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B.M.C. Concert Band
Burnished Brass
Album UK 1968 on E.M.I. Records Limited label
Brass (Brass Band)
Sleeve Notes The B.M.C. Concert Band—as it is now known the world over—was formed In 1924 at the Cowley, Oxford, Works of Morris Motors For nearly forty years the band carried the name of Morris Motors ‘and under this old heading were a household word in broadcasting and concert circles; they also held the title of Champions of the South gI7Ol'§8tllTIeS than any other band, including a "hat-trick" in 1956- In recent years, they have travelled extensively on the Continent, giving concerts and broadcasts in Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and Scandinavia—Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Being part of the famous ''Men 0' Brass" unit (with Fairey and Foden's Bands), they toured Canada with them, under the conductorship of Harry Mortimer, who has been their Musical Director since 1945. The B.M.C. Concert Band are responsible for the organisation of the Brass Quartet and Solo Championships of Great Britain, recognised as one of the major annual events in the brass band calendar. The Organising Secretary of this, and also of the Band, is Tommy Morcombe, who is now almost a veteran, having served forty years with them, first as a player, and now as an administrator. All the members of the Band are employees of the British Motor Corporation at their Cowley (Oxford) Works. Cornet Feature - High Spirits - (B4) the players were - Gwyn Davies (principal), David Jenkins, John Howells & Terry Brotherhood Trombone Feature - Paperchase - (B5) the players were - Harold Thompson, Stewart Ferguson & Roy Wassall Principal Soloists Leading Cornet - Gwyn Davies Euphonium - Gareth Morgan Tenor Horn - David Williams Baritone - Peter Mayhew Trombone - Harold Thompson Soprano Cornet - John Noall
Musicians
 | B.M.C. Concert Band , album by |
 | Cliff Edmunds conductor |
 | Harry Mortimer , 1902-1992 GB conductor |
 | Gareth Morgan , soloist |
 | Drake Rimmer , 1905-1978 GB arranged by |
| David Williams , soloist |
 | Bram Gay , arranged by |
Producers
| Brian Culverhouse producer |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overture On Famous Airs | B.M.C. Concert Band | Ernest Tomlinson | |
| 2 | Three Dale Dances | B.M.C. Concert Band | Arthur Wood | |
| 3 | Hailstorm - Euphonium Solo | B.M.C. Concert Band | Drake Rimmer | |
| 4 | Red Musketeer | B.M.C. Concert Band | Frank Hughes | |
| 5 | The Bronze Horse - Overture | B.M.C. Concert Band | Daniel-Francois-Esprit Auber | |
| 6 | Rondo From Horn Concerto No.3 - Horn Solo | B.M.C. Concert Band | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | |
| 7 | Fanfare Polka | B.M.C. Concert Band | Peter Haysom | |
| 8 | High Spirits - Cornet Feature | B.M.C. Concert Band | Reginald Saffery Heath | |
| 9 | Paperchase - Trombone Feature | B.M.C. Concert Band | Denzil Stephens | |
| 10 | The Padstow Lifeboat | B.M.C. Concert Band | Malcolm Arnold |
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