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SPECIAL THANKS ARE SENT TO,. . . Robert Avis of Fort FEATURED CONDUCTOR IN THIS ISSUE,... is James Lauderdale,Florida, GeorgeBoyce of Unionville,Ontario in Curnow,Conductor of The University of Illinois BrassBand. Canada,and the Wilson CommunityBritish BrassBand, Inc. Jim is the third brassband conductor to be highlightedby this for their recent checksmade out to The BrassBand Bidge. newletter. He has been involved with brass bandsfor a good The financialsupport provided by the readersof this newslet- many years and has made many contributions to both the ter is sincerelyand genuinelyappreciated. It permits us to SalvationArmy Bandscene as well asbrass bands throughout serve the brass band movementin the United States and this country and abroad. Canadaand to focuson the variousactivities as we find them. Jim receivedhis Bachelorof Just as everythingelse continues to escalatein cost,so we are Sciencedegree from Wayne finding it difficult to print, and mail this newsletteron the State University in Detroit, originalgrant providedby the YamahaMusical Products. So, Michiganand his Master of the contributionsvoluntarily sent are mostimportant in help- Music degreefrom Michigan ing us to "build bridges." StateUniversity in EastLan- sing. He has taught on the public school level (grades6 through 12) four years and THE BUFFALO SILVER BRASS BAND... sent informa- the college-universitylevel tion regardingtheir activities.A recentconcert was a combin- for the past elevenyears. ed programwith the NewfaneSenior High SchoolBand. Both Jim's experiencehas been of these fine organizationsare conducted by Herman Er- involved in all areas of in- bacher.Nelson Starr is the stellar sopranocornet performer strumental music which in- with the BuffaloSilver BrassBand and haskept in touchwith cludes concert band mar- the writer of this newsletterover the last severalyears. His ching band, jazz ensembles, many contributionsabout the activitiesof the BuffaloSilver and British brass bands.In Band are sincerelyappreciated. 1974.he receivedan Outstan- A program of the Buffalo Silver Brass Band's most recent Jemes Curnow ding Educator of America concertincludes the following selections:Radetzky Marchby Award and a National Band Johann Strauss, Indian Summer by Ball, the cornet solo Association"Citation of Excellence"in 1980.He hastraveled Tucker spotlightingWayne Lenihan as soloist,written by throughoutthe United Statesand Canadaas clinician,com- Eric Leidzen,The Merry Widow Waltz by Lehar, Ballycastle poser, and conductor.Jim's present list of publications Bay by Barrat/Siebert, Gallions Reach by Yorke, and The availablenumbers in excessof eighty-fivewith anotherthirty Conquerorby Moorhouse. waiting to be publishedthrough various firms. These com- The Buffalo Silver Brass Band is over 65 years old and has positionsinclude everything from marching band to brass beenin constantoperation since its founding.The bandmain- band as well as vocalensembles and musicpublished by the tains a most active schedule of concerts and programs Salvation Army international publications in London, throughout the year eachyear. Severalof the membersof the England. Buffalo Silver Brass Band are also active with Salvation Ar- Jim has won several awards for band compositions in- my Bands.We are pl'easedto note thpir activities and to pass cluding the Volkein Band CompositionContest in 1977and this informationon to our readers.W -ehave been writing Nels 1979.the AmericanBandmasters Association Ostwald Award at 3924Nottingham Terrace, Hamburgh, N.Y. 14075. in 1980and the annualA.S.C.A.P. Awards for sisnificantcon- This issue brought to you by the YAMAHA MU

tributionsto the bandlrterature of America. fessionalband is to be guided by a Board of Directors con- Jim is presentlyAssistant Director of Bandsat the Univer- sisting of twenty-five,and an ExecutiveCommittee of eight sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.He hasjust rece-rtlyin- selectedf,-m the Board,with an .!Jvisory Committeeof in- itiated the University of Illinois BrassBand. We ar- plea:ed ternationallyrecognized personalities. The Advisory Com- to bring this informationabout this fine composer,conductor, mittee is madeup of suchmen as Andre Previn,Peter Wilson, and musiceducator to the readersof The Bridge. We look for- Roy Newsome,Ambassador William Middendorfand others. ward to bringing our readersmore informationabout this Bob spent an entire year of his own time organizingand youngman destinedto add many more musicalcontributions gatheringall the informationtogether to make certain that to the American musicalscene in the future. Jim may be the River City BrassBand would be a reality and couldfunc- reachedat the HardingBand Building, 1103 South 6th Street, tion. Bobindicates that the newsarticles and publicitvreceiv- Champaign,Illinois 61820. ed showthat this brassband is much.or" su.cessfuithanhe at first thoughtor dreamedit couldbe. He hasreceived great THE CAPITAL ENGLISH BRASS BAND,...sent a nice publicity from the local newspapers,radio and television. cassetterecording of a most successfulconcert presented in Ticket saleshave been a resoundingsuccess and concert book- the MormonTabernacle in Salt Lake City. This wasa mostin- ings indicatea fine future. terestingrecording and one which was thoroughlyenjoyed. As Bob explainedto this writer, the purposeof establishing As readersof TheBridge will recall,Doug Brown startedthis a professionalbrass band was to havea group of brassplayers bandas an amateurbrass band patterned after thosefound in of the highestplaying ability to presentconcerts in order to the British Isles.Jack Wynn is the conductorand the latest stimulate interest in amateur brass bands and brass band word received indicatesthat Cecil Garrison has been ap- musicthroughout the tri-stateregion. Hopefully, this will en- pointed the assistantdirector of the band. Cecil is also to couragethe establishmentof amateurBritish brassbands in serve as the correspondentto The Bridge. the variouscommunities in which they perform.This profes- The selectionsperformed by the Capital English Brass sionalgroup would alsoserve as a musicalmodel for amateur Band for their Morman Tabernacleconcert were as follows: brass bands within the region and provide a resourceof NapoleonGallop arrangedby Barsotti, Loch Lomond/Comin' highly qualified and speciallytrained musieians.Also, and Thro' The Rye arranged by Gordon Langford, Frolic For probably one of the most uniqueaspects of the River City Trornbonesby Heath, HMS Pinafore arranged by Rimmer, BrassBand, this bandis to serveas a fund raisingresource for Our Boys Will Shine Tonight arranged by GordonLangford, worthy civieprojects through the presentationof benefitcon- the march The Cossachby Rimmer, The GirI I Left Behind certs in associationwith appropriatenonprofit organizations. arranged by Gordon Langford, the hymn Corne,Come Ye Bob additionallyhopes that the River City Brass Band will Saints arranged by Jack Wynn, Men of Harlech arrangedby foster greater knowledgeand appreciationof the British as GordonLangford, Battle Hymn of the Republic arranged by well as the Americanbrass band traditions. Jack Wynn, and, Waltzing Matilda arranged by Gordon It strikesus that Bob hasa mostunique formula for attemp- Langford. ting to developan environmentin which brassbands will be Other music performed in recent concertsby this fine established.Certainly the thrill of hearinga fine performing group includesThe Floral Danceby Moss,William Rimrner's brassband will stimulatemany folks and hopefullywill help Rule Britaniq Lustspiel Ouerture by Bela, the well known them to form amateur British brass bands wherever and march The BB and C4 the soprano cornet solo, featuring wheneverpossible. Manuel Garcia, entitled Londonerry Air, and the classic Bob has severalprinted items which are worth receiving Wifliam Rimmer march,Punchinello. And, current undertak- and worth knowingabout. One in particularwhich this writer ings includea concertfor the elderlyat a placecalled Friend- recommendsis a publicationentit,led "Partners In Perfor- ship Manor, a program for the handicappedchildren at the mance."Bob sayshe will be pleasedto sendany readera pam- HartvigsenSchool, and preperationfor a visit by John Kin- phlet if thoserequesting the informationwill includea legal caid (see article elsewherein this issue concerningJohn's sizeself addressed stamped envelope for his response.This is many aetivitiesin Colorado). a very fine ideaand one which is recommendedfor everyone We were delightedto learnof the activities,the musicper- to read.Il you needideas concerning fund raisingand associa- formedand personalitiesprominent with the CapitalEnglish tion with other worthwhile organizations,then this publica- Brass Band. In addition to presenting many concerts tion is a must for you to see.Send your S.A.S.E.to Bob re- throughoutthe year,both Dougand Jack are quite interested questingthis brochure. in establishingsome kind of brassband contest for that part Bob'slatest correspondencebrings someinteresting news of the country.Readers interested in organizinga brassband for the readers ol.The Bridge. The River City Brass Band has contestshould contact Doug or Jack.Both may be reachedat scheduledfour Saturday evening concertsin Pittsburgh's 3515South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115. CarnegieMusic Hall. The dates for the programs will be January16, February 13, March 13 and April 3. The January l'HE RMR CITY BRASS BAND, . . . foundedand con- concert wifl feature Williams Mathias' Viuat Regina which ducted by Robert Bernat made its concert debut on was composedin 1977,while Jhe program in March will November21. As readersof The Bridge will remember,this spotlightSir William Walton'sFirst Shoot.Bob indicates that is a most unique and very unusualenterprise which is the this latter selectionwas premiered at the Promsin Londonby brainchildof Bob.In essence.Bob hasfounded a nrofessional the GrimethorpeColliery Band (conducted by Elgar Howarth) British brassband in Pittsburgh,Pa. We underitand this is earlier this year. Anyone in the general areaof Pittsburgh probably the first professionalband to be initiated in this will want to attend all of theseprograms. country in many years. Pittsburgh was selectedas it is Additionally,Bob writes IF there is sufficientenrollment strategicallylocated in Pennsylvaniaand at the sametime is they will be holding a British Brass Band Institute in Piit- closeto Ohioand West Virginia. sburghfor one or two weeksduring early July, 1982.Bob in- About a year ago,Bob foundeda nonprofittax exemptcor- dicatesthat Roy Newsome,Bob Childs (reigning instrumental porationfor the purposeof establishlngthe River City Brass championof the North of England),Arthur Taylor (authorof Band.This is a typicaltwenty-seven iliece British brassband the 1979book Brass Bandsl and he are currently discussing of twenty-fivebrass players plus two percussionists.This pr.o- all the detailsof suchan Institute. Bob addsthat the RCBB |ICAL PRODUCTS of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

will be in residence.All thoseinterested in attendingthis fine the well-known and respectedpen of Denis Wright. He cap- offeringshould contact Bob. tures the joyous spirit of the SlovonicDance in some astute Our sincerestcongratulations and a tip of the hat to Bob scoring. I am slightly suspiciousof the leaps in the soprano Bernatand the River City BrassBand. They are chartingnew tessitura in mid-phrase,especially when a smootherline is ways and developingnew avenuesfor establishingBritish within range,and why is there no tympani part? The eom- brass bands.Well done!Incidentally, Bob's addressis p.O. poser wrote for it when transcribing his orchestral transcrip- Bos 6436,Pittsburgh, Pa.15212. tion from the original piano duet! As an inveteratelover of Nielsen'smusic, I am delighted BRASS BAND MUSIC IS BEING IMPORTED.... to rhis that it is appearingin the band movement.This stunning page country by the Magna Music-Baton,Inc., 10320 In- prelude opens the second act of his opera Seul end Devid dustrialBoulevard, St. Louis,Missouri 68182. Of particularin- which Nielsen composedbetween 1898 and 1901, whilst terest to the readersof this newsletteris the fact that all the employed as a violinist in the Royal Theatre Orchestra, musicbeing imported contains, in additionto all the usualtre- Copenhagen.This arrangement loses nothing in this ble clef parts, bass clef parts for trombones,euphoniums, transcription.Did you know that Nielsen also played the baritones,and tubasas well as the hornparts transposed to F, trombone? Norman Goldberg,of the Magna Music-Baton,Inc., is the The Norse folk-loreis evident in Herbert Moller's scoring gentlemanresponsible for bringing this music to our atten- of the famousValdres March. Describedin the introduction as tion. In addition to attendingthe University of Illinois and 'simple' it requires, amongst other difficulties, a virtuso working under the great A.A. Hardingas a student,Norman sopranocornetist. alsoserved as Dr. Harding'sassistant in the banddepartment This publisherdeserves credit for presentingfull scores,in- for two additionalyears. He sayshe recognizedimmediately steadof the popularanti-conductor compromisos. Extra solo the valueof this musiche is importingand set out to havethe cornetparts, four in total are suppliedso that there is, no ex- transposedparts availablefor the entire series.The musicis cusefor slackingon individualpractice. Bass clef parts are ad- all publishedby ChesterMusic of Londonand Normanbrings ded for all instruments in score order from baritones it to this countryadding the transposedparts after it arrivei. downwards,and magnifyingglasses are not neededto see As of this date, there are twenty selectionsavailable. The theseinstrumental parts. music titles and composer/arrangerare as follows:Hogarth,s Hoe-Down by W. Hogarth Lear, Barney's Tune by W. Hogarth Lear, Paris Le Soir by W. Hogarth Lear, Chinese TIIE WHITBY BRASS BAND... . of Ontario, Canadawas Tahe Away (Cornet trio with band) by W. Hogarth Lear, kind to sendsome information which they intendedto share Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair (euphonium with solo with our readers.The conductorof the band is Mr. Roland band)arranged by Elgar Howarth,Parade by Elgar Howarth, Hill. For almostas longas there hasbeen a Whitby, there has Red Sky At Night by W . Hogarth Lear, Ritual Fire Dance ar- beena town band.We are informedthat photographsheld by ranged by Allan Street, Berne Patrol by Elgar Howarth, the town historicalsociety show the bandand its membersas Greensleuesarranged by Elgar Howarth, Six Dances by far backas 1885.Although they do not claim there are foun- Tylman Susatoarranged by John Iveson,Cornet Cosmology ding membersstill playing with the band, they do claim to by StanleyWoods, Nightflight by Arthur Butterworth,Mr. havethe sameenthusiasm that must haveprevailed in those Lear's Carniual by W. Hogarth Lear, Little Boy Blue by past years. StanleyWoods, Dunlap's Creekby Robert Bernat(conductor Roland'smusical background is rather extensiveinvolving and founderof The River City BrassBand of Pittsburgh,pa.), military service in t.heRoyal Air Force. As a tuba player, The Lass Of Richmond Hill by Roy Newsome,Fantasy For Rolandindicates the competitionbug never left him as just Brass by Bram Wiggins, TheAmazing Mr.Arban (solocornet two monthsprior to comingto Canadahe wasable to perform and band)by Elgar Howarth, andSardana by R. Gerhard. in the National Brass Band Championshipsat the Royal The availability of such outstandingmusic by these well Albert Hall in London.The test piecewas Checkmateby Eric known composersand arrangers,complete with bass clef Ball. Rolandindicates he would love to witnessand take part parts, will be a real help to the brassband movementin the in a North AmericanBrass Band competition. United States.Of particularinterest to this writer is the fact The music performedby the Whitby Band embracesthe that both treble and bass clef parts will be available.We traditionalbrass band music as well asclassical arrangements wouldencourage all bandsto purchasethis musicto showour and in additionto popularand modernmusic. They strive to goodfaith in wantingthe availablebass clef partsfor genuine display the wide range of musicwhich is availableto brass brassinstrumentation. We certainlyintend to do just that. bands.As an example,Roland sent this writer several pro grams recently performedby the Whitby Band.Among the FROM THE PAGES OF THE BRITISH BANDSMAN,... sefectionsincluded were; Mexican March by Barsotti, ?ie we have selectedthe following music review. We wish to New World Fantasy by Gordon Langford, Air and Rondo by thank both Peter Wilson, Editor ol LheBandsman Ior the Heath, Slauonic Rhapsody by Carl Friedman, Marlou,e privilegeof re-printingthe informationand Michael Antrobus Militaire by Gounod, Bass In The Ballroorn by Rny for his musicalinsights. Newsome,All In The Aprtl Euening by Robertson,Hey Mr. SlavonicDance No. 8 Music Man by Derek Ashmore and Hootenanny by Harold Dvorak arr. D. Wright Walters. (Hansen) Approx. $16.00score and parts Several other selectionsincluded Lincolnshire Poacher by Valdres March Derek Broadbent,So/itaire by Steven Corbett, The Sha.dow by JohannesHansenn of Your Smile ananged by Dennis Wilby, All Through the (Hansen) Approx. $16.00score and parts Night arcanged by Gordon Langford and Colonel Bogey by Saul and David KennethAlford. We were pleasedto receivethis information Preludeto Act 2 and we are delighted to inform our readers. We salute the by Carl Nielsen : work of this fine band and will passon additional information (Hansen) Appox. $19.50score and parts as it is received.Roland may be contactedat 311-37Garden The Dvorak and Nielsenworks are both arraneementsfrom Street, Whitby, OntarioL1N 3W3, Canada THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN BBITISH BRASS THE DENVER BRASS WORKS, . ..directed by John Kin- BAND,. . .has sent word regarding their yearly calendar. caid and supported by a consortium of state colleges in Along with this information was a copy of a program they eooperation with the Denver Parks and Recreation Depart- recently performed. Dick Trevarthen is the conduCtorof this ment and the Denver Municipal Band, presented a concert band and also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. and sent this writer a program indicating the music they per- The information received indicates concerts on October 1, Oc- formed. Members from this band come from the community tober 17, October 29, November 12. December 19 and 20, and most are involved in music education in the area. The Mareh 21, March 30, April 20 and May 18. This is a very full beginnings of this band stem from the Colorado Brass Band concert schedule. Included in this list of performances is an which was founded by John in 1975.The information received appearanceat the Fifth Annual Brass Band Jubilee to be held indicates that the instrumentation uses authentic British at North Carolina State University in Raleigh on April 24, brass band instruments. 1982. In addition to Dick, Carol Underwood serves as Vice- The concert presented as part of a four-day workshop spon- Chairman and Personnel Manager, James Buckner serves as sored by the above named groups. During the'schoolyear, the Secretary-Treasurer, his wife Anne Buckner serves as band meets regularly two evenings each month. Ken Ander- Librarian, with Greg Wilson serving as Instrument and son and Paul Curno are also involved with John in helping to Equipment Manager. Bert Wiley serves as Concert Manager. organize and develop brass band activity in Colorado. The Smoky Mountain British RrassBand's concerts include Some of the music presented includes the following selec- the traditional and well known literature. As an example, tions: Connofations by Gregson, The Land of the Long White their recent concert included Prelude for An Occasion by Cloud by Sparke, Rhapsody in Brass by Dean Goffin, A Gregson, The Seuern Suite by Elgar, Viua Brihinshaw by Swedish March by Gregson, Snowdon Fantasy by Powellk, William Rimmer, Serenade by Bourgeois, the cornet solo and The Challenge by Calvert. This selected list of composi- Napoli arranged by Geoffrey Brand featuring Anne Buckner tions is an elegant and distinguished repertoire for any con- as soloist, Feelings, the well known horn solo, arranged by cert. Ashemore, The GirI I Left Behind Me arranged by Gordon THE COLORADO BRASS BAND,. . .also conducted by Langford. In addition to this list of music, the band is also John Kincaid, presented a program at Western State College playing some of Dick's arrangements of English folk songs. of Colorado, This program was presented as part of the sum- Dick indicates that the various audiences are finding the mer activities before John and his wife Georgie attended the sound of a British brass band most attractive. He has received Marlborough Sounding Brass Course in England. the list of numerous requests for performances at various locations in music performed included: The Canterbury Flourish by the mountains of North Carolina. Dick was interviewed by a Jacob, Prelude for an Occasion by Gregson, Chorale Prelude columnistin the Asheville,North Carolinapaper. The article by Jacob, the march The Challenge by Calvert, Diuertimento received wide readership and helped to publicize the fact that by Eric Ball, A Psalm for aII Nations, Fantasia on Jubilate the folks in the western part of North Carolina have a unique Deo by Ball, ,4 Swedish March by Gregson, The Isle of and very musical organization. The reports received are very Aualon by Catelinat, High Spiits by Reginald Heath, and warm and flattering. We congratulate this group of brass Colonel Bogie by Alfred. banders and salute their endeavors. Keep up the good work! We were delighted to receive the information about the Dick Trevarthen may be reached at 800 Thomas Place, Colorado Brass Band and salute John's good work and ac- Waynesville,N.C. 28786. tivities out in the western part of our country. John has been very active in brass band work and has attended the New Zealand championship contests on a couple of occasions.He THE CHESTER BRASS BAND,. . . of Nova Scotia, Canada has spent time doing research on brass band activity on that provide has written to us with the most recent information side of the globe. His activities are now being developed and concerningthat band, its activities,and the newly electedof- spread through Colorado. John may be reached in the Music ficers. Department at Western State Collegein Gunnison,Colorado. The Chester Brass Band was founded and incorporated in 1906 as the Chester Cornet Band. The newest bandmaster of ACCOMPANYING THIS ISSUE,.. . is a brochure from this group is Gordon E. McGowan who received the baton Marlborough College in England. The reason this brochure is from Harvey Nauss, Harvey has given fifteen years of leader- enclosed is because ol the course offering entitled Sounding ship and forty-five years of service to the Chester Brass Band. Brass. This year the course will be conducted by Howard Gordon McGowan started playing in one of Greal Britain's Snell and Roy Newsome,These two gentlemenare among the finest brass bands, The Rosehill Band, at the age of 14. Later top conductors in the brass band scene of Great Britain. he was a soloist with the International Staff Band of the Your attention is called to the fact that this college offers a SalvationBand. When Gordoncame to Canadain 1957he was most unique family vacation and combined study opportunity. the principal trombonist with the Royal Canadian Artillery All of these activities are heartily recommended to the Band. He served in the same capacity with the Halifax Sym- readers of this newsletter. You will find the accomodations phony Orchestra and the CBC Halifax Concert Orchestra. adequate, the food delicious and plentiful, and the countryside Plans are underway for the Chester Brass Band to open inviting, and the course offerings quite stimulating. It would membership in the band to brass players from beyond the im- make a most desirable trip for husband and wife, or for hus- mediate area of Chester. Nova Scotia. Plans are also under- band, wife and family. Offerings are made available to young way to form 6 junior brass band within the next year. With children as well as the various courses, provided for adults. the ever increasing popularity of brass bands throughout All the necessary information for registration and enroll- North America, Gordon McGowan, Harvey Nauss, and ment will be found in the enclosed brochure. If the writer of members of the Chester Brass Band are quite optimistic this newletter may assist by answering any individual ques- about the future of the entire movement as well as their own tions concerning the college or the offerings, he will be very band. pleased to do so. Our office phone number is (919)7A7-2981. Officers for the Chester Brass Band are as follows: Presi- UNTIL NEXT TIME,. . . that's fine ior now. Let's hear from dent, Aubrey S. Evans; Vice-President, Carl V. Hiltz; you! Secretary-Treasurer, J. Rod Fraser; puarter Master, Harvey J. Perry Watson Nauss. All correspondenceto this fine band may be directed P.O. Box 5937 to Gordon in care of Box 9, Marvin's Island, R.R. #3, ChesLer University Station Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada BOJ 1K0. Raleigh, N.C. 27650.