Music Inspired by Cornwall
Written for the 1927 West of England Bandsmen’s Festival (Bugle Contest) and relates to the trophy received by the winning band.
Used as a contest test piece including:
1927: West of England Bandsmen’s Festival (Class B)
1999: West of England Bandsmen’s Festival (Class B)
2013: West of England Bandsmen’s Festival (Class C)
William Rimmer (1862-1936) was born in Southport into a musical family. He joined the Southport Rifle band and became their principal cornet soloist before turning to composing.