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The Stanshawe Band
Sounds of Brass Series
Album UK 1976 on Decca label
Brass (Brass Band)
The Stanshawe (Bristol) Band The Band was formed in 1968 and from the outset .was fortunate in having a nucleus of highly experienced instrumentalists who had long demonstrated their virtuosity. With this advantage the Band soon acquired a shape, and playing texture, which ensured its progress In both the competitive field and as a concert aggregation of true merit. It was fortunate in acquiring the services of W. B. Hargreaves, Professor of French Horn and Cornet at the Royal Marines School of Music, Deal as its professional conductor. Acknowledged as one of the foremost tutors of brass instrumentation in Britain the Band made remarkable progress under his direction. In the intervening years it has gone a long way towards establishing itself as one of the most consistent bands amongst the ‘top crust’ of the Championship Grade. In the competitive sphere it has notched up notable successes at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at both the regional and ’all-Britain’ levels. It also gained the top award at the Edinburgh Festival Championships in 1972. lt is marked by its successes at the significant contests presented at Belle Vue, Manchester. By its model consistency on both the competitive and concert platforms it has established a reputation of rare quality. in the highly exacting realm of public entertainment. Personnel Professional Conductor: W.. B. HARGREAVES Resident Musical Director: BRIAN HOWARD Principal Cornet - David Thomas Solo Cornet - Ian Dickenson, Ralph Rowden, Jonathan Griffin, John Peake Soprano Cornet - Graham Yeo Flugel Horn - Roy Jennings Repiano Cornet - David Jones 2nd Cornet - Ted Walker 3rd Cornet - Martyn Coward Solo Horn - David Williams 1st Horn - Kevin Ford 2nd Horn - Maurice Craze Solo Euphonium - Lyndon Baglin 2nd Euphonium - Roger Thomson 1st Baritone - Terry Jennings 2nd Baritone - Gavin Baker Principal Trombone - John Maines 2nd Trombone - David Alderman Bass Trombone - Ken Williams Eb Bass - Derek Horsfall, Ken Laurens Bb Bass - Robert Milsom, Ken Haggett Percussion - Terry O'Brien
Musicians
 | The Stanshawe Band , GB album by |
 | Walter B. Hargreaves professional conductor |
| Brian Howard residential musical conductor |
 | John Maines , soloist |
 | Eric Ball perc, dr, *1903 GB arranged by |
 | Lyndon Howard Baglin eu, soloist |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Thievish Magpie | The Stanshawe Band | Gioacchino Rossini | |
| 2 | Hava Na Gila | The Stanshawe Band | ||
| 3 | Berceuse De Jocelyn | The Stanshawe Band | Benjamin Godard | |
| 4 | Finale, Themes From Symphony No. 5 | The Stanshawe Band | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | |
| 5 | Valse, Gold & Silver | The Stanshawe Band | Franz Lehár | |
| 6 | Polka From The Bartered Bride | The Stanshawe Band | Bedřich Smetana | |
| 7 | Grandfathers Clock | The Stanshawe Band | ||
| 8 | Overture - The Frogs (of Aristophanes) | The Stanshawe Band | Granville Bantock |
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