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THE BESSON l * * * * * * CORNET - TRUMPET of * r * 3 out I �u�· * * NOW J\E� _:.. * * TUTOR - B * Congratulations to all * ' or Brass and * * .. ovelty f * * al n winners at the Brass Band * by S. V. BALFOUR A origin y * n ANLE * LEO ST * of 9d. b)' * Championship Great * 16/8 (plus postage) * Britain where * * * ER * LV : * Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloist• SI * "IMPERIAL" * DES * * J. A. GREENWOOD I : Basses & Euphoniums! BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR SL T) * RTE 19 NORTHWOOD }WAD, PRENTON, (or QUA * * RIO BIRKENHEAD ON E T * * OMB played by three of Telephone: MOUNTWOOD TR 6d. ach * were * ar ts e 326� t 8/- Extra p * the first four bands * Ban Se * * WALTER B. HARGREAVES Brass d i ge extra) (POS a N * C.W.S. MANCHESTER * 5pEC1ME * * Professor of Cornet REE (Jack Atherton) (Royal Marines School of Music) R F * * " IMPERIAL " EEb BASS, four D FO S co * CONDUCTOR AND ADJUDICATO� SEN A.cTOR' P-Y valves, compensating nickel-silver c NDV * CRESWELL COLLIERY RUSHDEN TEMPERANCE : o (George Hespe) (W. A. Scholes) * pistons, large bore, frosted silver 34 VICTORIA ROAD, * DEAL KENT. * * finish. £205 16s. lOd. l- N EL TH RP E BOOSEY & HAWKES LTD., Band Department, Instrument Division, Frederick Close, Stanhope Place, Marble Arch, London, W.2. Paddington 3091/4 0 0 SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER ------ADJUDICATOR �,...., * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BYRON AVENUE BLACKHALL 20COLLIERY, WEST FiARTLEPOOL, NOW READY! Co. DURHAM. * A new arrangement of GEO. HAWKINS

: Bravo! * GOD SAVE THE QUEEN (Band Teacher) preceded by an original FANFARE 13, HOBSICK, BRINSLEY, NOTTS. for the whole hand by Teacher o! Theory and Harmony by post * FRANK WRIGHT JOHN FAULDS t M .B.E. Both the NATIONAL ANTHEM and the FODENS FANFARE may he played separately. BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR * Price 5/- per Set KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY, 44 We are happy to congratulate this famous Band on FIFE * winning the Daily Herald National Brass Band REGAL SPLENDOUR HAROLD LAYCOCK Programme March for Brass Band by PUPILS PRIVATE POSTAL _, � .. _ on .�p."M::_ TRADITION Champio nship at the Empress Hall, London, * OR orr playing, but when we hear of star members of I by EDRICH SIEBERT

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L.R.A.M,, A.R.C.M, ••• Must Be Direclor, LeyLand('Bandmastersblp) Motorw MuaMlal Band TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR for by IK)ltt) MAYERS & HARRISON LTD., {Coach Diplomavarious EX&mS.,Grades ofete the .. EDmin&UonsSuccesAea dn includin• dmutomQB.C.M. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS Bac 56 SANDY LANE, LEYLAND Nr. PRESTON, LANOS. 207-215 GREAT JACKSON STREET, MANOIESTEB, 15 Phone CEN tral 3639 Dr. DENIS WRIGHT : CONDUCTOR, ADJUDICATOR & LECTURER. 28 BRICKWALL LANE, RUISLIP, 'A SERVICE with SATISFACTION' MIDDLESEX. -PLUS- IT PAYS TO SAY 'Phone : Ruislip 2463. (0NflDENCE r1N YOUR INSTRUMENT DRAKE RIMMER MAYERS & HARRISON LTD. BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR " MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD, KIRKCALDY KIRKCALDY l'tlenel 214 2 WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS. lst NOVEMBER, 1953. Band T"acher6, Adjudicators and Sol-Olsts MIN OR ADVERTISEMENTS J. M. HINCHLIFFE 20 words 5/-. 2/· for each additional 10 words. Remittances must accompany adver· Soloist Blaclr Dyke; B-) Euphonium tisement, and reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count six (l.&teAND ADJUDICATOR of replies. BAND '.PEACHER words, and add 6d. for forwarding This rate does not apply to Trade Adverts. SENSATIONA 56 NEWTON STREET, HYDE, CHES..fil_RE. ERBERT BROO l,ES, the colcbrated Cornellist }_) SMITH, Solo Cornet, Brass Band Trainer and Adjudicator, H (late of \.\'ingates) is now open for engag�ments is open to teach or judge anywhere. Terms: ­ From Only as Soloist) Teacher, or Adjudicator.-The Library, " Beaumont,"�. Scarborough Road, Muston, Filey, Yorks. Parrin Lane. Winton, Manchester. SUTCLIFFE DWIN HERBERT bALDWIN, BAND TEACHER AND OFFER I HE ALEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CATOR, Ardern Avenue, aw ey, WAlJJUL>l­e n ton, Director a i can be E Musical FUND. Full details regarding E a t o . 68 D l lli g T s fSf Sf- outained from the Secretary, Mr. L. HARPER,x min Dons Street, Shropshire. Smart and Attractive ( ) Moston, Manchester. 1 n VICXBRS·ARMSTRONGB LIMITBD HE BANDSMAN'S COLLEGE OF MUSIC.-All inquiries SILVER BAND should be made to the Secretary Mr. HARRY RYDER Per Suit (Jacket & Trousers) BARROW SHIPYARD LAND HIGH T UNIFOR MS AND of the ARGYLL AND SUTHER - " Rosemede," 614 Moor Road, Besl\,:ood, Notls. ' BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR LANDERS requires players, and Boys, 15-171. Apply BANDMASTER,B Redford Barracks, Edinburgh. LJ ANDSJllEN WANTED, all instrume 41 CEDAR ROAD nts. Work found for These are converted from part-worn (11) .1) Draughtsmen, Welders Turners Boilermakers Laboocers ex-police Uniforms, BARROW-IN -FURN SS at Anglo-Iranian Oil Refin�ry. ' E ROMISING YOUNG CORNET PLAYERS required for No shiflwork. Apply HOO renovated and altered SILVER BAND, " Irene, 11 to individual measurements. ROYAL ARTILLERY BAND, Woolwich. Doubling lt :Alain Road, Hoo, Rochester, P Kent. GE THOMPSON piano or violin preferred but not esse.ntia1. Musical duties o�y. THEY ARE REALLY ASTOUNDING VALUE. Send NOW GEOR Apply OF MUSIC, Royal Artillery, Woolwtch, OLMBRIDGE (11) DIRECTOR CONTEST cmn11TrEE. CHAMPJON- for S.E.18. SHJP range of samples and Prices. Many pleasing designs QUARTEITE CONTEST of the North of Eng­ available. B.B.C.M., L.o.s.M. landH will be held - ED the Parish Ball, Holmbridge, Saturday, BAND TEACHER AQJUDICATOR RRANGING_ - HAR!l!-ONIS Novernber 2lst, 19<>3.lJ1 AdJuclicator, Mr. Tmn Atkinson. lst AND SCORED, REVISEDCOMPOSITIONS for publication. Piano P t "'i. � Prize, Gns. Challenge Cup £JO · Arranger for Brass and Military Bands A COOPER, and �nd Gns. Cup and transposed. First-class work. - CHAS. A. £5 ; 50 3rd, £3; 4th, £2. Special prize fo�Best' Junior20 Quartette, Asaociateel Teacher to the Bandsman's Columbia Streat, uthwaite. Notts. and Cup for H Conductor. Test�piece "Own Choice." Entrance ARMY NAVY SU PPLY STOR College of Music fee 5/- Schedules from the & ES Secretary, D. BROADHEAD, Yew DESIGNERS AND MAKERS OF ATTRACTIVE AND ROYAL SCOTS GREYS. Capable musi.cians required Tree, Holmbridge, Huddersfield. UNIFORMS ROOM No. 9, 222/5 STRAND, on the following Instruments: SOLO CORNET and ---c-������������ AND OF. THE .ROY 153 PRAED STREET, W EUPHONIUMB players, all round. DRU'.l'IMER. Good prospec AL HORSE GUARDS (The Blues). PADDINGTO N, LONDO LONDON, .C.2. !� Vacancies N, W.2 Musical dut1 exist for the following instrurnentalists: Telephone: for promotion plus a sound 1nus1cal education. B Telecrams: Regt. FLUTE, CLARINETS and BASSOON, PADdineton 2066/67 only. Apply': D. TURNER, Bandmaster, 68th CORNET, TE�OR ·• TROMBONE, "Cash Paddinirton 2066, London, W,'J,, R.A.C., Catterick,'.l'lr. Yorks. EUPHONIU'.11, BBb BASS. First class instru­ HARRY MORTIMER only - be considered for direct enlistment re­ O MONSTER BASS, Silver-plated. enlistmentmentalists can BAND TRAINER AND ADJUDICATOR H. SALE-BESSON or transfer. Apply for audition to DIRECTOR OF Bell right-hand Valves. Superb condition. Left-side , MUSIC, ROYAL HORSE GUARDS Combcrmere F deSJred. ' Barracks BURY Darwen Office Address: Imposing Instrument. £40. Worth double. Terms if \Vindsor. ' & DISTRICT are again having visits fron l\Ir. Sent on approval-CHAS. DOE, 74 North Drive, Houuslow, Haydock. Vv. Cfo. B.B.C., LONDO)l", W.l. Tel. Museum ANTED.-Wanted They are also taking their turns in 1633 Middx. to purchase, COlZNETS, HOR"1S, BAR TONES, EUPHON B ury A nnua l playing at Ewood .Park for Blackburn Rovers. Private Address : W I IUMS. Conditiun immaterial. l C on test on October Oth was a EARSLEY SILVER BAND SLOW MELODY CONTES\1 Particulars-CHAS. DOE, 74 North t would like PEMBRIDGE CRESCENT, LOI DON, Drive, H unslow, Middx. great success, in spite of minor setbacks. I a line from l\Ir.·woodley re progress. 17 W.11 December 5th, at " Hare and Hounds �otel, Kearsley are holding K 1953, Troplues a d ( '00L MAKERS, SEITERS AND SEITER- Ainsworth Public are to be congratulat their Slow .'Helody Tel. Bayswater 1129. Stoneclough, Kearsley, Lines. Two Sections. J'.i OPERATORS. ed on the y • l Applications are Contest on December Cash. Adjudicator, Mr. Alex. Mortimer. Apply Mr. J. MA 0 invited from Skilled Toolmakers splendid arrangements for the bands and the 5th and have been fortu­ milling machine and capstan setters and setter-operators nate Glynne Street, Farnworth, Lanes. __ used public. Yorkshire bands in engaging Mr. Alex. to working to close .limits. Good again took the honours Mortimer as CLIFTON JONES 135 rates of pay and conditions Stratford !'urns, \'nth canteen with some splendid adjudicator. expect to meet a lot of locals OYLAND TOWN BAND, Headquarters, fac1hties. Pension sche1ne offered to suitable playing, Wharncliffe Silk­ I there. be held Hoyland Barnsley. QUARTET CONTEST will applicants. Preference would be given to Bandsmen-parlicu- stone winning for the second year in BOLTOXlAN. CORNET SOLOIST, BAND TEACHER H Ent.ry larly succession, 011 Dece1nber i4th, T\\'0 Sections. Seniors, £5, £3, £.2. Soprano or solo cornet players. Please call or write to and my old friend Mr. ADJUDICATOR 5/-. £2 10s., £1 Plus trophies. Entries THE PERSONKEL OFFICE .Robinson close on their fees Juniors, THE MONOTYPB COIZ- 0 ? ·1 .A.ND 10s., 10/-. Gra Str et PORATION. hee l t s t ge tlle PRIVATE PUPILS on plain paper to Secretary R. CASWELL, 26 & LTD., Salfords, n�ar l

on) inslrumenls, to see which he is most suited to, PERSONALS S c. trcmdy popular with the members oI the i\f l SSIONEI� wntcs . " South Streel (J.oncl ew band, whom she frequently assisted as accom­ l\1Jss1on Band competed at the �[.C A.13.A. Then he has to take his turn of about six months IBra.ss and Jft. L & B panist, and accompamcd them on their success­ contest al C1O} don on October lOth, secu nng m the bass section, before starting his career " lst NOVEMBER, 1953. ful Journeys to contests and engagements An third pnzc 111 the arcl scct10n. The prcv10us proper, on cornet, horn, cnphomum or trom­ accomplished pianist, she held the degree of Saturday the band's quartet won fourth pnze bone, thus our constant changing round, and all l\1r. C. \VEA of Manchester, wnics : tlus while the time seems to flypast. Perhaps my "The letterR. from i\lrY, R. vVhitcs1clc in the - ,,, CCIDEN TALS L.l{.A.l\l. and was also an Associate Teacher of :i.t Starnes. :\Iuch rntensivc rehearsing is takmg the Royal School of Music. She had been in her place, and the band hope to go silll higher at reply could have been different, if such a high October issue was indeed\V. welcome, 111 as much as standard of performance had nol been set by once agam the power of the purse IS bccom mg -J# c, bands­ ) oungcr clays assistant orgamsi ai a Church 111 EC'admgon J\ovember2l st. A ladies' committee The B.B.C. deserve the thanks of all Xew Houghton, near l\lansficld, and prior to is functioning well, and many arnb1i10us schemes jumor band which do not bother to have any very ev1den:t, as reports contmuc to be rcce1 vcrl men for a "JOiiy good show " on the occasion commg to Rhyl, she "as teacl1cr to over s1xiy ai e under discusswn The band arc still short of regard to age. I regard myself as the champion of works bands bemg formed, and ilus player of U1e Empress llall Championship Contest, an feeling that not enough bands were entcnng the places where that is in force, though at the qmte as useful to the present generation. There contest promoters will bear the above m m111d, to improve on 3rd place m their next contest, moment lhe rate is l�d. This bnngs in some­ are no wherever that may be. Bands m this area Gradmg Contests. The Tieasurcr gave a satis­ misfitsand all bands will findthe journal and keep our correspondents fully mformecl factory report and was congratulated on his thmg hke £2,000 each year. vVhen this came what they reqmre." with details of any events they are promolrng appear to be expencncmg a very qmet penod ; mto force about six years ago, band concerts 1s it a lull before the storm ? " good work. This also apphed to our young but We ourselves have a little complaint 111 this hard working were arranged each Sunday durmg the summer + cotres­ very Secretary, Mr Bob Ander­ and good fees were ... respect msoiar as in some cases our + + son, junr Election of Officers. The following paid. Due to poor atten� pondents are better mformed than we are \Ve + dances (and this was helped by bad weather .. Mr. C. A COOPER, of Hnthwaitc, writes : · on l\IARCATO wnles : " In Septcmhe1· Trcland were re-elected : President, Mr. J M. Jones I have been engaged by frequently reacl in district reports of contests Chairman, Mr. G Harvey ; Secretary, Mr. R'. many occaswns), the council cliscontmuecl the Derbyshire which have been held and about which we have Colliery Ambulancc attended the St. John engagmg bands after two years of pa1d engage­ Eclucat10nal Committee to be tlie tutor for their Ambulance Bngadc Camp at Skegness. The Anderson, iunr ; Treasurer, Mr R. Anderson Evemng lnstitutc classes for Brass Instru­ heard nothing beforehand, even though our scnr ; Ast Secretary and Publicity Secretary'. ments. .It is now two years smce York had a test-pieces had been chosen The promoters of hand gave a concert on the Saturday evening band its parks on a Sunday ow, judgmg by ments again this wmter. They will take place before a very appreciative audience. On the Mr. R. A. Irvmg. The strength of the statement111 at the New Higham School, near Alfreton such contests, even if they are not themselves League now stands at 64 bands. Our bands the made in counc1l, some bands have It bandsmen, must surely be m touch with some Sunday they attended Church parade, marching dec1ded to accept ' collections ' Next year, 1954, would give me pleasure to welcome any bands­ the Brigade from Church to Camp at the con­ are busy preparmg for the forlhcom111g Inter­ . , men m the A!Ireiun district members of bands, and it 1s d1fficult to believe County (Yorks. v. Durham) Contest at Leeds York 1s to !1avc another Festival of the Arts ' to these classes that they had never heard of the B.B.�. an

CONTEST RESU LTS CORNISH NOTES FOR YOU NG BANDMASTERS slides tune " broadly " only, and that " fine tuning " then depends upon the care, attention, BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT Con ratulations to two Midland A 0� Great interest was taken in the visit of the and susceptibility of the players themselves. � i bands ALTRI CHAM-September 26th. lst prize, \Vhilst we advise you to study theory-that is on then wonderful success at the E �ess Ha Haigh Silver Prize ; 3rd, Launceston Municipal Band (Conductor, Mr. Youno bandmasters are liable lo fall into one 3rd prize to � ll Stretford Old ; 2nd, . F. J. l{oberLs), to Belle to learn the why and wherefore of things in Creswell Colliery and 4tH to H.ushdei� Hepworth Silver Prize ; 4ih, l3oarshurst S1lver Vur. Large crowds of two �xLremes. Some, in the fulness of their music and instruments-it is essential that you Temperance-a real good show .... Town. Twenty­ wished them Good Luck, on their departure, cntlrnsiasm, arc out for immediate and complete Two really first ! L. Prize ; 5ll1, Chapel-en-le-Fnth and greeted them on Llieir return. should look at everything from a practical point class addition� � .11• 'ibrary one bands compelcd. Adiuchcator, Mr. H. Competing in revolution. They try to do too much and to do it of view. of brass bands are contained in the Hl54 Jour section four (15 bands) they played i o. 1, and nal Aldcroft. too quickly. Others are too humble and self­ Your band is composed of very moderate and with great interest I am looking forward to were placed No. 6 with points, eight points conscious. They fear to do anything except to heanng both " Oberon behind the winners. 16� players, some of them scarcely that, we will " overture and " Dance At a meeting of the Town carry on innocuously. They feel they are open to assume. Then don't expect these players to play of the Hours " ballet suite, and for both of OXFOB.D-3rd October. Section 1 .: First Council the Mayor (i\'Ir. S. Peter) expressing criticism, and fear to do anything which may arrangements, these Remmmgton) ; L. like a band of picked performers. Don't be thanks are due to Mr. J. A. prize, Fincdon Old (A. G. the borough's congratulations to them, said :­ invite the thought-" a new broom sweeps contemptuous of their weakness ; don't expect Greenwood. This is the sort second, Aldbournc Silver (J. G. Alder) ; thud, "They have put in a tremendous amount of oI music we should clean." them each and all to play as well as you do. If hear more of for unfortunately most brass ban Arley Welfare (J. W. Brotherhood) . . Eight work, and it is a marvellous thing that their To the first we would say-go steady ; evol­ programmes consist d bands entered. Section 2: First, K1bworth small town could produce they could do that, then perhaps you would not of hackneyed dance and a band which docs ution, and not revolution, is the policy which be bandmaster. Don't set them any task which hght orchestral items most of which are Silver (J. \V. l'ebcrdy) ; second, l\[arslon so well." The band's chairman, Councillor may realise your ideals. Little by little you may suitable for the un­ H. Crossland) ; third, Markham and is beyond their present possibilities. Size up ponderous tone of the brass band. Valley (G. Spencer Tay, expressed thanks. train the band to become what you conceive a every player, and when you feel he is doing his The B1rmmgham Temple S.A. Band District Colliery (T. Collinson). Fifteen bands r-r .Though Bodmin Town (Conductor Mr. vV. D. good band should be. Hold a tight rein on your good weekend on had a Section 3 : testpiece, any fantasia by best don't discourage him. Be content for the Octoher 3rcl, 4th and 5th when entered. Lawton), were unplaced, in their section at enthusiasm ; keep your ideals always before moment, and plan out a way Lo help him to they were visited by Willenhall Band j. A. Greenwood (W. R.). First, Marston Belle Vue, they were highly pleased at the B.M 'under & you, and always try to get the band a little improve himself. _. Cooper and a very enjoyable Festival Valley ; second, Porthcawl . (W. S. Jcnkms) ; experience gained. Also they greatly appre­ nearer to them. But be assured that not even the Music and Song was of Scunthorpe Bntish Leg10n (G. J. Benson). Your band may be a small one-perhaps 12, held. This band have a fine third, ciated the support of two local coach owners, ablest and most experienced teacher can wave 14, 16 players or thereabouts. Be practical ; Male Voice Chorus and my correspondent Nineteen bands entered. Adjudicators : Sections who each provided a free motor coach for the a magic wand which will at once transform a make the best of the number you have, though remarks that it is a pity 1 and 2, Mr. Eric Ball ; Section 3, Mr. S. journey-the fares paid by supporters going to works bands don't band from mediocrity to super-excellence. It is of course you will (if that be possible) work to develop this male voice chorus idea. The Boddington. the band funds. easy to pick a band to pieces, but difficult to gradually augment the instrumentation. Mean­ �emple Band will be visited I am pleased -to make mention of the well by Hinckley rebuild it into a better band. To pull a band all time, though you have far higher ideals, play Songster Bngade on November l 4th and 15th. RHYL-Mililary Bands. 3rd October. organised solo, q uartelle, and octette contest to pieces at once often results in the teacher music which is suitable to your numbers, for I hear news that attempts promoted by the Albion Dockyard Silver Band are being made to Testpiece, Overture "Egmont," Beeth?vcn. having on his hands only ruins which he cannot thereby you will get better playing than if you re-form the Metropolitan \Vorks band and , also First prize, Adamson Military (F. G. Irving) ; oI Bristol. The hon. sec., Mr. A. Johnson states rebuild. Therefore, go easy, never pull clown at strove to perform music which requires a larger sad news that things are very bad with Bu II. " The Contest is for you " ; and Cornish players , lking� second, Lymington Borough (F. J. S. Loveday) ; one time more than can be rebuilt without band. t.on Silver-such are the ups and clowns in the would be very welcome. hindrance to the band's pleasure and work. It By being always practical (that is, making the hfe of brass bands. third Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry At the annual meeting of Helston Town (T A:) (J. R. Cooney). Six bands competed. is good that you have high ideals ; bands perish best of your present conditions) you will not be Under the heading " Don'l Listen to the Band the organiser of their Supporters Asso­ in the hands of men who have no vision and no sacrificingyour ideals. They should still be as the Band " in the local paper the Adjudicator, Col. Meredith Roberts. ciation reported a membership of over 200, and Borough Surveyor high ideals. But keep your efforts within the lighthouse which ni.arks your desired destination. of Sutton Coldfield reported on the small an amount of £201 15s. 4d. on deposit. The bounds of what is attainable at the moment, or But commonsense must be as the lighted buoys attendances of the October. " Bianca e Fernando " work of the ·women's Committee who had public at the band per­ BURY-lOth soon. which show the safe channel to your destina­ formances m Sutton Park, and m consequence (W. R.). lst, Wharncliffe Silkstone Colliery increased its annual contribution from £75 to To the diffident young bandmaster we would tion-a short cut to the goal is very likely Lo the council decided that no (E. Hoole)& ; 2nd, Hade Edge Silver Pnze £100, was also highly praised. engagements would point out that he should nerve himself for his land you on rocks or shoals, which will terminate be made for next year. Bands engaged this year (A. Robinson) ; 3rd, Birdwell Brass (W. Moore) ; B.R.C. auditions have been given to many task, and resolve that his diffidenttemperament your voyage prematurely and disastrously. cost about £230. One Alderman 4th, Lindley Prize (P. Wadsworth); 5th, :VIarsden ·western bands by Mr. Harry Mortimer, in­ shall not stop him from " filling the bill." He said there And now a few suggestions for carrying out our seemed to be. a change in the habits of the public Silver (W. Kaye). 21 Bands entered. 18 Bands cluding the Cornish bands of St. Just, St. has undertaken to lead, and he must lead or riuit. recommendation of trying to acquire good towards music m the park. competed. Adjudicator, Mr. Harold Moss. Stithians and Newquay Town. Hope they He must not be hindered by the thought that to technique first, as the foundation on which to Thanks to :VIr. L. Springett, will be on the air. conductor of make any alteration implies a slur on his pre­ build your artistic ideals. Atherstonc Miners' ·welfare, for his letter as For the 30th \Vest of England Bandsman's decessor. He must stand on his own feet, and fol�ows : " I am YEADON (Harrogate District Association) Festival at Bugle on June l!Jth next, Sir John writing to say how mu�h I -:Z4LhOctober. lst Section& : lst prize, Yeadon walk as if he never had a predecessor. TONE PRODUCTION enJ oy_ed my fast_ visit to the Birmingham and Keay has been re-elected President. Sir John A young bandmaster, of whatever tempera­ D1stnct Assoc1at10n _ Old ; 2nd, Wetherby Silver ; two bands played. who is at the head of the thriving China Clay First, and foremost, comes the need for a mcctmg. Amongst the dis­ 2ud Section : lst prize, Knottingley Silver ; ment, must strive to keep in front of a progres­ correct method of tone production. It may seem tmgmshed gathering I noted Mr. Peter Fearnley industry in Mid-Cornwall, is keenly interested in sive band all the time. He must be a reader, and and Mr. Ike Perrin 2nd, Hammond's Juniors ; 3rd, Guiseley ; 4th, musical development amongst the workers. He strange to some readers that so much need be ready to give advice to the Leeds City. Five bands played. Adjud1calor, a thinker. He has to handle music, men, and said on this point. They have been trained to younger conductors. I came away with the recently, as the choir's president, presided at a instruments, and it is essential that he should knowledge that .Mr. F. Braithwaite. gathering held to celebrate the success of the the right method from their firstlessons on their the Association is very much . _ learn all he can about these lhree factors. instrument, and it seems to them the natural and alive. A thcrstone Miners \Velfare Band are singing clay workers, the Male Vmce Chou of The theory and art of music is a big subject having good r Treviscoe which in July won 3rd place at the only method, acquired without special effort. .ehearsals and are almost up to full NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRASS but there is no need for any young bandmaster They cannot conceive why anyone should need strength, havmg had several members joined BAND CONDUCTORS International Eisteddfod held at Llangollen to worry it out unaided. them from amongst 17 competing choirs representing so much exhortation on this point. They arc vV1lnecole Victoria, A good engage­ N0. 2 (NORTHERN) CENTRE Men-that is also a big subject, and one which lucky to have been reared as they were. But for ment list has been completed, the band now eight nations. Replying to Sir John's con­ he must fathom for himself by personal observa­ being busy rehearsing items gratulations on their great achievement, the the timely instruction of a good teacher, and the from the \Vright The last general meeting of the above took tion and thought. But a few broad rules will help abundance of good examples from other fellow­ Round Hl54 Journal in readiness for next season& place on Saturday, September 26th, when a good conductor, Mr. R. Kessell said : "Music to my greatly. (1) It is possible to lead bandsmen ; it bandsmen, they might have been even as those and are looking forward to attending severai mind transcends even science in this supersonic is impossible lo drive them. (2) Always consider contests. attendance heard Mr. L. Davies announce that age, because music gives one a thrill, something others who cannot understand why their band A ladies' committee has been formed their Secretary, Miss E. Lumb, was to be that all men have feelings much like your own. never sounds-not even on a single chord-any­ to assist in various efforts to acquire additional a result of her hard ethereal, which kindles a desire for higher You would resent any bullying or brow-beating, uniforms for married on October 17th. As things. It is a very vital and important thing thing like the contesting bands that visit their the new members. I particularly work for the Northern Centre it was decided to any cutting and uncalled for sarcasm, any reflec­ districts occasionally, so different arc they that hke the remarks of Mr. W. R. \Vhitcside in last to be in my life." \Vclcoming visitors from musical tion on your intelligence. So will they. In short month's give Miss Lumb a wedding present, organisations the chairman of the ladies' com­ the two do not seem the same kind of band. B.B.X. regarding a separate contest for selected by her when she returns from her the whole art of leading men is summed up in There are many things which go to make up the works bands and self-supporting bands. V./e all mittee, Mrs. T. Roscvear, said she believed that the phrase " Do unto others as you would that know honeymoon. music was a great traveller : " It is not what sum total of the superiorily of the first-class the advantages works bands have over Tt was decided to hold a Hymn Tune compe­ others should do unto you." contesting band over the non-contesting band, the latter and, although ou t-classcd, tl1Cy realise you are, but what you can do that counts Don't ever lose sight of the fact that, whatever the tition open to all members, entries closing on in music." This is an excellent thought for but the root difference, the differencethat has the importance of contesting to improve their Xovembcr 7th. Mr. Sam. B. Wood, Mus. Bae., else you know, you will not succeed as a band­ greatest effect, is the method of producing the playing and, most important, to create the as judge and he will every bandsman. If acted upon, you should help master unless you can handle men. The perfect enthusiasm of Morecambe, was selected your band to secure success. notes. In the highly-trained contesting band so essential to a ba nd's existence. he very happy to receive as many entries as leader has not been born. The best fall from grace every player produces his notes in the manner Leicester Brass Band Festival devoted a sec­ Miss Lumb can send. Each entry must be a CORNUBIAN. occasionally, and do, or say, things which on described in the " Guide " and " The Easy Way.' tion for non-works bands last year and received Hymn Tune, set to any existing words or words reflection they feel they should not have done, There is, in consequence, a brilliant unanimity an excellent entry. Mr. Whiteside's opinion will written by the composer, also arranged for LONDON AREA NOTES or said. But if you cannot be perfect, be as per­ of quality, volume, and precision, which is be endorsed by many such bands, and I am brass bands. The adj udication will take place fect as possible. Guard carefully against doing directly due to the uniformity and directness of certain a contest organised on such lines would on November 2lst at Hammonds Sauce \Vorks Congratulations to Barnet Town on their or saying a tactless thing. And if you should fall, tongue action. receive a ready response." Bandroom and Canteen at 5-0 p.m. success in the 3rd Section at the " D.H." Finals as soon as your error is apparent to you make It often occurs to us that many bands do not Please send all your band news lo me C/o. Before the Hymn Tune Competitions there at Belle Vue. Keep it up, Barnet. prompt and honourable amends to the aggrieved believe this oft-asserted fact, or they would the Editor. OLD BRUM will be a meeting of all members to discuss the Croydon Contest, October Oth, was fairly party. That will be a sign of manliness which will assuredly not continue to play so loosely, without date, etc., for the Annual Dinner, Mandate to I disarm resentment. real unity in quality, volume, balance, or pre­ successful, but the entries in the championship Instruments-they are not understood half as CENTRAL SCOTLAND take to the Annual Meeting and Convention of section were very poor. Only two bands played cision. am London, and other interesting business. \Nill Lhoroughly as they should be. It is a mistake for The young bandmaster should make proper I sure all Scots bandsmen were pleased in this section. Croydon l3oro were just a little anyone to think that merely playing an instru­ when they heard that Bowhill Colliery and all members sending entries please let Miss Lumb, better than Boro of Barnes in the interpretation tone production the foundation of all that he Alloa Burgh Hon. Secretary, have them with an entrance fee ment will give him full knowledge of it. They teaches. And the foundation of a building must had won the 3rd place in their of "Les Preludes " ('V- R.), and gained first need much study. The man who knows how to sections at the area finals at Belle Vue, Man­ of 2/6 at her address, 51 Korman Avenue, prize. The second section& tcstpicce was too be well and truly laid before starting tu build chester, Eccleshill, Bradford, by November 7th, 1953. meet and overcome a difficulty is the man who upward. If this be neglected nothing else matters on September 19Lh. Let us hope it will difficult for the class of bands that competed in has studied the instruments. There is not much lead up to the first section in due time. A special prize will be given for the winner. this section. In the third section we had some much, for nothing much can be attained. Congratulations Mr. T. Hargreaves of Yeadon has been written about them, but every bandmaster We are assuming that the young bandmaster also to Alloa Colliery for very interesting performances by the seven should read and think over every paragraph in their double first at the 4th Section contest at elected to the National Executive Council of bands that played. Marston Valley Brick Band has a band which needs to be so taught. If he is Falkirk. the Association in place of Mr. A. S. Dale. the " Band Teachers' Guide " and " The Easy fortunate to have a band already using the proper This was a disappointing contest as were outstanding and too good for this section. \Vay to Play Brass Tnstruments." Don't be the only eight bands attended out 0£ about 40 in L. HARGREAVES, Publicity Secretary. They should be re-graded to a higher section. action, he will probably still need to perfect it ; this fool who despises theory. Theory is what pre­ and if he has ·a band which produces tones of section. The 3rd Section al Coatbridge  Rainham W.M.C. Band gave a very creditable pares you to meet playing troubles, and gives you brought out only a dozen. The S.A.B.A. must +· showing at their first contest since re-forming. various sorts by various methods, he should make look the information which will enable you to over­ a special point of getting all to use the right into this matter as bands will not want to HUDDERSFIELD NOTES I hope they decide to go to 13letchley contest on come them. be members if they cannot take some part in the same testpiece, as they need all the ex­ method for starting a sound-from Soprano to If you are a valve instrument player make Monster Bass. It is needed alike by all, if any­ the movement. Having the contests so early The Massed Bands Concert held in the Town perience they can get on the contest platform. yourself familiar with the slide instruments, after the summer season and holidays is, I feel Mr. J. Thompson, of Odhams Press, has been thing, the greater need is for the instruments sure, one Hall was indeed a musical treat. The Brighouse which, as you will learn in the books we have which generally get least attention in this respect, reason why so few bands competed. and Raslrick, Fodcn's Motor Works and Black appointed conductor to Bethnal Green Institute, cited, arc simple in principle and theoretically However, let us hope for better entries for the in succession to Mr. G. Daley, who has now viz .. the basses. Now an ounce of explanation 2nd Section Dyke Mills Bands, both in combined and the same as your own instrument. It is a very and demonstration from the teacher is worth tons at Edinburgh on November 6th individual items, were excellent. Mr. H. Mor­ retired after nearly 50 years with our bands. simple U1ing to learn the positions of a slide and also the championship. Crystal Palace have lost their conductor, of exhortation to "tongue." To thousands of I trust timer, O.B.E., was the guest conductor and instrument, and it is absolntely essential that to players this exhortation conveys nothing. for all bands will have a good winter's there was a capacity audience. Mr. H. Lawn, who has resigned. Auditions are teach a slide player the teacher should be able to _ rehearsal on good music and keep up the with, possibly, every desire to respond, they do interest by Holme Silver were awarded 2nd prize in now taking place and I hope to have the name direct him, if necessary, to use the " shifts " as not know what the bandmaster means or wants. a few socials now and again. Good Section 3, at the " Daily Herald " Finals held of the successful applicant in time for next issue, may be best for any particular passage. Study rehearsals in the winter months mean belier So, first, make your own tone production playing at Belle Vue. Under Mr. W. Robinson, they Mr. Grant. Best wishes. the B-flat trombone first, and then the G trom­ perfect, by privale study and practice, then in the summer months. gave a splendid performance and many thought Dartford Boro are also advertising for a bone and its positions in the bass clef. A band­ explain to the men that successful band playmg SANDY MCSCOTTIE they would be the winners. conductor, Mr. A. Fredericks having resigned master who cannot or will not learn all about the position. is team work, and that success does not depend _.. Linthwaite, conducted by Mr. A. Ashpole, instruments is not a shining example to his upon brilliant individual efforts, but upon unity FARNWORTH & DISTRICT secured fourth prize in Section 4 and here again Congratulations to Tilbury Town Band's bandsmen, and they will soon discover that year runnmg, of purpose and combination in its execution. Farnworth Old competed al Altrincham, but we had a good performance worthy of premier septette party who, for the second whilst he tries to teach them he has neglected to Then play them a note which starts clearly, honours. Keep it up, boys. won the L. H. Counties Septette champion­ teach himself. were not in the prizes, finishing sixth in order of & Nice wot!{, without any preliminary fuzz, clear cut at both merit. Twenty-one bands competed and we Skelmanthorpe failed to catch the adjudi­ ship contest at Staines recently. Having studied the three subjects you are ends, and same volume and quality from start cator's ear. I understand they had a slight Mr. Nicholls. Their quartette party was also m equipped for your job. If you have not the heard some good playing. Any one of at least to finish. Let this line serve to represent your ten bands could have been given the firstprize, setback in the ranks and may have been un­ the prizes. inclination or the application to study all the note : settled. Better luck to the band in the Durham ELEGRO. time don't take on the job of teaching, for with­ but the judge's decision caused no little com­ ment. The adjudicator's "box " was almost in and Yorkshire event at Leeds. The band are out constant pursuit of the " knowledge that is Explain how you use your tongue to produce it, attending the l�ochdale contest . power," your efforts will bring you nothing but the next street, right amongst all the noise at ECCLES NOTES and tell your pupils " Until we can all do this, the entrance and one wonders whether he heard Hepworth Silver, with a little asistance, were failure and vexation of spirit. on any note, p. or f .. we have not mastered the awarded 3rd prize and soprano and euphonium Having knDwledge, feeling that you are quali­ anything apart from the ff's. Farnworth Old firstelement of the art of band playing." " \Vhen have several concerts booked in the near future, medals at the Altrincham contest. This is good Eccles Boro' attended Altrincham and Bury fied to teach, don't burn to pour out all al once we can all do that, we shall sound a different news and we wish them luck at the H.ochdale although satisfying themselves, including two massed band concerts of which I contests, but everything you know. Don't ever display your band, and will then begin to resemble the famous do not yet know the full details. event. they did not figure in the pri2e list ; however, knowledge except for the purpose of dealing contesting bands that we all admire." You can­ Hade Edge, Lindley and Marsden Yi.I.bands this contesting experience must pay good with a point in hand. Don't talk-overtalk, as \Valkclen and Kearsley bands arc very quiet not get this at once, so don't over-labour it, but these days although I understand that Kearsley were placed 2nd, 4th and 5th respectively at the dividends in the future. At Bury they were many do-simply to show how wide and varied return to it for a few minutes at every practice, Bury contest. These bands will be fighting it of theirs) short of one of the are holding another slow melody contest in (through no fault your knowledge is. The only knowledge which until you see that every man at least under­ November. out again at the Rochdale contest. top cornets ; this would undoubtedly cause a impresses is that which effects an improvement stands what is needed. If they really understand, Slaithwaite seem to be out of luck lately. but they arc not dismayed and Mr. John Robinson, twenty year old eupho­ lack of balance, in the playing. Bandsmen will note that for perfection of execution will come with time. A nium player with Farnworth Old, ·won the They could only manage 6th place at two recent will have played at Rochdale contest before thcmsel ves. good plan, in the early stages, is to take a full contests. This is not the form for Hill Top boys these notes are in print, and I wish them good You will find many points to deal with, but Northern Area Piano Accordion Championship and we chord, say the last sustained chord of a piece, and recently and goes to London in November to wish them beilcr resulfa at the Rochdale luck on this occasion. remember, one point at a time, and the technical play it p. " Just listen how beautiful it sounds contest. I have an interesting letter from Mr. E. points first. compete in the All England Finals. John The if we all attack it by the same tongue action and frequently gives a solo on the "squeeze box " Scape Goat Hill Band's Solo Contest \Vatson, bandmaster of the Boothstown B.L. A young bandmaster would do well to avoid sustain the tone straight." Once they began to attracted an entry of 35 soloists. J. B. Sykes of who informs me that they now have 28 regis­ the temptation to bring before the band bigger by way of a change during Farnworth Old's Linthwaite hear the improved effect, your first victory is concerts and these are invariably well received. won the Junior Section and B. Platt tered members and are having two rehearsals music than they have been handling. His first won. of Dobcross was the awarded the Open Section. every week wilh an average attendance of 24 That is all the news this month. Lask should be to establish himself by getting ( ) FARNWORTHIAN. Mr. i\T. \Yood was the adjudicator and a most players. This should show results, and I shall the band to play better than they have hitherto To BE CON TIN UEJJ enjoyable evening was spent by all present. be watching their progress with mterest. It is done the grade of music they have been used to + l\Iarsden M.1. are holding their Solo Contest their intention to enter the Association Contest No. CENTRE MERSEYSIDE NOTES play. To do this he will by precept and example, 1 on Saturday, November 7Lh with Mr. \V. Kaye in November, and the "Daily Herald " 3rd improve the technical side of playing. Get freer NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRASS Edge Hill B.R. helu their annual general as adjudicator, and another good entry can be Section next year, I wish them every success. production, better attack and release, more sus­ BAND CONDUCTORS meeting on Sunday, October lOth. A very expected. They also have some winter concerts booked, taining power, better balance and blend, closer successful season was reported and the amount The Holmebridge Quartctte Contest takes which should keep everyone interested. Thanks tune, and more fluency. Give special attention Over forty entries l1ave been received for the received from engagements was a record. They place on November 2lst, and as this event is very much for your letter, Mr. Watson. to the ·weakerplayers in the band, knowing that 1953 Hymn Tune Competition, and Mr. K. cleared off the debt for uniforms which were classed as the Championship of the North we have not heard anything from Walkden, re Lhc band will never advance as a body beyond Elloway, A.R.C.M., p.s.m. Royal Artillery, is procured last June. An unpleasant surprise was can look forward to a good entry and keen their1 annual concert. I hope this has nut fallen the individual standard, the measure of your now busily adjudicating the two sections. received when the Secretary informed the mem­ competition. I hope to be present. Mr. T. A. through, as it is not very often that we have the capacity as a leader will show in how far you can The results are to be announced on December bers that Mr Jones, Conductor, had re�11ed Atkinson is the adjudicator. opportunity of hearing the Champion bands in inspire the most backward players with a desire 5th at St. Bride Institute, Bride Lane, Ludgate for no apparent. .N. reason. This will be a 'eat loss Our representatives at the Empress Hall our district. and determination for self-improvement. Circns, London, E.C.4, commencing at 6 p.m. Lo the band. They have a ·wireless er p:r -�incnt Finals, namely Black Dyke 'Tills and Brighouse Barton Hall recenlly played in Church both Kever ride any point to an extreme degree. l\Ir. E.lloway will be present to comment oil" and during November, and Mr. \V. H. ·,..ill and Rastrick, did not meet with our wishes. for the hymns and also special sacred items, Keep your wits about you, and cease Lo labour announce his awards, with Southall Borough conduct the band. \\'e have Lo extend our congratulations to the which were greatly appreciated by a very large a point before the players are tired of it. (H. J. Hull) being present to play the winning Kirkdale arc holding good tehcarsais. \nv representatives of the North \Vestcrn Area and audience. I understand that their young cornet Tuning for instance. Do not neglect tuning, tunes. An interesting supporting programme unattached players will be made welcome at remind them that we hope to fight. again next soloist is now taking a full course of study at the but do not make a fetish of it. Realise that in­ will be presented, to which admission is free to their bandroom in \Vestminster Tfoacl. year. Manchester College of Music ; my best wishes strument tuning alone cannot give a band the all. A.T.:Yl. am another band having rcgular I understand that Grange Moor have appointed for his success. smoothness of a first-class band's tuning, and The Annual General i\leeting of No. 1 Centre rehearsals with good attendances. Surprised not Mr. Atkins, of Flockton, as bandmaster. \Ve My sincere congratulations to Foden's, on their nothing is more wearisome to handsmcn than is arranged for Jannary 23rcl next. \\'rite Lhe lo sec you at Altrincham or Bury. I expect Y<:u can H.expect to hear good things from them in popular win at London ; what a run of successes hours of wasted effort to achieve this impos­ Centre Secretary, Gurney Doc, 102 Galloway will be contesting before the year 1s_ out. ::-; o the future. this band has achieved sibility by means of moving the slides inter­ Road, London, II.VV.12 , for any information news of other locals, I hope they are not OLD TROMBONE. ! ECCLES CAKE. minable. Let the men understand that the desired. H.G.D. hibernating. EIGHT BELLS. WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS. 5 lst NOVEMBER, 1953.

SOUTH WEST LANCASHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRE NOTES BRIS TOL DISTRICT SEND FOR °JETAILS AND FREE Heigh Brass gave a very good account of themselves at the recent Altrincham Contest, OF OUR CORONATION SPECIAL OHER SPECIMEN BOOKLET h pleasure heard a few "·ceks );oneed to hibernate yet awhile you bands T anyway-you know what's where they were awarded second prize. It was DRIGllTEN YOUR PROGRAMMES WITH 01JR LATEST ISSUES for learners had been started at round these parts Jolly Shipmates ss cooking, octettes, quarteltcs, solos all the lot not possible for me to attend this contest which B.B. R. B. E.P. <-t::dge. :\lr. C. L'earce, O.B.E., (Nautical Selection). Arr. R. Barsotti .. 8/- 10&/6 8d. A. ber Z8lh ; most local bands and a lot attracted 24 entries, but I have had many the local organiser of the Technical on ovem Men of England . , town, has been _able of others-:-'1 have received a pungent broadsheet reports on the indifferent way the coniesi was I Card CEve C ti.7 Classes held in the _ managed, and the conduct of many bandsmen (PatnotJc Interlude-with Chorus lib). >- 3/- 3/6 3d. Gloucestershire Educat10n Comm1Hee from :\Ir. A. Johnson, 8 Ilchester Crescent, Ketelbey ad size to get the have decided Bedminster Down, Bristol, and now the schedules present left much to be desired. Haigh, who are J interested in the matter, and they Queen's Colour instruments (brass) as one arc ready. \Ve have been shouting long enough one of the oldest bands in the \Vigan area, are to include mu ical so we hope you will be now firmly established, with good officials in (6/8 March). R. Barsotti 3/- 3/6 3d. .. I am sure lhat all _local bands­ for something like this Butterflies in the Rain of their subjects , , mterest and there to hear Mr. \V . A. Scholes and Mr. H. Mr. Hugh Owen, chairman ; C. Hulse, con­ will appreciate l\Ir. carcc s (Novelty). Sherman Myers 5/- 6/- 5d. men efforts onI behalf of the _brass Mileman give judgment on your efforts. Just ductor ; and Mr. Birkett, secretary. All winter thank him for his _ a lot o[ medals contests within reasonable dislance will be Fairy on the Clock l\lr. J. Davies of Bnstol is the look at the silverwarc-14 cups, - band movement. octettcs may be any of attended. (Novelty). Sherman Myers 5/- 6/ 5d. to give th� lessons, and I and over £40 in cash ; Merry Musicians teacher appointed _ ay Day," "La Traviata, The Bury contest, also, whilst being a success there are apout l:J lads under his "Golden Age," "M - understand to his tuition. " Songs of England " or " Dawn of Spring " musically, and probably their best contest to (Cornet Duet.) H. Mainzer 5/- 6/ 5d. care who are very attentive New Post Horn Galop Davies good luck m !us task. These all of \V. R. Seriously though, this must be date, caused much_ unrest and grumbling \Ve wish & amongst the competitors, several bands being R. Barsotti .. 5/- 6/- 5d. :\fr. should prove an asset to lhe local made to succeed, for someone else may be _ lads tater on similar ; anyway this disqualified for playmg players of championship Ragamuffin band who are sadly in need of players. thinking of something (Solo for Cornet, Clarinet or Xylophone.) ews : At a recent meeting held is a most comprehensive event from Junior status. agree this was according to rule, but Association X as there canI be no middle course ; it should have J. Rixner .. 5/- 6/- 5d. Gloucester a discussion took place with Slow l\Ielocly to Octette. Send in yci'urentries at and after possible to Mr. ] olrnson who will direct been either an open contest, as was the case at regard to the Annual .\utumn Festival, soon as FOR OLDE TYME DANCING had been given to the you to the Gladstone Street Chapel where the Altrincham, or strictly under N".B.B.C. rules. very careful consideration There can be no half measures where contesting Mariquita r, ii was decided that as there was very contest is to take place on Saturday, Novem­ matte il Z8th. is concerned ; far too many complications and (Tango.) R. Barsotti 5/- 6/- Sd. little time left !or organising the event was ber Song of the River abandon the idea this year, and instead Pleased to hear part of vVoodfalls Silver's disappointments can arise, as they did at this best to the Empress Hall, contest. (Waltz.) Archibald Joyce 5/- 6/- Sd. it was thought that an out-of-door contest performance on the radio from for Association bands some­ London ; the piece certainly took some playing The Catholic Subscription Band of 'Warrington could be arranged as far as we have started learners' classes wiih a view to BOSWORTH & CO. LTD., 14/ 18 Heddon St., Regent St., London, W. I. time early next Spring. :-Jodoubt Mr. Etheridge and you appeared to be doing well of this later on. heard. Ii was a surprise too to see two brass increasing their strength. These are proving will be giving more news very successful and Mr. Tytherington, I hear, have got together again band stalwarts in Mr. J. A. Greenwood and Lloyd, conductor, is YORK & NORTH EAST RIDING their recent activities, news which am pleased Should now like some :\Ir. T. J. Powell in the judge's box, with the more than pleased with the results. Several to have, for it is long since I heard fromI "Marsh," and re-started practices. winter concerts are to be given in the near news from you, J\Ir. Tayler. test-piece arranger, .i\lr. Frank \\fright. On Sunday last, October llth, the West as they are often known. By the way, Fred 8th. l'llost l very much enjoyed the remarks of " Ravens­ future in the nu merous C.Y.M.S. clubs in Campbell, Morris's assistant solo comet, is a Remembrance Sunday, November and the vicinity. Riding B.B. Society held a combined 2nd and of our bands, I am sure, will be out on parade wood " (South West Lancashire) last monlh 3rd section contest in Ossett Town Hall. It was product of this band. The band suffered a bad Reports from the \'arious organisations his comparisons of old and new, I can remember I hear Mr. Lloyd is also visiting the \Varrington for the purpose of grading these bands. However, setback some time ago when twelve of their that clay. too, in Hlll, when " Eugen B.L. Band, who have had a most critical period members left will be very welcome, c/o. "B.B.:'\." my first Belle Vue only 15 bands took part, so no doubt the adjudi­ a_t once, sadly depleting the band, Oxford Contest, October 3rd. I had the Onegin " was the piece, and the railway fare, since their late Conductor, Mr. \V. Rutter, cator was glad. :Many bands appeared to be but Mr. T. Wmgfield, who has been acting as the gardens, was 3/6 resigned. bandmaster recently, pleasure of attending this Sixth Annual Festival including admission to ! playing under handicap of players short, etc. set to work, with the aid which was fa,·ourcd with a Yery fine day. (boys half-price), Bristol to Manchester, and I I am pleased to hear news of bands in the There was some good playing and the result of Mr. Carter, their able secretary, and others, to Altogether -there were 32 bands who took the have a railway circular to prove it. Leigh area. Leigh B.L. competed at Bury, and proved a very near thing. Three bands from rebuild th'? band, and has now made good stand, with some of them playing in two sections. Fortunately many of the operas which some although unsuccessful, gave a good account of this area took part and did very well. York progress. Special ment10n must be made of the Of these tl1ere were 5 Gloucestershire entries, of our brass band judges are fond of calling themselves. Bandmaster Foxwell is now busy Railway Institute, 2nd, beaten by one point, and four lady_ members, who have carried on, hardly viz., Cindcrford Town, Stroud District, Berry " out-of-date " music (because they don't know preparing the programme for the annual Armi­ Cottingham Silver, 3rd, one point behind 2nd ever imssmg a practice or engagement, and their Hill, Xailsworth and Horsley, and City of enough about it) are coming to the fore again, stice Sunday concert, which the band give place. These two bands are now graded into enthusiasm has materially helped the band to Gloucester. Although not in the prizes these Verdi's "Luisa Millar " heing one of the latest, annually for the British Legion in the Theatre the lst section. Hessle B.L. played a good rebuild. A fete was held in aid of funds on bands gave a very good account of themselves. following such as Bellini's "Norma " which has Royal, Leigh. No. 1 and came 8th in order of merit, they are September 26th, in the grounds of their Presi­ of this event I shall leave it to had a long run in London. Leigh Borough continue to be active with dent's house, when over £60 profit was made, For a full report O' Gaunt," many Sunday evening concerts. This is the only therefore graded No. 2 section. the Oxford scribe. Munn and f'elton's were the I must thank my co-scribe " John I feel I must add a word of praise to the the . band playing during the proceedings. guest band for the second year in succession and whom don't know from Adam, for his appre­ way to mamtam mterest throughout the \-Vinter, Ladies' Section of Ossett Borough, who provided Earlier m the year they played for the annual the items rendered were well received hv the ciative Iremarks about recent activities. It is the penod when many bands are either made an excellent tea. I doubt if anyone could have " Club Feast," (how many years has "Marsh " large assembly gathered in the Town "Hall. good to know that one is not alone in the view or broken. done better. Thanks a lot, ladies, you did a done this ?), and, of course, for the local Corona­ It was pleasing to meet many old friends there that the ancient practice of contesting is being _Tyldesley have had good reason to be pleased fine job. tion celebrations. They hope to compete at the and to have a chat with ihem. Secretary :VIr. blanketed under with rules and more rules. A with themselves this season. Fred Martland, Cottingham Silver looked very smart indeed Oxford Associatio_n's contests at Aylesbury in A. G. Davies and his Committee are to be couple of cases in point-1 read in a band conductor, has done much to awaken fresh in their new uniforms, much more comfortable January, and I wish ihem success there. congratulated on the excellent arrangements journal that Abingdon Borough require four interest here, which has been proved by their than the buttoned up collar, etc. I understand My congratulations to Aldbourne on their made for this event. players to complete their strength and then they contestmg successes. it was their first contest under Mr. Stephenson. success at Belle Vue and again at Oxford. Mr. Johnson, can go contesting, and that St. Sebastian's was pleased to hear news recently of my old Commg from a I have received news from l The best of luck for the future. small village, this band do very secretary of Albion Dockyard Silver,,\. Bristol, of Parish Band are short of cornet and trombone friend Abram Fairclough. the conductor of the It will be noticed that the testpiece for this well mdeed, but with such men as Mr. J. G. a Grand Contest arranged for Saturday, .Novem­ players so they can't go contesting. \Veil, what late Atherton Public Band. I understand contest "Gern.s of Old England " (W. R.) is Alder as bandmaster, and Mr. W. Scholes as ber 28th next and sponsored by this band. are they going to do, wait a year or more while Abram has been awarded Life Membership of also the testpiece for Class " B " of the Durham& coach, that could only be expected. Aldbourne There will be junior and senior Slow Melody some little boys are learning, or are they going to the N.B.B.C. ; '".ell, if there is anybody worthy v. Yorkshire Contest at Leeds Town Hall on have had a good band ever since I can remember Sections, an Octctte Seclion, and two Sections coerce some players to leave another band ? of this honour, 1t is surely Abram Fairclough, Sunday, November 22nd. Acklon Hall and them, and did well for years under the late for Quartettes. There is also an allractive prize vVhy then can't they be allowed to borrow four for his good work for the movement, and bringing Snydale the winners at Ossett will have a good Freel Dimmock's tuition. list with many cups and awards. Schedules can players from a neighbouring non-contesting to light many players of repute, who have been start because they are in the Yorkshire team. _ Things are not quite so good with St. Sebae­ be obtained from :vir. Johnson, the Contest band, and so do some good to the greatest connected with him, either as a conductor or an vVell, we all know the results of the 1953 bans, who have lost both their bandmaster Secretary ; his address is 8 Ilchester Crescent, number ? I say again it is better to attend a adjudicator. Mr. Fairclough, like many more National Brass Band Championship at Earls Mr. Rcppcr, and his assistant, Mr. Dunham t� Bedminsler Down, Bristol 3. :'\ow appeal to contest that way than lo stop away to the old bandsmen, is still as keen as ever on the Court. Congratulations to the prizewinners. Spring Gardens, but, although now onl/ 15 Gloucestershire bands to support thisI contest detriment of contests and bandsmen. progress of young players and bands. strong, they are in no way discouraged, and are WESTER� BOOM. A welcome visitor to the ·vligan area during You can guess that we are now asking "What for all they are worth by sending in their entries. happened to Dyke and Brighouse ? " Such is contmumg to let the local people know that they Now that the Association's Autumn Contest is the past month has been Mr. W. \Vood, the contesting. Listeners to the radio would hear the arc still about. Mr. Clacey, their live-wire offyou should be able lo enter many parties for well-known teacher and conductor of Besses. Rushden Temperance Band and I am sure all secretary, has now taken over the " stick " \Vell, Mr. Johnson, Mr. \Voocl, who, by the way, is a very able Octettes and Qi;artettes. WIGAN NOTES would agree it was a really fine performance. and _is doing well in his new position. Rehears�ls I congratulate you and your band on making French horn player, has been playing at the What a thrill it was to see it on T.V. Mo re so for iumor members are being held on \Vednes­ this effort and v:ish you every success. These Hippodrome, \Vigan, for a special production of the Massed Bands Concert. Also the fine way days and the full band on Thursdays, with an winter indoor eventsI have unfortunately l.Jecome Another memorable day's contesting has the light opera, " Merrie England." the cameras covered the end of the contest and almost full complement each time. They have too few and far between in the Bristol and taken place on the occasion of the " Daily Parr Public have suffered a great loss in the announcement of the awards. could not help fulfilledseveral engagements with credit of late Gloucester Areas and I hope this event will be Herald " Final held in London, and may I passing on of Mr. T. Burrows at the age of 75. but notice the solemn look of Mr.I Tom Atkinson including the local fete and harvest thanksgiving: the forerunner of other such contests to follow. congratulate Foden's and C.vV.S. Manchester, Mr. Burrows, locally known as " Old Drummer," when they '�ere congratulated by the Vicar, my best to has been the band's librarian for the past whilst waiting for the adjudicators to come out. . Thank you, Mr. Johnson, I shall do who carried off the premier prizes. It proves I am told that York Railway Institute are to or_gamst, chotr and the congregation Their be with you on Xovember 28th. once more what a powerful area the North West twenty years and was a grand worker for the advertise for one or two players, i.e., solo cornet, wmter senes of social evenings has commenced,! In conclusion, may I, on behalf of all our is. I am certain that there are better bands left band. The funeral on Saturday, September euphonium, trombone. Anyone wishing to join the programme being a few pieces by the band, Gloucestershire bands, offer our congratulations at home than some of the bands who compete in 19th, was attended by the full band who played the band must be keen and eager to contest. followed by games and competitions, concluding to Foden's Motor ·works on their winning the the finals. I should like to see the system of " Belmont " and " Abends " at the graveside. There are no retainers offered, terms are strictly with dancing. " D.H." Championship for 1953 at the Empress deciding who are the country's best bands The band fulfilled their last engagement on the amateur. The band meet on Tuesday, Thursday Cholsey send the report and balance sheet of Hall, London. changed from the present system. I was sur­ same date at Rainford, and on the same day their annual meeting, together also their double bass player, :\fr. Stan Prender­ and Sunday evening in ihe .Kailway Institute with Press WESTERN ST AR. prised that our other area representatives­ gymnasium. cutting, showing that with an income of over Fairey Aviation-were not in the prizes. The gast, took to himself a partner. A winter I wonder what our local bandsmen think £700, they finished up with more than £30 in point that I am sure was most gratifying to programme is being arranged, and concerts will hand, new uniforms accounting for over £350 every brass bandsman was the amount of be given for various organisations. about the report in the press re cost of repairing LEICESTER NOTES the bandstand in Rowntree Park. The cost of of the sum expended. This band again are publicity given by B.B.C. in sound and television It was my pleasure and privilege to attend a repairs, etc. will be £400 vet it is not now used plannmg a good programme of work for the programmes. I hope this is the forerunner of one-day_ course of instruction in arranging and though we are told some" bands have offered t� winter months ; they attended their local more time being given to our bands. conductmg the brass band, in lhe Preston area harvest festival, as well as Oxford Contest where recently. This course, wh_ich was· sponsored by play for a collection. Whether this is true I Congratulations to Kibworth Silver on winning It appears that there are distinct signs of the cannot say more than appeared in the press. they_ did not catch the judge's ear, although lst prize in Section II at the Oxford Contest. much awaited revival of the Bickershaw Colliery lhe Lanes. County Education Committee, was a playmg well. Their near neighbours, Thatcham most successful affair, and will probably be the I wonder who these bands are This was an excellent performance against an Band. Rehearsals have been taking place under EX. ? MAR. COM. al�o attended C?xford, and gave a good show, entry of 15 bands. Mr. E. C. Moore was in Mr. \V. Clegg, their former soprano player. A lot forerunner of n1any more similar events. The bemg close behmd the winning bands in their charge and must be pleased with the consistency of hard work will have to be clone in the band lecturers were Mr. L. Davies, of the Parr School sect10n. A good class of learners is in training, of the band. I expect they will be entering room to bring the present combination up to the of Music, and Mr. Horrocks, Mus. Bae. Forty­ and Mr. Watkms attends regularly, as with Nottingham and Leicester contests later. standard of the past Bickershaw combinations. seven students attended, and showed much OXFORD AND DISTRICT Cholsey Band. They need a good solo cornet The solo contest sponsored by Earl Shilton May I offer my late congratulations to the interest in the teaching and instruction given and euphonium player at present, and there are Haigh Band on gaining 2nd prize at the Altrinc­ by the lecturers. Mr. Davies in particular, was Silver on October lOth was a success, with over The principal event of the past month locally g_ood prosp:cts for . a couple of . keen young -00 entries in the two sections and well supported ham Contest, but from information received, the extremely explicit when explaining the intri­ was the 6th annual concert and contest pro­ smgle men m the village. Mr. Pazzard their by the public. The adjudicators were Messrs. band that represented them should have been cacies of arranging from an orchestral score, moted by the City of Oxford Silver Band. This euphonium is now 70 years of age, and while still Tetley and Bicknell, and their task ·was not capable of winning l st prize. and also demonstrating the failings of many was again a great success and full credit must be very able and active, is not able to do quite so easy. One must congratulate Mr. Brotherhood, was told that Pemberton Old gave a good when usmg the baton. :Muchcredit is due to the given to all those officers and members of the much as of yore, naturally. (Has he been the bandmaster of Arley \Velfare Band, who performancel at the Bury Contest and were many workers behind the scenes, as without band who worked so hard for its admirable nommated for the Long Service A ward of the entered six in the Senior section and eight in the awarded 5th prize, but they were disqualified. their valued assistance the Course could not running. The contest is recognised now as one N.B.B.C., Mr. Denness ?). Junior Section. They took the 2nd, 3rd and 4th It is about time that the officials of each band have taken place. Mr. Whittle, late chairman, of the m8:jor events of the season and rightly so, Abingdon Borough continue to make progress prizes in the Juniors. There is obviously some made a note of the rules.and adhered to them. N.W.A.B.B.A., had much to do with the and also it is the scene of the " gathering of the and have vacancies for one or two cornets, als� fine work l.Jeing done at Arley and Mr. Brother­ They are only wasting their own time and the organising of the event, ably assisted by the clans," bandsmen journeying from far and wide tenor and bass trombone players, otherwise are hood, I know, makes a full time job of his judge's time, and I have no sympathy for bands well-known 'Wigan enthusiast, Gaskell VI/. to be present, including many whose active almost at strength now. They have been able to teaching. T. Hargreaves and J. Brindley of the who simply take things into their own hands. secretary of vV ingates. The members of th� playing days are long since over. met many secure some secondhamd police uniforms through City of Coventry band took lst and 2nd respec­ The rule that was broken concerned the bor­ Brindle Band, with their secretary, Stan Winter, I of these, some of them well over 80 years of age. the good offices. of one of their vice-presidents, tively and G. \V . Thompson and A. J. Anderson rowing of players belonging to lst class bands. and Bandmaster R. Rigby, generously gave I cannot say much about the playing, as I was and these are bemg tnmmed in the town colours of Leicester Special Constabulary 3rd and 4th. 1t is a good job for one certain band that this their services as a demonstration band and so busy otherwise that I only heard three bands the band hoping to appear in them on Remem� Leicester Imperial Junior Contest is fixed for rule does not apply at a particular contest that were also responsible for all local arrange�ents. out of the whole entry. Among old friends whom brance Sunday for the first time. A ladies' November 2lst, so I am informed, and Mr. will have taken place before these notes are RAVENSW OOD. met was Mr. Ron Lowe, wjth whom I played committee is to be formed, and Sunday evening published. I Roland Davis is to adjudicate. Their two while living in We_st Country some 20 years ago, band concerts given during the winter months previous contests have brought good entries, At ihis point, I feel it is my duty to report a and who was playmg with one of the section 3 m some of the surrounding villages. and I hope this one will be still better. I rather sad occurrence that has happened to one of the ROSSENDALE & EAST LANCS bands at this contest. There was a very large PIU VIVO. like the idea of two different age groups as it most popular bandsmen in the district. am attendance of band supporters and the rreneral seems to give the very young players a real referring to ] ack Swift, G trombone player1 for The only news received this month is from the public, and I trust that the contest, a d the sporting chance. By the way, young Julian so many years for Skclmersclale and Pemberton District Secretary of the Association. Great concert which followed will be a great financial� Dealey of Fleckney, added another victory by Old. He liad the bad luck of losing his wife just mterest is aroused by the Band Weekend success. The results will be found elsewhere in SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND winning lst at Earl Shilton in the Junior section. prior to the Bury Contest. On behalf of all the November 28th and 29th. On the 28th Satur� this issue. The 1954 Journal offers a rare feast of music bandsmen of this district, may I offer my day, a dinner for bandsmen, wives and 'friends, By kind invitation of Mr. Tommy Morcombe New Cumnock : please accept my apology in for winter rehearsals, and bands will be well deepest sympathy. will be provided at the Lowerhouse Mills I was able to be present at the rehearsals of reporting their non-success at 4th Section Mr. \-V . Gaskell tells me that Wingates arc Canteen (the home advised to secure it. New music always provides _ of a once_ famous band). Foden_ 's, Fairey's and Morris Motors, held at the Championship. I was misinformed ; congratu­ an incentive tu players to attend rehearsals, and getting down to the job of preparing for their This mcorporates the mtroduct10n of a District M orns motors�" Cl ub House on the Thursday lations on your promotion. of course next year's contests must be antici­ winter concerts already booked. He tells me that rcs1'd cnt, C ouncillor Worswick, of Rawtenstall, pnor to the _champ10nsh1p contest at the The 3rd Section at Coatbridge was p . Empress a very pated. following the departure of Harry Gray, their a talk by Mr _ Enc Ball,_ the eminent composer Hall, spcndmg some seven hours with the bands. enjoyable contest ; there was little scope for Ibstock United Silver seem to beagain on the solo cornet player, they have given the position and band tramer, wmdmg up with a concert, My most sincere congratulations to Foden 's on wild playing. The decision in my opinion was move. They entered six players for Earl Shilton to David Ilughes, who is the youngest of the etc. ; a good day for bandsmen for a modest their_victory, also to the other successful bands. correct. Ayr Burgh did not disgrace them­ and that is in ilself a good omen. Hope they send Hughes hoys. They are expecting big things outlay. M orns Motors were unfortunate in losing the selves ; I believe they were placed 6th in order. some juniors to the Leicester contest. from this boy. I wish hi all the best in taking On Sunday, 29th, at the Civic Theatre 1 TTl ' ser��es of their l?rincipal solo cornet, Mr. Evans, What said in my last notes, viz., that I have had no news from Melton Mowbray this very important position. The last time Nelson Silver are staging a demonstration, m c weel� pnor to the contest, he having somethingl untoward would need io iake place Band lately. Mr. Taylor was certainly moving heard \Vingates, I noticed some nice playingI reh earsa , an cl ecture, when Mr. Ball will again broken his collarbone playing Rugby. Mr. before getting paper headlines re our contests, things there a short time ago, and I hope his from thetr assistant solo cornet player, Mr. Eric endeavour1 to enlighten1 us. All are welcome io Morcombe also told me of the alteration in the happened at Coatbridge. The Chairman referred efforts are going ahead. Birchall, and know thai he will lend his this event and no doubt the theatre will be arrangements for the Championship Quartet to scanty support given to the Town Band, Little news reaches me of the Leicestershire valuable experienceT to young David. Be pre­ filled ; turn up to these events ; we shall all ntests a Oxford on February 6th next, remarking that a vast sum of money was to be important changes at f� � when Association but we hope shortly to hear that a pared for some more feel better for making contacl with such a . ere w1 ll e two sections, one, the open cham- spent on the Town Hall Organ, which he termed contest has been arranged. \Vingates. Mr. Gaskell works in a quiet but penonality as Mr. Ball. pionslup, the other the " A " Championship a musical " monstrosity," the outcome was we From a letter just to hand from :VIr. H. V. determined way. The District deserve every support for their this iving had a big column, plus result. Of course the . i; bands who are not of "champion� Batchelor, of_Fleckney _I gather that my recent There is a slight possibility that the Wigan efforts to overcome the apathy which exists in ship class a better opportunity to compete term was wrong ; how often have we heard the ment10n of his band bemg about to obtain new contest will be revived. This contest was one of these parts, so do help them to make a successful among themselves. I smcerely trust that this saying, " the band had an organ tone " uniform�, 'Ot quite correct, as the new uni- the most popular contests for miles around, and weekend. will result m many more entries in this class It was with a tinge of regrel learned of? the forms w1 -

Leeds City R.A. attended Ossett but failed to "DAILY HERALD " NATIONAL BRASS catch the adjudicator's ear. They will compete BAND CHAMPIONSHIP FESTIVAL at Yeadon on October 24th. Their new Con­ TELEVISED A ' SOUND' INVESTMENT ductor, Mr. L. Wright, is a worthy member of "CORNET ,, BAN D JOURNAL FOR 19154 the Leeds Philharmonic Orchestra. The first brass band to be televised as they A course of study for any recognised . Leeds Model also competed at Ossett but did competed for the " Daily Herald " National NOW ON SALE ! Degree pays a full Dividend not score. They opened out well but fell away Diploma or Brass Band Championship were Govan Burgh, r;ff in the later stages. Mr. G. Fearne, their talented of Glasgow. Conducted t:.' Success is Guaranteed by Mr. Gregor J. Grant, National Rhapsody " Rhapsody of Britain " ... Drake Rimmer ... 9/6 6d. soprano player, has left them owing to going to the band were the final contestants among the Tone Poem...... "T he Golden Hind " ...... Drake Rimmer ... 9/6 live at Middlesbrough. His place will be hard record 6d. 18 in the Empress Hall, London, on Overture ...... H.M.S. " Pi nafore " ...... Sullivan ...... 7/6 6d. Clearly Defined Courses are to fill. I was pleased to meet your publicity Saturday, October l 7th, when viewers all over Cornet Duet . "Golden Rain " ... Drake Rimmer . /6 6d. secretary, Miss L. Rawling, at Ossett and to ...... 7 Offered in All Subjects the country watched the band playing the Pot-pourri . ... "A Musical Souvenir " Geo. Hawkins .. /6 6d. find she is a real live wire...... 7 testpiece, the " Diadem of Gold " Overture National Selection " British Melodies " A. Greenwood /6 6d. Ossett gave a nice performance at Ossett under ...... j. ... 7 right through. The band came seventh. Dance ... " Bohemian Dance (Carmen) Bizet . ... 6/6 6d. Our Bandmasters' Diploma Mr. H. Kemp, but failed to score. Where is ... .. Viewers also saw the assembly of massed bands Waltz ... " Moonlight " ...... Geo. Hawkins 5/6 4d. are Outstanding that letter you promised me Frank ? News is ...... Successes playing an item before the declaration of the Prelude to ... " La Traviata " ...... Verdi . ... 4/- 3d. good publicity...... results. These were : Contest March . .. " Black Emperor " ...... j. Whittle :. . .. . 4/- 3d. 1- Rawdon are busy on next year's " D.H." lst, (The " Daily Herald Free Prospectus " National Cham­ Quick March ... "T he Contestor " ...... T. j. Powell . . 4/- 3d. Wr ite forTH E PARR SC HOOL OF MUSIC, testpiece. I found Mr. Hargreaves havmg . s, pionship Challenge Trophy and 200 gns) Foden's Quick March . "Royal Salute "...... Thos. Tomlinson 4/- 3d. Welliniton Chamber sectional rehearsals with his young boys and ...... Victoria Street, Motor Works (Harry Mortimer), 190 points ; Ten splendid New Pieces Manchester, girls to hear them. It affords me and Two Popular Reprints to the value of 17s. Od. which we Tel. : 2 when I called 2nd, (150 gns) C.W.S. Manchester (Jack Ather­ offer by subscription on the following terms : £3 BLA 4979 3 great pleasure to know that Mr. Hargreaves bas ton), 187 ; 3rd, (75 gns) Creswell Colliery been elected to the National Executive Council (George Hespe) 185 ; 4th, (50 gns) Rushden Any 20 parts £2 ls. Od. Extras 2/- eac of the National ' Association of Brass Band Temperance (William Scholes), 184. Full scores of the first two num bers 7/6 each WEST RIDING NOTES Conductors. He is a worthy asset and will do Ransome Marles Works Band (David & Musical Album for 1954 (No. 28) his utmost for all concerned. I met him at Aspinall) were fifth, 183 points, and Fairey Pr ice 2/2 post free Empress Hall in the midst of quite a lot of Aviation Works (Harry Mortimer) last year's admirers and friends who were havmg a httle winners, sixth with 1 82. Mr. J. A. Greenwood The Blue Riband of the Brass Band World celebration of his election. (Birkenhead) and, for the first time, Mr. T. J. PUBLISHERS (Empress Hall Contest) is now a thing of the Roth.well Temperance are having very good Powell (Cardiff) judged the National Champion­ past for 1953, and I am sorry to say that our rehearsals under their youthful Conductor, Mr. ship, with Mr. Frank Wright (London), the F. RICHARDSON LTD. "CORNET" OFFICE Yorkshire representatives were just out of the G. Roberts, and practising assiduously for West arranger of the testpiece, referee. prizes. Congratulations to Foden's and all the SI BSEY BOSTON LINCOLN Riding Contest. He is quite a young man fntest to comment on it because it takes a persisted from bygone days. I enclose, for your players who sounded the echo parts. Miss bass trombone player, who is going to Sankey's way to the Empress Hall but no damage was httle time for news to filter through. I do know mterest and mformation, a copy of the circular Maisie Ringham also brought the house down by Castle Works. Before you go, Derek, please done, and the bandsmen were not upset by the the first four of course, but bow our repre- which we have distributed to every household her wonderful tone and artistry. What an appoint some one in your place to send me all the incident. Missing from the C.W.S. team was sentatives Tullis Russell and Govan fared I have appealing for funds." I wish you all the best i� object lesson to our young trombone players although we shall ! news. Good luck, Derek, and cornettist Brian Taylor who had, a fortnight no idea. Let us hope the news will be good your endeavours and if I can be of I met quite a host of friends including Mr. C. any assistance not meet as often, I shall always be ready earlier, been called up for military service. but meantime let me heartily congratulate in any way I will gladly do so. Dowling, George Roberts, F. Braithwaite, for a chat. While getting ready for the Friday evening Foden's and Harry :Yiortimer on again leading ENTHUSIAST. Councillor C. Smith, L. Hargreaves, C. Robinson, Stanninglcy : Mr. C. Robinson has resigned rehearsal of "the massed bands, Tullis Russell the field. A. vVhitehead and others too numerous to owing to pressure of business and the band are discovered that two basses had been damaged The unwelcome news that George Hawkins mention. I also paid a visit to the National now under the conductorship of Mr. A. S. Dale. during their 430 miles transit from Markinch, has gone into retirement came rather as a shock, Association of Brass Band Conductors, and Mr. Dale is a good musician, having been trained their home town. The instruments, which were although one realizes that after such a long and :J.Sra�s l3anb circulates amongst the very people on whom Gomersal Mills are in fine form under Mr. F. un g h i c ��v�! di�� �j I h : e t��� as:: on again winning the highest award in the band Mr. E. C. BUTTRESS, The Clayton Aniline � �� :: contests depend ? _Then why is the_ repeated Braithwaite and rehearsing steadily. Is it for to t ank e e b ; or all the help they world. Also to our own Jack Atherton on Co. Ltd., Manchester, 11. . . ffl. mvitahon to use this column to publicise such Halifax and West Riding Contests Mr. Braith­ have given Th ornseP tt wi_"tl th ir ra _es, e t c. running so close. 1 � coming events being so obviously and consist- ' waite ? Sorry to hear you are losing your grand spmt of friendship an� it would NOVACASTRIAN. HUDDERSFIELD This is a ently ignored ? Can the Association afford to euphonium player, Master P. G. Brook, who good_ thmg for our movement if we had The Huddersfield and District Brass Bands be a . spurn any helping hand held out to them in the is going to the University. good fellowship among our bands. DERBYSHIRE NOTES Association will hold their Annual Winter more of this fight to overcome lethargy never mind to I Gomersal Mills Juniors : Thank you for your ago an old Thornsett bandsman, Contest in Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday, A few weeks advance the movement in S;otland ? And the welcome letter, Mr. Smaje, The band are doing Wilfred Greaves, called to see them. Mr. Greaves 12th December. Class A testpiece "L'Ebreo " service offered is free ; if we except the cost of I am afraid news for this month is rather short, well tmder his baton ; they are to give a concert went to America many years ago. He was (W. R.). Adjudicator, Mr. T. Casson. (The pos t age. however, I am p eased t o b e abi e t o t en d er some & and will feature Master Alan Hirst who plays de 1g ht e d o t t mee 0 ld f nen· d s. It "\\ •as indeed very 1 Committee thank all applicants for their letters.) 1. Twelve bands turned up to provide the music, notes for the above column. solo baritone. Several bands have been seelcing sad news to learn that a few d ys after Mr. Mr. H. DAY, secretary, 1 Zion St., Gawthorpe, � as well as face it, and Mr. W. S. Bond adjudi- Riddings Silver paraded at the Riddings this boy's services but he remains loyal to Greaves returned home to America he passed Ossett, Yorks. cated. The playing generally was creditable in- Baptist Church on the occasion of the Harvest his own band. away. I und rstand that Thornsett played one � . deed, on which fact I warmly congratulate con- Festival ; the band also played selections during Guiseley are rehearsing very hard for Yeadon favourite hymns at their first S nday AT HERTON of his � ductors and players alike. Quite a number of the evening service. Contest and I wish them all success. rehearsals m memory and respect for this fine these bands would grace the higher sections, and After many effortsto raise the necessary funds, Brass Band Contest, open to all bands, in Hammond's Sauce Works are bard at work on bandsman. Mr. Greaves played the G old will do sooner or later, if they don't relax their the members of Shirland Welfare (S. Greaves) Formby Hall, Atherton, on Saturday, 23rd the Halifax testpiece and I know Mr. Collison trombone. efforts. Here is the result : lst, Cupar Town have now been equipped with new uniforms. January, 1954, at 2 p.m. prompt ; draw at is very confident of success. I hear they have The latest news of Mr. Arthur (Tat) Ben�ett, " (Mr. Rimmer) ; 2nd, Whitburn Miners (Mr. Recently the band paraded round the villages of 1 o'clock. Testpiece, "Bianca e Fernando strengthened their top cornet section by the BB Bass player ?f vVhaley Bridge, the popular Kearsley) ; 3rd, Arbroath. (Mr. Faulds) ; 4th, Shirland and Higham to mark the occasion. I (W. R.). First prize, £20 and B. H. Chal­ addition of Mr. Nightingale from Ossett. Regret he is now o ut of hos ital and is makmg & & ; is that _ f . Lochgelly Public (Mr. Bad rick) ; 5th, Airdrie understand that Mr. J. Fawbert has recently lenge Trophy ; second, £10 and Coulton Trophy you are not competing at Yeadon. It would be steady progress. His band V\haley Bndge Pubhc third, £5 ; fourth, £3 ; fifth, £2. Entrance fee, Old( �" Union (Mr. Wardlaw) ; 6tb, Ayr Burgh been elected secretary, and Mr. T. Bunting, a real battle royal between you and · so th3y '".1ll Butterfields. arranged several local concerts · will have · · 1 £1/1/-. Twenty-six complimentary tickets · r R T e fer ) treasurer. I hope to hear more news about the Hammond's Juniors are rehearsing steadily eagerly wait· f or a" T t " t 0 · th cir ranks again in JOlil We may take it then that Cupar and Whit- progress of the band in the future, Mr. Secretary. be issued to all competmg bands. under Mr. H. Coleman, for Yeadon Contest has been a local meetmg to find support 27 Mealhouse There burn will step up to the next higher section and In my last month's notes I mentioned that the Secretary, Mr. J. PEACOCK, where I am sure they will put up a good show. Holes Pubhc It would be mce t? see for Dove : from what I heard them do they will add members of Hathersage Silver had called a public Lane, Atherton, Manchester. Knottingley attended Ossett Contest and were this once famous band 10 first class form agam. strength there. Hearty congratulations to both meeting, as a medium to raise funds for some STALYBRIDGE awarded 4th Prize . Mr. A. H. Whitehead works Mr. Geo. Hespe has _ taken over Ferodo Wor�s . on a well-deserved promotion. Arbroath just new uniforms. At the meeting it was decided to by very hard and this success will b(l very grati­ and I hear he is makmg qmte a few changes m Third Annual Band Contest promoted missed the boat by a solitary point, but will not adopt several schemes to raise the necessary fying to him. They are rehearsing strongly for personnel. Only the best players will do for Stalybridge Public Band, _Saturday, March 6t� : the rest content until they get back to the first funds. However, going by a report in a Yeadon Contest, when I shall watch their efforts band. 1!)54. Testpieces " Bianca e Fernan�o . this progressive section an achievement which will necessitate National weekly newspaper, the band have taken to improve on their last award. OF THE PEAK. (W. R.) or "L'Ebreo " ("'!'f· R.). Ad1uc1- PRIDE & & grim d�termination and other qualities demand- a sterner view of the position and have decided cator, Mr. H. Mileman, Gnmetborpe. ing staying power and self-sacrifice. to play in public in their civilian clothes. This is Schedules from Mr. J. MEREDITH, 18 The place awarded Ayr should encourage them a sorry state of affairs, I know lots of bands have Springbank Street, Stalybridge. to greater efforts, the same remarks applying to for years played in civvies, but to my mind it is A �� UNIQUIP UNIFORM'' Airdrie Old Union, but naturally all the others bad taste and lowers the prestige of the band. LEICESTER • will, as a matter of course, put their backs into A uniform makes a band and is one of the main Leicester Brass Band Festival will be held as it, so that even if they cannot commanu success, attractions as far as engagements are concerned ; usual on Easter Monday, 1954. Full details later . IS a sound investment ! they shall at least deserve it. There is always still if you haven't got funds and the old uniforms Secretary, Mr. C. A. ANDERSON, 48 Lough­ room at the top, but the road is hard. Mr. are worse for wear-then you have to do the borough Road, Leicester. Hannaford acted as chairman at the conclusion second best. If you don't get the support from BRIGHTO N SMART AND ATTRACTIVE of the contest in the unavoidable absence of the the local public, who else can you get it from ? chairman and vice-chairman of the Association, yet they will be the first to condemn a band for The Eighth Annual " Daily Heral� " Brass AP PEARANCE SECURES and had some outspoken comments to make this sort of thing. It will be up to the band then Band Summer Festival at Brighton will be held prior to calling on Mr. Bond to make his awards, to tell them that without finance they cannot on June 12th, 1954. For the first time, tl�ere will THE BEST ENGAGEMENTS particularly with regard to the expenditure of buy new uniforms or even exist. They are be four competitive sections-Champ10nsh1p, to all bands, *·======£10,000 by the Coatbridge Town Council for the evidently taking steps with this end in view, Second, Third and Fourth-open ======repair of the organ in the Hall, in contrast to a as I have received the following letter from and not as hitherto confined to London and test-pieces FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF BRITAIN,S LEADING grant of £100 given by them to the Town Band their secretary, Mr. R. E. Rastall :-" Ha_thc:­ Southern Counties Area bands. The towards the cost of a new uniform. Mr. Hanna- sage Silver Band now have an enthusiastic will be the same as those already set for these BANDS ... ford referred to the organ as a "monstrosity, " Ladies' Committee working towards our um­ sections at the 1954 Area Championships. Fourth Britain," by l Laurent and I'm afraid a hornet's nest will be stirred up forms fund target of £400. Amongst other section, " Beautiful Mi ·�� by this uncomplimentary term, no less than by activities, they organise fortnightly \Vhist (W. R.). & ' '' BUY UNIQUIP'' the general attack on the Provost and Council Drives, and have already made several pounds " DAILY HERALD," 96 Lo1 . ·,ondon, I for their niggardliness. At the same time one for us. It has been our custom to play for an W.C.2. Tel. : Temple Bar 2.!..oll, t.38. must admire his fearless attitude and hope good Olde Tyme Dance on the occasion of local and Published by ALL INF@RMAT/ON FROM: may come of it. Wakes Week, which always comes early m Printed by "Da.illy Poot" Wrigh t Round (ProprietorPzddressed. for the Editor Clerkenwell 7th November, and the first section in Usher men were busy playing at the Dance, the Ladies roouesW