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CD RELEASE - 'ADVENTURES IN BRASS' |
Newtown Silver Band under it's Musical Director, Steve Edwards, released it's latest CD entitled Adventures in Brass at a joint concert with the Newtown All Saints Church Choir on Saturday 27th September 2008.
Having had two engagements cancelled recently due to the dreadful weather experienced in Mid Wales, although they were able to take part in the Welsh Food Fair held at Glansevern Hall on one of the fine days, the band was only too pleased to finally release the CD at a well attended concert in Newtown on Saturday.
Recorded at the Seindorf Beaumaris Studio, the band wish to thank Seindorf Beaumaris for the use of it's facilities and the opportunity to enjoy a very sociable weekend. The CD features solo's by David Gardner Principal Cornet, Del Thomas Principal Euphonium and Clair Foskett Principal Tenor Horn, playing 'Londonderry Air', 'Sweet and Low' and 'Afton Water' respectively. Other items include 'The Waltonian', 'Breezing Down Broadway', 'Angels Watching Over Me' and 'Adventures in Brass' by Ray Farr from which the CD takes it's title.
The cost of the CD is £10.00 plus p&p £1.00 and can be purchased from any band member.
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NEWTOWN SILVER BAND SAYS FAREWELL TO IT'S TREASURER |
Newtown Silver Band is in its 128th year of unbroken service to Newtown and the surrounding area.
At the recent AGM of the band thanks were expressed to the band's retiring Treasurer David Pugh after 25 years as treasurer and 55 years as a playing member of the band where he first played BBb Bass and then latterly Bass Trombone. David was presented with a cut glass tankard with an inscribed base by John Bennett, President of the band who thanked him for all his work and commitment over the years. The Band's Musical Director Steve Edwards and the Chairperson Helen Bennett also spoke in appreciation of David's musical and administrative work with the band and his dedication over this period.
Annual Reports were given by the Chairperson, Secretary, Contest Secretary and Musical Director. All agreed that the year had been a musical and social success. Mention was made of the successful visit to Dublin at Easter, and the weekend visit to Beaumaris when the band recorded its latest CD in the Recording Studio at Beaumaris Bandroom. Thanks were expressed to Gwyn Evans and the Beaumaris Band for all their help and the use of their facilities. The CD which features many tracts from the musicals and shows, and well known marches etc ends with the test piece Adventures in Brass which gives the CD its title. It is hoped that the CD will be available towards the end of June and will be on sale at the bands forthcoming engagements and concerts and from members of the band.
During the year the band took possession of a new set of uniforms worn for the first time at a well attended concert in Montgomery Church in December.
All the Officials were re- elected with the exception of the treasurer David Pugh and
a warm welcome was extended to the incoming treasurer Mrs Dorothy Griffiths who was unanimously appointed to succeed David by the well attended meeting. For engagements, concerts etc please contact the Secretary David Gardner on 07790 940506.
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NEWTOWN SILVER BAND ANNUAL CONCERT | FEBRUARY 2008 |
An appreciative audience enjoyed Newtown Silver Band's Annual Concert at All Saints Church Newtown on Saturday 23rd February 2008. The band, resplendent in its new uniform was joined by the Newtown Junior Band, both bands under the Musical Direction of Steve Edwards.
A varied selection of music was played by both bands including solo items by David Gardner, Principal Cornet, Robin Midgley Soprano Cornet and Del Thomas Principal Euphonium. David Gardner was later joined by Helen Pryce and Martin Tomkins for a cornet trio. The compere was Helen Bennett. During the course of the evening the Annual Awards were made. Junior Band members were - The Ron Griffiths Cup for Most Improved Learner, Sean Perks; Junior Shield for Most Improved Junior, Joseph Thomas; Royal Mail Cup for Junior Bandperson of the year, Tom Griffiths.
In the Senior Band the Ken Barrett Shield for Most Improved Player was awarded to Eifion Thomas; the Harry Leach Cup for Senior Band person of the year to Alan Breeze; The Trefor Evans Memorial Cup for Soloist of the Year awarded to Paul Lloyd,. All these awards were selected and presented by the band's musical director Steve Edwards. The recipient of the Ian Bainbridge Memorial Cup, selected by the band committee, for the person who has contributed most to the band was presented to Del Thomas by the President of the Band, John Bennett.
The band is now looking forward to competing in the Second Section at the Welsh Regional Championships at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea on Saturday 8th March 2008. Following that they will be preparing for a four day visit over the Easter weekend to the City of Dublin where they will take part in two concerts, one where they will be joined by the Blanchardstown Band for a Sunday afternoon concert.
Helen Bennett
Chair NSB
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