Tommy Martin By Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow) I am sure that many band folk will remember Tommy Martin and be grateful for his fellowship and the tutoring they received from him during the early stages of their musical career. Tommy was dedicated to the movement and his contribution to
1990 Cornish Brass Concert Challenge Contest (Promoted by Camborne Band) Homeworld, Pool, Redruth 14th July 1990 Adjudicator: David Frost Placed Conductor Points 1 Sherborne Town 2 Mount Charles 3 Redruth Town Chris Johnston 4 South Molton 5 Hayle
An uplifting composition from the pen of Keith Busby of Helston Town Band with more than a hint of that town’s favourite piece of music. Included with the kind permission of Keith Busby (composer) and Helston Town Band (performers)
Monty Pearce (1933 to 2010) in 1965, composer and member of Redruth Town Band (Photo: Henry Parkinson courtesy Paddy Bradley, Redruth) Poldice played by Camborne Town Band conducted by Leonard Adams with commentary by Phillip Hunt – from “Sounds of Brass” and included here by kind permission of BBC
By Tony Mansell It may well be that many folk are unaware of the historical connection between Camborne Town Band and the great manufacturing company of Holman Brothers Ltd. Nicholas Holman founded Holman Brothers Ltd in 1801, in Camborne, and although its name is forever linked with mining and mining
Richard Trethewey and Camborne Town Band perform Mike O'Connors "Geevor Lads"
Jim Pinch of Indian Queens Band first played at the West of England Bandsmen’s Festival in 1920 and here he recalls his memories of the early days of this contest. Jim Pinch in conversation at the 1998 contest with Phillip Hunt and included here by kind permission of BBC
During the early 1990s Monty Pearce and Denzil Richards decided to write the history of Redruth Town Band and the result was the publication of the book “Still Blawin’”. The cover refers to it being “An attempt to record the history…” but that is somewhat modest as they made an
You have to be of a certain age to remember Fred Roberts and those of us who do, will recall those days with a mixture of emotions. Fred, or Mr Roberts, as he was always known in the band room, commanded respect. He was one of the giants of Cornish
Monty Pearce (1933 to 2010) in 1965, composer and member of Redruth Town Band (Photo: Henry Parkinson courtesy Paddy Bradley, Redruth) Treskerby played by Bodmin Town Band conducted by Leonard Adams – from “Sounds of Brass” and included here by kind permission of BBC Radio Devon/BBC Radio Cornwall