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News Desk
Latest Announcements
Here is the place where announcements on current and future events are listed. This will also be used for any other issues going on with the band and any other business.
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18/3/2013 |
Topic: New Musical Director Appointed |
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Heyl Town Band is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeremy Meddows-Taylor as their new Musical Director.
Jeremy graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree from Cardiff University in 2012 and is currently completing his PGCE programme. As a conductor, percussionist and trombonist, Jeremy has performed with a variety of leading ensembles in both South Wales and his native home land in Cornwall.
He was a percussionist with Camborne and Tongwynlais before joining the Cory Band in 2010. At Cardiff University, Jeremy performed with their Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Contemporary Music Group, was a founder of the Students’ Union Jazz Society, and Musical Director of the University's Brass Band and Big Band.
Jeremy has already led the band to an excellent 5th place at the West of England Championships, and the band members are looking forward to a happy and successful relationship with him in the future.
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24/9/2012 |
Topic: 2013 Area Test Pieces Announced |
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The 2013 Area Test Pieces have been announced:
Championship Section – Harmony Music by Phillip Sparke
First Section – Brass Triumphant by Gareth Wood
Second Section – Plantagenets by Edward Gregson
Third Section – Hollywood! by Goff Richards
Fourth Section – Devon Fantasy by Eric Ball
The Regionals are going to be held at the Riviera Centre in Torquay on the 9th and 10th of March 2013.
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10/9/2012 |
Topic: 2013 Contest Music Announced for Bugle Contest |
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The following music has been chosen for the 89th annual West of England Bandsmens Festival to be held at Molinnis Park, Bugle on Saturday 15th June 2013.
Championship Section: Jerusalem (Sir Hubert Parry) arr Philip SparkeEnglish Heritage (George Lloyd)First Section:March - Flying Eagle (H.L.Blankenburg) arr Aubury WinterKingdom of Dragons (Philip Harper)Second Section:March - Royal Trophy (William Rimmer)Gallimaufry Suite (Philip Harper)Third Section:Vizcaya (Gilbert Vinter)Fourth Section:Petite Suite De Ballet (Eric Ball)Youth Section:Own ChoiceTraining Section:10 minutes Own Choice
Adjudicator: Philip Harper
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18/6/2012 |
Topic: 1st Prize at Bugle 2012 |
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It was a wet and windy day at Bugle, but a good day all the same. Not only did we come 1st int he Second Section, but our Solo Horn player, Matt Livingstone, received the award for 'Best Player'.
We have to give a special thanks to Mary, Karen and Ralph from St. Stithians Band for playing with us on the day.
Please don't forget to look at our new Facebook page for all updates, events and pictures.
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