Enderby Appoints New Conductor

During his career he has played regularly with some of the top UK orchestras, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also performed on countless compact disc recordings such as the Wallace Collection, Brassed Off and GI Jane. His interest in the brass band world has continued since his early years as a baritone player with Bedworth Brass, undertaking appointments either as a player or conductor with Desford, William Davis, Travelsphere and more recently Wooley Pritchard Sovereign Brass.

Whilst the band looks forward to this new era, they would like to take this opportunity to thank Rob Boulter for his hard work and commitment during the interim period of appointing somebody full-time. During his time Rob prepared and conducted the band at the recent Buxton and Wychavon Entertainment Contests. Rob has now resumed his focus on Syston Band.

Enderby Band are a self-funding 1st section band based in Leicestershire (Midlands), located close to the junction 21a of the M1. They rehearse twice a week on Tuesday and Friday 7.45-9.45pm. The Enderby Band Organisation is the umberella title and has in excess of 100 musicians that help form the Training, Youth and Senior band.

Antony.Szafranek

27/11/02

News from Besses Boys' Band

The band will be celebrating its 60th anniversary on the 11th October 2003.

Barry Flint

25/11/02

Belgian National Contest Results

Each band had to perform a set work and an own-choice. The set works for the sections were:

Wim Verstraete

24/11/02

The band now looks forward to working with Rob over the forthcoming period in what both hope will be a successful partnership. It is an exciting period in the bands history, what with the agreement with Rob and the accomplishment of attaining a permanent home - another first in the bands 107 year history. Having a permanent home will make a massive difference to the band in terms of consistency and work rate in rehearsals - no longer will they have to unpack and repack equipment at either end of the rehearsal, and run the risk of damaging the equipment.

Antony Szafranek

15/10/02

The former Rolls-Royce (Coventry) Band based in Binley, Coventry has secured a new sponsorship arrangement with Jaguar Cars Ltd. in Coventry.

After a two-year search, Jaguar Cars has agreed to sponsor the band, in return for which the band has adopted the company's name and will be now known as The Jaguar (Coventry) Band.

"The aim with this new relationship is to provide long term stability for the band in return for which the band will pro-actively assist Jaguar by supporting the local community both in promotional work but more importantly by assisting local charities and good causes," says Band Manager Kevin Lea.

"We have tried hard to appreciate that in modern businesses support for local bands is still difficult to justify and we hope to have built a relationship in a creative manner for the mutual benefit of all. We cannot fault the support from Rolls-Royce plc and wish to take the opportunity to express our sincere thanks to them. We are also sure that our new chapter as Jaguar (Coventry) Band will prove to be just as successful."

The band has been supported by Rolls-Royce plc for the last twenty-years but due to restructuring of their core businesses they were unable to continue the relationship. Even so they kindly agreed to continue to provide rehearsal facilities until a suitable new sponsor was found.

Les Ratcliffe - Community Relations Manager for Jaguar Cars, comments, "It has been apparent that whilst getting to know the band - the band actively supports numerous local and national charities many of which Jaguar also support. In addition they are excellent ambassadors for the City of Coventry. These are two qualities we at Jaguar also strive for. We are excited about the new relationship and about the numerous possibilities working with a band of this quality offers."

The band will be based at Jaguar Sports and Social Club in Coventry where they will rehearse.

Kevin Lea

23/09/02

The Fife Charities Band contest was held on 7th September with financial support from the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust and Fife Council. The adjudicator was Chris Wormald.

The Fife Charities Band Association would like to thank the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust and Fife Council Community Services for their financial support for this contest.

Hazel Graham

This year marks 100 years of banding for the Carlton Band, first known as Netherfield Railwaymen’s Band. The band is now part of The Carlton Band Organisation which also includes the Nottingham City Transport Band and The Carlton Brass Training Band.

The band is inviting members, ex-members and friends to a re-union in celebration of the Centenary on Saturday 28/9/02 at the Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton, Nottingham. The re-union will include an evening concert (after an afternoon rehearsal) and buffet tea.

Ray Ward

27/08/02

Long Eaton Silver Prize Band (Sharon Stansfield) have received a number of grants to help them attend the finals:

This is the first time that the band has qualified for the finals since 1966, so they are looking forward to the challenge; the band has received a letter of encouragement from their MP.

The band is also trying to research its history, having been formed in 1906. They have had some success in tracing past members including 93 year old Tommy Henton who played in the band in 1927 when they won the Cassells Shield at Crystal Palace. If anyone has any further information they can contact Sharon Stansfield using the link below.

Sharon Stansfield

23/08/02

Crich Tramway Village & The North East Midlands Brass Band Association (NEMBBA) Present a BRASS & TRAMS FESTIVAL - An Invitation Entertainment Brass Band Contest at Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum Crich, Derbyshire on Sunday 30th June 2002 commencing at 10.30am

The bands will play in an original Victorian bandstand that forms part of the authentic period street scene at the Village. Event organiser, Cara Marchant said “The event was such a success last year that all the bands which took part are really looking forward to playing once again in this delightful setting.”

Trophies and prize money will be given out to the best bands and solo artist at the end of the day.

Other attractions at the Village include the newly opened Red Lion Pub & Carvery and Workshop Viewing Gallery, plus shops, tea-rooms, play areas and unlimited tram rides.

Admission prices: Adult £7.00. Senior £6.00. Child (3-15) £3.50. Family (2 adults, 3 children) £19.00. Information line 0870 758 7267.

Cara Marchant

23/06/02

The Weston-Super-Mare contest was held on Sunday 19/5/02. The own choice contest was adjudicated by Derek Greenwood (championship, 1st and 2nd sections) and David Horsfield (3rd and 4th sections).

Section 4

Hale	D. Johnstone	179
Hatherleigh Silver	A. Edwards	177
Leicestershire Co-op	G. Jacklin	176

Best euphonium: Steve Barham (Leicester Co-op)

Section 3

Bream Silver	N. Howard	183
Newbridge Celynen	K. Gibbs	181
Malvern Hills and District	D. Grant	180

Best bass section: Bream Silver

Section 2

Chalford	S. Tubb	186
Lympstone S.W.	C. Fleming	185
Cwmbran	J. Burns	184

Best Euphonium: David Johnson (Lympstone)

Section 1/Championship

Thronbury	N. Seaman	190
Rogerstone	C. Thomes	189
City of Bristol	R. James	188

Best Cornet: Richard Hancock (Thornbury)

Mark Smith

23/06/02

Section 4

Jedforest Instrumental	354
Lochgelly	351
Bon Accord Silver B	350
Peebles Burgh	348

Best Instrumentalist - Soprano - Jedforest Instrumental

Section 3

Shotts St Patrick	362
Campbeltown Brass	356
Buckhaven & Methil	352
Dunfermline Town	349
Dundee Instrumental	344

Best Instrumentalist - Eb Bass - Shotts St Patrick

Section 2

Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass	362
Tullis Russell Mills	358

Best Instrumentalist - Solo Cornet - Kirkintilloch Kelvin

Section 1

Broxburn Public	379
Clackmannan District	376
Dunaskin Doon	375
Dalkeith & Monktonhall	373
Livingston Brass	372

Best Instrumentalist - Baritone - Broxburn

Championship Section

Kirkintilloch	389
Strabane	380
Newtongrange	378
Kingdom Brass	375

Best Instrumentalist - Trombone - Strabane
Best Basses - Kirkintilloch

The prizes were presented by Dr. David M. Fraser, Vice-Chairman of the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust.

The adjudicators were David Reid and Duncan Beckley. Sitting in separate boxes, the final results were calculated by adding the marks together.

Hazel Graham

22/04/02

The Danbury Brass Band is in its 19th year as a performing ensemble. Along with performing free concerts in its immediate area (Western Connecticut) the band has played in New York City at the NY Brass Conference and has made several trips to Bermuda.

Alan Raph

11/04/02

Roger Hampton

20/03/02

The band came away with 5 prizes in all. As well as best band of the day, the band also picked up the best soloist on the day prize with the playing of their flugel player, Dan Winder; The Conductor's Trophy; the highest placed first section band; and the youngest player's award, won by Scott James aged 8. Scott is a percussionist who has been learning for 2 years.

The adjudicator was John Berryman.

Dave Pennell

21/02/02

Long Eaton Silver Prize Band have recently received over £750 in grants from Erewash Borough Council, Derbyshire County Council and Powergen. With the money, the band have been able to purchase new instruments for the newly formed training band.

The band was placed second at the North East Midland Brass Band Association Contest on February 3rd playing Gordon Jacob's Suite in B^b in the fourth section. Carl Ramplin took the prize for the best euphonium player.

Sharon Stansfield

18/02/02

The Enderby Band recently held their annual presentation evening, this year's awards being presented to

• Joe Clarbour: Player's Player, for his hard work and commitment over the past year, including the unenviable task of scheduling the Christmas Carolling rota.

• Maurice Harper: Committee Trophy, for his work as Treasurer and his loyalty over the past 10+years. Maurice 'Foggy' Harper is soon to be moving to 'Last of the Summer Wine' country, and it was felt his service should be acknowledged.

• Trevor Hounsome: MD's trophy received this for his professionalism and dedication throughout the year.

The evening was rounded off with some 'Vic and Bob' style entertainment.

Work now continues towards the Midlands Area in March and the band welcomes the addition of several new signings that they hope will boost their chances of success at the contest. Enderby Band are also preparing to host a Belgium Concertino Ensemble during May 2002, the visit will mark just over a year since the bands last met out in Belgium during April 2001.

Two concerts are currently being arranged over the weekend of 17th-20th May and will involve another band from the Enderby Organisation, the Enderby Youth Band. The weekend is expected to be exciting, action packed with a varied range of quality music.

Antony Szafranek

31/01/02

Over the forthcoming few weeks the Royal Festival Hall in London, UK, will be running a series of concerts commemorating the centenary of William Walton. Helping them out will the Grimethorpe Colliery Band who will be playing a concert which features some of his items.

The programme will include:

Wiliam Walton	Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
John Ireland	A Downland Suite
Elgar Howarth	Stories for Saroyan
William Walton	The First Shoot
Malcolm Arnold	Four Cornish Dances
William Walton	Richard III

Jenny Wegg

31/01/02

The Fife Charities Band Association schools solo & quartet contest was held in Kinneil Primary School Bo’ness on Saturday 19^th January 2002.

Under 12 Soloists

Natalie Mackay	Deanburn Primary School	85
Charlotte Sinclair	St. Leonard's Primary School	84
Matthew Nicolson	Buckhaven Primary School	83
Murray McFarlane	St. Leonard's Primary School	82

12 – 15 Quartets

Bo’ness Academy Girls	85
Bo’ness Academy Boys	83

12 – 15 Soloists

Margaret Guyan	Inverkeithing High School	88
Alister Holmes	Bo'ness Academy	86
Gavin Thomson	Buckhaven High School	85
Chloe Veitch	Queen Anne High School	84

Over 15 Soloists

Gordon Buist	Kirkland High School	91
Lewis Thomson	Buckhaven High School	90
Graeme McGregor	Bo'ness Academy	88
Rona Shave	Bo'ness Academy	87

Over 15 Quartets

Bo'ness Academy	90
Buckhaven High School	88
Falkirk High School	86

The adjudicator was Gordon Evans MBE. The first four in each section qualify for the Scottish Schools finals in Bathgate on 26^th January.

Hazel Graham

29/01/02