Launceston is west of the River Tamar, which constitutes almost the entire border between Cornwall and Devon, at its middle stage

 

Unknown formation date.

1838: Entering the town of Launceston, they were joined by the Launceston Band. (7 July 1838 – Falmouth Express and Colonial Journal)

1849: Launceston Band played at intervals on the green and concluded the evening with the National Anthem. (21 July 1849 – Exeter and Plymouth Gazette)

1855: “… This was an action brought by the officers of the 2nd Cornwall Rifle Militia Regiment, against William Cudlip, one of the members of the Launceston amateur band, to recover a musical instrument called a cornopean. The plaintiffs presented to the court the following facts: The militia regiment was first called out in 1854, and the Launceston amateur band, in which the defendant was a performer, offered their services. The offer on the part of the band was voluntary; they might continue to assist the militia, or they might retire, as they thought proper. The officers provided them with instruments and music, and Captain Trelawny took great pains to instruct them. The duties of the band were not very onerous. They were to play twice in the week, after 7 o’clock in the evening, for about an hour, and also to march with the regiment to church on a Sunday morning; and this was to continue for four weeks. They had beer provided for them on all occasions when they played, and they had a uniform. There was no written agreement between the parties, but Captain Trelawny told some of the band that, as the officers had been put to great expense in purchasing the instruments and the music, the band must play for the instruments the first year, and the second year they should be paid something. By playing for the instrument, the first year, Captain Trelawny meant the Band should have the use of the instruments while they conducted themselves with propriety and assisted the regiment. When the militia regiment was disbanded, a small present was made to the band, and a supper was given them. In the year 1855 the band was paid £5, being 10s. for each performer. The defendant had displeased Captain Trelawny, and he demanded the cornopean held by him, that he might place it in the hands of a man who would conduct himself with greater propriety. The defendant refused to give it up, and claimed it as his own property, he having played in the band during the years 1854 and 1855. Captain Trelawny declared be had on no occasion given up all control over the instruments and be considered the instruments held by the band were for the purpose of assisting the Militia regiment, and that they were subject to the control and direction of the officer. The cornopean cost £2 10s. 0d. The action was of importance, as all the instruments of the band would be lost to the officers, if this verdict should be given in favour of the defendant. The defendant contended that as Captain Trelawny had informed the members of the band they were to play for the Instruments the first year, each member of the band at the end of that year became entitled to the instrument on which be played. He played on the cornopean; some members of the band used their own instruments; they were to recover for their services in the best manner they could. At one time Captain Trelawny sent for a tenor for him which would have cost £11. It came to Launceston but was not purchased. He should have claimed the tenor if it bad been used by him, in the same manner as he now claimed the cornopean.

The learned Judge, after taking time to consider his judgment, decided that the instrument belonged to the Officers of the Militia regiment – that they had not given up all control over it, and that the right of property remained in them. The verdict must therefore be for the plaintiff, each party to pay his own costs. Mr. R. K. Frost, advocate for the plaintiffs; Mr. R. Peter, advocate for the defendant. (12 October 1855 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1858: Election of Mayor of Launceston. Procession was formed to the residence of His worship, the Church Bells and the Town Band lending additional gaiety to the proceedings. (13 November 1858 – Launceston Weekly News)

1859: The Launceston Band. Sir, The Band have offered their services to the public to play on the Castle twice a week, from half-past 7 to a quarter to 9 o’clock, p.m., during the summer season. (21 May 1859 – Launceston Weekly News, and Cornwall & Devon Advertiser)

1861: The judgement. Richard Hamley v Lawrence Loire. The defendant had not given up the instrument, the property of the Launceston Amateur Band, and His Honour ordered warrant to issue not less than 24 hours for to be put to Bodmin for 40 days, if not given within that time. (19 January 1861 – Launceston Weekly News, and Cornwall & Devon Advertiser)

6 Company Duke of Cornwall’s Rifles / C Company Duke of Cornwall’s Rifles / C Company 2nd Volunteer Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry / C Company 5th Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (Territorial Force). “There was a popular and highly motivated band in Launceston before the volunteers set up shop, but strangely, once 6 Company Duke of Cornwall’s Rifles were operational (which was immediately!) from then on up to WW1 the dates of engagements for 6 Company Duke of Cornwall’s Rifles and the Town Band never coincided! Each band did appear to have its own conductor. The Volunteer Band was quite strong (averaging 18 players) for those days. The first Bandmaster was Gordon Higgs. In 1866 he was followed by G Clifford who stayed until 1891. 1905 was a Mr Wicks in charge. No contests were entered for in Cornwall. (John Brush)

Launceston Volunteer Band formed and was quite strong (averaging 18 players) for those days.

Gordon Higgs, first Launceston Volunteer Band MD.

1861: A concert, at which the members the Launceston Volunteer Band and the Drum and Fife Band, were the performers. (7 December 1861 – Launceston Weekly News, and Cornwall & Devon Advertiser)

1862: Launceston Brass Band active and being conducted by G Clifford. (John Brush)

1862: Distant music announced the arrival of the four companies that came by train, headed by the St Columb, Launceston, and St Austell bands.  (9 May 1862 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1862: During the day the Launceston Brass Band played a few airs. (8 August 1862 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)

1863: “St Blazey Concert. The Cadet Corps Brass Band of the Launceston Grammar School. (20 February 1863 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1863: Mr Clifford’s band from Launceston, were in attendance, and discoursed sweet music at intervals. (31 July 1863 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1863: Launceston Foresters Band, the Southhill Brass Band, and Foresters mounted on foot from Callington, Northhill, Launceston, Liskeard, Tavistock. (7 August 1863 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1863: Launceston Rifle Volunteers met at the Armoury Launceston, headed by their Brass Band. (27 November 1863 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

Launceston Teetotal Band formed.

1864: They then went to Newport, headed by the Launceston Teetotal Band, under the leadership of their new bandmaster, Mr Thomas Newland. (4 June 1864 – Western Daily Mercury)

1864: The procession was formed, headed by … and Launceston Foresters’ Bands, and marched to the railway station in time for the 9.30 express train, which put them down at Menheniot station. (17 June 1864 – Western Daily Mercury)

1864: Temperance Festival. The Launceston Temperance Band will attend. Particulars next Week. (25 June 1864 – Launceston Weekly News, and Cornwall & Devon Advertiser)

1864: Launceston Mechanics’ and General Institute. Launceston Temperance Band will be present and will play through the principal Streets during the afternoon. (2 July 1864 – Launceston Weekly News, and Cornwall & Devon Advertiser)

1864: At an early hour in the afternoon the members formed in procession, and bearing flags and headed by the Launceston Temperance Band, went through the principal thoroughfares. (2 July 1864 – Launceston Weekly News, and Cornwall & Devon Advertiser)

1864: Early in the afternoon a procession was formed of members of the Temperance Society and Band of Hope, shewing a large number of banners, and accompanied by the Launceston Temperance Band. (6 August 1864 – Launceston Weekly News, and Cornwall & Devon Advertiser)

1864: The Launceston Temperance Band, which has only existed a few months has, nevertheless, made rapid progress. (17 December 1864 – Western Daily Mercury)

1865: Mr Clifford Launceston Band MD. (BBHD) He later conducted the Volunteer Band. 6 Company Duke of Cornwall’s Rifles / C Company Duke of Cornwall’s Rifles / C Company 2nd Volunteer Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry / C Company 5th Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (Territorial Force)

1865: Launceston Grammar School Brass Band active and being conducted by Mr Clifford. (BBHD / John Brush)

1866 to 1891: G Clifford, Launceston Volunteer Band MD.

1874: The business was nearly concluded when the Launceston Celebrated Brass Band put in an appearance and struck up lively air. (5 June 1874 – Western Times)

1877: The band of the 6th D.C.R. Volunteers (Launceston), under the conductorship of Bandmaster Clifford, performed enjoyable selections. (12 October 1877 – Exeter and Plymouth Gazette)

1878: The Launceston Rifle Corps Band entered the town about 11 a.m., and headed the procession to church. (22 June 1878 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1878: Launceston Band, under the direction of Bandmaster Clifford. (20 July 1878 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1880: Launceston Band, under the conductorship of Bandmaster Clifford, very efficiently played. (31 July 1880 – Cornish & Devon Post)

1880: Part of the Launceston Band, under Mr Oke, occupied the front waggon and played some capital music during the day. (7 August 1880 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1882: “Fifth of November. A procession will be formed comprising the Launceston Town Band, two dozen torches, the guy of Arabi Pasha cart, the fancy dress football dub and any other guys who may wish to put themselves. (4 November 1882 – Cornish & Devon Post)

1883: Some excellent music performed by members of the Launceston Rifle Band. (15 September 1883 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1884: The organ being assisted by four brass instruments played by members of the Launceston Rifle Band, led by Mr Clifford (bandmaster), who also assisted with his cornet in the hymns, the general effect being very pleasing. (20 September 1884 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1885: Selections of music were given at intervals by Mr Dalby, the organist of St Mary Magdalene and by members of the Launceston Band, under the direction of Mr Clifford. (9 January 1885 – Western Morning News)

1885: The proceedings were enlivened by members the Launceston Volunteer Band, under Mr C Ham, the Launceston handbell ringers and the Working Boys’ Brigade Fife and Drum Band. (17 January 1885 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1885: Perambulated the neighbourhood in procession, headed by the Launceston Volunteer Band, under Mr G Clifford. (24 January 1885 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1885: “…The enjoyment of the visitors was enhanced by the strains of the Launceston Volunteer Band, which, under the direction of Mr G Clifford, discoursed excellent programme of music. (22 May 1885 – Western Morning News)

1886: The procession headed by the Launceston Brass Band. (12 November 1886 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1887: Launceston Volunteers Brass Band active and being conducted by Mr Clifford. (John Brush)

1888: The members and friends of the Launceston Habitation (No. 700) of the Primrose League – Launceston Town Band, under the careful leadership of Mr. Clifford, rendering some well-selected pieces. (7 July 1888 – Cornish & Devon Post)

1891: The Launceston Volunteer Band, under Mr G Clifford, was present during the day and played selections of music. (31 July 1891 – Exeter and Plymouth Gazette)

1892: Whilst feeling the highest respect for their old instructor, Mr Clifford of Launceston, the [Launceston] Military Band have found it necessary to engage a resident leader. As the result of advertising they have obtained the services of a competent musician, Signor Portelll. The new instructor led the music on the eve of St Peter’s Fair when the town was enlivened with the strains of the full band. Everyone was pleased with the performance and generally hoped that the band will be heard oftener in the open. (15 July 1892 – Western Times)

1895: The members attended service at the church and perambulated the village headed by the Launceston Rifle Band, whose playing gave great satisfaction. (7 June 1895 – Exeter and Plymouth Gazette)

1895: The carriage was met and preceded to the church by the Launceston Volunteer Band, under Mr Clifford. (4 October 1895 – Exeter and Plymouth Gazette)

1900: “Speaking of the Volunteers reminds me of the tame appearance of Launceston Town Band when the members take part in any civic procession, the War Office having issued a new regulation barring them from wearing their uniforms. I would suggest that a subscription be opened for presenting the band with suitable municipal uniform, to be worn on all such occasions, as a memento of the successful issue of our arms in this war. I shall be glad to open a subscription list this paper for that purpose, and give the list of donors they come in. If anyone will start the list I shall be glad and will thankful if any Launcestonian away will send a subscription which shall duly acknowledged herein. We must “keep up appearances” as they say, and certainly our excellent band should be one the most conspicuous as well as the most harmonious features of ye Ancient Borough.” (24 November 1900 – Cornish & Devon Post)

1900s: Launceston Good Templars Band active. (BBHD)

Circa 1901: Mr Wicks, Launceston Volunteer Band MD.

1901: The proceedings were greatly enhanced by a part of the Launceston Volunteer Band, under Bandmaster F Wick, their selections of music being much appreciated. (20 July 1901 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1902: I hear that a Town String Band is about to be formed at Launceston. Well, it is certainly time that such a thing was inaugurated. (22 November 1902 – Cornish & Devon Post)

1907: Instrumental selections were given by the Launceston Orchestral Society Band, under the conductorship of Mr R J R Barrett, A.L.C.M. (29 January 1907 – Western Times)

1908: A procession of over 350 members was formed in the village and headed by the Launceston Territorial Band under Bandmaster Wicks. (20 June 1908 – Cornish & Devon Post Launceston)

1908: Launceston Carnival. Launceston Town Band, under Bandmaster Wicks. (14 November 1908 – Cornish & Devon Post)

1911: That time-honoured custom of celebrating the Fifth… Yesterday (Thursday) evening the celebration fully maintained the reputation which the Launceston Carnivals have in previous years, and was one of the best arranged for a considerable time… The Launceston Town Band and the Callington Band (under Bandmaster Taylor) enlivened the proceedings. (4 November 1911 – Cornish & Devon Post)

1919: Launceston Municipal Band / Launceston Brass Band formed; it included a variety of instruments including clarinets. (Old Launceston by John Neale)

1919: Mr F Wicks, Launceston Municipal Band MD who was paid £50 per year. (Old Launceston by John Neale)

1920: Before the Band of Hope started headed by the Launceston Salvation Army Band. (14 January 1920 – Cornishman)

1920s: Launceston Salvation Army Band was still going when I was a small boy (1920s), as I remember they would play in the Square on a Sunday evening. Granfer Penny was about when my Mum was a young girl. She used to say ‘Granfer Penny beat the drum – three scats and a miss’. (Bill Roberts)

Launceston Band 1920s

1921: Launceston Municipal Band was in attendance. (9 August 1921 – Western Morning News)

1924: The Salvation Army Barracks, Hayle, were well attended on Saturday and Sunday on the occasion of visit of the Launceston Salvation Army Band. (20 August 1924 – Cornishman)

1927: Hymns were sung and at the close the Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Mr R Worden (Bandmaster, Launceston Band). (18 November 1927 – Exeter and Plymouth Gazette)

1929: Launceston Band, under Bandmaster Worden, and Callington Band, under Bandmaster Jago, attended. (9 November 1929 – Exeter and Plymouth Gazette)

1930: Lifton. The procession was headed by Launceston Municipal Band, under Bandmaster Worden. (17 November 1930 – Western Morning News)

1933: Lieut. Grayson, late director of music the Royal Marines’ Band, Plymouth, had been appointed bandmaster of the Launceston Municipal Band. With Lieut. Grayson as bandmaster they hoped they would get as good band as they had in many other places. (23 June 1933 – Western Times)

1934: The procession was headed by Launceston Salvation Army Band, under Bandmaster R Walter. (13 August 1934 – Western Morning News)

1935: Torrington – Launceston Salvation Army band of 21 players. (21 March 1935 – North Devon Journal)

1936: Following financial difficulties, Launceston Brass Band was reorganised under the baton of R Walter who, together with president S J Fitze and secretary G F Trood, managed to turn the band’s fortunes around. (John Brush)

1937: New uniforms for Launceston Brass Band costing £80.

Launceston Town Band 1937 with Secretary George Trood

Launceston Town Band with Reg Walters MD (Photo: Old Launceston by John Neale)

Includes: Reg Gale, Ron Haste, Bill Northey, Donald Dymond, Richard Dymond and Charles Ward

Launceston Town Band with Reg Walters MD (Photo: Old Launceston by John Neale)

Includes: Ron Haste, Reg Gale, Tim Symons, E Uren, Les Olver, W Goodman, G Deacon, E Couch and D Dymond

1939: Launceston Town Band, under Bandmaster R T K Walter, rendered selections in the Market Hall. (28 July 1939 – Exeter and Plymouth Gazette)

1940: Launceston Salvation Army Band under Capt. Thompson. (15 March 1940 – Western Times)

1942: The procession was led by the combined bands of the Salvation Army and Launceston Town, under the conductorship of Bandmaster R T K Walter. (31 July 1942 – Western Times)

1946: Launceston Town Band, a founder member of the SWBBA.

1949 to 1962 or later: Reginald Walters, Launceston Town MD. (Contest archive)

1949: Launceston Municipal unplaced in the Fourth Section of the Regional Championships under R T K Walter playing Pride of the Forest by J A Greenwood.

1950: A concert by the Windmill Follies and the Launceston Town under Bandmaster Reg Walters. (8 September 1950 – Western Times)

1952: Launceston Town placed 1^st in the Second Section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing Three Songs Without Words by Eric Ball.

1953: Launceston Municipal placed 1st in the Fourth Section of the Regional Championships under R H Penrose playing Country Sketches by Phil Catelinet.

1953 Launceston Town participated in the Fourth section final of the National Championship of GB under Fred Roberts.

1954: Launceston Municipal placed 2nd in the Second Section of the SWBBA Championships under R T K Walter playing The New Age by J A Greenwood.

1956: Launceston Municipal placed 3rd in the Fourth Section (fourth tier) of the Regional Championships under R T K Walter playing Summer Day by J A Greenwood.

1957: Launceston Municipal unplaced in the Fourth Section (fourth tier) of the Regional Championships under R T K Walter playing The Black Prince by J A Greenwood.

1958: Launceston Municipal unplaced in the Fourth Section (fourth tier) of the Regional Championships playing The Joy of Youth by J A Greenwood.

1959: Launceston Municipal placed 2nd and unknown in the Second Section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing own choice and Cwm Rhondda.

1960: Launceston Municipal unplaced in the Fourt Section (fourth tier) of the Regional Championships under R Walter playing The Princess and the Poet by Eric Ball.

1962: Launceston Municipal unplaced in the Second section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing Recollections of Mendelssohn arranged by J A Greenwood and Sovereignty hymn.

1963: Launceston Municipal unplaced in the Third section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing Salzberg Suite and Austria hymn.

1963: Launceston Town contesting under R T K Walker. (Contest archive)

1965: Launceston Municipal placed 3rd in the Third Section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing Devon Fantasy by Eric Ball and Chesham hymn by Alfred Ashpole.

1966: Launceston Municipal placed 2nd in the Third Section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing Northward Ho by Sam B Wood and Diademata hymn.

1967: Launceston Municipal placed 3rd in the Third Section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing A Holiday Suite by Eric Ball and hymn Tune Aberystwyth.

1967: New band room opened.

1968: Launceston Municipal unplaced in the Third section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing Little Suite No 2 for Brass Band and own choice march.

1969: Launceston Municipal unplaced in the Third Section of the SWBBA Championships under R T K Walter playing Three Days Suite by W Rimmer and own choice march.

1970: Launceston Municipal unplaced (own choice test piece) and unknown (ow choice hymn) in the Third section of the SWBBA Spring Festival  under Reg Walter.

1970: Launceston Municipal placed 2nd and unknown in the Third section of the SWBBA contest under Reg Walter playing London River and own choice march.

1971: Launceston Municipal unknown result (A Holiday Suite) and unknown result (own choice march in the Third Section at the SWBBA Contest under R T K Walter.

1973: Launceston Municipal uplaced (own choice test piece) and unknown result (own choice hymn) in the Third Section of the SWBBA Spring Festival under D B Luxton.

1975: Launceston Town placed 1^st in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA contest under D Ben Luxton playing The Lindum Suite by D Stephens.

Launceston Town Band led by Bandmaster Ben Luxton in an Armistice Sunday parade

Includes: Ivor Thomas, F Worth, M Beard, B Worth, M Stoneman, H Ward, W Frayn and Mandy Thomas

(Photo: Walter Weighell of Launceston / Old Launceston by John Neale)

 

1970s to 2001 or later: Nick Chadd, Launceston Municipal Band MD. (Contest archive)

1978: Launceston Town placed 8th in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA Contest under N Chadd playing Four Little Maids by John Carr.

1979: Launceston – unknown result (own choice test piece and march) in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA Spring Festival under N C Chadd.

1979: Launceston Town – unknown result in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA Contest under N Chadd playing Rufford Abbey by Drake Rimmer.

1980: Launceston – unknown result (own choice test piece and march) in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA Spring Festival under N C Chadd.

1980: Launceston Town withdrew from the Fourth Section of the SWBBA Contest.

Nick Chadd on bass drum and son, Nigel, on cymbals (Photo: courtesy Nigel Chadd)

1982: Launceston Town – unknown result (Cotswold Suite) in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA Contest under N E Chadd.

1984: Launceston Town unplaced (A Northumbrian Suite) in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA Contest under N E Chadd.

1985: Launceston Town – unknown result (Metropolis) in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA Contest under N E Chadd.

1985: Launceston Junior – unknown result (Saturday Maeket) in the Junior Section at the SWBBA Contest under N E Chadd.

1987: Launceston Town Band placed 1^st in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA contest under Derek Greenwood playing Four Little Maids.

1988: Launceston Town Band placed 3^rd in the Fourth section at the 20^th annual Weston-Super-Mare contest at the Winter Gardens under K Chadd. (British Bandsman 21^st May 1988)

Launceston Town Band

1988 Launceston Town at the SWBBA Contest

1988: Launceston Town placed 2^nd in the SWBBA Contest under Nick Chadd playing Vizcaya.

1988: Launceston Town contesting under Derek Greenwood. (Contest archive)

1990: Launceston Town placed 4^th in the Fourth Section (fourth tier) of the Regional Championships playing Summer Fantasy by Kees Schoonenbeek.

1990: Launceston Town participated in the Fourth Section of the National Brass Band Championship of GB playing Pantheon by Keith Amos.

1990: Launceston Town placed 3^rd in the Third section at the SWBBA contest under N Chadd playing Fanfare Diversions by Golland. (British Bandsman 10^th November 1990)

1991: Launceston Town placed 5^th in the Fourth Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under N Chadd playing Four Fors for Brass by Relton. (British Bandsman 27th April 1991)

1991: Launceston Town placed 3^rd in the Third section of the 45^th SWBBA Championships at Paignton on the 2^nd November under B Buckley. (British Bandsman 9^th November 1991)

1994: Launceston Town unplaced (Chorale & Toccata) in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Nick Chadd.

1995: Launceston Town unplaced (Snowdon Fantasy) in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Nick Chadd.

1995: Launceston Town unplaced (Scenes Du Lac) in the Third Section at the SWBBA Contest under Nick Chadd.

1996: Launceston Town – unknown result in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Nick Chadd playing Divertimento by Bryan Kelly.

1996: Launceston Town unplaced (Three Saints) in the Third Section of the SWBBA Contest under Nick Chadd.

1997: Launceston Town placed 7^th in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under B Howard playing Tintagel by Denis Wright.

1997: Launceston Town unplaced (The Memories For Brass) in the Third Section of the SWBBA Contest under Nick Chadd.

1998: Launceston Town placed 3^rd in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Brian Howard.

1998: Launceston Town placed 16^th in the Third ection of the National Brass Band National Brass Band Championship of GB under Nick Chadd playing Three Miniatures by Philip Sparke.

1999: Launceston Town placed 10^th in the Third Section of the National Brass BandRegional Championships under Nick Chadd playing Narnia Suite.

2000: Launceston Town placed 4^th in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under B Howard playing Main Street.(British Bandsman 9^th December 2000 but was it 3^rd or 4^th?)

(British Bandsman 9^th December 2000 but was it 3^rd or 4^th?)

(British Bandsman 24^th February 2001)

2001: Launceston Town placed 11^th in the Second Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under N Chadd playing The Moor of Venice by William Alwyn.

2002: Award to Ron Haste who had played with Launceston Town Band for 64 years.

2002: Launceston Town placed 10^th in the Second Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under J Ware playing Symphony for Brass.

2002: Launceston Town unplaced (Moor of Venice) in the Second Section of the SWBBA Contest under Nick Chadd.

2003: Launceston Town participated in the Second Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Wayne Smith playing Celestial Prospect by Wilfred Heaton.

2004: Launceston Town contesting under Wayne Smith. (Contest archive)

2004: Launceston Town placed 14^th in the Second Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Wayne Smith playing Kaleidescope by Philip Sparke.

2004 to 2006: Garry Lannie, Launceston Town MD. (Garry Lannie)

2005: Launceston Town placed 9^th in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Garry Lannie playing Tam O’Shanter’s Ride.

2006: Launceston Town placed 3^rd in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Garry Lannie playing Entertainments.

2006: Dave Dobson, Launceston Town MD.

2007: Launceston Town placed 14^th in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Dave Dobson playing Prelude and Jubilate.

2008: Launceston Town placed 13^th in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Dave Dobson playing Dark Side of the Moon by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.

2009: Launceston Town placed 16^th in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Dave Dobson playing The Once and Future King.

2010: Launceston Town placed 10^th in the Fourth Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Dave Dobson playing Saint Saens Variations.

2011: Launceston Town placed 10^th in the Fourth Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Dave Dobson playing Prelude, Song and Dance.

2011: Launceston Town placed 1^st in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA contest under David Dobson playing First Suite in Eb.

2012: Launceston Town placed 3^rd in the Fourth Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Dave Dobson playing English Folk Song Suite.

2012: Launceston Town placed 16^th in the Fourth Section final of the National Championship of GB under David Dobson playing A British Isles Suite.

2012: Launceston Town placed 1^st in the Fourth Section at the SWBBA contest under David Dobson playing Voices of Youth.

2012: Launceston Youth placed 1^st in the Youth Section at the SWBBA Championships under Anne Brown.

2013: Launceston Town placed 13^th in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Dave Shead playing Hollywood.

2014: Launceston Town placed 14^th in the Third Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Jeremy Taylor playing Partita for Band.

2016: Colin Gay, Launceston Town MD. (Band Website)

2016: Launceston Town placed 13^th in the Fourth National Brass Band Regional Championships under Colin Gay playing The Journal of Phileas Fogg.

2016: Launceston Town participated in the Fourth section of the Annual Championships of the SWBBA under Colin Gay playing Saddleworth Festival Overture by Goff Richards.

2017: Launceston Town placed 18^th in the Fourth Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Colin Gay playing St Andrew’s Variations.

2019: Launceston Town placed 17^th in the Fourth Section of the National Brass Band Regional Championships under Ann Brown playing Stantonbury Festival by Ray Steadman-Allen.

2024: Launceston Training Band placed 3rd in the Training Section of the SWBBA Championships under Ann Brown.

 

 

Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)

 

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