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    This has been compiled by Barry Hawken and is a part of the Cornish National Music Archive (CNMA) project to Collect, Preserve and Share our Cornish Heritage and Culture.     If you would like to amend or add to this page then please leave a comment and
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A recording of Park Head made in the St Dennis band room on the 7th July 2022   A march written for St Dennis Silver Band by former musical director, John Brush. It was played in Bugle “Square” in 2016 when the band won the Royal Trophy at the contest.
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Harry & Carrie – engaging the community in Clay Country Traditions
Merv and Alison Davey take on the persona of Harry and Carrie  two itenerant entertainers from the 1900s to provide workshops and talks about the folk traditions of the Clay Country.
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ECC-Imerys Ladies Choir
This choir of around 30 ladies was formed in 1970 in response to demand from employees of what was then the English China Clay Company, which was supporting several male voice choirs. Starting as the John Keay House Ladies Choir, under the leadership of Joan Richards, and later led by
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Treviscoe Male Voice Choir
Musical Directors: Russell Kessell (1936-1959), Hildegard Craig (1980-1888 or later) 1936:  Melba Kessell, Accompanist.   1956: The famous Treviscoe Choir which carried off the top award for choirs not exceeding 60 voices at the Llangollen International Music Festival. Russell Kessell, who led the choir from 1936 to 1959, holds the
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