission are trying hard to get its girl and boy drummers give exhibitions December 3rd at 3 p.m. is the date and time of Mr. Clarkson joined the firm in 1905 and, except a good band together, and have our old friend CONCORDS AND DISCORDS of drumming, which again get wonderful the Association Contest to be held in two for a short period, has been with them ever since, Harold Dickenson in charge of the musical receptions. Engagements are continuing to classes, at the Friends Institute, Moseley Road, being the only remaining founder member of side. Well, there is plenty of experience here, THE PRESTON SYMPHONY ORCHES come in which indicates a very busy winter Birmingham, and entries close November I9th. the company. Like all the most successful so with decent rehearsals you should progress. TRA are giving a concert at the Public season. Bookings are already coming in also Next year this contest will be held in Coventry. business men in the band movement, Mr. Stretford Old are evidently trying very hard Hall, Preston, on November 29th, at 7-30 for next year. They are very fortunate to have Wolverhampton Civic Hall Director has written Clarkson was a bandsman himself, being in his to get on and entered Greenfield, where I do p.rn. The programme will inclule the secured the services of Mr. R. Heathcote, late to the Association Secretary, Mr. \V. G. Keddle, younger days, a very fine soprano player, and hope they were in the prizes. I did expect this "Coppelia " Ballet Suite (Delibes), the 32 years RA.F. Central Band, who was, during agreeing to include a Brass Band Section in its he has in all had over 50 years connection with band to enter the Association contest in Warring "Unfinished " Symphony (Schubert), and the war years , Station Bandmaster of R.A.F. Musical Festival Week, providing entries arc brass bands. Long may he be spared to give ton, this month ; still they are not the only the "Trumpet Concerto (Haydn). Soloist, Band, Blackpool, with rank of F/t. Sergt. sufficient. Members of the Association have the band world the benefit of his experience culprits. I am really amazed at our lst section Harry :Mortimer, who is also playing the Not only is he a good musician and conductor agreed to support the effort which will be held and knowledge of their needs. bands in Lanes. ; they join an Association but "Trumpet Voluntary." but he is very popular with everybody, and on 22nd April, 1950. Coleshill Ex-service will � � � when it comes to contesting they all seem to be hold their I950 Quartctte and Air Varie Contest � � � rehearsals are a pleasure under him because not Mr. G. H. MERCER writes : "Joy book frightened of each other. It is a pity that some Royd Methodist on April 15th. Mr. G. Bicknell of .Bulkington R.N. wriles : "The Hall only can he get the best out of everybody but received. A good journal with a few good old people are so timid of their reputations. (Shipley) have continued to has written to the Association expressing his Junior Band he makes it very interesting, and rehearsals are items of the past-now almost forgotten On ward Hall are holding good rehearsals and make progress since their formation in lhanks for their sponsoring him as a trainee very well attended ; between 30 and 40 at each which take my mind back some years and looking forward to a good season in 1950, 1945 and most of the personnel are 1.hc adjudicator which has now resulted in him being rehearsal three times a week. awaken many pleasant memories. ' Prince and having booked one or two engagements, a sam� as when first started. Thirty-four � � � included on the League of Bands Panel oI Peasant,' ' Dreams on the Ocean ' and the good sign. members, with a learners' class Adjudicators. Mr. Bicknell is adjudicator at playing CONTESTOR writes : "Being a m'ember of ' Evergreen Melodies ' are pieces my bands and Stevenson's Boxworks have reorganised and of ten is the present strength. Many a recognised first class band, who perform the Thetford Quartette Contest on November I haye revelled in. ' Those were the days ' ! " have one or two concerts in hand. Well I do hope engagements have been fulfilled this 19th. Bulkington Band will hold their Quartettc regularly on the wireless, I should like to know � � � you are serious this time, you had the makings i:;ummer, including three local gala days. Contest on January I4th, I 950. Correspondence who selects the programmes from the lists sent :.\fr. C. A. ANDERSON, organiser of the of a good band a few years ago. The latest was on September 3rd when the in by the band, as our band have several times is proceeding between the Association and the Leicester Band Festival, writes : " Testpieces Gill Street :Yiethodist are intent on a good l>ancl played at Silsden Show. This was included items of yours (W. & R), but when Arts Council and Birmingham Education Com for Leicester, 1950, Festival have been approved band. I believe you intend contesting, well, the second year in succession, and at the the list has been returned to us they have been mittee and negotiations on interesting projects by the committee. See advert. on page 6. why not join the L.B.B.A. ? I hear you have close of the evening programme the band deleted. These pieces are usually first class are pending. These tests should be very acceptable to all been misinformed on the procedure of the received congratulations from the Show � � � selections and the pieces sometimes substituted bands in the respective classes. I have to add Association, but I will be very pleased a prompt booking for next FAIR PLAY EVERY TI:VIE writes : "It is to correct Committee with have been very easy pieces and do not allow my further admiration for ' The Viking ' which this. year. The Chief Inspector of the West the band to show their capabilities. Is this good to see such activity in the Brass Band I should say is the finest fantasia yet composed Wesley Hall, another one of our old bands, Riding Mounted Constabulary also warmly fair to the band ? movement ; although the country is suffering and so admirably suited to 4th Section bands keep going in a quiet way. I believe Mr. Colman thanked the band for the efficient way they from the aftermath of two wars, the art of � � � as a test and acceptable as a programme item pays a visit occasionally ; I wish we supplied the musical items necessa1y to music has made a great recovery. It is fine to had a Mr. G. H. BANKS, secretary, writes : "The for any band. Thanks a lot, Mr. Greenwood. few more like him knocking about. ensure the success of his magnificent horse see so many contests taking place and such good members of Goodshaw Band, their wives and The prizes are as usual, £222 Cash, with valuable Christ Church, I never hear manship display. Many local musicians entries, and in my opinion the only way to anything about. friends, together with both Band and Ladies Trophies. 1 do believe that ' Eugen Onegin ' It would be nice to get a few also were surprised at the way the band . success is the contest field. At the same time lines to record Committee were the guests, at a celebrat10n tea should attract a good number of high class your progress, also Harpurhey accarnpanied massed choirs in choru?es I was really taken aback at the Contest held in and Moston, and social in the bandroom on Saturday, bands. lt is a very fine arrangement and most who were one of our best local bands pre-war. from •Elijah ' recently. A Mozart e:venmg More1.;ambe on July 23rd. The promoter had October 8th. The affair was opened by that suitable to brass band technique. In the words Prestwich Boro' have just held their is being studiously prepared for m the taken the band world by storm in running such general . well-known gentleman of the brass band frater of one conductor, ' a fine testpiece for a great meeting. I am still hoping spring, following the success of prev10us a contest. I believe the top bands had promised to hear of you nity, Mr. W. A. Ashworth, of Rochdale. Mr. contest '." returning to the contest ' composer ' concerts in the last three to support him in this contest, but only two of field, and am very Jack Palmer, solo euphonium player in the � � � pleased to know that Mr. H. Clayton years-Sch�bert, Han.del and Mendelss�lrn our best bands entered, and for prizes of £250, has been band, then presented to Mr. Kershaw, an oak :Yir. CHAS. A. COOPER, of Huthwaite, retained as musical director. nights havmg been given. �fr. R. Nelh��' £150 and £100 1 Such rich prizes had never timepiece, subscribed for by the players of writes : "The London and Home Counties Burnage and District L.T.C.L., B.B.C.M., who is als? chou before been offered at any c�test and the are contemplating the . Goodshaw, in appreciation of his efforts on Quartette and Junior Solo Championships which contest field. Well, I will master is very ably assisted by a flne team response the promotor got must have staggered be paying you a visit their behalf at contests, etc. September was I adjudicated on Saturday, October 15th, were hoping to see a full band. of me�. Mr. Cyril Northwood, deputy the whole band world. One does not like to see . the first occasion on which Goodshaw had been a success in every way. The playing of some of Thanks to Mr. vV . Gardner, conductor, is a very capable man with th� such happenings. Here is a man trying to foster treasurer and conducted in the Belle Vue Championship by these juniors was outstanding, and the London assistant secretary, of baton, and also coaches the vocal part of contesting and who was, I believe, promised Windsor Prize, who their own bandmaster. Mr. Kershaw, who was area can pride itself on having such promising writes : " Owing to other the band's efforts. Mr. W. Smith teaches support from the top class bands, then at the important business much moved by this surprise presentation to youngsters in its midst. In the Quartette our Secretary, Mr. McGinty, the learners' class, putting in a firm foun last only two of that class made their appearance. has reluctantly . him, assured the people present that he appre Contest, five or six performances reached first resigned, and has been succeeded dation with the youngstern, wlnlst l\fr: J. It is nothing to do with me, but as one who has by Mr. Frank ciated this gift more than he could say ; he class standard, and the winners, Luton, gave Smith of 3 Lytham St., Salford, W Wilde is the band's pianist. This is a had a life's experience in contesting and in 5, with myself was proud of every one of his ' Boys ' and me the best performance of ' 0 Harmony ' that as Assistant Secretary. ba�d that does not encourage players who organising contests, I think we are entitled to Mr. T. Dooley, con would remain with Goodshaw as long as his it has been my lot to adjudicate. My heartiest ductor, and Mr. merely want to call in and 'have a blo�.' know what had happened in that so few bands T. Shuttleton, deputy, have health would allow him to. Mr. Joe McGann, thanks go to the officials of the contest for again been re-elect A member must promii;e not to play with responded to that contest in July at More ed. The band have had a very firsthorn, then presented on the players' behalf, making things so comfortable for me in every successful season and any other band and also pledges loyalty to cainbe." are now giving a series a beautiful bouquet to Mrs. Kershaw, who way. I have been engaged by the Derbyshire of concerts during his own. Hence the almost 100 per cent. � � � the winter to deserving replied suitably. Mr. E. C. Buttress, conductor Education Authorities to teach a class at the causes. attendance at practices. The trainers of HANTSITE writes : "Bascombe Silver are It is unfortunate that our new secretary . of Clayton Aniline ·works Band, another guest, Evening Institute of the Clay Cross Senior Boys has to go into this band would rather sta�·t :vith small under permanent contract to Boscombe Football hospital for an operation and we congratulated Mr. Kershaw and the band on School, on Brass Instruments, etc. This com all hope that he boys and teach from U�e begu�nmg, fcehng Club at Dean Court, Saturday afternoons, will soon be with us again." , their fine efforts, and wished them well in the menced on Monday evening, l 7th October, and I hope that it pays great d1v1dends. excepting November I9th, when the band is so loo, Mr. Gardner. future. He stressed the good feelings which there was an attendance of I 7, not a bad start Alex. Owen Scholarship, Bradford. As we � � � existed between members of their two bands engaged by Messrs. Beale� of Bournemouth to by any means. The class commences at 7-15 H. MORRIS, press corresponde�t of lead their Father Christmas procession from the all know, this year the scholarship was taken to :Mr. and hoped that this would long continue. The every Monday evening during the winter, and Ex-Service Men's Club Si�ver Central Station to Beales premises, in period Yorkshire for a change, and it was a first class Coleshill evening continued with entertainment from a hearty welcome is given to any bandsmen writes : " The recent fete orgamsed co�tume, i.e., 'Student Prince.' The band also show, thanks to our Yorkshire colleague, Mr. Band, various artistes and amplified music for dancing living in the surrounding district. The Edu was a huge success, �he T. Atkinson, who was responsible for the local by the above band intends competing in the Championship Section cation Depot is providing all the music. The for by the City and games." arrangements, and as usual he did a first class musical side being catered of Wessex Brass Band Association's Contest fee for the whole winter session is 1/- for all of Coventry Band, and it is hope?- to at Southampton in December." job ; a full house proved the enthusiasm of onr above 19 years of age, under 19, free." Yorkshire repeat this event next year on a �uch bigger Mr. G. H. GRIFFITHS, secretary of Rhyl � � � bandsmen. Yes it was a grand day Band are quite pleased Silver, writes : " I should like through the � � � and well worth the journey. scale. Coleshill BASSO PRODUNDO writes : " Having been Mr. H. NUTTALL, of Rumney, near Cardiff, the success of their solo trombone (W. medium of your valuable paper, to thank all in attendan1.;e at Pewsev Band Contest 1 was Adamson Military Band, of Dukinfield, are with writes : " l had the pleasure oI adjudicating the at Kettering Contest where he who sent us letters of congratulation on our having a busy time, and it is evident they are a Pemberton) very interested in the constructive remarks by band contest held in connection with the prize." success at Belle Vue. The band were accorded go ahead organization ; they are open to take secured second ' Western Boom ' in the October B.B.N. Morriston Eisteddfod on Saturday, 8th October, � � � a Civic Reception on Sunday, 9th October, Assuming that it was impossible for Corsham any engagement, small or large. On Saturday, in which ten bands competed and I would like T. BEDWELL, press correspondent which was a great success in every way. Coun October lst, they gave a performance in the Mr. A. Town to feature a soprano player, it still does through the columns of the B.B.N. to express South West Brass Band Association, cillor John Brookes, chairman of the band, and Albion Congregational Church, Ashton-under of the not grant any concession to distort the picture my appreciation and thanks to Mr. A. J. " A very fine meeting was held at the Councillor Stanley Roose, chairman of the portrayed by the composer. Speaking from my Lyne, before a crowded audience, and the writes : Williams, Secretary of the \'Vest \
CONTEST RESULTS entries for this event, which is now really that the band lhey are contesting with, is the cally, as they are having an audition for the NORTH STAFFS . DISTRICT established and the bands and public can look band that has filled all engagements during the B.B.C. and I wish them luck and hope they are forward to having a good day at Wigan. The past two years. One of them is obviously wrong ! successful. Hanley S.A. Citadel welcomed the Edmonton Ladies Committee have got their machinery in I just wouldn't know who, but WIGTON (Cumberland) , 19th September. why just blame Arley Welfare are going to Reading Contest (London) S.A. Band, and gave a most enjoyable good order for the catering department and all Brindle when other " The Mountain Chief " " Pride of the Forest " bands were just as bad, under their new bandmaster, Mr. Brotherhood, concert which included some fine male voice can be assured of having enough to eat. some wor se. ' or " Over the Hills " all W. & R.). First prize, and I am sure will give a good account of singing. I should like to mention to the Hanley ( Wigan British Legion have now completed I was pleased _ Carlisle City (J . J. Ruddick) ; second, Lowca to have the written aquaintance themselves in the third section. They are very Citadel Commanding Officer, that his gesture of what has been their best seasou for many years. of Mr. Bibby, new Colliery ; third, Craghead Colliery (J. Smith) ; secretary of Leyland British much alive and on Saturday, October 15th, had inviting Rist's \V. & C., Burslem Co-op, and Ted Morgan has kept them in good form through Legion, and fourth, Workington Town ("W. Petre). March : if he is as capable as his letter their annual dinner and invited quite a few Stoke-on-Trent Youth bands was very much out, and they have quite a nice number of denotes, I have Craghead Colliery ; second, Lowca Colliery ; no doubt he is " the man for the guests, including Mr. and Mrs. P. Fearnley. appreciated by all who accepted the invitation. " repeat " bookings for next sea.c;on. job." Together, third, Carlisle St. Stephens (W. Lowes) ; fourth, with his committee they intend At the shorl concert afterwards, Mr. Fearnley Hanley S.A. Band are to have a change in Wingates Temperance have also had a fairly to create a very keen interest amongst sang a few songs, including the popular Xeapoli Maryport Albion (W. Bell). Hymn _ Tune : their leadership. B.:\1. Lewis Bradbury is retiring good season and although they have not been members and one ! First, Craghead Colliery ; second, Carlisle St. or two arranged concerts arc tan serenade, "Catari Catari," Mr. Brother shortly and is handing over the baton to B.M. too successful at contests, they have certainly just the thing Stephens ; third, Maryport Albion ; fourtl� , for doing this. I hope you have hood should feel quite at home at Arley seeing Bradley, late of Carlisle Citadel. enhanced their name with concert work. Their . Lowca Colliery. Ten bands competed. Adjudi better luck at Wigan than you had at More that their president is a native of Edwinstowe, Rists \V. & C., seem to be seltlmg down tu conductor, Mr. Jack Eckersley, has been cator, Mr. ·vv. B. Hargreaves. cambe. Keep me in touch, Mr. Bibby, so that I the next village lo Ollerlon where he first started the style of B.M. Tom Bell, and after their invading North Wales as teacher and conductor can include you in the publicity you say I give his banding career. rather busy season of late, are going all out for a to the Deiniolcn and District Band and has HEADINGTON lst October. First Section : to other bands. Believe me, I have no " pet " Bulkinglon, Bedworlh, Coundon, and Coven successful 1950 series. They have been invited been very successful ; four prizes at Llandudno First prize, Rus den Temperance (\V. A. band, but write only of those who are good try School of Music, I hear very little oI, so to lead the Armistice Parade-Newcastle area. h including first in " B " section and second in Scholes) ; second, Finedon Old (A . Ri�- enough to write me. please don't blame me, secretaries, if you are Please let me have up· to date news, Mr. C'xennery, . " C " section is not bad going considering he mington) ; third, Drybrook and D1stnct By the time these notes are in print, the not mentioned. under your new role as secretary. (B.M. J. Welch) ; fourth, Bedford Trades only had one week with the band. The secretary Morecambe Final will have been won, and I have City of Coventry have Mr. E. Ball down Audley Band seem rather quiet lately hut (A. Doyle). Nine bands competed. Second of Wingates Band, Mr. Wm. Gaskell, informs me no doubt that Brindle, under Mr. Moss, will occasionally and are now selUing down to they do have regular rehearsals under Mr. Bob that he is to his Brass Section : First prize, Finedon Old ; second, having a great response have given a good account of themselves. winter rehearsals. Herod, who is, I am pleased to say, keeping Kettering Rifles (G. Tompkins) ; third, Bedford Band Recording experiment, and he asks me to According to reports, they have been rehearsing Kenilworlh are slill plodding along and could much better these days. apologise to the many who Trades (A. Doyle) ; fourth, Ealing Central have written to him very hard and are confident of success. find room for a few members. Now, come on, Secretaries of all local bands, for lists of recordings , and to state that the delay (W. D. Burgess). Eleven bands competed. On October 26th, Leyland Motors were due Please let me have some news, secretaries, drop me a few lines and keep your band in Adjudicator, Mr. H. Mortimer. in sending these lists out is due to pressure of to give their finalbroadcast, and while I hope it as I am interested in the welfare of all Midland the news . work me that all will be sent out but he assures was a success, I look forward lo further broad bands . MIDLAXDER. I should like to know how Mr. Thorpe is as so n as possible. He tells me that he has WARRINGTON (Lanes. B.B.A. Fourth � casts at a time suitable to most people. However, -�---- getting along during his holiday in Canada. now got a library of some 80 records which -- Sect.ion) lst October. " Pride of the Forest " it is a start, and I have no doubt that many LANCASTER & DISTRICT Trust he is having an enjoyable reunion with include such famous bands as Foden's, Fairey (W. & R.). First prize, Brindle Subscription followers would be listening in on October 26th, his relatives. Best wishes, Mr. Thorpe, from Aviation, Black Dyke, Wingates , Barrow, (H. Moss) ; second, Bolton Public (A. Murray) ; at 6-30 a.m. Storey's of Lancaster, under Ilfr. A. E. your North Staffs friends. C.W.S. Manchester, and many others and he is third, Calder Vale Subscription (A. E. Bro�•n Preston Town Silver, having concluded a Brownbill, gave their last concert on the Harbour By the way have any of the local bands prepared to attend at any bandroom within highly bill). March : First, Brindle Subscription. successful season, during which they Bandstand on Sunday, September l l i.h . I was thought of staging any slow melody contests, reasonable distance to record or demonstrate, contested Hymn : First, Calder Vale Subscription. at Belle Vue and Morecambe, are now unable to be there, but I was informed that each etc., this winter ? Come on, Rists v.r. & C., providing suitable arrangements can be made. preparing for Adjudicator : Mr. T. F. Atkinson. their jubilee year. No doubt they item was rendered in first class style, and was with the facilities which you possess at i.heworks Vlingates Temperance, on their last broadcast will continue contesting now they have made the enjoyed by a record crowd who shewcd great you should be able to do something. gave a really first class performance. G mg MORECAMBE, 2nd October. First prize, ? start, and I wish them better luck next year. appreciation. They have also completed their ROVIAN. Vue, they had a very serious Birdwell Brass (A. H. Smith) " Pride of the back to Belle In concluding, may l thank all band secretaries very successful season in IIeysham Head ---�+---- Forest "; second, Brindle Subscription (R. setback owing to their assistant cornet player, who have invited me along to their social Gardens . 1 heanl them at Torrisholme Sports WA TH AND DISTRICT Rigby) "Pride of the Forest "; third, Eccles Mr. Eric Birchall, meeting with an accident at evenings and celebration parties, and may I when the programme rendered was worthy of field British Legion (J. Thompson) " Pride of work a few hours before the contest; however, assure you, I am only too sorry that I am not many of our Class A bands. The band are the Forest " ; fourth, Skipton (C. Smith) I am pleased to report that he is now well again able to accept your invitations. I prefer, for improving steadily under Mr. Brownbill's Wath Main Colliery. I hear this band have " Pride of the Forest " ; fifth. Litherland and back in harness. the sake of you yourselves, and also for all careful tuition. started their class under the West Riding Edu (T. Turton) " Knights of Old." Twenty bands Horwich did very well at the Belle Vue local bandsmen, to remain, yours anonymously, Lansil \Vorks ended their season in Ryelands cation authorities. \Vhy not put something competed. Adjudicators : Messrs. J. A. Green Contest, but they have been very quiet lately, and sincerely. in your local paper, inviting young lads and Park on Sunday evening, Seplembcr 4th, but it wood and H.. Sutcliffe. I hear that they have been having changes in PROUD PRESTON. lasses who would like to learn to play a brass was spoiled by the weather and I am sorry to say the band, including officials but are now se tling �-+---� instrument, and have your classes off band � the band was not at its best. Under the leader MORRISTON Eisteddfod, 8th October. down again with Mr. Eric Ball as profess10nal. CUMBERLAND practice night ; it would be a lot better for the DISTRICT ship of Mr. J. Anstey they finished theirengage " Cinq Mars " (W. & R.). First prize, The Lancashire Band Association held its learners. I also hear that the oldest member of ments on Harbour Bandstand on Sunday, Ystradgynlais ; second, Ystalyfera Town ; first contest at Warrington recently and whilst lhe Wath Band, after serving them for over 50 Since my last notes were printed September 18th, when they rose to the occasion third, Cwmamman ; fourth, Mynyddygarreg. the entry was not too good , the playing was very I have years, is thinking of throwing in his lot with one heard that Cockermouth have reformed and rendered a splendid programme in good tone Adjudicator : Mr. H. Nuttall. good and at time of writing they are looking their of the neighbouring bands. Good luck to you band again under the baton of Mr. and style, before another large crowd of holiday forward to their next event at Warrington on Jack Beattie. " Jack " old friend, you were always a goo A number of learners makers. It was, I am told, the most successful d MORECAMBE.-Fourth Section Finab. the 29th of October. have joined so in time I bandsman. shall probably be hearing concert the band has ever given. They are hoping Choice of " Pride oI the Forest," " The Mountain Once again, I appeal to band secretaries to about their progress. Hoyland Town are having good rehearsals Egremont Town to be in the prizes at Morecambe Contest which Chief," or " Knights of Old ." First prize : let me have a word or two about their aclivities Silver have also reformed, and fulfillingt.he remainderoI lheir engagements. under the baton of Mr. James Munro, will be over by t.he time these notes are in print. Birdwell (A. H. Smith) ; second, Skipton c/o. t.he Editor. the one Sorry you did not catch the adjudicator's ear time celebrated euphonium player. Here's I wish them every success. (C. Smith) ; third, Brindle (H. Moss) ; fourth, FIREFLY. good at Belle Vue as you played a very good band luck to him allJi his band members. Congratulations to Mr. Brownl>ill and Calder Burslem Co-op (Roland Davis). Adjudicator, +---- and I thought you would have been in the prizes. ---- Gt. Clifton Vale Band on gaining lst in Hymn, 2nd in Mr. J. A. Greenw ood. are steadily climbing the ladder Keep at it lads, your turn will come again. EAST ANGLIA NOTES of fame. Recently at Morecambe March, and 3rd in Selection at Warrington. on October Wombwell British Legion arc improving very 2nd, this band was placed 6th, which qualifies I understand they are very keen on Morecambe Scottish Amateur Bands Association much, and arc having full rehearsals. I hope to The Annual Meeting of the East Anglian them for the final Contest, and I wish Mr. Brownbill and the band on October 23rd. I hope they hear of you contesting before long. I STIRLING-Fourth Section, 24th Sept.ember all hear you Association was held on October lst, at Thetford, have done well. success. have started your brass lst prize, Our Lady of Good Aid (P. J. Sullivan) ; band class under the at which there was a large attendance and some Dearham are keeping well together and Lancaster S.A. (Mr. B. Fran ce) paid a visit West Riding Education 2nd, Dumbarton Burgh (Alex McDonald) ; Authorities on Friday lively discussions took place. under Mr. Harris should do alright for another to their comrades at Kendal when a most nights with good attendances 3rd, Perth Silver (J. L. Hamilton) ; 4th Kirkin ; good work Bands were graded for the coming year and contesting season. enjoyable evening was spent. Stanley. tilloch Silver (Hugh Forbes). Adj ud1cator, the system of promotion and relegation was My old friend, :VIorecambc S.A. (Mr. Taylor) have had a good Mr. J as . Rafferty, writes to say Manvers and Barnboro. I do nol hear much Mr. W. S. Bond. used for the first time. that the band he is season on the sands and the Clock Tower where a member of (Greymouth of this band oI. late, also Hicklcton Main, It seemed a pity that the only broadcasting Municipal) are attending a big contest in New their efforts have been much appreciated by Houghton and Mcxboro. KlRKCALDY-Third Section, lst October. I hope all is well band in East Anglia, Drayton British Legion, Zealand shortly. I think every one will wish the holiday-makers. with you. lst, Bowhill Colliery (Drake Rimmer) ; 2nd, should have had to be relegated. Perhaps the Irwell Springs, under Mr. T. Garth, and Barrow him and his colleagues the best of luck and Mexboro Military have had a very good Brechin City (A. E. Badrick) ; 3rd equal, B.B.C. have no interest in the other forty or so good wishes. Shipyard (Mr. H. Sutcliffe) each gave a Sunday season and are at present trying to raise funds Larkhall Silver (Chas. Telfer) ; Bo'ness and bands in the area, at least one never hears of afternoon programme on the Harbour Bandstand Seaton Silver suffered a small set back when for new un �forms which they need badly, Carriden (H. Forbes) ; St. Laurence Prize any being given a chance. in their usual first class style. also their popular conductor, Mr. J. Brown, had a some new mstrume its . They have arranged (J. Reid). Adjudicator, Mr. J. C. Webster. A point raised by the lower sect.ion bands, The Morecamhe Contest on October 2nd at ; serious accident at work. 1 hope he has a vanous money-malnng events, first of which that all testpieces chosen should have a score speedy recovery. the \Vinter Gardens was a great success, musi was a dan�c held on Friday evening, 14 COATBRIDGE-Second Section, 15th Octo was adopted, it being felt that for a conductor cally, and I believe, financially. Large crowds th Sorry still no word about activities from October, which was a great success. ber. lst, City of Edinburg h (John Faulds) ; to teach a band without one was nearly im assembling both at the afternoon and evening r Carlisle, Aspatria, Maryport, Flimby, Lowca, Elsecar Silver are having good rehearsals and 2nd, Cowdenbeath Public (J. H. Haldane) ; possible. The obvious way out was to write sessions. Some of the playing was well worthy of Whitehaven, Frizington, Egremont, Moor Row working hard for t.he contests at Sheffield 3rd, Dysart Colliery (Wm. Pegg) ; 4th Glasgow one but apparently this was too much to ask. a second section contest. " Pride of the Forest " Old, and several others. Please, secretaries, (N.C.B.) and Wigan. I wish them the best of Transport (P. J. Sullivan) . Adjudicator, Mr. The Annual Quart.ette Contest will be held was a great favourite, and there were lots of let me have your notes before the 20lh oI each good luck. ALLEGRO. Drake Rimmer. on Saturday, November 19th, at Thetford, comments on the beauties of the piece, by month so that I can have them printed in your + when it is hoped a good entry will be received ; own valuable paper, the B.B.X. Please address musicians other than bandsmen. The rendering BRISTOL WEST RIDING NOTES Adjudicator, Mr. G. H. Bicknell. From what them to me, C/o. The Editor, Brass Band News, by Birdwell under Mr. Greenwood at the close DISTRICT I gather some keen playing will be heard, 34 Erskine Street, Liverpool. was worth going a long way to hear. especially in the championship. Soham, Cam ANDANTE. One Friday evening I was present at the I hear that the concert given by i.he Bristol I am very pleased to hear that Skipton Prize bridge, Sheringham and Dereham will have +·�--- Children's Competition in Heysham Head Easton Road S.A. Band at the Central have appointed Mr. C. Smith of Nelson as their Hall a battle royal. HUDDER�---SFIELD NOTES Gardens. The management ran it during the recently was one of the finest ever Musical Director, which will allow their B.M., given by a I understand Black Dyke were at Wisbech week with the finals on the Friday. Vocal Solos, local band of any denomination within Mr. S. Bancroft, to strengthen the solo cornet living recently and played to a full hom;e, all tickets Dances, Recitations, Acrobats, etc . A little boy memory. I was mdeed sorry to have end of the band. This very young band should The massed bands concerl in lhe Town Hall, missed it. being sold within half an hour. It would be came on ·the stage with a cornet, and played The dexterity of the band was amazing do well. and was They were at Morecambe Contest on nice to have them in Norfolk for a change Huddersfield, on Saturday, October 8th, by the " Bless this House " in very pleasing style. enhanced by all the usual good points Sunday, October 2nd, and played a very good Black Dyke, Foden's, and Brighouse and of good as it does country bands good to hear a com The audience are the judges. The boy was performance-tune, tone, balance and band. I understand that the band had been Rastrick bands, was listened to by a packed style. bination like them-what about it Dyke ? awarded lst prize by an overwhelming vole \'\'e have been favoured with several radio giving concerts etc., to raise funds for the audience. Many old bandsmen present deplored Has anyone an odd ticket left for the " D.H." among 15 competitors. I had a chat with his performances lately from Munn and Felt contest and band funds, and in a short time the fact that we have no employers of labour in on's, Finals ? They seem to be very elusive. mother afterwards, who, naturally is very proud Ransome and Marie's, Fairey's and Melingriffith raised the grand total of £90. the district who are interested in brass bands to OLD G. of him, as will also be his tutor, Mr.'J .�Fairhurst, -all works bands and all very good performances I was rather disappointed on Sunday, Sepi.. the extent of starting a " works " band. Seeing ·+---- B.M. of Pemberton Old. The boy's name is therefore Bristol Aero Cov. and Bristol Fire 28th. Leeds Model should have given a concert ---- that we have players in the district equal to any " PRESTON NOTES David Athert on. He is 9 years old and plays Brigade bands had to pull out something at Menstin Hospital, but owing i.o transport in the country, it is to be deplored that we have _ good in the band. to shme m t.h1s company. I am sorry to were unable to turn up. This band are champions not this assistance that made the Meltham Mills have to JOHN-0'-GAUNT. report that such was not the case and that of the West Riding Association and it will band one of the finest brass bands in the world. both As is t.o be expected, I must commence my ·+·�--- performances were below par. take a lot to stop them at Doncaster in Dec. If some employer in the district would realise �--- notes by congratulating Brindle on their success CENTRAL SC TLAND Kingswood Evangel I hear are working very · 1 would like to congratulate Mr. T. F. Atkinson 0 at Warrington and Morecambe. The contest at what a fine advert. a brass band has been to the hard for their new unif of Bradford Victoria Band on being one of the orm fund ; a rummage Warrington fell far below expectations, and as Fosters of Black Dyke, I am sure we should soon sale recently resulted in adjudicators at Belle Vue on September l 7th. The annual contest for Fourth Section bands a ten pound note being only five bands played, the interest, of course, have a " works " band in lhe district. added to lhe 111 i t rd..i fund. I would be pleased to hear I wish also to mention the grand record of Another matter of interest has been the was hc1d the Albert Hall, Slir ing, on Sa u y, was very tepid. However, Brindle left no doubt of any further activities at any time Mr. J. Whallis of Burley and Ilkley Band, double " own choice " contest at Greenfield which was September 24th, when fourteen bands competed. . as to who were winners, and were unfortunate Fishponds B.L. ! bass player, who has been playing now for 40 Unfortunately, four bands that had entered What are you up to now ? in failing to secure the " hat-trick," being altended by a few of our local bands. These You promised to years and is still playing well. He has been a failed to turn up. The playing on the whole was write me Mr. Monks ; am still pipped in the Hymn playing by another local contests arc a pleasure to listen t.o, bu l the waiting ; also how playing member of Burley Band for 25 years, fairly good for this class of bands. It was about Albion Dockyard ? band, Calder Vale. promoters are certainly fortunate in obtaining a line or two from and also played with Idle and Thackley, and interesting to note that the Perth Silver band Mr. Mick Softley is overdue. Before I refer to the Morecambe Contest, may the services of thirteen bands for aboul t.he Chippenham Kings Cross. Mr. J. Whallis was one of the first got the third prize. This should spur them on Town, says Mr. Con Henley, I point out that these notes were posted prior same price as one first class band would require are going on fairly players to play at Valley Parade, Bradford City for the Angus Association with Forfar, Brechin, well under Mr. H. Havenhand, to the Morecambe Finals, and therefore do not for a concert. These contests encourage bands a feature being Football Ground, 1913 to 1937. Arbroath, Dundee, Montrose, etc. the number of learners already relate to that date, come what may. However, to engage players of repute, and to stand do:'n playing with Now a word to all brass band lovers in the Camelon Silver, engaged Mr. Chas . Telfer for the band, some after only three referring to the October 2nd contest, I need not the young ones. To that extent we are preventmg the contest and did quite well. It ·was pleasing months tuition. West Riding. Don't forget the Harrogate bore my readers with t.oo much about this the young ones from having a real education to see the Aluminium Works (Falkirk) having a Calne Town, under Mr. Frank Fields, another Association Contest at Guiseley Town Hall on contest, seeing that nearly all local brass bands which contesting can give them. There is only lry and they had Mr. J. Faulds to get them up band full of youth and il has paid them hand November 26th. Come along in good numbers men turned up, only to say that if this contest one way to build up bands of any description, for it. Although neither oI these two were m the somely this season ; they have had some very and help to make the contest a huge success. was set aside for fourth section bands, will and that is to give young players a chance of prize list they should not loo l{ b ac l b { t ut se t 1e creditable successes. Contest starts at 3 p.m. someone kindly inform me where such bands contesting ; and band committees, band down to a good winler's practice. Kirkintilloch Again in "\iViltshirc, Corsham Town, under Knottingley competed at Osset in the West were on this date, for I think I can state that masters, and older players, are failing in their Silver managed 4th place with Alloa 5th. Mr. Cramp, report a very busy season, the most H.iding Society Contest and were fifth, being 40 per cent. of the players belonged to other than duty, unless they train young players for this awarded 88 points against.t.he winning band's 92. The contest for 3rd Section bands was held at successful in their known history. Hon. Sec., this class. Few bands "played the game " and purpose. Mr. J. Pollard, their new conductor Kirkcaldy on Saturday, October lst, and was Mr. A. Hulbert, reports a considerable balance is getting as was to be expected they finished in the OLD CONTESTOR. the band into good shape and is looking round very well attended. All the bands that had in hand and they are looking forward to a good bottom half, at least they weren't in the " Selec � for likely lads to begin a learners class this �- ---� entered turned lJP and there was some very fair winter's practice with some conc erts in view. ted Seven." Perhaps my knowledge of brass winter. Several gaps have occurred in the ranks COVENTRY NOTES playing. This contest will be remembered as Tytherington are going along steadily under banding, despite my years, is lacking in the due to migrations to works bands, but it is the the three B's, e.g., Bowhill, Brechin and Bo'ness Mr. W. Miller ; they are hoping to hear of a fact that 1 don't know the difference between band policy not to stand in anyone's way who My news for this month seems to be rather in that order of the prizes. All these bands should quartette contest or two. Mr. Miller is well lst section and 4th section, at least I thought so can better himself, though it is very dis shorl. get the Liverpool journal at once and settle known as one of the foremost trainers of Cadet after hearing some bands play, and if the winning heartening to produce material for other people First of all I give a welcome t.o Mr. S. Pye, down for a good winter's practice. There is Force bugle bands, in pursuit oI which he has bands were what they were supposed to be, all .eventually to ride rough shod over you. late euphonium soloist of Ransome and Marles music there to suit all the bands so there is no gained several honours, but he has had 30 years I can say, is that our lst section bands must MOORS!DE. and Grimethorpe Colliery, who has come to my excuse to be idle. Those bands who work on experience as a bandsman and this is the calling be super-brilliant. +---- district and joined Coventry Silver who have the right lines can get to the top, just the same he prefers . To our three local losers, St. David's, Preston WIGAN---- DISTRICT now two real class euphonium players together as those that are there and they will find it far 1t is good to record old-time news occasionally, Town, and Leyland British Legion, I say well in T. Anderson and S. Pye. Coventry Silver more interesting than being stuck in the same and I have to thank i\IIr. S. White of Bristol East played, better luck next time. have just had their A.G.M. and have a nice place year after year. Temperance Band for news oI a very well- The Wigan Boys' Club Band gave their first On now t.o my correspondence received during bank balance. Mr. Wilson, their Secretary, tells The Second Section cont.est was held in. the known bandsman of 40 years ago, I refer to public performance recently with Mr. Vlilliam the past month. First of all, back to Morecambe me the band will be at the " Daily Herald " Town Hall, Coatbridge, on Saturday, October Mr: Bert Brain, the account of whose golden Haydock, late of Bickershaw Colliery, in charge, Contest. Two bands have written me com Area Contest, also Birmingham Association on 15th, when a good crowd turned out to hear the wedding at Prince · Rupert, Vancouver, B.C., and they really gave a very good account of plaining of different things, not the least being December 3rd, and most contests within various bands. I am afraid the testpiece was a I ·was privileged to read in a Canadian paper. themselves ; if they keep this form up, I can that the adjudicator was in sight of the bands. reasonable distance. Birmingham Association bit too much for some of the bands or thev didn't Mr. Brain was well-lmuwn as a trombone (slide see them becoming keen rivals of the famous Well, my friends, I don't wish to argue on the held a nice meeting last month, a report of which understand the mnsic. Of course it was some- horn in Canada) and later solo euphonium of Besses' Boys' Band. point, only to say that we trust our judges to be appears elsewhere in this issue. thing different from what the usual test-pieces Bristol Imperial in their very best days, when Wigan Borough have been rather quiet of honest, or don't we ? Furthermore, often . . how Fisher and Ludlow's have won the Association are for this class of bands but the expenence of they won the West of England Championship late, but I am informed that they have now is it said that bands have different ways of Contest twice in succession, with Coventry playing such music should lead them on to the six times under Mr. Jack Cozens, and various got together a nice combination and also a new " announcing " themselves to the men behind Silver as runners up each time, and very little higher arts of composition. Both City of Edin- professional teachers with Mr. Angus Holden conduci.or, Mr. Harold Rieland , who is a real the curtain ? Please don't take it I am in margin between them. Will they do the hat burgh and Cowdenbeath, the lst and 2nd prize the best known. Their greatest contender was good man for this job, and if they will work with favour of this idea ; as I said before, I'm not trick ? ; on their form at H.hyl it seems very winners should take their places in the lst the 6th Glos . Regtl. Band, under Mr. Geo. him, I have no doubt that they will again arguing. probable. Section with confidence. Wilson, the band that wore slouch hats become a force to be reckoned with. Mr. Lan St.ill another complaint was about the with Coventry Colliery have had another spot of I am expecting some fine playing of the cockatoo's feathers . Anyway we local bandsmen caster is very busy at the moment completing borrowed players. I have it that Brindle played trouble by the resignation of their conductor, " Jupiter Symphony " on October 29th, by the are pleased to hear once again about Bert Brain all arrangements for the Annual Contest, and six of another band and someone from somewhere Mr. Styles, but I hear they have called in Mr. lst Section bands in the Usher Hall, Edinburgh. and he tells me that he has had to refm;e numerous send our congratulations on such a irotable else. I also have it from Brindle themselves, SANDY I Heyes, of Birmingham, to visit them periodi- McSCOTTIE. \anniversary. WESTERN BOOM. •
NOVEM BER 1, 1949. WRIGHT AND ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS 5
BRADFORD AND DISTRICT Danncmora have still another conductor. ! LTD., 14-18 HEDDON ST., LONDON, W.I. , Are in a fair way only, I understand ; but, I BOSWORTH & CO. believe, are pulling together more promisingly The Alexander Owen Memorial Scholarship BRASS BAND PUBLICATIONS now, L. Examinalions were held al Bradford on Sat. , under Horton, who is a fine musician. R. & B. B.B. E.P. The girls locally, and near, arc " taking up the A. W. 6/- 6d. Oct. St.h. The Examiners were Doctor Denis ,, THE ADVENTURERS OVERTURE. Ketelbey ...... R. 3/6 31. 3d. RUSHWORTH 'S Clift.on Jones. I had the brass with enthusiasm-a good sign. Current *BANNERS OF VICTORY (March). Barsotti ...... \Vright, and :VIr. 3/- 3d. "feminine *CAVALRY CALL (March). J. H. Hutchings ...... liste11ing to ihe Solo Competition, element " are in the persons of Sf- 3/6 4-f. pleasure of CAVALRY OF THE ST EPPES (Patrol). Kn ipper ...... Yvonne Gordon (Killamarsh etc.), yce , 7/6 - and greatly enjoyed the playing of several , Jo CHAL ROMANO (Gypsy Lad) (Overture). A. W. Ketelbey . , 6d. .1 . 3/6 l/- 3d. ebster ( Recreation), and Betty Shenton *CH ILDREN OF THE REG IMENT (March). ). Fucik . . young artists, especially J\liss Thelma Holland, Vl . . 3/- 3d. *FANFARE FOR VICTORY. A. W. Ketelbey . . . taste and (Da�ncmora). All these, by the way, are ...... 6d. who plays the tenor horn with excellent GALLANTRY AND WEDGWOOD BLUE (Double No.) A. W. Ketelbey . , 7/6 OFFER pupils of G. H. Mercer. 6/- 5/- Sd. A LI MITED NUMBER OF 'TAX ' FREE tone, and possesses fine control in range and IN A PERSIAN MAR KET (Intermezzo Scene). A. W. Ketelbey .. . . A. 6/- 6d. Miss Ella Godwin too, gave us quite . The Transport Band are going along nicely . N A CHINESE TEMPLE GARDEN . W. Ketelbey ...... execution. . A. W. 3/6 3/- 3d. i ust now, wit.h good engagements fulfilled KN IGHTS OF THE KING (Ceremonial March). Ketelbcy .. a good rendering of "My Pretty Jane " on . *L OVE AND THE DAN CER (Intermezzo). A. W. Ketelbey . 3/6 3/- ld. SECOND-HAND creditably, under the directorship of Mr. . . . 5/- Sd. the cornet. Norman Burnham proved himself NEAPOLITAN SERENADE. G. Winkler ...... 6/- \Villiams. "REMEMBRANCE (Elegy). A. W. Ketelbey . . 3/6 3/- 3d, t.obe an exceptional performer on the euphonium ...... 5d. Rawmarsh " pulled it off " at Ossett Contest RENDE ZVOUS (Intermezzo). W. Aletter ...... 6/· 5/- in spite of having great difficulty in " getting . - 6d. *BAND RUSSIA TO-DAY (Selection Soviet Airs). Arr. Charrosin . • 7/- 6/ winning first prize. Congrats. to you and t� . 5/- Sd. down " to the piano. His style, tone and exe- SACRED HOUR (Reverie). A. W. Ketelbey ...... A. W. .. .. 6/- 5/- 5d. cution, enabled him to come out on top, a feat Mr. H. Ackroyd, the conductor. Like old times, SAN CTUARY OF THE HEART. Ketelbey ...... 3d. ! I Herbert. •SP IR IT OF YOUTH (March). C. J. Gilbert . . . • . 3/6 3/- INSTRUM ENTS \Vhich he accomplished in all three tcsls was A. W. 3d. *STATE PRO CESSION (Ceremonial March). Ketelbey . . . . 3/6 3/- Rossington, Upton, Ryhill and V»oodhouse R. 3/- 3d. Re-conditioned in our own Workshops also much impressed by the playing of Clifford •TENA CITY (March). Barsotti ...... 3/6 I. . . /· Sayers , a fine young corneiist from County also scored here. Quite a revival. WALT ZING THRO' OLD VIENNA (Selection). Geiger .. 10/6 8 8d. I must not forget to compliment Markham WEDGWOOD BLUE AND GALLANTRY (Double No. ). A. W. Ke0t �lbey: : 7/6 6d. LIKE ALL GOOD THINGS TO-DAY, Durham. * Jndicaces Card Size Main B on the BAND INSTRUMENTS ARE SCARCE, ll was a grand aflcrnoon's entertainment. and_ excellent. season they have SEND FOR FREE SPECIMEN BOOKLET GIVING SOW CORNET PARTS OF OUR POPULAR BAND N'.JMBERS BUT RUSHWORTH 'S TRADfl'I ONAL Two Doctors of Music were present, Dr. Denis had , w ith more to follow during the winter (including rhe abo•e) PRESTIGE AND COMPREHENSIVE f \Vright, and Dr. Charles Hooper of Leeds, months. Mr. Grifiths and sons keep it up Mo.re than 2,000 teasing and informative questions * SERVICE FACILITIES CONTINUE a most able accompanist, splendidly. MENTOR. MUSIC LOVER'S QUIZ (with answers) from the realms of music and musicians. 2/6 TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE Mr. Tom Atkinson was � on his work by VALUES �---- -���-� and was publicly congratulated Dr. Hooper. 1 not.iced among those present YORK AND DISTRICT ___ GLOUCESTERSHIRE NOTES Fred Roberts, B.M. of Manchester C. \V. S. , also A meeting followed and the Chairman Mr. B. Hiscotl, read out an interesting repo;t on --- Les Harper (as keen as ever), \V. "Waite of No doubt bandsmen in this area who read i.hc: Dyke uniors, the Association, and Mr. E. Tetley \vas elected RUSHWORTH Yeadon, Hubert Hepworth of " " J Council's report on the Summer Band Concerts . Now i.hat the out-of-door banding season is and two veterans who have clone so much for Actmg Secretary till the Election of Officers at in York will feel a bit disheartened by the fact over I hope to hear of a good many solo and bandsmen old and young, Mr. A. 0 . Pearce and the Annual General Meeting at 3 p. m. on that a loss was suslained, but I can state 9-uartette contests being arranged so that the &11-17 ISDRELINGTON - APERLIVERPOOL3 Mr. Tom Eastwo and of course where Tom October 30t.h, Sunday. od, definitely that this will in no way have any mterest of bandsmen may be kept going. By is-is Mrs. East.wood. ii I am glad Bcstwood Colliery have given us a effect on future concerts. In fact is hoped . the way, I have heard nothing of the Gloucester \\'ell clone, Miss E. Lumb, and ihe Bradford start with a Quartette Contest in the Village that the coming year will see more such concerts Park Street Mission Cont.est which usually Highfield Modern School band ! Your second Hall; they were successful with their party at in York. The visits of both the Yorkshire takes place in .N"ovember. What has happened HUMBER DISTRICT Champion th.e Quartette Contest organized by Kettering prize in the " Daily Herald " J unior - Symphony and the Halle Orchestras were a Mr. Eldridge ? ship Contest was a truly great achievement, Rifles, bemg awarded 3rd prize. Adjudicator, financial loss, but the money is provided out of The National is now the next big function brilliant eupho- l\Ir. A. Doyle, Luton. for the and now i.o crown mallers your t1'e City Rates, io be used for entertainment we are all First of all I have no apologies to make I hear a new band lookmg forward to, which takes nium player wins the A. O. M. Scholarship ! and is to be formed at Chilwell :non-appearance of my notes in last month's this money has to be spent each year'. place at the Albert Hall on Kovcmber 12th. We in Bradford are very proud of you. and hope they have good luck. ssue. If secretaries will not go to the trouble of In addition to band concerts il is hoped to We await the results with great interest.. winning ways The Annual General Meeting of the North a month Friend Braithwaite retains his arrange other types of mnsical entertainment, reporting their band's activities once East Mid. Brass Congratulations to two Gloucestershire bands with Gomersal Mills , winners of the "D.H." such Orchestras. Band Association was held at t is their own fault as I am only reporting as Choirs and men on Honorary Life ::Yie mbership bemg Championship ; you must all be Mansfield, Saturday 8th October, when ten and not hearsay. Fourth Section Horden Colliery paid a visit to J'\orthallerton conferred on _them N ftrst hand information bands were represented, The engagement fees by the B.B. C., for over of the feeling mighty proud and mighty fine ! on Sunday, October 16th, and a report should 50 year� Scatter Prize are pulling themselves out for park engagements were discussed service to brass bands , viz. , William The Bradford football clubs have awakened reach the per Mr. and will mire and are now going strong ; they are having Edit.or Fowler. 1 Pick (Cmdcrford) and F. Clark (Stroud). good ss bands be continued in debate at the next meeting on some good youngsters. to the entertainment value of brn Northallcrton Town have had Mr. J. Fowler Drybrook t.;oocl practices and have . Saturday, November 5th, at 5 p.m. , Labour ! and District, under B.M. Welch, at thell' malches. Bradford Victona are to deputising as B. M. for Mr. J. Brigg Town have built. up nicely again ; Daniels. Mr. have had a good season. On two occasions they appear at all Park Avenue matches , and Ham- Club, Mansfield. .,ome good talent here, and they can play a good Fowler conducted tlie band at two engaacments won all three firsts at COlltcsts. A remarkable City, have o Bestwoocl Colliery Quartette Contest only Band busy at football matches monds Sauce Works , and Bradford 'and good reports were receiYecl of the band 's performance. Mr. programme. received six entries and two failed to W. Bourne is an energetic been playmg _ at Valley Parade, allernately, playing. turn up and concerts. secretary, and Drybrook are lucky to hav<.: of course. but it was a grand evening 's entertainment Barrow Brass held their A.G.M. on Monday, . . Bedalc Town ar0 to get members through the such a man. The H;rrogale Associatwn Contest to be with refreshments provided by Ladies' Commit- . Oth October. President, Chairman, Secretary Education Authorily Evening Classes. Mr. J. Associati n Notes. The Town Hall tee. The results were : lst, Slanlcy Common; o Annual General were re-elected, but they changed held on November 26th at Gmseley Fowler of �o rthallcrton ha; been appointed to and Treasurer . 2nd ! Kir the good work. Secretary Hutchison's worries engagement list this season has been a long one, disappear when Coatbridge is a selected venue and every job an extra " feather in their caps." them all I fancy that many of the engagements will be for a contest, for Hugh shoulders . The "Cornet " journal for 1950 POSTAL TUITION Drake Rimmer repeats for next year, too willingly. Good luck to him. Mr. : .. adjudicated acceptably, and 16 b3:nds took Headington are still keepmg busy enterta111111g part, only Douglas Colliery and Selkirk Burgh the football fans on the Headington Ground ; Now Ready ! THE they also visited Abingdon to give a concert withdrawing. . . . Welsh Rhapsody ..." 0 Gymru " Drake Rimmer found m there on Fair Sunday, and were 111 good form ; a Results of all three sections will be Introduction and Fugue Drake Rimmer tu pity that they PARR Contest Results column. Hearty congra_ did not get a better house, Overture "Preciosa " Weber lations to all bands-successful or otherwise. however. Tone Poem "The Unknown Warrior " Drake Rimmer solo Mr. vV. H. Norton reports progress at Beenham SCHOOL OF MUSIC The "Daily Record " quartette and Potpourri Selection " Musical Gems " R. Anderson contests for the Fife area were held m Leven and Cholscy ; he has both bands in hand now. Waltz from " Eugene Oneg in " Ts chaikowsky am told that the presentation of the N.B.B.C.'s on 8th October, before a disappointing audience, I Cornet Duet " The Troubadours " Alfred Ashpole Complete courses in ;- Service Awards to Mr. G. Baldw111 , of probably accounted for by a football semi-final Lon& Chorale "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring " Bach BANDMASTERS HIP, CONDUCTING, Cho ey, in which a local team was interested. Mr. Harold ls will take place at Cholscy some time Cornet Solo "Plaisir D'Amour " Martini SCORI NG, HARMO NY, THEORY, etc. Laycock adjudicated, and expressed himscl� as in November, as he is unable to attend the Contest March " Ravenscraig " Drake Rimmer pleased with the high standard of playmg. Reading Contest, as first arranged. Quick March "The Black Prince " ) Whittle Write for Syllabus (stating teaching requirements) to : . First prize was awarded Barry Ostlere and PIU VIVO. Quick March "Castell Caerdydd " T. J. Powell THE PRI NCIPAL, The Parr School of Music, Shepherd's Trombones, second pnze to V/elleslcy ----+·---- Wellington Chambers, 2 Victoria Street, Manchester Colliery ; third to Tullis Russell, and fourth NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT 12 Splendid New Pieces, value £3/3/0 which we offer by Subscription, BLAckfriars Telephone : 4979 to Barry's No. 2 party. In the solos first pnze on the following Terms: to George went to Alex. Cook (Barry's), second The Northumberland League is to hold a Any 20 Parts £1 : 1 8 : 0 Extras 2/- each Brown, lnr. Miller (Tullis Russell) third to Wm. Contest at the Westgate Hall early in December. (B arry's ). (Wellesley) and fourth George Gilmour Testpiece to be choice of " Jupiter Symphony" Full Scores of the 3 Contest Selections, 6/- each best J umor NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP The Venters medallion for the and "Moses in Egypt," both W. & R. Mr. T. Provost was won by vVm. Brown (Wellesley). Atkinson, of Bradford , is the adjudicator. This Musical Album for 1950 (No. 24) Price 2/-, post free These Adamson of Leven presented the prizes. should be a good contest. LIST and SPECI MENS FREE ON REQ UEST TO ALL BAND OFFICIALS Seventeen bands will compete for the National at the Lyne . winners will compete in the finals The National Coal Board are also holdmg Championship Challenge Troph and cash prize Theatre, Glasgow, on January 14th, 1950. X .� . their annual contest in the City Hall, New totalling 475 guineas at the Da1.ly Herald commg m PUBLISHERS : . Entries for the Glasgow area arc castle. This year it is to be on l 7th December. National Brass Band Champ10nship of Great postponement Well ' but it should be noted that a . I understand some of the colliery bands are Britain at the Royal Albert Hall, London, e111g �9Mh RICHARDS ON LT D. has been necessary, the new date b already practising for this event. F. on No,,'.ember 12th. These bands with their "CORNET" OFFICE December, in the Christian Institute_, Bothwell Cowpen Colliery have had a few gentlemen conductors are :- bit, so will SI BSEY • • Street. Edinburgh is lagg111g a_ on trial for the position of B. M., but so far BOSTON LINCOLNSHI RE Black Dyke Mills (Harry Mortimer), Brig immediate secretaries please give this their have not fixed up with anyone. house and Rastrick (Eric Ball), Camborne Town entries . attention and let Mr. Bennett have their Wallsend Shipyard have been featured 111 (A. W. Parker), Clydebank Burgh (W. A. en ry on Last month now. Forfarshire expect a record � the local press and are working hard to rai�e Walsall S. A. Band gave a musical to the press it wasn't sure whether he would Scholes), Cory Workmen's Silver ('W. B. Har , Daily 3rd December. It appears that the funds for their visit to the Albert Hall. They festival at Wolverhampton S. A. accept. greaves), Edge Hill British Railways (N. Jones ), of the Dudley Herald " have washed their hands have had a dance and are appearing in the S. A. Band has recently paid a visit Whaley Bridge gave a concert in their Park Enfield Central (W. Haydn Bebb) , Falmouth I wonder to Birmingham " All British Solo Championship." local cinema for one week. They are also Citadel and Oldham (Lanes. ). under flood lighting, and they introduced some Town Silver (A. G. Richards), Fodens Motor up the Now, Mr. Snelling, if Mr. Bennett is interested in taking broadcasting on November 2nd. you ought to have some of their future stars. Miss S. Thorp, 7 year old Works (F. Mortimer) , Forfar Instrumental ? . . news after a organisation of it . Thanks to Mr. j. R. Carr for his letter. His visit to two important centres. daughter of Mr. Joe Thorp, made her clebut and (E. Clayton), Harton Collie y (J. Atherton), 1s that t e A man asked me the other : An important announcement . � young son, Denis, has been engaged to play at day if Langley was very well received. Masters Barry Hind and Morris Motors (Harry Mortimer) , Munn and 111 Fairley s Prize Band was dead. A.G. M. of the Association will be held the South West Association Festival in Exeter I was sorry to say I had Brian Taylor also played solos. Felton's Works (S. H. Boddington), Park and 19th not heard from them since Victoria Hall, Edinburgh , on Satuday on December 3rd, and goes on to St. Austell in Mr. Edward Britton Chapel-en-le-Frith, under their new conductor,. Dare Workmen's (Harry Heyes), Ransome and when a full a:ccount of had gone to the Bristol area. Mr. November, at 2-30 p.m., . Cornwall as soloist for a concert held by the Sam Allcock, gave a concert recently. Marles Works (D. Aspinall), S. H. and W. �· will be given, and Songster leader, and bandsman, Cecil Simons, the Association's activities Mount Charles Band on December 4th. At the Nothing big was attempted but I hear the )lice Wallsend Shipyard (J. R. Carr), Yorkshire Every of Redditch S.A., has passed away all other essential business transacted. moment there is a strong possibility of him also after three light programme was well put over. Mr. Allcock Copper Works (A. H. Whitehead). that they are years of painful illness ; he band in membership should see . . being the soloist at the Leeds Inter-County played solo trombone, is from a well-known musical family of Buxton The ballot for the order of play will be taken which gives and was leader of the male voice party. R.I.P represented at . this vital meeting, Contest between Durham and Yorkshire bands. and has had a fair amount of experience. at 11 a.m. and after the "Acoustic Test " theu Mrs. Clarage informs Bretforton the annual opportunity of controllmg At the Festival at Exeter, Harry Mortimer is me Silver Thornsett are still trying very hard, and the hall-sounding procedure introduced at this were unable to go to . . domestic affairs. adjudicator and conductor. Headington (Oxford ) although a little short handed in the cornet year's Area Championships-the Champ1onsh p has fixed band contest this month. � Edinburgh Charities Association . Crookhall Colliery were heard to advantage on There is some conso- section, nice progress is being made. will commence about half-an-hour later. As m 28th 1950, for th ei� " All lation in that the extra work and time spent in To Saturday, January, . the air on October 19th. Mr. Stobbs keeps a those bands who want to stimulate previous years the identity of the judges will Us er Hal preparation will not be lost. Scottish Songs " contest m the � :: good standard of playing here. By our next . interest I can fully recommend the New Journal. be announced only just before the s�art of the a Burns . Evesham has a boys band formed which will again be followed by . issue the big event at the Albert Hall will be , through There are pieces for all classes of bands and it Championship, for which the testpiece 1s the due c<;mrse the pluck and energy of Misha! and concert. Bands will be circulated m decided. I wish our two northern bands the Sharp his will be money well spent. " Comedy " Overture by John Ireland. Hon. Secretary, 1vmg friend John Turvey, both under 20 ; just a few . by ::Vf r. Hutchison, the . 1? best of luck. PRIDE OF THE PEAK. I Nine bands will mass for the Even111g Festival advisable more lines please. full details , but in the meanbm� 1t 1s NOVACASTRIAN. Concert, to be conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent, of Scott1sh l . to examine the library for select10ns . ----+·---- HONOUR BRIGHT. at which H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth 1s to be songs so that this opportunity of present111g BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT ----�---- :fBrai's :JBanl) Ir. R. 1 am very sorry my notes were not sent in 01 be held at the Houlclsworth Motor Works , Harton Colliery, Camborne Town, last month . Let me repeat that the venue is . .� Hall, Deans l last month gate, Manchester, Cory Workmen's Silver and Morris Motors. Coatbridge Town Hall, on Saturday, 7th Mason, bandmaster, is hoping to bmld up a ; being on holiday and many m11es on Saturd ay, 19th . . November. Adjudic From 8-15 until 9 p.m. the Festival Concert December with Mr. Webster as adjudicator. good band, and new instruments have been away from Cornwall it was hardly possible to ator, Mr. J. A. Green send them on. wood . will be heard in the B.B. C. 's Light Programme. The Secretary is Mr. Wm. Mcintyre , 69 Edington purchased to replace old ones. The band have Contest who will answer all a few vacancies but hope to have these made I understand there is much activity in several Secretary, Mr. E. H. YOUNG, ----� Street, Glasgow, C.4, 175 · up soon. Hope you have got the Journal, Bandrooms , with a view to the " Daily Herald ' Hamilton Road , Longsight ..lVIanc bester. CLYDESIDE NOTES enquiries. . . Mr. Hutchison is apparently still conductmg Mr. Mason. Contest at the Albert Hall and the S.W.B.B WIGAN . Sorry to hear that Ryhill were unsuccessful Association Contest to be held in December his correspondence, and doing his or!?amsmg, at the West Riding Association Contest. Well, Annual Contest will be held on Saturday, from the Convalescent Hospital 111 Edmburgh, First of all let me wish our Cornish repre- The 2nd 3rd and 4th section contests have November Sth, in the Drill Hall, Wigan which speaks volumes for his keenness and try again, Mr. Smith, your turn will come before sentatives who are competing at the Albert been concl�ded with varying degrees of success, . long. Hall, amongst the elite of brass bands, tlie. very Proceed s in airl. of charities. Testpiece : enthusiasm. I thank him for his regular contri . and the first section (29th Oct. ) will have been best "Recollections of Beethoven" (W. R.) butions to this column, and hope he may soon Royston ::'\ew ::VI onckton are hard at prachc;e of luck, hoping that thetr names will be & held by the time these notes arc in print. I First prize , £20 and Challenge Cup ; �econd, . be out and about again. for a contest at Leeds in November, and Don mentioned in the list of prize winners at the think we may congratulate the Executive on the caster in December. Mr. Foster has the band end of the Contest. I know that if hard work £12 and Challenge Cup ; third, £7 and . BEN LOMOND. Challenge o-eneral arrangements for these events, particu well in hand and boues "to be again in the prizes. will do it then it will be done. Cup ; fourth, £5 and Challenge . Cup. arly in their choice o� adjudicators , all of whom The Ladies Committee are still making headway Camboi'ne Town (A. W. Parker). Our Cornish Contest to commence 2 .15 p.m. l . ----�---- aw 3 gave satisfactory service, as befits practical men ; with their new instrument fund. champions are hard at work for the "Daily Dr 1- 0 p.m. Adjudicator, Mr. D. A spin all. so no doubt we shall see more of them. The Grimethorpe Boys arc going on nic�ly ' Herald " Contest and are leaving no stone OXFORD AND DISTRICT . Secretary, fourth section opened the series in Albert Hall, 1 would like news of Dodworth, J\ahonal unturned to bring back the Trophy to Cornwall. Mr. T. LANCA&TER, 37 Duke St., Goose Green, Wigan. Stirling, when �.fr. Bond of N�rt� Seato�, made Reserve, and Silkstone. Falmouth Town (A. G. Richards) will be an auspicious debut as an ad dicator 111 Scot YORKY. competing there for the first t!me and have . p� GUISELEY land. His constructive cnticisms and ex The Committee of the Headington Silver o-reat faith in themselves to spnng a surprise H D · B B planations were very favourably received as Prize Band, and in particular, their very able SOUTH WEST AREA NOTES his is possible seeing there is so much local T Asso s ual w e being most helpful to the many young players secretary, Mr. G. H. Giles, are to be congratu rivalry between this band and Cambornc. a:;:�f�1�� A�� ���f!st 1iii'3\ in the Guiseley Town Hall, on Saturday,h��� who had taken part. Let me hope that the seed lated on the success which attended theII Truro City (A. W. Parker) . I understand this Band activity is still very Progressiv in November 26th. Two Sections. First fell on fer'tile soil. Fourteen bands competed : second annual contest, held in Oxford Town _ � band are hard at work on the tcstp1cce for the this area and whether it is parad111g at carmvals Section Testpiece, "Moses in Egypt " (W. Alva Town Hamilton Palace Colliery, Renton Hall, on October lst, and also for the success S. W.B . .13. A. Contest to be held at Exeter in or giving concerts, the one objective is publicity, & R. ). Draw 2-30 p.m. Commence 3 p.111 . Brass and Tayside Silver having had to with of the grand concert by the renowned Black ! December; they intend to put up the very best and to make the public brass band mmded. j clicator, Mr. F. Braithwaite , Hudders- draw, due mainly to players working on awkward Dyke Mills Band , which followed. Unfortunately performance ever at this coil.test. They have a *� J Despite having no bandroom Bude are not . 1 . shifts. In presenting the prizes , Provost Plank I was unable to stay for the concert, but excellent very good band round the stand and can gal11 deterred and recently held their rehearsals in Secretary, Mr. A. CLAYTON, 21 how much the their ambition. Nowell o-ave the Executive a good lead on how to reports have reached me s'.3-ying y · Le e ' _ __ cl s _g ·_ __ _ a garage , parish hall, drill hall and the very __i c _w-"., _--c:.. ______roceed if returning lo Stirling for another music of this band was en1oyed. Mount Charles (A. S. Grant). This is one of , _ p latest, an egg packing depot. However, they contest. That sounds like a warm invitation Before the contest, 1 was able to arrange for . Cornwall's most progressive band's ; since :v rr. EXETER . hope to be independent by bmldmg theII o n don't you think ? East Woodhay to have a rehearsal. Tlus band ;v Grant took charge they have made very good room as the band consists of carpenters, bnck South West Brass Band Association's The third section at Kirkcaldy was a huge was conducted by our old fnend , J. G. Alder, progress both musically and financially. They _ layer�, masons , etc. , and the only snag is .the Annual Contest and Massed Bands' Concert, success-all 19 entrants being forward. Mr. of Swindon, and if the band will contmue �o fully intend to compete at Exeter ; 1 havei_i't site and building permit, but trust the Corms? in ihe Civic Hall, Exeter, 3rd De cember. Webster again occupied the adjudicator's seat, engage him for tuition, I feel sure that he will heard yet which Section they intend to go m men, they will get their objective, as they did Second Section testpiece , " ::\f ountain and after listening to a lot of good playmg, make a good band there, as they have sev�ral I understand they have been chosen to take the bandstand. Chief " (W. & R. ). Adjudicator and Guest had difficulty in separating the bands, as witness promising players , of the younger generation, part in the Massed Bands Concert at which . Okehampton Bora' visited Dartmoor Prison Conductor, Mr. Harry Mortimer. Soloist the number of " ties " in the prize list. Although including two or three girls. Mr. D. Webb, Mr. Harry Mortimer will be the Guest Conductor. . and gave a Sunday afternoon concert and then Boy Cornetist, David' Carr. Closing elate not placed, the Kirkcaldy .Boys Brigade (Mr. their bandmaster, has put m a lot of hard work I am looking forward to this contest and hope on the return journey gave Tav1stock another for entry, lst October. Members only. Briggs) played a wonderfully good performance, to bring them up to their present standard , to meet many old friends. . concert. This band, Okehampton Excels10r and Secretary, Mr. J. F. WILSON, 8 Hillside on which all are due a mead of praise. fhat they and he has my best wishes for further progress. Perranporth (Mr. Jack Heayn). I understand Av Chagford played at South Zea.I Carnival and. it enue, Plymouth. are able to maintain such a high standard, At the contest I had a chat with a membe_r of that this band are making strides under Mr. takes some zeal, too, to surv1 ve the five mile despite many changes as the b ys reach the the Newbury British Legion Band , who Ilrom1sed Hcayn, and are going all out to make a good NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE ? route. age limit, is a tribute to the patience and skill to keep me supplied with news of his band, . band. It is good news to hear of new bands The S. vV.B.B. A. held their monthly meetmg Northumberland Brass Band League's Annua of Mr. Briggs. At the conclusion, Mr. W. F. which is making good progress, and has had a being formed or old bands being reformed. Conte at Kings bridge and the delegates were. wel st, to be held on Saturday, December 3rd Hannaford the Hon. President, in his remarks, very busy season, too. St. Austell Town. I heard this band recently in the Westgate Hall, comed by the Chairman and other Councillor?. \Vcstgate Road, Newcastle suggested to Provost Young, who presented the Chipping Norton send alon� a good report of at the match between Cornwall and the F. A . In the evening the local band rendered music on-Tyne. First Section Testpiece : "Jupiter ' urizcs that his Council should resuscitate the the season's work, together with deta ls of how Eleven. I was very much surprised at the band � under the direction of delegates and local Symphony or "Moses in Egypt. " Second famo�s Raith Contest, once the rendezvous of the band is progressing to date. 1t now has a that turned out on this occasion. After having conductors . Section Testpiece : " Songs of Wales," or " The the finest bands of England and Scotland. membership of 26, all very keen, and two good . . heard that the band was in a poor way, it was a Another band has joined this Associat10n, Viking " (all W. & R. ). Adjudicator : Mr. T. F Pressure from the townspeople of Kirkcaldy rehearsals are held each week, with an almost very pleasant surprise, and from what I heard Crewkerne which shows how popular the Atkinson. Contest starts 2 p.m. prompt. Tickets itself would be an obvious next step, so I pass full attendance. Mr. C. E. Challis, of Pressed then there's no reason why you should not project is becoming in this area, whkh extends 2/- each. on the hint to whom it may concern. Personally Steel band is coaching them, and they gave a . attain vour former glory in the Cornish band from Somerset to Land's End, and 1t is hoped Secretary : Mr. J. C. WALSH, 21 Fallowficld I consider it a great idea, which I hope will promising performance at Oxford. The Town world. , to add the Scilly isles when they organise a band. Avenue, Fawdon, Newcastle-on-Tyne. fructify. Council (unlike that at some other places), I have no further news. \Vhat about a few It is surprising where one meets a band ? I R I Coatbridge again lived up to its reputation evidently appreciates the work of the band , as lines, Secretaries will put your report in BI M NGHAM nowadays and to quote one instance, 1 . was of band-mindedness, when in the Town Hall they have granted the use of the Town Hall these notes . Birmingham and District passing a mental hospital and to my surpnse I Brass Bands Asso the second section championship was decided. once a month at a reduced charge for concerts WESTERN MUSICUS. ciation present their Third heard strains of a brass band and upon mak111g Annual Post War The attendance was, in my opinion, the largest in aid of band funds. ----� Championship Contest enquiries learned that the stall of that institution for Association Bands of the series, credit for HIGH PEAK NOTES which is to a great extent Morris Motors. Secretary Morcombe repmts at the " Friends" Institute, 220 Moseley Road , due to the have had a band for many years. hard work of that grand old man of that the band is on top form, and look111g Birmingham, on Saturday, December 3rd. Topsham Silver are now bei1�g conduct_ed by --- Coatbridge Band , Mr. Hugh Thom, who has forward to making its mark again at the Albert Draw 2-30 p.m., Commence Playing Mr. H. Guer, formerly trombomst of a Midland Fairfield are fortunate in having a very keen 3-0 p. 1n. rriven sixty years of his leisure time to the Hall Finals. They will carry with them the Two Classes. Class " B " Tcstpiece band, and are hoping to compete at the Assn. bandsman and secretary in Alfi.e Stableford. : " Recol urtherance of the movement, and still continues good wishes of all local bands, I am sure. Theu lections of Beethoven " (W. & R. ). Adj f Contest on 3rd December, when 18 bands They bave the stalwart J acl� F e cher as con udicator l t . - Mr. Harold Moss. will meet at the Civic Hall, Exeter, to decide ductor and with a hard workmg committee the Secretary: Mr. W. G. KENDLE, the championships for next year. In the next future of this band looks good. Their uniforms 138 Caldwell . Road, Birmingham, 9. issue it is hoped to give some valuable 111for are now being cleaned and renovated. Mr. ---'------'"---'------• • - to call in mation regarding the findings of the lo.ea! C. Kitchen, the solo cornet of Fairfield, has a LEICESTER TIME . "UN IQUIP" committee of the D.H. \Vest Area, conccrnmg good class of youngsters, many of whom will The 23rd Great Annual Leicester Brass culprits who violated the rules al the last soon take their place round the stand. New . Band Festival will be held on Easter Monday. contest held in Exeter and should give would-be instruments a.re to be bought and more concerts lOth April, 1950. First Section Testpiece, evaders a warning of what transgressers must are arranged for the winter months. Keep up " Eugcn Onegin " (W. & R. ). Third Section. expect. the good work, Fairfield. Have you got the "Songs of \Vales" (W. & R.). Fourth Section, EXEI'AL. new Journal ? "The Viking" (W. & R. ). £222 in Cash Prizes, ----�---- Bakewell showed a very satisfactory balance with valuable Trophies. sheet at their recent General Meeting and hopes WORCESTERSHIRE NOTES Secretary, Mr. C. A. ANDERSON, 48. were expressed that new uniforms would soon Loughborough Road , Leicester. be acquired. Mr. J. \Vadclell was elected Presi L. RHY L Catshill Silver led the Battle of Britain parade dent and it is pleasing to note that Mr. Barker is still in command. They have a grand fellow Preliminary Notice at Bromsgrove last month, to the Parish Church, SAMPLES The Third Sunny Rhyl Brass where the " Last Post " was sounded, and here. I would welcome a line from Mr. L. Band Festival Contest will be held on Saturday, and " Reveille ." The lesson was read by Sir Hugh Binks, their secretary. 22nd May, It 1950. Full details later. PRICES Chance (President). I understand the committee is surprising to learn that Mr. D. Mackey Other promoters please note date. on application arc very pleased with the manner this engage has resigned from Whaley Bridge. You always knew Secretary : Mr. G. H. ment was carried out, considering Bromsgrove what his band was doing, he was a first GRIFFITHS, 10 Gronant Street, Rhyl. Town had promised to be present then failed rate publicity man. We have lost two good men ------ to turn out. to the movement in the last two months. Mr. EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. Moss of Chapel-en-le-Frith and now .Mr . Mackey Printed by " Daily Post " Printers, and Published ;, THE UNIFORM CLOTHING & Congratulations to Bandsmen Frances Mace, by ,Grams: "Uniqui'P,)' London. of Whaley Bridge. Both worked hard for the1r WRIGHT & RouND (Proprietor, A. J. Mellor), at 10-1 1 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC· · I • 555 1-2-J of Sparkhill S. A. Band . who has passed the 'Phone: CLErkenwell , bands in their respective positions. No. 34 Erskine Street, in the City of Linrpeol, NORTHERN REPRESENTATIVE : degree of :Mus. Bae. at Bnrmngham Umvers1ty, to which all Communications for the Editor are 'Ph . W • lkden2�01 I Mr. J, CLARKSON, 3, Brereton Drive, Worsley, Manchester. one. and his brother, Alan, of Exeter, a B. A. at hear Mr. Moss has had an offer from a band requested to be addressed. outside the district, but when these notes went London University. NOVEMBER 1, 1949 I