Blog Posts - Mount Charles Band

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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Proms at the Minack - 22 September

9/22/2014

The band are preparing for their annual performances at world famous Minack Theatre, Porthcurno this weekend (27/28 September). From its glorious surroundings coupled with a spectacular fireworks display, Sir
Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance and Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture the Minack Theatre is the perfect setting. This year we see the return of the legendary Richard Evans at the helm with his fantastic humour, he's always a favourite with the audience. This year the band will also be featuring rising trumpet star, Mark Harrison. Mark has worked with the band previously and is always an entertaining personality. The Proms at the Minack always attracts a sell out audience bringing their flags and singing voices whatever the weather, rain or shine.

Badge is recruited as new MD

9/5/2014

Mount Charles Band are delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Badge as the band’s new conductor.

Simon, a serving Royal Marine, has been playing Eb bass with the band over the last 12 months and has also stepped in to cover rehearsals with the band previously.

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Looking forward...

8/13/2014

The band is currently looking to fill a number of vacancies within the playing ranks and would welcome anyone interested in performing with the band to make contact via enquiries@mountcharlesband.co.uk or in person.

New Euphonium Team (July 2014)

7/1/2014

Building on their success at the recent Area and Spring festival contests, Mount Charles Band are delighted to announce a new pairing in their euphonium section.

We would like to welcome Jackie Berry, who takes up the 2nd euphonium chair to the band. Jackie has been playing for 35 years and has played with the Indian Queens, St Austell and most recently Bugle bands.

Taking up the principal euphonium chair is Jeremy Taylor. Jeremy is returning to the band after a few months away and we are thrilled to have him back. Jeremy has also been playing in excess of 30 years and as a band we couldn’t be happier to have two such experienced players in the ranks.

Derek Thomas, Chairman says “I am delighted to see a return to the band after a short spell away of Jeremy, and also to welcome Jackie to the team. They both bring a wealth of experience and plenty of enthusiasm”.

British Open Brass Band Championship

4/26/2014

Spring Festival - 26 April 2014

Line ups announced for Spring Festival

West of England Regional Championships - 9 March 2014

3/9/2014

Photos courtesy of Mark Lythaby, GBBA

Results:
1. Flowers (Paul Holland)*
2. Woodfalls (Dr. Robert Childs)*
3. Aldbourne (David Johnson)
4. Mount Charles (John Ward)

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Yeovil Entertainment - 2 February 2014

3/2/2014

Results:
1. Flowers (Paul Holland) 196
2. Woodfalls (Phil Randell) 193
3. St Dennis (Darren Hawken) 190
4. Michelmersh Silver (Melvin White) 189
5. Mount Charles (Richard Evans) 188
6. Friary Guildford (Chris King) 187
7. Staines (Jonathan Pippen) 186
8. Wantage (Philip Bailey) 185
9. Bournemouth Concert Brass (Major Dave Barringer) 184
10. Tylorstown (Gary Davies) 183
11. Lanner & District (Stuart Chappell) 182
12. Sherborne Town (Stephen Rogers) 181

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