The Official Newsletter of the Woolston Brass Band Est. 1891. Patron Adrienne, Lady Stewart ONZM QSM LLD (Hon)

ISSN 1175 3331 (Print) ISSN 1179-2493 (Online)

ISSUE 53 September 2012

At the 2012 National Brass Band Championships Woolston Brass achieved something historic and very special: winning the A Grade Championship for the fourth consecutive year. In achieving this we became the first configuration in the band’s 121-year history to do so and according to “Challenging Brass” by S P Newcomb*, the first of any band since 1907. Incidentally, our version of Jan Van der Roost’s From Ancient Times was Graham Hickman’s sixth successive win in the Own Choice event. (Vienna Nights, Music of the Spheres, Dreams, On the Shoulders of Giants, Red Priest and From Ancient Times).

The Solo and Ensemble events opened the contest week. On Wednesday six players from Woolston Concert Brass started in solo events while the senior band had everyone performing in at least one ensemble event as the band fielded a percussion ensemble, two duets, three large and four small ensembles. In the evening Kevin Hickman played in the Invitation Slow Medley and Georgia Hoy in the Junior Champion of Champions.

On Thursday the open soloists took up the challenge. As you will read in the results list we had two winners and several place-getters but acknowledgement must also go to Emma Caunter and Steve Chapman. Both players got fourth – Steve in the very competitive Championship Cornet section and Emma in the Open Tenor Horn solo where the test piece was At Hell’s Gate, one of the hardest test solos ever set. For her tenacity Emma was rewarded with the Dunedin Ladies Brass Band trophy for the highest points in a solo by a female soloist. The evening ended with excellent performances in the Champion of Champions from Hamish Upton and Phil Johnston with Phil winning the event with a phenomenal performance of Kummer’s Variations for Ophicleide. Our thanks to our tireless pianists Beverly Kench, Jill Pears and Andrew Yorkstone for their work at the contest and for their preparation and rehearsal beforehand. And did you know that Woolstonians Graham Hickman, Nigel Seaton and Tony Lewis were busy over the two days working as adjudicators?

Friday morning and after two days of rain the Timaru skies dawned clear for the Parade of Bands. A large and enthusiastic crowd lined the main street to cheer loudly for all 25 bands in the parade. Drum Major Graeme Bremner led us to victory in the Street March event, and in doing so secured for himself the title of Champion Drum Major for the seventh time. Tristan Mitchell led Concert Brass – well, not to victory but to gain third place in the music on the march. Todd Turner had a busy morning as Drum Major for Alpine Energy Timaru Brass before returning to the start of the parade route to march down the street again with us. Todd won the award for the best Drum Major of a band other than A Grade and appeared in the Timaru Herald in a photo of the Timaru Band on parade.

On to the stage events and first up Woolston Concert Brass stunned their conductor Steve Chapman by focusing and producing their best ever performance of their hymn Dei Abide Krime. The test piece Triptych also went very well. In the evening we followed suit and produced an ethereal performance of the hymn Ubi Caritas followed by an exciting reading of the test piece Breath of Souls.

Saturday saw the bands take to the stage again for the playing of their Own Choice selections. Concert Brass almost missed their opportunity to play by arriving late at the contest event. Well… they thought they were early but all the other bands in the grade had taken a lot shorter time on stage than anticipated. (It’s never a good sign for a band when you arrive at the venue to be met by the Chief Supervisor who had been looking down the road for you.) The players quickly settled in the warm-up room then on stage where they performed their Own Choice Music for a Festival very well in front of a very supportive audience that included all members of Woolston Brass. *Footnote: Previous four-in-a-rowers: Wellington Garrison (MD T Herd) 1897/1898/1899/1900 Wanganui Garrison (MD J Crichton) 1904/1905/1906/1907

A History-Making Band

When the results were announced, adjudicator David Childs had awarded Woolston Concert Brass with second equal in the Sacred Item and third in both selections to gain a third placing in the C Grade aggregate. This is a remarkable achievement since Steve has only been conducting the band for six months. Our congratulations to Steve, principal cornet Miles Bennett and all the members of Woolston Concert Brass. No time to celebrate as everyone headed to the Timaru Theatre Royal to hear the A Grade Own Choice.

The “buzz” on Friday evening after the test piece was that it was a close competition with Pelorus, North Shore and ourselves having performed well. The pressure was then on us to rise to the challenge again. This we did, giving our all to do justice to Jan Van der Roost’s From Ancient Times. The draw allowed us time to hear the last band, Pelorus, and then it was a nervous wait for the results. Chief Adjudicator Dr Robert Childs gave little away in his detailed comments although he did say that “you can’t bluff a bluffer” and that the top three bands “would not be out of place competing in Britain”.

We offer our heartiest congratulations to David Bremner and our mates from Wellington Pelorus Trust Brass who finished an uncomfortably close second by a mere one point margin! This band’s rise from the B grade just a few years ago has been meteoric, and it’s fair to say that they have got our attention! An acknowledgement too, to Colin Clark and North Shore Brass who performed creditably for third place.

Though “tired” was hardly the word, we summoned sufficient resolve to perform at the crowd-pleasing “Entertainment Concert” on the Sunday afternoon where we added the “Band of the Year” title to the list.

Results:Large Ensemble: 1st Woolston Brass: (Kyle Lawson, Kevin Hickman, Caroline Blackmore, Callum Hewson, Mark Vanderklei, Andrew Yorkstone and Sam Pinder)

2nd Woolston Brass: (Dave Johnstone, Kevin Joughin, Emma Caunter, Graeme Bremner, Akira Hirasawa and Philip Johnston)

3rd Woolston Brass: (Denis Broadbent, Chris Broadbent, Louise Moroney, Chris Reside, Cathy Biddington, Merton Tapp, Vince Phelong, Brian Hodges, Jordan Seaton and Cameron Lee)

Small Ensemble: 1st Woolston Brass: (Kyle Lawson, Denis Broadbent, Emma Caunter, Andrew Yorkstone and Sam Pinder) Open Duet 1st Woolston Brass: (Nigel Seaton and Phil Johnston) ... for the fifth year in a row!Percussion Ensemble: 1st Woolston Brass: (Todd Turner, Hamish Upton, Cameron Lee, George Buchanan)Under 15 Cornet: 3rd Josh Saville Under 19 Horns: (Flugel, tenor horn, baritones) 2nd Georgia Hoy (1st baritone) Under 19 Eb Bass: 2nd Jordan Seaton Open Amateur Cornet: 3rd= Dave Johnstone Open Trombone: 2nd Andrew Yorkstone Open Percussion: 1st Hamish Upton also winner of the Pat Cole Medal awarded to the youngest winner of an Open soloOpen BBb Bass: 1st and 2012 Champion of Champions – Philip JohnstonSpecial Awards in the Band events:Best Section in the Test Piece: Woolston Brass percussionBest Principal Cornet in the Own Choice: Kevin Hickman

And finally it is only right to acknowledge that bands cannot prepare and compete at a national contest without support systems. Woolston is very fortunate to have a great back-room team, a generous and enthusiastic Patron in Adrienne, Lady Stewart, much-needed financial support from our Seat Patrons and community trusts and very patient and understanding partners and family members. We also offer heartiest thanks to our assisting musicians and honorary Woolstonians Martin Britt from Britain and Kevin Joughin from Adelaide. See you both again next year!

... from the Chief Adjudicator Dr Robert Childs.

Champion MD Graham Hickman receiving one of several trophies...

The “Front Row” performing at the

Entertainment Contest

Contest Highlights: For the past 19 years principal cornet player Kevin Hickman has very ably led the band, a fact that was recognized at this year’s contest when Kevin was named the inaugural winner of the Gil Evans Award for the best Principal Cornet in the A Grade Own Choice. Kevin recalls that he first met Gil in 1985 at the Central Districts contest where he was the adjudicator of Kevin’s Under 17 solo. “I had not had a good day and from memory had split more notes than I got. I was chatting with Mr. Evans after the event and he gave me a few ideas as to why this may have happened. I was well impressed that a professional trumpet player from the NZSO took time out and cared enough to take an interest in me. He duly sent me some exercises to improve the problem – which they did.

Gil always remembered who I was and took the time to say hello and ask me how my playing was going. He was a real gentleman and it is an honour to be the first winner of the trophy that will carry his name.”

Now Kevin himself will became a mentor for an up-and-coming player as he has decided it is time to move one seat down the front row. Twenty-year-old Kyle Lawson formerly of Wanganui Brass will take on the principal cornet role at Woolston Brass. We wish Kyle all the best and we are sure that with Kevin’s support and advice he will do us all proud. In acknowledgement of Kevin’s fine achievement in the role of principal cornet a stunning plaque was presented to him by Chairman Gary Pinker at the band dinner.

While Woolston Brass as a whole obviously had a very successful contest so did several of our soloists including the phenomenal Philip Johnston. Having won the BBb Bass solo for the eighteenth time, Phil went on the win the Champion of Champions in fine style for the third time. Like many of New Zealand’s top performers Phil generously gives of his time to tutor young players and play for other bands. At this contest he performed with both Woolston bands, played in an ensemble, won the Open Duet with his great friend Nigel Seaton and oversaw the performance of his young pupils while looking after his own two gorgeous girls, Zoe and Bailey.

Good News and the Bad NewsThe good news is that the Brilliant Brass exhibition of banding memorabilia is to go ahead. The exhibition was to open at the start of August but had been delayed by the closure then only partial reopening of Canterbury Museum due to engineering surveying. The exhibition will now open on 30 November and run through to the end of May 2013.

The disappointing news is that the band’s committee has decided not to accept the invitation to the 2013 World Music Contest being held in Kerkrade, Holland. Funding and fundraising for such an expensive event are the issue, especially as there is uncertainty over the future of the band room as a result of earthquake damage. The band room is fine to occupy at present but it does sit on damaged land.

Pre-Contest EventsThe annual Woolston Solo Competition was held in the band room on Friday 29 June. Despite the cold, the atmosphere in the band room was convivial. Ten of our soloists took the opportunity to “test run” their test solos in front of the home crowd as part of their preparation for the contest. We are, as ever, truly grateful to our accompanists Beverly Kench and Jill Pears, and to our adjudicator, Tyme Masters.

Phil Johnston put down a pretty much unbeatable performance of Kummer’s Variations for Ophicleide, Andrew Yorkstone impressed with Piece in E Flat minor by J Guy Ropartz for second place, and Sarah Hickman placed third with a delightful performance of Saint-Saens’ Fantaisie En Mi Bemol.

On Saturday 30 June an open rehearsal was held with many former members attending. The band played through its contest music and then formed up on Dampier Street for a short marching practice. Food and drinks were then served in the supper room as current and former members enjoyed a friendly chat.

While not an actual contest-related event, the Woolston Junior Band held their annual KidsFest concert at the McComb Performing Arts Centre on Sunday 1 July. This event always attracts the cutest audience members who toddle along armed with their own percussion instruments.

Later that evening in the same venue Woolston Concert Brass joined us for our Seriously Brass concert. Many in the audience had not heard Concert Brass play in a number of years and were suitably impressed with the sound and style of the band. Our own run through gave our assisting players, Kevin Joughin and Martin Britt, a chance to meld with the band. You have to feel for Jordan Seaton, who in his first contest performance with the band had his bass taken off him in the middle of the test piece when his father’s instrument lost a valve guide just before a solo section. Luckily Cyrenne Seaton was closely watching her boys perform and came to the rescue with not one but two replacement instruments. Needless to say… the band played on!

Phil Johnston with the Champion of Champions trophy

Kyle Lawson and Kevin Hickman

2012 Contest Images

Woolston Concert Brass getting in a sneaky practice before the main event

The back row... with guest soprano Colin Clark!

Rebecca Reside

Back in the 1980’s she was our first ever female player ~ Tania Mackay (nee Downard) back on board after several years’ absence.

Caroline Blackmore

Events Calendar

Saturday 6 October 2:00 pmWoolston Concert Brass to perform at the 50th Anniversary of the Christchurch MG Car Club at Hagley Community College. Everyone welcome.

11-17 OctoberNational Secondary Schools Band training week and concerts in Rotorua and Whakatane.

Saturday 27 October 6:00 pm “Champions of Brass” A tribute Concert for the 1953 and 1962 National Bands of New Zealand.

The La Vida Centre, 34 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton.

Admission: $20.00 pp. Tickets available from www.dashtickets.co.nz or by posting a cheque to Woolston Brass, PO Box 8187, Christchurch.

Sunday 11 November 2:00 pm“Remembrance Day” concert. Alpine Energy Timaru Brass has invited us to perform with them at the Theatre Royal in Timaru.

Saturday 8 DecemberWoolston Junior Band is be part of the Santa Parade in Lincoln Township.

Sunday 9 December 2:30 pmWoolston Christmas Concert at the Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road.

Woolston Concert Brass bracing up

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To Graham and Catherine Hickman, a daughter. Born 18 September 2012 All well!

1953 and 1962 National Bands’ Reunion and Tribute Concert

Twenty-five of the surviving members of two pioneering National Bands of New Zealand are preparing to assemble for one last hurrah in Christchurch on 26 and 27 October 2012. In 1953 the New Zealand National Band under the baton of K G L Smith MBE sailed off to England where it beat the best of British by winning the Edinburgh Festival and the British Open Championships. In 1962 K G L Smith directed another champion national band to again win the Edinburgh Festival as well as the World Music Festival in the Netherlands. It is 59 and 50 years since the history-making feats of these two great National Bands. They were champions then, and they are champions still as they gather in Christchurch to enjoy a weekend of events at what will probably be their last reunion. At 6.00pm on Saturday 27 October we have the honour of presenting a concert in tribute to our 1953 and 1962 predecessors. The music for the programme is drawn from their own repertoire and has been selected by Kevin Jarrett MBE, who was the Associate Principal Cornet of the 1962 band. Kevin will also be compering the concert, which will feature cornet solos in tribute to Christchurch’s own Dave Christensen QSM (Principal Cornet of both National Bands) and a xylophone solo by Tom Williams in tribute to xylophonists Brian Barrett and Walter Sinton.

Another feature of the weekend will be a ‘Meet and Greet’ get-together on the evening of Friday 26 October, and a formal lunch on Saturday 27th. This promises to be a truly festive occasion, and a memorable celebration of a unique musical and personal comradeship that has endured down the decades. For more information about the reunion please contact Reunion Organizer Tom Williams phone 03 942 0843 or email tombarbwilliams@paradise.net.nz

Round the BandstandOur congratulations to two former members of both Woolston senior and Junior bands on their outstanding achievement with their overseas study. Euphonium player Bryon Newton graduated in July from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with a Master of Arts in Music Performance with Distinction. Highlights of his two years at RWCMD were being the first brass student to win the concerto competition, being the first student to get 100 percent in a performance exam and making the final of the Stoutzker Prize. Bryon plays for the Tredegar Town Band who recently competed in the British Open.

At the age of eight cornet player Thomas Eves was one of the original members of our Junior Band when it reformed in 1997. In July Thomas graduated from the Royal College of Music with a Master of Performance with Distinction on Trumpet. Thomas was recently back in Christchurch and is currently preparing for auditions for professional trumpet seats both in New Zealand and Scotland.

Jordan Seaton (Eb bass) and Christopher Broadbent (cornet) returned home in early August after travelling to China with the 2012 National Youth Band. Peter Adams of Dunedin conducted the band of 20 musicians all under the age of 18. They performed at the Imperial Palace in Beijing, music schools including the Dandelion School and as part of the Tianjin International Children’s Culture and Art Festival.

Fifty young musicians from secondary schools throughout New Zealand have been selected for the 2012 National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band. Among them are three Woolston players: Christopher Broadbent (solo cornet), Miles Bennett (2nd cornet) and Georgia Hoy (1st baritone) The band meets in Rotorua from 11 to 17 October and will be conducted by Alan Spence, Musical Director of Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass, winners of the 2012 B Grade Championships.

We recently welcomed a new BBb Bass player to the band. Joel Williams is originally from the St Mary’s Band in Sydney and has moved to Christchurch to join the New Zealand Army Band.

Our Marketing Manager Helen Hoy has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Brass Bands Association of New Zealand.

The majority of band members and their partners met at the Lone Star Restaurant, Upper Riccarton on Friday 31 August to celebrate our national contest success with an informal dinner. A jovial crowd enjoyed the warm atmosphere of the restaurant and the large and tasty meals that were served. Our thanks go to Vince Pheloung (band social convenor) for organizing this outing. A more formal celebration is planned for October whereby presentations will be made for the Bandsperson of the Year, the Section of the Year and the Most Improved Player.

Download Your Support!MP3 tracks from our CDs, Millennium, ANZAC, Sacred, and Rhythm ‘n’ Brass are available on-line from the world’s leading music distributors, CD Baby, Amazon.com and iTunes. You can download single tracks for about 90 cents or full albums for $10! Best of all, the money comes straight back to the band, so every on-line purchase you make helps us get by! This is such a great way to show your support for the band, efficient, fun, and you get to collect lots of great music!

Catherine Hickman and Cyrenne Seaton at the band dinner

1962 National Band

1953 National Band

Player Profile – Jordan SeatonJordan Seaton is one of our youngest players. He joined at the beginning of the year on Eb Bass. He is half of the second father-son duo we currently have.When did you start playing Bass and why? Do you play any other instruments?I started playing (baritone) when I was seven years old and the main incentive was because of mum and dad.Have you always played in brass bands? What sort of musical groups have you been involved in?Yes, I’ve only played in brass bands and a few orchestras.Why do you like being a part of Woolston Brass? What does it mean to you to be a Woolstonian?The main reason is because it is an awesome band with cool people and to play for a band of such a high calibre is amazing.What’s it like performing in the same band as your dad?Well…. it’s difficult at times but I get through it. In a way it’s helpful because he pushes me to do the best possible work.Favourite piece of music and why?Well it has to be Breath Of Souls because it is the first test piece I played for Woolston and I enjoyed how exciting it is throughout the piece.What is the highlight of your musical career so far?It would have to be going to China with the National Youth Band just because of how amazing the trip was and being with some of the coolest guys out there.What do you like to do in your spare time?I like to listen to my “new beats” and play golf. Where do you see yourself in five years time with life/brass bands?Playing for Woolston and having a good time.Any advice for the next generation of brass players?Work hard when you’re young as it will pay off in the end.

Sixteen-year-old Jordan Seaton is in Year 11 at Rangiora High School. Not only is his father Nigel a Bass player but so is his mother Cyrenne. She plays for Addington Brass.

Obituaries We mark the passing of two Life Members of the band. Both men were tireless workers on the band’s behalf especially in the area of fundraising for two major projects – the building of the current band room and the band’s first tour to Great Britain.

Bruce Collett QSO JP. Former Mayor of Lyttelton

Although Bruce was never a playing member of the band, he was a devoted supporter who served on our Management Committee for many years. Bruce, the nephew of R J Estall*, was first elected to the office of Band President in 1971. He was at the time the Mayor of Lyttelton, and his experience in administration and his personal contacts in the city were to prove invaluable over the years.

Bruce was one of the architects of our band’s legendary 1975 tour to Great Britain. Without Bruce’s faith and effort, it is doubtful this tour would ever have taken place. His contribution in terms of leadership, motivation and sheer hard work cannot be over-emphasised in what was one of the most ambitious projects in our history.

As Tour Manager Bruce oversaw another ground-breaking venture in 1980. Without his indefatigable work and painstaking attention to detail, the tour to the Australian Championships in Mt Gambier would not have been the success that it was.

Bruce was named in the New Year’s Honours List of 1977 as a recipient of the Queen’s Service Order for Community Service and was accorded the honour of Life Membership of Woolston Brass in 1989.

The band played at a memorial service for Bruce held at Naval Point in Lyttelton on Saturday 18 August. Bruce was in his 92nd year.

Alan Clemens (a.k.a. “The Pro”)

Ninety one-year-old Life Member Alan Clemens died instantly when he was struck by a vehicle in the North Island town of Whakatane, at about 7.30 pm, on July 19. He had been crossing the road to attend the post-contest celebrations of B grade winners Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass.

Alan’s lifelong love affair with brass bands started in Timaru where he had learnt to play the cornet. Always an admirer of R J Estall*, Alan’s ambition was to become a member of the Woolston Brass Band.

Joining in 1942, Alan was to have a profound influence on the conduct and success of our band. A keen and highly effective committee member, he became the band Secretary in 1952. In 1956 he was elected to the office of Chairman. That same year he initiated the Annual Christmas Stocking Raffle, an idea that grew into an institution that will forever commemorate its founder!

Another project Alan was heavily involved in was the building of the current rehearsal hall in Dampier Street. The opening ceremony in 1961 was one of the major events of the band’s history. Alan was on hand to officiate of course, replying, on behalf of the band, to speeches made by attending dignitaries who included the Mayor of Christchurch (Sir George Manning CMG), Sir Hamish Hay and the then Member of Parliament for Lyttelton, Norman Kirk. The band room was a busy place in those days and Alan volunteered many hours working as the building’s caretaker and the administrator of its business such as looking after hall bookings, collection of fees and generally providing a physical presence. Another role Alan cheerfully filled was that of “Santa” at the annual children’s Christmas party held at the Band room.

Alan became a Life Member in 1967. By 1975 his playing days were all but over, but he remained a tireless worker. With the band about to mount its assault on the 1975 British Open, Alan’s fundraising expertise and initiative were called upon again. The Christmas Stocking effort was ramped up, as were “Casino Evenings”, “Hofbrau Brass” (a Bavarian band made up of Woolston personnel) and a “250 Club”: all inspired, managed and maintained by “The Pro”.

* Mr. R J (Dick) Estall MBE was the Musical Director of Woolston Brass from 1914 to 1952.

Woolston Brass, 37 Dampier Street, Woolston, Christchurch, New Zealand.Telephone (03) 389 6340 (Band Room). Established in 1891. Music Director: Graham Hickman.

P.O. Box 8187, Riccarton, Christchurch. Email: info@woolstonbrass.org Website: www.woolstonbrass.org

Contacts: Chairman – Gary Pinker: gary@woolstonbrass.org M.D. – Graham Hickman graham@woolstonbrass.org

Acknowledgements:We are grateful to these individuals and organizations for their continued support:

Seat SponsorsPrincipal Cornet Adrienne, Lady Stewart Solo Cornet 1 Simon Hocking House of Travel Solo Cornet 2 Henshaw Developments Trust Solo Cornet 3 Lane Neave Lawyers Solo Cornet 4 Gilbert and Patricia Glausiuss Soprano Cornet Derek and Lynn Anderson Repiano Cornet Hans and Carolyn Schuitman Second Cornet 1 The Ron Ball Charitable Trust Second Cornet 2 Judith and Graeme Coomer Third Cornet 1 Jenny and Lindsay Moir Third Cornet 2 J Ballantyne & Co Solo Trombone J Ballantyne & Co Second Trombone Robert and Valerie Blackmore Bass Trombone Michael and Lesley Pettersen Principal Euphonium Anonymous Second Euphonium Triple Forte First Baritone Alan Reay Consultants Second Baritone Coupland’s Bakeries Ltd Flugel Horn HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Solo Tenor Horn Murray and Bernice Ireland First Tenor Horn David and Hilary Stock Tenor Horn 2 Keith Laugeson Charitable Trust Tenor Horn 3 Christchurch Casino Principal E flat Bass Archibald Motors Second E flat Bass Hunter Furniture Principal B flat Bass Prof. John Ritchie Second B flat Bass Ron and Audrey Harris Percussion 1 The Ron Ball Charitable Trust Percussion 2 David and Robyn Marriott Percussion 3 Bell, Lamb and Trotter Funeral Directors

Project Supporters:Christchurch City Council, The Trusts Charitable Foundation, The Canterbury Community Trust, New Zealand Community Trust, The Eureka Trust, The Southern Trust, Mainland Foundation

Next issue informationThe next Woolstonian will be released in December 2012. To receive your copy via email or if you would like to join our email database for concert alerts please contact Helen Hoy 03 960 8829 helen@woolstonbrass.org.

Written contributions for this issue were received from: Catherine Hickman, Helen Hoy and Dave Johnstone with photographs from Brian Hodges, Georgia Hoy, Martin Bennett and Nick Anderson.

Woolston Concert Brass

Special Note of ThanksWe would like to acknowledge and thank the following for the grant money we have recently received:

Aoraki Trust for percussion equipment

Blue Sky Community Trust for Tubular Bells

The Southern Trust for an Eb Bass

Christchurch City Council for marketing and academy costs

Trillian Trust for a Vibraphone

The Farina Thompson Foundation for marketing

Infinity Foundation Limited for mutes for Woolston Concert Brass and Woolston Brass

Woolston Brass and Concert Brass are very grateful to the following for their support, which enabled the bands to attend the National Contest:

Pub Charity

The Trusts Charitable Foundation

Riversong Ltd

Lion Foundation Ltd