Contesting

Not all bands enter competitions and there are some which shun the contest stage, preferring to concentrate their efforts in providing music for local events. For most players, though, contesting has always been an important part of brass banding, the reason that they spend so many hours trying to perfect their art. It provides them with the opportunity to test their musical skills against others and, of course, to bring home that silverware.

This section includes brass band contests which have taken place in Cornwall. I doubt that all are here, and there are certainly some results missing, but, over time, it is hoped that it will become a comprehensive record of all Cornish Contests.

 

 

1888

5th Fowey Horticultural Society Show

July 1888

 

As a means of making the event as attractive as possible, the committee decided to have a band contest, and £15, divided into three prizes, was subscribed. Only one band entered, the St Blazey Artillery Volunteers (band- master, Mr. S. Viol). The Falmouth Volunteer Band also put in an appearance, and some choice selections of music were played during the day. The committee decided to give the St. Blazey Band £5 which was the whole amount of the second prize. (2 August 1888 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

 

 

Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)