LIVERPOOL, JUNE ANNUAL SUBSCJlJPTlON REGISTDED POR 1, 1949 PRJCE 3d· � 4

•• T H E N E W R E V I S E D ;; 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111rr111111111 _.P-=ll--:l� •• 111111111111111111 11 /<=9f=� BESSON CHAMPIONS PLAY B & H FOLDING TH E "I MPE RIAL" WAY CORNET TUTOR II (Arranged by S. BALFOUR) •• Music stANDS •• V. •• Contesting •• Most Winning The model at feft in the (plus postage) PRICE 12/6 net 9d. •• illustration is of black enamelled is now available. II Bands play fitted with handy leg carrier, •• iron, SEND YOUR ENQUIRIES NOW! •• and weighs lbs. The head •• 4! •• folds also. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "IMPERIAL" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Price £1 0 0 Band Teachers. Adjudicators and Solobu EUPHONIUMS J. A. GREENWOOD· Euphonium, four valves, compensating The other Stand shown here is BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR with finish, with AND system, frosted silver finished aluminium sprayed 19 NORTHWOOD ROAD, PRENTON burnished bell : fixed head, and weighs 3 lbs. BIRKENHEAD

£ 121 6 8 P. Telephone: BIRKENHEAD llM (including T.) 2 Price 1 /- GEO. H. MERCER You are invited to send for a copy of TRUMPET, CORNET, BAND TEACHER the new Brass Instruments Catalogue (Postage extra) CONTEST ADJUDICATOR BAND DEPARTMENT AND Address-- MONA VILLA, BURNGREAVE STREET 295 REGENT STREET SHEFFIELD BOOSEY & HAWKES LrfD. LONDON \�. l TOM EASTWOOD 111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111;111111 111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111 Associated Teacher to the Bandsman'• College '111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 of Music ("The Easy Way," by po!lt) SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOl< AND CORNET PLAYERS EVERYWHERE RECOMMEND ALTON HOUSE, BROUGHAM ROAD MARSDEN, HUDDERSFIELD \-ACCOMPLISHMENT 1s· PROOF I Near NO EL THORPE SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER Out of 96 ADJUDICATOR �� AND c/o. THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL SLAiTHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD successful competitors near AUTOGRAPHED GEO. HA WKINS CORNET MOUTHPIECE BAND TEACHER 86 {90° / 0) PLAYEO OLIVE VILLA, This very latest model, an exact MAYFORD, WOKING-, SURREY. nr. At the Nineteenth Annual May Championship Contest held at Belle Vue, Man­ replica of that used by Harry Teacher of Theory and Harmony by post chester, May 7th, 1949, awards in the premier section provide striking evidence Mortimer, is the outcome of JOHN FAULDS that BESSON instruments are the choice of leading contesting bands. careful research, experiment and

.. BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR No. of Besson discussions with this distinguished AND . KENNEDY CRE.::.;-- Y.IRKCALDY MODEl\.NA WORKS (T. Casson, Esq.) .. . 22 artist. He personally vouches for · Supplied in heavily 1. 4-4 FIFE ff, . the suitability of dimensions in silver-plated burnish­ 2. GOODSHAW (E. Kershaw, Esq.) .. . 20 ed finish, with leather l.C.I. (A LKALI) (F. Mortimer, Esq.) . . 24 cup, bore and rim, and BESSON wallet, complete in 3. presentation style box. HAROLD LAYCOCK 4. WHAL EY BRIDGE (F. Wood, Esq.) .. 20 guarantee the high standard of Price, 25/4 PUPILS PRIVATE oa POSTAL perfection in manufacture. post free Conductor, Blackball Colliery Band • Number of BESSON Instruments . . . 86 . plt1s 10/11 BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR P.T. Number of Bandsmen . . 96 WEST STREET should take the earliest opportunity of acquiring 96 Percentage 90% Y 0 U WEST the right mouthpiece-the BESSON "Harry Mortimer" BLACKBALL COLLIERY,Co. DURHAM HARTLEPOOL The above facts have been verified before publication autographed model. BESSON, IS WEST STREET, LONDON W.C.2. DAVID ASPINALL TEMple ear 9018/9 Ask your local dealer, or write direct to Besson. ..usical Director, Ransome & Marie• � rkl' Band (Late Conductor, Creswell Colliery and 1 .1ar.y� Brewery Banus1 BAND TEACHER, BAND AND CHORAL CONTEST ADJUDICATOR "PRIORY VIEW," FRIARY ROAD NEWARK-ON-TRENT,14 NOTTS.

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• 2 WRIGHT. ROUND'S AND BRASS BAND NEWS JUNE 1, 1949

Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists bend �IINOR A.DVERTISElllENTS CHAS. A. COOPER 20 word1 ls. 1/- for each addldonal '10 words. Remittance• mu1t accompany adver• / tlsement, and Od.reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count six word1, and add 6d. for forwardin1 of replle1. This rate .does not apply to Tratle Advert.. BAND TEACHER,A.Mus.V.C.M. ADJUDICATOR, COMPOSER ARRANGER AND · OF MUSIC, and OM F. ATKINSON, Band lllilitary, BA�DSMAN'S COLLEGE Teacher and Adjudi­ SO experience Brass, LVING Life-Ion� TH ALEXANDER OWEN cator, E • • and Choral Orchesual MEMORIAL FUND.­ T Crossley Street, Great Horton, Brad­ enquiries to the Joint Secretarie�: Mr. H. ford, Yorks. 44Tel. No. Band C ral Contests Adjudicated All 71788. (12) h Montrose Avenue, Stretford, or o HUTHWAITE COLLIER, near COLUMBIA STREET, and13 HARPER, Dons Man· Mr. Street, Mas­ PEACOCK, Musical UNIFORM 19 Director, Easington NOTIS. tchester;o , Ma n h..,t . L. l CECIL n c Pubhc Band, Teacher er of Instrumental Music Durham County Education Committee, Band Teacher DRAKE RIMMER ERBERT BROOKES, the celebrated Comettist (late ot and Adjudicator. J \Nnte: 37 George Avenue asing­ . is now open for engagements as Solo1St or ' E TEACHER ADJUDICATOR .l. ton Colliery, Co. Durham. �AND AND Teacher.-TheI Wingatcs) Library, Parrin Lane, Manchester. ( 11) P·ROBLEM "MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD Wintoo, ANDMASTER seeks BAND.-Excellent KIRKCALDY SMITH, Solo Comet, Brass Band Trainer and AdjudicatGr, CON- DUCTO,R. KIRKCALDY • B Teaches all Instruments Phone.: is open to teach or judge anywhere. Terma :­ and Theory. Experienced a 28" "R f\eawnoat," · c r rou h Road, Muston, Filey, Yorks. m ll kinds of Programme Music. Good a bo i; Adjudicator S and Band Teacher. Audition any time ALFRED ASHPOLE renowned Horn Soloist, if required. ILLIAM SKELTON, the Success assured if engaged.-Apply Box F.T.C.L., A.R.C.M., L.Mus.T.C.L., B.B.C.M. No. 97, c/o B.B.N., W Band Teacher and Adjudicator, York House, 34 Erskine St., (7) (7) BAND, VOCAL AND CHORAL TEACHER York Road, Llandudno. Liverpool, 6. HIT FRIDAY EVENING, June lOth, 1949.- BE ADVISED BY ADJUDICATOR W • • AND for ROYAL ENGINEERS Staff Band. RADCLIFFE BOROUGH BAND: • " " ra .. ANTED 12th us of Viva Voce Questions ANNUAL MARCH CONTEST, for li W BOYS with knowledge of music. Full time commence 7 p.m. Ai.tho1 Band Examination Candidates Good Cash Pnzes, four Silver musical training WIND STRING Instruments. Cups. Entrance fee Auociated Teaeher to the Bandsman 'a College 5/-. - Particula_rs LET US KNOW JUST from F. B: OPENSHAW, 46 WHAT YOUR of Music Age iS-17. Permanent &Station. Duties pnrely Quee _ Street, Radcliffe, Manchester. Entries close Arrangements scored for musical. Apply DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, R. E., June 4th� (limited). Adjudicator wanted. - pecSpecialialist Coach for ll Band baI?-dsDiplomas Chatham. DIFFICULTIES ARE RE-BRAIDING, SuccessesS include all alower grades, also (i) M. LAYCO�K, (6) Band Teacl1er and Adjudicator, A.B.C.M. and B.B.C.M. LA'WTON, I.ate Assistant Solo Cornet•. l'odens' W• W 27 Forth Street, Dysart, Fife. REN OVATION, OR A NEW SET- BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS. Motor Works' Band, i930-47. At liberty as (8) Tel. Band Coach Teacher and Adjudicator.-" Beech­ OSSLEY BltOW WHIT FRIDAY CONTEST, June 386 wood," Colle Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire. . 10th, 1949. at M 5-30 p.m. £23 prizes. Particulars y (6) obtamerl from Mr. J. M. HINCHLIFFE F. WOODHEAD,i·11 Friendship !Hotel. WEEDALES SMALLEY (1920) LTD. WORKS ?.lossley. TeleJJhc:me ossley 156. • • WE Euphonium Soloist (late Black Dyke ; Besses) & CAN HELP BAND require the following players: SOLO YOU T �l . I FRIDAY Evening, June BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR EUPHONIUM, SOLO TROMBONE, TWO TOP 'Vlll'l' 10th-ROOCHTO\VN, �losslcy. First NEWTON STREET, HYDE CORNETS, ONE B.B. Suitable emµloyment found A•nnual QUICK-STEP COXTES'l'. Commence 5-30 Jl.m. · 56 after audition. Apply: BAKD MANAGER, Tweedales £30 cash prizes. Entrance fee CHESHIRE 3s. Ad udicator Mr. Smalley (1920) Ltd., Castleton, Rochdale. . Clif.ton Jones. Bacup. Secretan-. ,TOH:"elplJ, on Whit Friday, June 10lh, LONDON, W.2 D Whit Friday eveT g, 10tbH.ID June.E Over £32 Cash. 1949 . .at 6-l.5. JJ.m. i Test.piece: .Marr.h (p u lished own Telephone: Paddington 2066/7. Telegrams : Cash, Paddington also S!rields and pecials.n JJ Adjudicator, Mr. T. astfo wood . choice. Adrnd1cator: b 2066, London Mr. Frank B1althwaite, �1tlnsbridge.) S. S. H. ILIFFE Secretary, Mr. A SDE , 58 V.audrey StJreet,E Staly­ F1rst ]lro1ze, i\! £15 and " Cowap" Challenge Cup bridge. H.. H N held for 12 months BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR ; second prize, £10: third JJrize(LO £5be LANCASTER DISTRICT AND The "Holland" CLYDESIDE NOTES Challenge) Cup (to held for 12 mo;1thsi & NUTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER OR='IET SOLOS FOR I stil have 140 SOLOS for the Best Luca.l Band order beof merit. 10 C A..'ID DUETS. Etc..S.U..K with Pia.no,l by Hartmann. A prize of £4 will be g\ven to the llestfo 1Local Band Owen. Chambers. etc. Also ARBA:"<-CLARKS CO&NE'l' miles radius) The two contesting bands in this district News is ,not coming GEORGE THOMPSON Prem1er Prize List. Name of Band so regularly from METHOD an improved ordinary Arban Book (100 Solos (6and Conducto!, seem to ·have; been rather unfortunate in the . not in of 3/6. t.o be s nt to Mr. Hutcl�ison as formerly, B.B.C.M., L.G.S.M. a.nd 60 Duets in its contents). as new. Also 30 SOLOS the Socretary: :Mor. due to his J.with A. E11�ryBURKE. Fee Fr:M Lodge Delphe near Oldham · last two or three contests. prolonged illness, BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR with l"ULL BRASS BAND, many L'0:'<'.1,'ES'l' MARC'III;;S Lanca- but I have hopes that in AND shi·re. EntJries close 6-30 p. . dar con by Rimmer. all at cheap rate. S.A.E. please.-�fr. ,;, t. Storey's Works, under :Mr. A. E. Brown­ Ute near future he may Arranger for Brass and Military Bands 00! tes be able to resume ARTHUR WOODl:'

RESULTS BOLTON AND. DISTRICT DISTRICT MERIONETH· NOTES . . AND CONTF..sT CORRESPONDENCE_. ,.. sHEFFIELl> ·

I must �egin my notes this month by Congratulations are due to our near­ Since my last notes H.R.H. Princess BELFAST.-23rd April. Northem Ireland LA. N CASHIRE BRASS BAND local bands, Hoyland Town, Oughtbridge Elizabeth and the Earl of :Merioneth started Brass Band -League. Senior Section : · First ASSOCIATION congratulatrng Bolton Public on their third and Chapeltown, on their recent succes ses. their tour of the County. Before their prize, 55th Old Boys (N. Brown) ; ·second, at Bel�e Vue on May 7th . They played a Col. Eager Silver (J. Baines) ; third, Lagan­ 'l'O THE EDITOR OF THE "·BRASS BA.ND N:EIWS." very rnce band under their conductor, Mr. The two latter hands did very well to win arrival at BL Festiniog the Royal Oakeley Section D, vale Silver (R. Adair). Intermediate Dear Sir,-We now number over 80 bands A. Murray. �in at Belle Vue May events­ Band marched through the street to the it is first and third prizes respectively. Also Section: "The Mountain Chief " (W. & R.). as memben; of the Association, and I was rather late in getting there and was school field and played various items until First; East Belfast Silver (J. McKnight) ; our aim to make this into 100 at the earliest unable to hear Ainsworth under their con­ at the Area Contest, held at Huddersfield, the arrival of their Royal Highnesses. The of Band won the fi rst pri7.c in second, Ballymena Silver (J. Woodcock), inoment, and especially during my term duc�or, Mr. F. Kay, but I am told they have Hoyland Town band on this occasion were conducted by fourth sedion, wit. per­ third, St. Thomas Silver (A. Bell). Junior office a$ president. We are desirous ot a mce band together. I had a few words the h a convincing Mr. R. D ..l\Iorgan of Barrow Shipyard, who fonnance. Birdwell were awarded third, Section : "Country Life " (W. & R.). First, making this the largest and most influential with Mr. Kay and he assures me that the was here for a few days. I was pleased to another fine performance, with Rossington Reid Memorial (P. Farrell) ; second, 46th brass - band association in the movement, majority of the band are quite young. Well, hear from the secretary, Mr. Llew. Evans, Old Boys '(T. Gray), third, Dung·annon and we want bandsmen to treat it as a that is tl1e way we want them ! Main fourth. Again, all �redit to our area that his committee are looking for a band­ or Brotherhood ; if we can get I heard bands. In the First Section " we " did not master. Silver (S. Bleakley). Adjudicato1;, Mr. L. Trade Union . :Eagle�: Mills, who played very Davies. sufficient support, we can then approach mcely but Just drd not. catch the adj udica­ fare oo well. Carlton Main were not in the Their R.H.s paid an important visit to influential bodies such as Corporations, and tors ear. best of form, but carried off premier honours Harlech Castle. Inside the Castle Harlecb BELLB VUE (MANCHESTER) . - 7th others who engage bands, and make our The Bolton Band are very busy rehearsing at LeicesteT, I see. 8heffield Transport were Silver gave a very good account o( them­ in order, with Markham and Brods­ .May. Class A: First, l\f oderna Works (T. presence felt, thus receiving the recognition for the summer season. Their first park sixth selves, and great credit is due to· the com­ we so richly deserve. engagement is at Parr Fold Park on Whit worth sharing the next two positions. mittee, also to Griff. Roberts, their Casson); second, Goe>dshaw (E . Kershaw) ·; lVIr. third, I.C.I. (Alkali) · (F. Mortimer) ; fourth, We can also approach. the Government Sunday, June 5th. My friend, A. Lambert, of Rotherham, conductor. Previous to the royal visit Whaley Bridge (F. Wood) ; fifth, British through the local M.P.c, to cancel the It is always worth while going to Belle anticipates me with his report (for which the Harlech Band gave a concert and I wish Purchase Tax (or some part of it) on band Vue in May for you I thank him) of T. Lambert's successes. that Mr. Harry l\iortiimer had been there ; Legion, Oldham (L. Lamb). Class B: First, can rest assured that H. Skelmersdale (J. A. Greenwood); second, supplies. you will meet with all brass band enthu­ The latter is undoubtedly one of our best I am sure he would have booked them for Black Dyke :Y.Cills Juniors (H. Hepworth); There are many ways in which Associa­ siasts. local soloists. He can boast of over 100 a broadcast. third, Agnes St. Temperance (Belfast) (E. tions can be helpful, but they must have I had a few words with Fred Mortimer successes on the contest stage . So, as he On April 15th Dyffryn Silver (whose the bands' help in the first pla<.:e. who had the Alkali deserves. I congratulate i rn. see instruments are back after an overhaul) Ruddock); fourth; �forrison and Busty Col­ I.C.I. Iland in Section It J he liery (F. A. Wakeford); fifth, Hyde B.L. (J. .Our Chairman and Secretary (l\Iessrs. A. is the principal horn for St. Hilda's Band, gave a good concert in aid of band funds. Fletcher). Class C: First; New Marske Whittle and Petrie) are keen workers for To all the winner�, congratulations. and at pres�nt. Without bias, or prejudice, 'l.'he band intend playing on Sunday even­ .P. J (T. Collinson); i:recond, Burley & Ilkley (W. the cause ; so, without further delay, come to all the losers, come again, your turn am of the opinion that T. H. Lambert, W. ings during the summer season on the I. Warburton) ; third, Ebor Excelsior (G. along and in doing so, help yourselves ; will come. Skelton (Landudno) and J. Anderson (the village green. much Lady Champion, of Leicester) are our Walker) ; fourth, Shirebrook (J. Levick) ; space will not allow me to lay out It ic with regret that I learned that j\[r. . Corris Silver are also doing a lot of play­ fifth, West Hartlepool Old Operatic (T. that we have in mind for the betterment of Albert Proctor of Bolton Public has had to leading horn pla yers. mg at football matches, and are busy for Lough). Class D (1) : First, Leyland B.L. the bands, so may we count on your give up playing on account of illness. He It was a shock to many of his old friends Dolgelly, as also arc Abergynolwyn and (T. C. Barlow) ; second; Crewe Squadron support? has been a playing member of various in the district when the news of H. Pinches' Towyn. (95F) A.T.C. (W/0 E. Stokes) ; third, Yours sincerely, bands for 14 years, and I know he will be death became known, at the comparatively Penrhyndeudraeth Ladies' Committee B. Bolton Public (A. Murray); fourth, Poyn­ J. CLARKSON. missed with the Publi c. He is recoverinO' early age of 53. He was an early pupil of held a whist drive in aid of band funds ton (J. R. Heap) ; fifth, ·Birkenhead Town 3 Brereton Drive, quite nicely and he will, I know be quit� G.H.M .'s, playing solo cornet for GrimeR­ and handed over the sum of £50. Well (A. R. Clarke). Class (2) : First, Oughti­ Worsley, Lanes. delighted with his band's succe�s. thorpe Band, Sheffield, for some time, re­ clone, indeed. The instruments of the band D bridge & District (G. Travis) ; second, Coles­ OLD VET. iliev.ing the former from his conductor­ have been away for plating and general hill Ex-Service Men's Club (M. Clayton) ; SHORTHA ND WRIT ERS WITH playing position for a period� until H. overhaul, so all the members are looking Pinches went to Black Dyke. He was born forward to their return. Mr. third, Chapeltown (.J . Hartley) ; fourth, ADJUDICATORS ----AND DIST �---- RICT Albert at Rotherh am-the town of good players. Humphries, the B.M., tell me he is Upton Colliery (J. Stevens) ; fifth, Linth­ " BARNSLEY s taking waite (W. Sykes). The adjudicators were : TO THIE EDITOR OF THE DB.ASS BAND NEWS. H. Pi nches also officiated for many bands his boys to Dolgelly ; Merioneth will be Mr. Mercer's letter in March in his day as soloist, won many prizes, Class A, Mr; D. Aspinall and Mr. A. W. Dear Sir,- ""!embers with long service have been there in force for "Mountain Chie f." He has con�e and toured with Besses some years in Parker ; Class B, Mr. F. Bonelli ; Class C, B.B.N., was very interesting. honoured by bandsmen and committee of Anyone who wishes to drop me a line however. lf lus · soloist capacity. His father, W. Pinches, Mr. H. Sutcliffe ; Class D (1), l\Ir. T. Atkin­ unstuck in this respect, Ryhill Silver. Mr. G. Smith bandmaster with news can do so c/o Messrs. Wright & wrote Pitman's­ by the way, played BBb hass in tl1e Grimes­ son; Class D (2), Mr. T. Eastwood. shorthand companions (39 years' service) received � baton and Round. B.B. do, the would have thorpe Band for many years. Both father ------�- which they usually y smo�ing outfit! and Mr. H. Peel (20 years' about the spelling, as and son were outstanding for tone and YORK ·+· DISTRICT TUNBRIDGE WELLS.-7th May. First no need to enquire service as president) a Westminster chiming AND phonetic. execution. Section : First prize, Hoo Silver ; second, that system is entirely clock. Mr. Smith said he hoped to conduct that a good way would Killamarsh, in Section A (Belle Vue), West Crawley: Four bands entered. I should suggest the band at their next contest with his new First of all I would like to congratulate to leam a little short­ Second Section : First, Haywards Heath be for an adj udicator baton-and win gave a creditable performance, scoring a Ebor Excelsior on their success at Belle · longhand. It would ! " near miss," it is reported. 'l.' his band Town. 'l.'wo bands entered. Third Section : hand or abbreviated Barnsley and District bands fared badly Vue on May 7th. They were awarded third not take long, and he would avoid the have a leading cornet array very fine First, Hastings and St. Leonards ; second , at Belle Vue May Contest, neither Bird­ of priie in Section C. They have received cramp by so doing. players-good enough to o anywhere in Edenbridge Town ; third, Lingfield Silver. danger of writer's well, Wornbwell, nor Royston New :Monck­ g , their remarks and are quite pleased with wish to do that, why not top grade ! Five bands entered. Fourth Section : First, If he does not ton appearing in the prize list. Better them. Mr. G. Waiker, who took the baton sheets duly headed before Heathfield Silver ; second, N orthiaiu Silver ; have his remarks luck next time . Was pleased to see Shirebrook Band land and incidentally is one of their vice­ "lie has the score usually, and third, Forest Row Silver. Six bands entered. the contest. I have received a good report of Maurice a prize-at la.st If any band deserves presidents, was quite satisfied with the number of lines for each . succes ! Adjudicator : Mr. C. A: Waters. could estimate the P�t1t _of, Ho�bnry, who won third prize at s it is Shirebrook, with J. Levick, playing. movement. the determined, indefatigable, efficient F1tzw1lham the 14 to 16 year old section ; Here\; now wishing success to Rowntrees · · leave the headings until a 111 musician, directing operations. MBLTHAM-14th May. "Cinq Mars For him to this boy looks like making a good soloist. and York ·City when they attend Filey seems absurd to me. He on (W. & R.). First, Yorkshire Transport ; band is playing, National Reserve Band were playing in I also congratulate Upton Colliery Contest on June 18th. write "Intro.", "Alle­ second, Rothwell Temperance ; third, Hade could quite easily L-Ocke Park, Barnsley, on Sunday, 15tli their success-fourth prize in Class D-but I am sure all bandsmen in this area will he arrived at the Edge 8ilver; foui'th , Hinchliffe Mill. gretto," etc., before �f ay. it ii' an encouraging start and inspired be pleased to hear that Black Dyke are to t.he band. Special prizes : Leeds Model and Skelman­ contest. I hear the Ladies' Committee of Royston play in Rowntree Park, York, on Sunday, Incidentaliy, we heard at Leicester, on Thanks to Mr. E. Kirk, secretary, for thorpe. iviarch : First, Leeds Model ; second, Ney; Monckton have on hand a flower day June 19th. Monday an adjudicator announcing his interesting letter re Chapeltown Hand. Skelmanthorpe; spe<.:ial prize, Hade Edge Easter and garden party. The band is engaged at By permission of the Corporation Com­ d tes ed each band's performance I am glad to hear that after a hard Silver. Adjudicator : :\f r. Clifton Jones of that he ha t Ra�cliffe on Whit Friday ; they are also mittee concerned I am able to give dates with a metronome. This was not Mr. Green­ . struggle they a.re now well establiRlted, and Bae up . takmg part m the march contest there. of bands playing in Rowntree Park this I woulJ. suggest that that gentleman congratulate them on winning third prize wood. Grimethorpe :Boys continue to do well summer : _ June 6th (Whit Mom.lay) York required a shorthand writer if only to get in 8ection D at May Belle Vue. Best wishes ' S'I. ALDANS�21st May. Division 1: under their conductor l\Jr. Foster and are Postal Military ; June 19th, Black Dyke a few remarks other than about the for further successes. "Symphony in (W. & R.). First prize, down in great demand for sports, garde�! parties Mills Band ; July 3rd, Ebor Excelsior C" tempo. By the time he. had manipulated the Grimethorpe Colliery have a busy season Hammersmith Borough (Lieut. A. E. Ash­ and other engagements. Best of luck to Silver; August lst (August Monday), York for the various changes, one croft) ; second, North l\Iiddlesex (W. metronome you, boys. in front of them, being booked every Citadel 8.A. Band ; August 14th, Yorkshire II. be heard anything of tbe finer Sunday and several Saturdays up to 8hort) ; third, Staines United (W. wonders if YORKY. Hussars Band ; August 21st, 496 H.A.A. J. points of the playing. 8ept.ember. ::3anders). Five bandH competed. Division ---- Regiment lland, Pontefract. York City "'U!'s sinc'i'rely, Hanunersmi'.h Bmougn ANGLIA+---- NOTES hear complaint� from f'OUH> ,.. Brass and 5th ei>t Yorkt>hirc Band have 2: .First p.rfac, Y "TE�IPU8 FUUlT." EAST I , t.he 'N (Lieut. A. Ashcroft) ; second, Avelev <.:0111peting IJauds t.hat at certain contests, yet to confirm their dates offered . E. Silver (L. R. J. Nicholls); in the various sect.ions (not ·all of them) thil:d; Johi'.i BURY DISTRICT Since competing at Helle Vue, Ebor Dickinsons, Apsley (W. J. Gurney). Five &: a1Jologies for absence o[ note� la:;t the testpiece1< are not suitable-boring to Excelsior have carried out engagements at My bands competed. Division 3: First prize, mouth, but I was so busy with contesting rehearse and entirely failing to arou3e Lidgett (1ro\·c Chapel, and The Mount Boxmoor Silver (R. Hutchinson) ; second, I was very pleased to see three bratis that the date had gone before I realised enthusiasm and interest-dull and un­ School. On Sunday, May 22nd, the band rt.. Brec�nock Silver (G. H. Scarfe) ; third, bands in the Catholic May Sunday pro­ The East Anglian Contest on Baster inspiring, thereby affecting rehearsals. Aud took part in a special musical service at Kent s Works, Luton (G. H. Crosslan d). cession-Heywood Silver, Bury Public Monday was the best ever held this side have no doubt there is some truth in I Groves Chapel. Besides playing for hymn .Eight bands competed. Adjudicator : Mr. Silver, and Rochdale British Legion . of . Twenty-si.x bands entered and these complaints. l\ Iucical, popular test­ singing along with the organ, the band • Turner. Bury Public Silver Band struck 1�e as some good playing was heard. It was grand pieces must be chosen by promoters, es­ G. rendered musical items after the service . a very well-rehearsed band and theff de­ to meet so man;Y professional tutors in pecially for " ordinary " contests if success The three-day visit t.o York of the Halle · RHYL.-2lst i\Iay. First Section : First portment in the street was excellent.. Norfolk. Dems Wright was the adjudi­ is to be achieved by promote rs. Orchestra with John Barbirolli, during May, L lJr. prize, Fisher Ludlow's Works (H. wish all bands would look to deportment; cator and his awards were well i.·cceived. Dannemora have commenced rehearsals & attracted full houses al each concert. Heyes) ; .second, Yorkshire Copper Works the majority only think about playing and Sl1eringham Temperance Ashpole) just under their new conductor, whose 11a111 e (A. 1 Ou Tuesday, June 7th, the Hague (A. H. Whitebead) ; third, Edge Hill British forget that essential part. p1pped Dereham B.L. (J . Hinchliffe) have not secured to date. (Holland) S.A. lland are paying a one-day is over on<.:e more, for have not heard of Daruall's aeliieve­ Railways (N. Jones) ; fourth divided Belle Vue May Contest the championship, followed by Soham to York and giving a Ill usical pro- l visit · IJetween Barrow 8hipyard (H. Sutcliffe) and not a prize-winner in this distrid, but Comrades, Cambridge and Drayton B.L .. in ments lately. Hope t.he small clouds have gramme in the York Citadel. and Leyland Motors (H. l\Ioss). Adj ndi­ I am pleased that the number of bandc that order. discolved, and that everything i� going on There is no news Swinton (Malton) cator : Mr. H. Mortimer. 8econd Section : from this district has increased, This is Sheringham'i> jubilee Year, and smoothly of entering again ! J\fENTOR. Contest this year. What are your inten­ "Recollections -of Beethoven " (W. R.). so keep· it up and better luck next time. it was very fitting that they sl1ould cele­ ------& -+-- tions? Do you intend running it at a later First, Blackpool Special Constabulary (J. Tweedale and Smalleys did not give of brate it hy being the first winners of the PRESTON NOTES date? A Hughes) ; sec.ond, Deiniolen (J. Eckers­ their best at Belle Vue ; an attack of nerves E. S. Carter Memorial Cup. They arc t1 I hear that Mr. Spargo, hon. se<.:retary of ley) ; third, Park£r's Brewery (J. Thorpe). in the middle of the piece seemed to upset grand lot of fellows, well led by Ashpole. A. the Wect Riding Brass Band Society, Adjudicator : Mr. C. A. Anderson. them, but they were placed sixth in order. Dereham B.L. gave them a good run and must <.:l'rt.ainly open my uotes by con­ jg l resigning owing to doctor's orders. He will at gratulating Leyland British Legion on tli eir A repetition of the way they played were worthy runners-up. J. M. Hinchliffe be a great locs, for since taking over from SHROPSHIRE+ NOTES at Belle Vue, when they took first rehearsal would have gained them a place was tltcir conductor, and he is a grand old success Mr. H. Day, he has done a great deal place in the D Section, this following a of in the first two-never mind, keep on try­ man who knows his job. work in furthering the cause of our bands. ing, your turn will come. good performance at Ilolton a month pre­ . lt is with feelings of great pleasure that The Norfolk Festival this year looks like Being a secretary i s no easy job, especially vious . Tliey were drawn last of t.went.y-one am able to announce that, at long last, Heywood Silver have some good engage­ being a farce so far as the Norfolk for a society the size of the West Riding. I ds. clrnrn­ bands, and when everyone was picking the we are to have a contest in the county. · Mr. ments this summer, including two at Lee pionship is conl'erncd . ' None of the bands IL will be of interest to all to know that •· winners," they came along to create a C. Yorath, musical d.irnctor of 1Sankey's The secretary of Bury Public tells me iu the championship section are competing the first and second sections of the West surprise and get the judge's vote. Well Works, who has been primarily responsible the band· are booked up for the coming and as the title goes to the Norfolk band Riding Society Contest are to · be held on done, Leyland, let us see you at more for the organisation of the contest, very season and have had to turn down one or with t!Je most points. it seems as though a Sunday. contests. kindly sends me a schedule. He also savs two jobs. I hope all the bands have better this year's champi_ons must be from a lower From what I hear it seems that the Another local band who created a deep that the section for Shropshire bands h s weather this season and that you will all section, whid1 doesn't make sense to me. contest in connection with Selby Show will a imprnssion was Preston Town Silver, who, been speciall y designed to give our bands benefit financially. Dereham B.L. have just had their annU;tl be well attended. The testpiece, " Recol­ · the though unplaced, must have been near the an incentive to greater progress. The conlcct Bury Home Guard Band opened _ meeting and report tl1e best year in lections of Beethoven," is becoming very May their t.op. The lessons under l\lr. H. }foss im­ will be held on Saturday, July 16th, in the season at Heywood .Park on Sunday, liistory ; a balance of £186 and all officers popular with most bands, and Green­ played proved the band conoiderably, and they look lVfr. grounds of Orleton Park, Wellington. For 15th, before a large audience and re-elected. Also the\· ' are well booked wood, in arranging this piece, has chosen for forward to more visits from him. This band details see advertisement on page 6. Now, very well. the summer. some of Beethoven's finest music. opened the Sunday concerts in the Preston come along all Shrop shire bands, and have BOMBARDON. Stalham B.L., · at their meeting, reporteLl Harrogate Association have held another parks, but, unfortunately, bad weather a go � a loss of £12, put they are not downhearted . meeting, though I have no news of what HIGH PEAK NOTES kept the crowds away. Dawley Town opened the Sunday concert Good luck, Stalham took place. I am given to understand that ! Following their good performance at season at Dawley on May 15th. I was OLD a contest is to be held this year. G. Bolton, I expected Brindle to be at Belle unable to hear you, but am informed you Chapel-en-le-Frith will have made their EX. MAR. COM . Vue even though it meant them entering g11:ve a pleasing programme. I guess you broadcast when these notes are in print. AND DISTRICT HALIFAX on C. I thank them for their support will be out to reverse the result of Leicester The whole of this district will listen to Secti GLOUCES----+TERSHIRE NOTES column, and assure them that the contest when you meet Dennington Wood their efforts. They have been. in good to my · ' subject they refer to in the May issue l�as at Wellington. form of late and everyone will expect a The North Eastern Area Qualifying Con­ ,sed interest in other quarters outside Cirencester's Second annual Brass Bahd Bridgnorth Town ·( B.:NI. Key) and Made­ first-class performance. test, held at Huddersfield, was a very arou · banding. Further to this, may Festival will take place on Saturday, 2nd ley Town (B . Youden) have decided to Many will remember the days when Dove successful and well-organised event. Eight brass I .M. again clear myself and state that I have July, and should draw a good entry. See compete at Wellington. Madeley will also Holes were a broadcasting combination, bands competed in the championship not said that Mr. H. Thompson St. advert. on page 6 for details. There will compete in the open section, as they already and their supporters will be pleased when section and all gave good performances, of David's had seen any band tenders, but be a massed band performance after the have · the testpiece in hand foi· Rhyl con., they return to their former glory. but Brighouse and Rastrick, playing last, I refer him to "J.O'D's " statement contest. I trust that you will get well test. · Whaley Bridge still continu1e to make gave an outstanding ·performance to become may March issue admitting that he had supported in your efforts, l\Ir. Parker. Waters Upton and Colebrookdale Silver steady progress. They were fourth_ prize easy winners . in tbe them. As mentioned in previow; Owing to lack of entries Lydney Contest are two bands who I am sure would do well winners in Class A at the B�lle Vue May Some surprisingly good bands were heard seen Preston Corporation have booked has been postponed to 27th August, closing to try themselves out at Wellington on Festival. They have now a good number amongst the twenty-three competing in the notes, " big " bands for Sunday concerts, date 30th July, and the testpiece has been "Pride of the Forest." Now _then, Messrs. of young promising players. This is a sure fourth section, but most were lacking the more as also stated, one or two local bands changed t,o "Recollections of Beethoven." Owens and Rufus, what about it? Are you way to success. Keep it up, Whaley Bri J.ge professional finishing touch which makes but, ! does not meet See advertisement on page 6. with the broadcast all the difference to the result. have suffered for this, which going to do your little bit for the good I was very impressed Chippenham Cont.est, Saturday, June Band seTies, of :Munn Clifton and Lightcliffe, under their new with my approval. of the cause? in the Champion 18th '!'his is another contest that should & B.M., gave a creditable performance. would appreciate news of some of the Oswestry Borough, I hear, are hoping to Feltons. They played "Les Preludes " I village bands such u.s Calder Vale, Ban: ber appeal to Gloucestershire bands. I learn regain the services of their former band­ (W. & R.) and although they cut out some King Cross B.L. did not give a very good and Garstang. A �etter, c/o Editor, that arrangements are well in hand. Th;; master, Mr. R. Bland. of the lovely opening bars, it was grand account of themselves. Bridge advertisement for your prizes offered are well worth going in for. wondered why such great By winning Class A at the Belle Vue would be a cheap Albrighton Silver are doing well under to listen to. I R. A. Lister's Social Silver under B.M:. B.M. Howells and will be . sure to have a works are not used for the championship May Festival, the Moderna Works Band band. forward to hearing most - of the V. A. Reader headed the Annual ANZAC try for the Shropshire Championship. contest. They should ·be. gained their third first prize in three con­ I look . bands during Whitsun, and I expect Parade at Leighterton on Sunday, April ·Other bands I am hoping to hear at Harpur Hill attended Belle Vu() tests entered since the band were reformed local u� t quite a few will be Jn the proce�sion 24th. Wellington on July 16th are Highley Brass, Section D but were not placed. Remember ·as a works band about seven months ago. tha . :Monday morning previous to the service Stroud District held their A.G.M. on 30th Bolas Victory, Oswestry Excelsior, Ludlow the old story : "If at first you don't succeed, believe their next contest to be Hohnfirth. on I P.N.E. ground. Following t.liis, some April when the secretary's report showed Town, and -Lilleshall Collieries. · try again." Carrv on with the good work, boys. on bands ·will, no doubt, be at Chorley that the past season had been the most SALO PIA. Mr. Jack Fletcher's band were placed Black Dyke Mills Junior Band seem Preston to successful they have had. They have now . 25th, when the annual Sunday fifth in· Section . Better luck next time, be regaining their old form. Second prize on June e. CUTLER writes : '' Sheffield Recreation B Procession will be l1eld. I hope 1o membership of twenty-eight, and have �· Fairfield gave another concert recently. iH ClaRs B at Belle Vue is not bad going. School a are now 23 members strong, and are settling of these events, and also recently received new uniforms. _They have not quite up to �trength. Hebden Bridge, Friendly and Elland Boys b1;,present at both I hear they are . booked a good number of engage­ clown to good Tehearsals under their new seem rather quiet at present. I should also look forward to tl1P visits of Wingates, already Bakewell are well booked this season, and and r. W. Webster. Th e hand Besses, Horwich, etc. we have good ments for th e forthcoming sea.son, l50n

i\I r. O'c. SYKES, of Abbey Hulton, Dr. HAROLD C ..HIND has been COLLEGE S T F. en­ BANDSMEN 'S E SEX NO Stoke-on�'.l'rent, w1'ites : "In reference to trusted with the task of "organising, and OF � . MUSIC JUNE 1, 1949 the notice in your May issue concermng opening in September next, the National Clacton Contest was not the success Milton Youth Band (Conductor F. O'c. College of Music and Drama, to be housed RESULTS OF THE SPRING the promoters had hoped for. I am ·afraid · ACCIDENTALS Sykes) ; beg to state that the said band in Cardiff Castle . This College, which i� EXAM I NATIONS it l was too ·early in the season · wa:; accidentally mis-named. Tbe name of a parallel to the Guildhall School of :Music . The Essex ,Championship the band is The Abbey Hulton Youth Brass and Drama in London, has accommodation B.B.C.M. Diploma ltad a poor bands been disappointed _late� entry of only four bands and }Jany have Band (Conductor Mr. F. O'c. Syk�s), for over 1,000 part-time student�, who will R. Br am afraid of our A. yaut, Pentre, South Wales. this I ly by not being ·able to obtam sets sponsored b able was the worst contest since y the Stoke-on-Trent Educat10n be to have tuition in all branches of Prelim inary its famous BRASS" BAND PRl l\IER, through Grades inception 15 years ago. Grays won again Authority. We know that the error was musical theory and composition, in voice Elementary- stock. We are gla(\ lo with a poor performance, and it being out of not intentional because the same mistake production and singing, in the playing of Practical/Theory in saying Bay, ver, that we have now received . R. Grinhaff, Thurnscoe, Yorks this I must add that Mr. Merrick has had !]{)We occurred on the programmes for the Kidii­ every instrnment and in all types of drnma­ . P .M. P. n supply lull sets odd A. Cull, Liverpool ... a very difficult time with a reprint, and ca 01 grove concert. We do pot know to whom tic work. The Committee has purchased P.M. P.H. call-ups, as his 18 rts (no drums D. Williams, Brierfield ·- · is a young band. Leyton parts. Price, 6/6 for pa )' we arc indebted for this publicity, but we eighteen pianofortes and all the . necessary P.M:. P.M. gained second M. G. Barnes, London place with a moderate performance. extra ·parts, 5d. each. . are deeply gratified by the knowledge that equipment, and the Min istry of Education ... P. P.l\L Rom­ * * * J. Beattie, Belfast forcl , in my opinion, gave the show, our endeavours a�·e worthy of note by some- have given their approval to the schem·� P. P. M: . best Corporation Parks· and A. Hopkins, Belfast after such a set-back Tlte Liverpool one who is acquainted with the B.B.N. As which is financed by the Cardiff Education ... P.M. P.M. last year. Clac ton e have iss11Pcun­ . m A. this month, but I trust that all of them are there has been a falling off in attendance ' vocal expression wJuch may be heard Musical 8ociety. After hearing a solo thorpe B.B.L. on their .latest successes. We on · busy rehearsing for the season's engage­ at rehearsals, and the loss of their solo remotest corners of the l�all an< played for hei by cornet star Jolin Drover, wish you every success at Skegness, -1\Ir. the . . \� :.• ments and contests, and that we may cornet also had an effect on the result. ud1cators box. i. . sec se uently in the adJ Gracie then played a duet with bim. after Richards. I am very pleased to hear that The band the a record entry at Oxford on the 18th for the were engaged recently in the nof suggested by ar�y �nearn-; that a<.l­ being presented with a bouquet of fiowern the Boro' Junior Band have started . . nb:i ' Association's annual contests there. shooting of a film by Denham· Studios at udicator's decision . i:; _ mftuenced -�her by Miss Vera Beny, daughter of the band's practices again under the tuition of Mr. _G . i� tanta� I am pleased to note that quite a number St. Osyth Priory. Lut tliik well-known icli?syncrasy secretary. Tbe Deputy Mayor conduekd. Ursell ; we wiilh you every success with· . i". of bands are booking engagements, judging There should be a good contest at Rom­ • wlnch baud mount to infonumc0r hnn Gracie and 1\1.iss Berry round the Town your juniors, also to Mr. G. Wells, who is . . u by the Press notices, in which, am glad ford on June 25th ; " Symphony in C " is is so, o coms.e , it I erformino-. If this f i,_· Hall in the meantime Couneillor Brind and do ilia well with the J uuior Salvation Army the st to see, the name of the band is being top section testpiece, and '.' l\fountain Sefinite cgntravention of the_ conte r�ih;; Mr. Ashcroft got busy and had the copies Band. I would like to hear of any juniors rned mentioned, not just " a band will be in Chief " for the third secJion. Roll in and suggest that the offi�ia�s con?; of 'Kentuckv Home,' air varic, on tile who are doing well with any band in this I attendance," as was the rule at one time. your entries in good time and I shall be take i;teps to prevent such mciJlents. stand ready for when she came back, and district. Drop me a line once a month •. Diddot Silver are now equipped with there to give a few remarks on your play­ . to Gracie's surprise she had to have a before the 18th . .. .. r9,sv,ou­ uniforms, having pur chased those of the ing. A. BEDWELL, Press. cor ' do.' It was plain to see that Gracie is was surprised to hear of the resig!1ation �lr. F. 'Iwo I now-defunct Ardington and Lockinge Band, Don't forget the Bugle and Trumpet of Routh West w�·ites : still the same ::is when she le ft Besscs o of R. Smith from Scotter, owmg to de�t H.B.A., 1 l\Ir. a band wh ich I am sorry to see go to the Contest at Hornchurch on June llth ; 47 ooocl meetings have been bel�l recenHy go on tour during the war. On leaving the business pressure. He has done some hard ver . wall, as it was a Jive combination in pre­ bands have entered . mouth, with a view to . mcreasrn� '!.'own Hall she made a promise to come work for this band. at �l . war days. wish Didcot every success, and ESSEXITE. t ou�· <;Jormsh . bands. a memb�rship amongs back in fl�ptember as guest soloist at Barton Town arc 11a ving g0od rehPar:;als I -�-- �--- . am also glad to note tbaJ th.Py fa the are st · Most bands in Association wc11c ldp1e­ con<:ert to ]Je organised Councillor for Ske.gne:;s (fonti:ist. We wish y_ou every CHESTER DISTRICT Brl, and Ashcroft quiet at present. Now, Mr. Roberts, let Hard luck, Oldham B.L. With a better �gs, but le B.M. useful number of the young generation in only does he attend all th e me�tu . is looking forward to good result s." me hear from you; don't ·let the band go draw I have no doubt you might have done ation, wl 1c!1 the ranks trained by the bandmaster. a vis1 . s the bands in the Associ 1 back. bit better ; still, you obtained fifth prize . · '1 . · With such. • + • They are �lso booked up for a number of l think is most encou�·agmg. . . Mr. G. H. GRIFFITHS, se<:retary of Brigg Subscription were _out Band in good company on a stiff testp iece. IS 0 on local engagements. What about a try at a live Association as tlus, the�·e. ���2� Rhvl Silver writes : "The executive !nee t­ Sunday, and gave a concert the l\Iarket I must congratulate my old friends Good­ bands tire e� m a contest again? shaw on a fine the achievements of lll ; � ing of the N.W.B.B.A. was held at Rhyl on Place to a large audience: performance ; you played a io- aiid . Beenham Brass, under .Mr. W. H. Norton, Country, if they all ull together \\ Olk Sat urday, 14th l\Iay, and it has heen de­ Crowle seem to be gettmg along alngh good band. I am waiting to hear you at R t late of Thatcham, are also shaping well with tlle S,W.B.B.A. cided Lo hold an Ass ociation Contest and although a· few nBw players would be help: the July contest. under his d1rection, and are gaining • , + + + Rallv at the Pier Pavilion . Llanduclno (it ful. ' Failsworth, Stevenson's Box Works, Sale 1 tor· d appreciation in their district. Mr. E. NEAL, seeretary (>f Bee avai'lable) on i:faturday, October 8th , 1949. Lincoln Boro' keep well in the publiq and Asbton-on-l\lersey North l\fan­ t or t�1_e I am sorry to learn that a well-known B.L., Trades, writes : "In your repm Further details will be announced after t\18 c'.Ve at concerts and football matches. : chester Silver, Denton Original, Gorton Stoc!,­ . local bandmaster and cornet player, Mr. Leicester Contest results Y?U name llext J1Jee1 ing. good number of banr ls .. Barrow are rather quiet at present i and Openshaw all attended the May wmners m A W. L. Perrior, is seriously ill, and his brid e Old as fourth pnze were represented at the meeting. Our expected a line once a lllOUtlt from you r Contest, and though not in the prizes, · read Bedford. passing is only a matter of time. Mr. l ec,1"�0n 2 · This should have Second Annual Brass Band Contest and secretary ' but liad none yet.. bave no doubt they all gained some useful S (Mr, e ) . ns· 1)an cl are have Perriur was in his day, one of the finest . Trades Arthur Doy 1 'I'l : Festival was held on Sat urday, May 21st, FLASH LIGHT. experience. · Ielt., u ndet cornet play�rs in this district, and bis )eg1nmng· to make themselves. which proved an enor111ous success. Twent�·------Hyde B.L. managed to get the fifth prize l tl ie v r. y near --+. renderings of all the leading solos, incl1;ld­ Doyle. We hope, m 1 hauds. out of 25 entered, appeared rn in their section, and I have no doubt when Hr: . la1� cl and ltree HUDDERSFIELD NOTES ing some of Hartmann's, was always a future, to regain our old stanc L\1p two cla:-;ses, and . some niagni_ficent JOY l\Ir. Jack Fletcher gets settled down we to hear. He trained a very large number l'epntation." playing was heard. This be!ng om seconu will have a good band here. of local bandsmen, and formed and conduc­ + . ve nture we feel proud of the support Out on a little business the other Sunday . .. + . .. Slaithwaite were only a few points short writes : would ted the old Abingdon Brass Band, as well I M. A V. CREASEY 1 rece ived from the bands, and \1, is our 9f qualifying for the ·Daily H.erald Final in the Eccles District had the good of all brass ban as taking Stev enton for some ye�rs, al�o like \o d�·aw the attention � int<•ution to make the Suhny Rhyl Contest Contes,t.. In the fourth sect10n contest fortune to meet the ever-green Mr. France, place a playin"" with Headington for a period. His conductors to an event U�at took the best ·in the country, The day's of Eccles Boro' (30 years with one banrl), Saturday, one of held on the same day, April 23rd, none interest in banding is still keen, and when the Guildhall School of Music on highlight was tl1e masfle�I bandR conc _ert of and as the band were rehearsing I had to annual our locals were in the prize list. I went to see him a few days ago, he asked and ._ u nday Ylarch 5tl1 and 6th�the in tl1e e·vening, the f6llowmg bands taki_ng 30th. go along and hear them. There I met S ' · . · On April at I-Ieckmondwike, the B c A ·It was remark­. after the welfare of all the bands and convention of the NB· · · · parl: Harrow Rhipyai:d, Edge H1ll (Bnt1_sh two cup winners were members of �he another old timer, Mr. Watson (24 years uctors cam.e from. all �ar�s o bandsmen in the district, also recalling service), encou able that cond � Railways), Rbyl Silver and Yorkshire Marsden Senior School Band. l\I aster 13nan raging the boys. They are have a feast m t�ie art_ .) some of his past experiences, looking out the' country to Copper Works, We would like to 1.ltauk Boothroyd (eornet), 10 years old, was tl'.e, certainly improving and what a good spirit leeture �iven by Su d :ia1� his copy of " Carnival of Venice " and conducting in a A 1 most sincerely all the bands that too� part winner in the junior section, and lus they have. A full band round the stand the h1gbllg\J1, of the con going over it with me. Boull This was in the contest a11d tlic four bands m the brother, Master Keith Boothroyd ( twice a week and a learners' class every for a solid two li?u�·'l <, 1.heir sincere in Class D, came in for fifth prize, con­ . , . g and promising conductors l1av1 1g a they were strongly �anc1�d. Still, that take part in the May contes't, but they youn . � thanks, for the many kind messages re­ ducted by Mr. W. Sykes, l!!;te so+o eupl10- . go . and l:)emg show!]. , w�rnre they were. at little disappointment i not l1kely to stop assure me that they mtend to attend as . . ceived with the ass urance that the band niumist for the famous Sla1thwa1te BanJ.. s . . This was somethmg we had waited men of the Jack Fletcher cahbre. On the man contests as engagements permit. Tltis fault will db tl1('ir Litmost worthily to uphold t\1,� This goes to prove what have off,pn said; y for and i1ow, at last, a start has bee1 111ad . 1 occasion mentioned . many had misgivings band have a grand worker in Mr. Uttley, , : pre:;t i!!e l11Pir countr�' at Albert Hall. that we have the players and also th� N'ow, conductors, what of the future�. 'I he�� of re the jurisdiction of a dance band leader their secretary. conductors, if we only make use . of t!J�m. conventions will be peld for your benefi t at a brass band contest.. A little news from Cheadle and Gatley ---- What we are short of is regular practice . and it is up to every conductor. to JOlll and +·---- Fairfa�ld Silver arc busy building bands. believe you have joined forces. both at ltorne and in the bandroom. Never UIJ I uiake the association a real live concern,. . PERSONAL$ again wit h young players taugbt by Well, that, think, is a good sign. Perhaps was there better local material in tlrn �fr . I ln the past nothing seems to have l?een don� C. Kitchen. solo cornet, and are fulfillmg we will hear more of you in future. district than at the present, and never l1ave but I am convinced the executive mean se1reral engagements. Always sl�ort-hancled Sorry, C.W .S., my old wireless set let me we had a better type of bandmaster. business and it is now up to you." Ii but always play like a ell-trained band. down and unfortunately I was unable to . :i\lr. 0. PENTELOW, of Rannels, writes : each had more faith in the · other, an;;! � (Another credit to J .F .E .) . hear your broadcast on the 15th, but · ...... " It ib with the deepest regret that I have worked tocrether in full prac tices. we I ·WANSBECK write:-; : " Nort \1 Col� I hear that Thorns�1tt have lost. some have heard some good reports on same. 8ealon to report the death of ou:r solo trombone should soo; be able "to maintain the high lien· wi,;lt to i t ank Tern<' r for l11s_ eom­ players to Chapel-en-le-Frith (who �id Stretford Boro' had miss the May l player, Roland Annies. He has been a prestige tl1at was once the boast of our 'to ' a·nd advice but our hand have alw�ys so well at Leicester) and are also teacl11ng contest owing to an engagement. A great rnei1t s member of the band for forty years, startc forebears. worked (not talked) to attain the pos1t10n yonngsters. Heartbreaking work, this ban_d­ pity, but no doubt you will be havin� a . ing at the age of 10. OE nice personality, At a May Day ProcPssion Flocktmi U uit.ed , . we hold at present as the prenner band ing but somehow we can help domg it. go somewhere else. What about Wlute­ a good player, and trustworthy. we could had a very good turn-out of players (22) t f Northumberland. Also, our concluctor, note that the great Mr. Joe Levick. of field? o always rely on him doing his bit, whether but solo trornho11e seems to be theu­ i' Mr. W. S. Bond, has a record equal to any tltc brook, keeps "knocking at the door " Clayton Aniline Works arP going along on . a contc>st or concert platform, and he greatest difficulty to fi ll. Messrs. C. Weste�·ly Shire local conductor · in the North of Bng lan(l, success. Well. Joe_, let's see wl� at you very nicely with a nice list of engagements, was lik ed by all bis fellow bandsmen. He and J. Crowl11er are domg good work w1th of and above any in Northumberland, and . . Shirebrook m a few week s time. and enquiries still coming in. leaves a widow i.o mourn his loss to wl1orn the voungsters and at the recent Associat101� can do at together we are all set for another success­ ' at can't crow on its own Failsworth and District attended B.V. we offer sincere sympathy," Theory and 8low Melody Contest P. (It s a poor cock t11 ful year in 1949. We have rece�ved a special . so-and-so). May Contest but althou�h unplaced, arc . ... + Crowther and Ripley both passed. � nd . iii.vitation to attend a contest m Edmhurgh + G. rPaches mP that Ormonde not downhearted, and will most certamly l\fr. DENNIS MACKEY, secretary of tliorrg l1 not being in I.be prizes for playmg. Information on 8atunlay, August 20th. This contest is shuffe<� " some players be having another go. Engagements are Whaley Bridge Public, writes : "I should ba\l somP 1•ery good remarks. l�olliery have " l a special invitation to five Reottish bands r to consolidate for thP coming in :'er y nicely an? band can be likP to thank all our friends who have sent OLD CON'l'ESTOR. around in orde same and five English hands. and we have contest, Section heard in Fadsworth on Whit Sunday after­ us congratulations after our pri;r,e winning 1. . accepted same as a great honour. We are Jias fulfill�d engageme1 ts noon with St. Mary 's Church They are effort in Class A at the Belle Vue .Mr. A. R. BRYANT, bandmaster of Cory J. C. Webster � working very hard for Satnrday. June 4th­ May as adjudicator at Huddersfield and Ed11 ­ engaged all day on Whit Friday and will Championship. Our engag�ment list is, Workmen's Silver, writes: " I wish, through . � City Hall Contes�. Daily Herald Are(t . contests. with two more Scott1s11 attend one or two evening march contests. . . witho11t any doubt, the best Hl om lustory, the B.B N., to tl1ank Mr. Do_l�in� and the burgh D.H. Contest, First Section (9ham�10nsh11�), 3:� � . Still short of news ! This is your column. and we are looking forward to more con- Wood G�een Band f01_ t�e11 kmd help events in view. Newcastle-also preparing Jor l\l m eni . wiRhefl to all Derhy�hire baml8. A few lines to Mancunian. c/o The Editor, 'testing du'ring the season . 1Q 11r yonng and SP,rv1cei'\ rcnderPd dnnng my iecent Best ' Picnic, Morpeth, July 16th . We always . and it s all yours for a 2�cl . stamp. players flhowing good promise ai l are B.B.C.M. Diplorn� Examinations, which Hoping for news. to win prize�.' and not to have them arc ;� , DALES O' D. MANCUNIAN. try proving to he very useful members. I proved successful. given." · T ROUND'S B-RASS BAN],)_ NEWS JUNE l, 1949 WIHGH AND 5

I NORTH OF FORTH NOTES BRISTOL DISTRICT BOSWORTH & CO. LTD., 14-18 HEDDON . ST., LONDON, W.I. The only broadcast this month for any Writing before the event, our local BRASS BAND PUBLICATIONS by Leslie entries for Exeter arc full of beans. UM & band in this district was made . Kings­ R. B. B.B. E.P. DR THE ADVENT and District on Wtidnesday, 18th May. wood Evangel, under Mr. W. S. Smith, U RERS OVERT URE. A. W. Ketelbey & 6/· 6d. I • BANNERS OF VICTORY (March). R. Barsotti .. 3/6 3/- ld. regret to say that much of it was untuneful, should do well. £!:'hey have, I am told, *CAVALRY CALL (March). J. H. Hutchings . . . . 3/· 3d. cornet recorded the test piece for the gramophone ; 5/· most particularly on the part of the CAVALRY OF THE STEPPES (Patrol). Knipper . . . . 3/6 4d. E BAND section. James Brown, trombone, was ln s another broadcast is also on the way. CHAL ROMAN (Gypsy Lad) (Overture). A. W. Ketelbey 7/6 6d. BUGL *C HILDREN OF THE REGI M ENT (March). 3/6 0 j. Fucik 3/· however, and the band Bristol Aero Company Works, under Mr. .. 3d. usual musical self, *FANFARE FOR VICTORY. A. W. Ketelbey . 3/· 3d. of ...... responded quite wtill to his rendering EJ;aydi;i Bebb, should lack nothing in able GALLANTRY AND WEDGWOOD BL UE (Double No.) A. W. Ketelbey . 7/6 6d. his solo. Considered on the whole, the duect1on, and I am sure these two bands IN A PERSIAN MARKET (Intermezzo Scene). A. W. Ketelbey.. . , 6/- . 5/· 5d. ITS musL give have, by now, worthily uplrnld the City of IN A CHINESE TEMPLE GARDEN. A. W. Ketelbey . . . . 6/- 6d. OUTF acceptable and one band was *KNIGHTS OF THE KING (Ceremonial March). A. W. Ketelbey 3/6 3/- ld. credit for having risen to broad­ Bristol . *LOVE AND THE DANCER (Intermezzo). A. W. Ketelbey •. 3/6 3/· ld. · RUSHWORTH'$ ARE IN THE Leslie casting status �n a very short time. In the fourth section, A.T.C. Wing Silver NEAPOLITAN SERENADE. G. Winkler .. 6/· 5/· 5d. POSITI ON TO SUPPLY ,COM· *R EMEMBRANCE (Elegy). A. W. Ketelbey 3/6 Shepherds are at a and East Compton represent the City...... 3/- ld. FOR DRU M Barry, OstleTe and RENDEZVOUS (Intermezzo). W. Aletter . 6/- 5/· 5d. PLETE OUTFITi am I . . . . . loss to understand why their trombone glad that both of these are on the war­ RUSSIA TO-DAY (Selection Soviet Airs). Arr. Charrosin 7 /· 6/· 6d. AND BUGLE BANDS FOR of May path again. Word from Wiltshire SA CRED H UR (Reverie). A. W. Ketelbey . . . 5/- 5d. RY quartette's broadcast on the lOth tells . IMME DIATE DELIVE SANCTUARY0 OF THE HEART. A. W. Ketelbey · 6/- 5/· Thi band 'h ave not had me that Chippenham Town also make the 5d. was cancelled. s *SPIRIT OF YOUTH (March). C. j. Gilbert . 3/6 3/- ld. journey to Exeter, and the following . . . . . a broadcast for ·some time but tlrny are . week *STATE PROCESSION (Ceremonial March). A. Ketelbey 3/6 3/- . 3d. loss of several very good to Salisbury (Wessex B.B. Association *TENACITY (March). R. Barsotti • . . w.·• 3/6 3/· ld. /MATES SUBMITTED suffering from the . . . . · EST WALTZING THRO' OLD VIENNA (Selection). I Geiger 10/6 8/ - players to the ·Forces. Similarly handi­ Contest) ; thi s also applies to Calne Town. WEDGWOOD BLUE AN D GALLANTRY (Doubl� No.). A. W. Ke«�lbey:: 7 /6 8d;6d. capped are Crieff ·Band who, under Mr. Corsham. Town, undtir B.M. R. Cramp, * /ndicares Card Size Dickson, are, ntivertheless, doing recently presented the band to the town­ SEND FOR FREE. SPECIMEN BOOKLET GIVING SOW CORNET PARTS OF OUR POPULAR BAND NUMBERS Robert . · . (1ncludmg the abo•e) · well. I hear that Montrose Town Band, as it was put to me. Band deportment was very goo� but t_h e playing left something More than teasing and informative questions RTH under Mr. Robert Wyper, are also doing MUSIC LOVER'S QUIZ . SHWO (with answers)2,000 from the realms of RU music and musicians. 2/6 good work and preparing their programmes to be desired, a fact that Mr. Cramp is well for the coming season. aware of, although the efforts of juniors Forfarshire Association havti just held Nora Hulbert, John Sal�er and Tony Pyke'. Astley is to be congratulated as well as CENTRAL SCOTLAND & DREAPER their A.G.J\II. Mr. J. Boyle of Arbroath has were appreciated at then proper level. Thti Mr. Greenwood. been re-a,ppointed secretaTy, but Mr. band are competing at Salisbury in order N A. Wingates Temperance commence their 11-17 ISLI NGTO Cameron of Brechin has succeeded Mr. A. to gain expeTience ; I think the members A few of busy season at Crewe in May and are the district bands have been Whyte of Forfar as treasurer. They decided will benefit from it. busy lately booked through wntil September. They preparing for the D.H. Area to accept the veTy generous offer of the EntrieR for Chippenham Contest are not Contests. were unlucky at Bolton Contest, they gave The second and third sections Daily Record to prnmote quartctte and solo so prolific as last year, which is no more were LIVERPOOL· 3 a very good performance and to be placed held in t�e Usher Hall, Edinburgh on contests for this area, thus saving the than can be expected, with our Western Saturd'.ly, as they were causes QJ.e to wonder, and after Apnl 30th ; eleven bands com­ various bands here the necessity of long bands being cateTed for in every direction pe�ed the second having had the advantage of listening to m class and hen in the journeys to compete in the Fifo area. and at all times ; however, there will be th�rd. · Th� KENTISH NOTES recordings of all bands at this contest and testpieccs were not altogether Following on the success of last ye�r's enough bands to make the event as interest­ s mtable, also reading many of the remarks, I give . e1�her for the bandsmen or the initial effort, two massed hand concerts are ing a:s ever. Bandsmen can bring their . hsteners, with . up. I readily agree with your Furness the result that there seemed busy at present and being held in Dundee in June, the bands farmlies as there aTC any number of interest­ a coldness Hoo Silver are very correspondent regarding the remaTks made throµf?hout the half-empty hall. given to th�s band in taking part this year being Dundee Trades, ing events going on in the vicinity. Bioxburn. great publicity was . by the adjudic ator from the platform. Yes, Ca�hobc and Croy played quite of the and Montrose. Bath Spa Imperial, under Mr. Hoder the national Press, re the smgmg Dundee R.N.V.R. n �c:ly but did n?t get in the pTizes. A, just now, and succeeded in winning the premier pTize at very bad taste, indeed, and I sincerely hope thrush during the programme given at Arbroath are vtiry quiet pity Bathgate did not compete as they are very greatly the Wessex B.B. Association Quartette that we never hear any such remarks in the Folkstone. Apparently, keen competition having lost some players, would sur�ly hav� stood a good chance (etc.) Contest, with Wellworthy Works future from any adjudicator. . existed between the real vocalist and the handicapped. I In the thu<:[ secti?n Larkhall won well. second, and Woodfal ls third. Mr. G. Congratulations to Horwich, belated, but . in the piece, "In a Monastery Dundee St. Margarets. I am very glad W tbur .artificial one none the less sincere ; they gave a good �u � Mmers did well also and got the Solo and Quartette to report that this band hope to start play­ Turner, of Middlesex, was the judge. Con­ third Garden." Redhill performance and had a little bad luck. They pnze. One exp ected to hear more the successes being : ing out in the City parks this season, under gratulations ! I Contest was attended, competitors at these contests, especially

June 11th, under the rules of the above tions of Beethoven " (W. & R.). First Association who will control the contest. prize, £2S ; second, £12 ; third, £6. (C) Open Adjudicator, Albert S. Grant, B.B.C.M. Esq., March on Stage : March, Own Choice. Championship (2S players) open to Associa­ POSTAL TUITION First prize, £S ; second, £2. (D) March tion " Championship " and " Class A" Through Village (Forest of Dean Bands ''fo4net'' THE Grade Bands. Testpiece : Selection " Cinq Only) : March, Own Choice. Prize, £5. Mars " (W. & R.). First prize, The Adjudicator: Dr. Denis Wright. "Fakenham " Challenge Cup (value SO Further particulars from : HAROLD J. PA RR gns.) and £S ; second, £3 ; third, £2. MARFELL, High View, Ruardean, Glou­ MA RCH JOURNAL for 1949 Specials (1) The " Hawkes " Challenge Cup cestershire. SCHOOL OF MUSIC and the title "Champions of Norfolk " for the Norfolk band gaining highest points ; CIRENCESTER, GLOS. Containing the fo llowing 8 Splendid Marches (Value £1 Bs. Od.) (2) The " Reepham " Challenge Cup for the Second Annual Brass Band Festival, Complete courses in :- highest placed " Class A " band. Clas1:1 Saturday, 2nd July. Class 1, Open : First BAN DMASTERSHIP, CO N DUCTI NG, " Hemingford " (Grand) " The Wanderer " " B " (20 player&) open to Association Class prize, £30 and Challenge Cup ; second, £20 ; "Kings of the Air " " Kneller Hall " SCORI NG, HARMONY, THEORY, etc. third, £10 ; fourth, £S. Class 2. Gloucester­ "B" bands. Test.piece, " Songs of Eng­ " Bridgewater " "Erimus " land " (W. & R.). First prize, The "Sir shire and Wessex Association Champion­ Write fo r Syllabus (statini teaching requirements) to : Dymoke White " Challenge Bowl (value 35 ship. Tcstpiece : "Recollections of Beet­ " The Southern Cross " (Contest) "Triana " THE PRINCIPAL, The Parr School of Mualc, gns.) and £3 ; second, The "Fakenham hoven " (W. & R.). First prize, £20 and Wellington Chambers, Victoria Street, Manchester Post " Challenge Cup (value 10 gns.) and Challenge Cup; second, £1S ; third, £10 ; The above· 8 Marches are offered on the following terms : Telephone 2 : £2. Class "C" (16 players) open to Associa­ fourth, £S. Cl.ass 3. For Grade Four BLAckfriors 4979 tion Class "C" bands. First prize, The Bands. Own Choice testpiece. First Any 20 parts 14/- Extras I/- each prize, £12 and e Shield ; second, WORCESTERSHIRE NOTES " Reepham Tradesmen's " Challenge Cup Challeng (value 20 gns.) and £3 ; second, The "Reep­ £9 ; third, £6 ; fourth, £3. Also Maren and Exchanges.-Any two of the above may be exchanged for any two Congratulations to Coleshill Ex-Service ham " Challenge Cup (value 10 gns.) and ,D eportment Contests. Adjudicators : Dr. of the following : "Black Fury," "Eagleray," "Lyndhurst " and Men's Club Band (M. Clayton) who won £2 ; third, £1. H. C. Hind and Mr. Roland Davis. Entries " Royal Duke " second prize in D Section at Belle Vue Entries to Mr. E. T. RUFFLES (Associa­ close June 18th. Contest recently ; also to Fred Hirons and tion Secretary), Wells Road, Fakenham, Schedules and entry forms can be ob­ Raymond Morgan who won first and third Norfolk. tained from Mr. CHARLES PARKER, Festival Secretary, 20 Lewis Lane, Ciren­ PUBLISHERS : prizes respectively at Prince Henry's ROM FORD. cester, Glos. Grammar School End-of-Term Musical Brass Band Contest in Raphael Pa1k, SEATON. "CORNET" OFFICE Festival at Evesham, members of Bretfor­ Romford, on Saturday, 2Sth June. Three , F. RICHARDSO N LT D. . ton Silver. The Third Annual Brass Band Contest Sections. Testpieces : First Section, " Sym­ SIBSEY • BOSTON • LINCOLNSHIRE A junior quartette and soloist from Bret­ phony in C" (W. & R.) ; Third Section, (promoted by Seaton Miners' Welfare Com­ forton attended Lhe contest at Witney "Mountain Chief " (W. & R.). Contest mittee), Saturday, July 9th. Class A­ (organised by the Oxfordshire and District open to all bands affiliated to N.L.B.A. Open to all bands, Testpiece : " Melodious class. Mass Performa B.B. Association); the quartette won thinl Schedules from Mr. G. A. JOHNS, 1 Gems " (W. & R.). 200 guineas Silver Old " (all W. & R.), and one own choice nce, March, "West Challenge ward Ho " (W. R.). prize in Grade B, and C. W. Claridge won Lonsdale Avenue, Romford, Essex. Cup and £38 prizes. March, own piece. Also own choice March, playing & Entries close July choice ; prizes, 11th. Adjudic ator : Dr. the special prize for best bass in solos, £3 and £2. Entry fee, £1. three minutes in arena and marching 400 Denis Wright. Class Further particu Grade B. BELLE VUE, MANCHESTER B-Open to bands who have not won yards on Promenade. Prizes for each lars from : Contest Secre­ taries, M€ssrs. There will be no band 'contest at West a prize of more than £5 since 1946. Test­ group, £20, £1S, £10, £S. Limited to 18 T. BALE & W. H. PALMER Brass Band Contests for 1949 will be held piece : " Pride l9 Camden Road, Bridgwater, Bromwich Flower Show this year. Lack of the Forest " (W. & R.). bands, seven passing to finals. Somerset. as under : 100 guineas of interest is the cause. Bands must blame Challenge Shield and £20 in Finals will be on Sunday, 23rd October WORRALL HILL, themselves. Sunday, June 26th, Championship Brass prizes. Song March, own choice ; prizes, . in the Winter Gardens. First prize, £SO Fifth Annual Open Brass Band Contest Quarry Bank Silver are engaged to give Band March-ing Contest (two sections). £3 and £2. Entry fee, £1. Class C­ and registered title : Cham.pion Fourth and Flower, F:ruit and Vegetable Show four concerts in the parks controlled by Saturday, July 9th, July Brass Band Confined to Cumberland, Westmorland and Class All-Round Brass Band of Great will be held on Saturday, :i<: August 20th. Brierley Hill U.D. Council. Contest (two sections). urness bands who have not won a prize £40 ; third, £30. 4 p. Britain ; second, . m .-March on Street, own selection Revo Works are engaged by the above Saturday, September 3rd. 97th September s1nce 1946. Waltz, own choice. 30 guineas . Entry fee, £1. Entries close June 11th prrne £2 2s. ; S p.m.-March on Stacre own Council to give two concerts on June Sth. Championship Brass Band Contest. Silver Challenge Cup and £10 in prizes. Full details from Mr. ALEC. AVIS, Band selection, prize £3 3s. ; 6 p.m.--Op�n' Con Gradley Excelsior are booked for concer1.:s Entry 10s. Adjudicator : Mr. Tom Eastwood. Festival Office, Cark-in-Cartmel, Lanes. test, testpiece, " Recollections of Beet- at Highley and Willenhall. SHIREBROOK Entries close 2Sth June. · hoven " ; first prize, £20 ; second £1S Kidderminster Silver are engaged to give THE NORTH EAST MIDLANDS BRAStl Secretary : Mr. W. A. RELPH "Greba CLEATOR MOOR (Cumber1 an d) third, £10. Adjudicator : Mr. A. ' : Cote," Lowca Lane, � c. Ander two concerts in Tividale Park on Whit BAND ASSOCIATION'S Third Annual Seaton, W rkington, Open Band Contest, Saturday, 23rd July son. Monday, June 6th . Contest, Saturday, June 11th. Two sections. Cumberland. Gems of British Song " (W. Testpiece : " & Secretary : Mr. O. B. JORI)AN 14 Council HONOUR BRIGHT. Trophies and Cash Prizes. Testpieces­ ) prize, £20 and " Pearson Chal SELBY, Yorks. R. . First - Villas. Worrall Hill, Lydbrook: Glos. ------First Section : "Recollections of Beethoven" lenge Cup ; second, £10 ; third, £S ; fourth, .... Open Brass Band Contest in connection BRADFORD AND DISTRICT (W. & R.). Second Section : "The Mountain £2 10s. March Contest : First, £3 ; second LYDNEY, Glos. with Selby and District Agricultural Chief " (W. & R). £2. Special prizes for cornet, euphonium, Band Contest and Male Voice Choir Society's Annual Show, on the Show Congratulations to Illack Dyke Juniors Schedules and particulars from : Mr. J. horn, trombone, and best set of bass. Entry Competition, arranged for Whit Ground, Doncaster Road, Selby, Saturday, Monday, on doing so well at Belle Vue. These lads LEVICK, Town Hall, Shirebrook. fee, £1 per band. Entries close July 11th June 6th, has had to postponed. New 9th July, to commence at 2-30 p.m. Test­ be are ver consistent, all to the credit of their Adjudicator : Mr. J. J. Fisher. date is now August 27th. Testpiece y piece : " Recollections of Beethoven " (W. for genial trainer, Mr. Hubert Hepworth. CHIPPENHAM, WILTS. Secretary : Mr. DAN McHENRY, 9 Eben bands has been altered from "C & R.). First prize, £20 ; second, £12 ; third, inq Mars " Another of our " locals " who did well at Annual Brass Band Contest, Saturday, Road, Cleator Moor, Cumberland. (W. & R.) to "Recollections of Beet- £8. March, own choice : First prize, £6 ; Belle Vue was Burley and Ilkley (W. June 18th. Class 1 (Open) : Testpiec.,, hoven " (W. R.). Prizes for bands : second, £4. Deportment : First prize, £3 ; WH ITEF I ELD . & Warburton). Thi was rather a surprise "Recollections of Beethoven " (W. R.), First, £30 ; second, £1S ; third, s & second, £2. Adjudicator, Mr. G. H. Mercer. The Alexander Owen Brass Band Festival £10. Male to me, as I was under the impression that Increased prizes. First, cup and £20 ; Voice Choir testpiece remains n Entrance fee, one guinea. Entries close will be held on Saturday, July 30th. Test- "O the they were short of players-perhap second, £12 ; third, £6 ; fourth, £2. Class Ramparts " (Sain s) Prizes : ; s my Monday, June 20th. piece : " Recollections of Beethoven " (W. & t] · First, £2S information was wrong 2 (20 players), open to any ba°'d that has second, £10 ; third, £S. Entries close July ! Schedules from Mr. G. WADDING­ R.). List of prizes : First, £20 and the Guiseley are a much improved combina­ not won a cash prize of more than £7 since H. 30th. TON, 26 Armoury Road, Selby, Yorks. A.O.M.F. Challenge Cup ; second, £10 and tion. They have some very promising young 1946 up to closing date of entry. Champion­ Schedules and particulars the Perrin Challenge Cup"; third, £7 and the from the hon. players. Their playing at Huddersfield ship or Class A bands of an Association WELLINGTON, Shropshire ecretary, Mr. F. L. WINTLE, . y William Bogle Challenge Cup ; fourth, £S s Forest Road Contest recently was a pleasant surprise are not eligible ; these may enter Class 1. Annual Brass Band Contest (in connec­ Lydney, Glos. and the Robert Jackson Challenge Cup ; ·. Testpiece, " The Mountain Chief " (W. tion with Wrekin Fete and to me. Keep it up, Mr. Stevenson. & Wellington fifth, £3 ; sixth, £1. Adjudicator : Mr. J. A DEARHAM, Prizes : First, cup and £10; second, Horse and Pony Show), Cumberla Bradford City are now almost at full R.). Saturday, 16th Greenwood. nd July, Brass Band C.o ntest (in connection with strength and have booked plenty of engage­ £6 ; third, £4 ; fourth, £2. March Contest, at Orleton Park, Wellington. Open 17 Mather Secretary : Mr. F. COWBURN, Dearham and District Horticultural ments. They will be in Lancashire at Whit­ Class 1, three prizes. March Contest, Class Section : Testpiecc, " Recollections of Be et­ Society Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester. Show and Sports), suntide and will probably be taking part 2, three prizes. Deportment Contest, three hoven " (W. & R.). First prize, £30 and to be held on A\lgust 27th. Contest open to all bands in the Whit Friday March Contest. prizes. Adjudicator, Mr. T. J. Powell of Challenge Trophy ; second, £10 and Cup ; DOWNTON, WILTS. who have · · not won a prize of more than 20 guineas Hammond's Sauce Works are full up Cardiff. and special prize. Section con­ Brass Band Contc-.;t, connectron wi·tl third, £S m 1 since 1947. Testpiece, "Songs of Scotland " with engagements including Otley Show. Entry forms fr om BAND CONTEST fined to bands in the Wrekin Division and Downton Flower Show, Saturday, August (W. & R.). First prize, £20 and Barra- As this engagement has generally been MANAGER, Community Centre, Lowden County of Shropshire : Testpiece, " Pride 6th. Open I'ection, Own Choice. March, clough Challenge Cup, to be held for one carried out by "Dyke " or Brighouse we Avenue, Chippenham, Wilts. of the Forest " (W. & R.). First prize, Own Choice. Section "A" Testpiece : "Re- year ; second, £12 10s. ; third, £7 10s. ·, shall look out for a first class programme. £10 and Cup ; second, £S and special prize ; collections of Beethoven " (W. & R.) fourth, £S. Replica trophies for The band's deportment is excellent, and LEEDS third, £3 and special prize. Adjudicator : solo cornet, Section "B" Testpiece : "T. he Mountain· . euphonium, trombone. March (Own Choice). they are capable of rising to the occasion . Mr T. F. Atkinson. Entrance fee £1 ls. Chief " ( W. R.) · £80 m cash pnzes A Brass Band Contest will be held in & First prize, £3 ; second, £2. Special prizes I hope that they will, for Mr. Hawley's Entries close 2nd July. Entries close July llth. ' conjunction with Kirkstall Carnival, at of £3 and £2 will be given to the first twe sake. Schedules and entry forms from Yl r. C. I. Full particulars from Hon. Secretary, Mr Bridge Road, Leeds, on Saturday, June bands, not in the first four prize list, who Butterfield 's Tank Works are booked for S, YORATH, Hadley Castle Works, Welling­ G. EASTMAN, South Lane, Downton, Salis- 2Sth, at 3 p.m., and will be open to bands have never won a contest outside the Countv Leeds Flower Show at Roundhay Park in ton, Salop. bury, Wilts. in the West Riding who have not won more of Cumberland . .Adjudicator, Mr. J. Faulds. June. They lrn.ve a big engagement list. than £10 in prizes during the past twelve GUISBOROUGH, Yorks. For schedules and full particulars apoly Yeadon Old have been doing some spring SOUTHSEA, Hants. months. Testpiece, any W. R. waltz. A Brass Band Contest (promoted by Gui.s­ to Sports Secretary, Mr. T. CHART �. cleaning, purchasing new instruments, and & Brass Band Contest (promoted by Ports- ER First prize, £15 and Norcliffe Cup (to be borough British Legion) will be held on 29 Maryport Road, Dearham, Maryport, having their uniforms refitted and reno­ mouth Citv Fire Brigade Prize Band) held for 11 months) ; second, £10 ; third, £S . Saturday, 16th July. Testpieces: "Joan C m_b rland . _ vated. They are holding splendid rehear­ of Saturday, August 6Lh. Ooen Section : Test- __u_ _e______--, ______Plus SO per cent of entrance fees to prize Arc " or " Pride of the Forest " (both W. sals under Mr. Collison with Filey Contest piece, "Symphony in C" (W. & R.). First CADISHEAD, winners. Entrance fee, 10s. Entries close & Nr. Manchester R.) First prize, Silver Cup and £20 ; prize, £SO and challenge tro:phy ; second, in view. I understand that the Ladies' Second Annual Brass Band Contest will June llth. •r eas will be provided at ls. 6d. second, £10 ; third, £S. March, own choice. thud, £10 and Committee are making this contest their £20 and challenge trophy ; b e s per head, if notified. Prizes : £5, £3, £1. Adjudicator : Mr. H. 1 ld 0,n aturday, Sept.ember lOth, in day out. They have done excellent work challenge trophy. Second Section : Test- 18 Entry forms can be obtained from Mr. St. Mary s School Grounds, Cadishead. for the band fund lately, organising whist Laycock. piece, "The Mountain Chief " (W. & R.) G. WORMALD, Secretary, Kirkstall Liberal First prize, "Groves and Whitnall Challenge drives, old time dances, etc. Schedules and full particulars from Con­ First prize, £20 and challenge trophy; Cup " and £20 ; second, £10 ; third. £7 ; Club, Beecroft Street, Kirkstall, Leeds, 5. test Secretary, Mr. T. R. WESSON, 14 second, £10 and challenge trophy ; third Mr. Ralph Nellist keeps Hall Royd fourth, £3. Testpiece, "Own Choice " (W. Eskdale Terrace, Guisborough, Yorks. £S and challenge trophy. Medals for · · Methodists up to scratch ; they are well FORDINGBRIDGE & R ·) · Ad d i.c.atori, Mr. F. V. Lloyd, BUCLE, rnwa . in each section. Ad1'udicators : JU advertised for concerts in the district. Co ll Soloists Warrington. Entry ·fee, £1. Wilsden Public Subscription have Keith Second Annual Brass Band Contest The West of England Bandsmen's Silver Messrs. J. A. Greenwood and D. Aspinall Full particulars from, and all entries to : (promoted by Fordingbridge British Legion) Jubilee Festival at Bugle, Cornwall, on The Committee are anxious to provide a Towers back from the Forces. Keith will Mr. L. WARSOP, 296 Liverpool Road, on Saturday, June 2Sth. Open Section, smooth continuous _presentation of their be a welcome addition to the ·bass end. Saturday, July 16th. Open Competitions for Cadishead, Nr. Manchester. Excellent rehearsals are being held and Mr. Own Choice. March, Own Choice. "A" the "Royal Trophy," and many valuable programme. Entries are being strictly Collison intends contesting with them in Section testpiece : " Recollect.ions of Beet­ trophies and prizes to the value of £1,SOO. limited. Bands can assist by entering early LOUGHBOROUGH completed the near futiJre. hoven " (W. & R.). "C" Section testpiece : Class A. Selection. First prize, Fifty so that all arrangements can be Fourth Annual Brass Band Contest, benefit conc I would like to congratulate Squire " The Mountain Chief " (W. & R.). £87 in Guineas ; second, £35 ; third, £2S ; fourth, to the mutual of all erned Saturday, September 17th. Testpiece : "The Hallas on his appointment as conductor cash prizes. £10 ; fifth, £S ; and Special Awards. Grand Entries close Monday, 27th June. Mountain Chief " (W. & R.). March Full particulars from Hon. Secretary, Mr. Fmther particulars and entry forms from : of Creswell Colliery Band. He is a keen Chorus : "Worthy is the Lamb," Handel Contest, own choice of W. & R. marches.· musician and a smart and capable conduc­ A. G. BREWER, " Edric," Station Road, (W. & R.). Three cash prizes. Class Contest Secretary, Mr. G. BROOKS, 4 4 Adjudicator: Mr. D. Aspinall. B. tor ; I am sure that he will make a success Fordingbridge, Rants. Testpiece, " Recollections of Beethoven " Craneswater Park. Southsea, Rants. Mr. E. A. DRAKE, secretary, Lough- of his new opportunities. Squire has been (W. & R.). First prize, £30 ; second, £20 ; TAMWORTH borough Brass Band Contest, Quest House, the assistant secretary of the West Riding DUNFERMLINE third, £12 ; fourth, £8 ; fifth, £S ; and Special 12 Park Street, Loughborough, Leic. Tamworth Entertainment Committee Band Society and now I hear that the Fife Charities Band Associa tion Contest, Awards. Prelude, "Rachmaninoff " (W. & (Western Command) , in conjunction with secretary, Mr. Spargo, is having to resign Saturday, 25th June, at Pittencrieff Glen, R.). Three prizes. Class c. March, "The SCOTTISH AMATEUR BAND ASSOCIATION the Borough Council, will hold their Third Annual Championship for health reasons. This is a great piLy Dunfermline. Testpiece : Own choice. Victors' Return " (W. & R.). Three prizes. Contests will be i r Annual Brass Band Contest on Saturday, held as under : as Mr. Spargo's great work and ever gentle­ Secretary : Mr. G. HUTCHISON, 33 Also Deportment Competition. Adjud cato : 13th August, in the Castle Grounds, Tam- manly attitude has endeared him to us all. Victoria Road, Buckhaven, Fife. M r. H arold M oss, L .R A. M . ., A .R C . M . . Fourth Section-Albert Hall, Stirling, 24th worth. Testpiece: "Reco lections o f B ee t - September. May he have a speedy reCQvery. Schedules and particulars from Hon. 1 . hoven " (W. R.). First prize, £2S and Third AVENUE. RUARDEAN, Clos. Secretary : Mr. F . T. P. RICHARDS, 2 St. & Section-Adam Smith Hall Kirk- Mary's Road (West), Newquay, Cornwall. Cup value £100 ; second prize, £1S an d caldy, lst October. ' Demonstration Committee (For Ruardean " Seal " Cup value £100 ; third prize, £8. Second Section-Town Hall, Coatbridge, ). Annual 113ra�s :JJ3an� n the CityA. of Linrpool, F. 10 & 11 r Gram> : and Finals ..Gr oup A, Saturday. 23rd July. Trombone and Cornet Soloists. Class 3: Phones : toNo. 34 all Comwmnications fa.- the Editor Cterkenwelf 5551 /2/3 "Uniquip, London." are Group B. Saturday, 3rd October. Test- Deportment Contest. Cl.asses 4 and S: requcotrdwhich to be addressed. (A·L) pieces, choice of " Pride of th e Forest," March Contests. Own Choice, Silver Chai­ I " The Mountain Chief," or "Knights of lenge Cups and three cash prizes in each . JUNE 1, 1949 1