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New signing

9/1/2019

The band are delighted to welcome Sophie Rapson to our cornet ranks on repiano. She brings a wealth of experience with her, and we are sure she’s going to be a huge asset to our cornet team. Sophie is heading off to America on holiday but is looking forward to being home in time for her first ever Minack weekend! Welcome to the team Sophie!

West of England Regional Championships - March 2016

3/12/2016

Championship Section:
Test Piece: Cambridge Variations (Philip Sparke)
Adjudicators: Jacob Dijkstra and Richard Marshall

1. Flowers (Paul Holland)**
2. Woodfalls (Dr Robert Childs)*
3. Aldbourne (David Johnson)*
4. Filton Concert Brass (Tom Davoren)
5. Lydbrook (Glyn Williams)
6. Camborne Town (Ian Porthouse)
7. Yeovil Town (Ian Holmes)
8. Lanner & District Silver (Leonard Adams)
9. Verwood Concert Brass (Kevin Smith)
10. Mount Charles (Nigel Seaman)
11. St Austell Town (Steve Sykes)
12. Bournemouth Concert Brass (Matthew Brown)
13. Alder Valley Brass (Roger Burke)

4barsrest full report

Proms at the Minack - 26 and 27 September 2015

9/30/2015

Mount Charles have returned from a massively successful Proms weekend at the world famous Minack Theatre. The weather was perfect with the sun glistening over the Cornish sea whilst supporters waved their flags! The band were privileged to have Richard Evans conducting who is always a favourite with the audience!

Guest soloist Rebecca Moon sang 'On My Lips is Like Wine' from the Operarra "Giuditta", 'Somewhere' from "West Side Story" and finally 'Think of Me' from "The Phantom of the Opera".

Trumpet star and great friend of the band Mark Harrison returned for his second year. Mark was featured playing 'People' dedicating his solo to Adrian Morris (Benny) who recently passed away.

The band is always honoured to play at the unique theatre under the stars. Minack staff work tirelessly to ensure everything goes smoothly.

This year was definitely one of the best as feedback from supporters following the performances confirm.

Next year is already in the diary, 1 and 2 October 2016.

Photos can be found here. Cornish Guardian gives a 5 star review, read more...

Drone footage was taken during the Sunday afternoon performance by Sky Pixel Films (on behalf of the theatre) - SEE BELOW. Images can be found on their website www.skypixelfilms.com or via their Facebook page.

Principal cornet position - September 2015

9/3/2015

Due to our principal cornet player Hannah Plumridge accepting a position in the world famous Cory band we now invite applications for the position of principal cornet. Enquire or apply in confidence to enquiries@mountcharlesband.co.uk

British Open Spring Festival (9 May 2015) - Results

5/9/2015

The band have returned from the Vegas of the North after working with the inspirational David Stowell. The band were delighted with 12th place at the Grand Shield. We also congratulate our Cornish colleagues Camborne on their 8th place!

Adjudicators: Stephen Roberts & Rob Wiffen
1. Rothwell Temperance (David Roberts)*
2. Woodfalls (Dr Robert Childs)*
3. Whitburn (Prof. Nicholas Childs)
4. Virtuosi GUS (Adam Cooke)
5. Reg Vardy (Russell Gray)
6. Marsden Silver Prize (Glyn Williams)
7. Northop Silver (Thomas Wyss)
8. Camborne Town (John Berryman)
9. Hepworth (Mark Peacock)
10. East Yorkshire Motor Services (Alan Morrison)
11. Tongwynlais Temperance (Christopher Bond)
12. Mount Charles (David Stowell)
13. Pemberton Old Wigan DW (Kevin Gibbs)
14. Burry Port Town (Nigel Seaman)
15. Wingates (Paul Andrews)
16. Aldbourne (Jonathan Pippen)
17. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) (David Hirst)**
18. Redbridge (Alan Duguid)**
19. Thoresby Colliery (Brian Grant)**
20. Kingdom Brass (Eoin Tonner)**
Best Instrumentalist: Brett Baker, (trombone) Woodfalls
*Promoted to British Open
**Relegated to Senior CupAdjudicators: Stephen Roberts & Rob Wiffen

4barsrest report

For further details regarding this prestigious contest please visit www.thebritishopen.net/springfestival

West of England Regional Championships - March 2015

3/14/2015

Championship Section:
Test Piece: 'The Torchbearer' - Peter Graham
Adjudicators: Prof Roger Webster & David Hirst

1. Flowers (Paul Holland)*
2. Camborne (Ian Porthouse)*
3. Filton Concert Brass (Tom Davoren)
4. Bournemouth Concert Brass (Nigel Taken)
5. Mount Charles (Nigel Seaman)
6. St Austell (Steve Sykes)
7. Lanner & District (Stuart Chapell)
8. Aldbourne (Josh Ruck)
9. Woodfalls (Dr Robert Childs)
10. Lydbrook (Mareika Gray)
11. St Dennis (Darren Hawken)
12. Sherborne Town (Steve Rogers)
13. Alder Valley Brass (Roger Burke)
4barsrest report and full results

Plethora of new appointments

11/19/2014

After a highly successful season culminating in three sell out Proms concerts to over 2,000 people at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, Mount Charles are delighted to welcome several new players into the band.

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SWBBA Championships - 1 November 2014

11/1/2014

Mount Charles Youth Band came first place in the youth section at the SWBBA Annual Championships with St Keverne coming 2nd. Cornet player Suzanne Yates also won best instrumentalist. Both Cornish bands performed brilliantly!

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Minack's Christmas Cracker

10/22/2014

It's back! Earlier in the year the Minack Theatre cancelled this event due to winter maintenance work that has now been postponed.

Join us at Christmas as the band brings a concert of festive fun to the Minack stage.

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Youth Band announce new Musical Director

10/1/2014

Mount Charles band are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Musical Director for their award winning youth band. Jeremy Taylor is returning to the helm following a 12 month break. Jeremy, who is the principal euphonium of our senior band brings with him a huge amount of enthusiasm, drive and passion and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the youth band.

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