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A Rainy Show Day. added by Sam
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For the first ever time, St Stythians Band had to leave the stage before the end of the day due to torrential weather conditions, but nonetheless had a great day at the show.
The band opened the show with a march and some hymn tunes, before taking to the eventually flooded bandstand for the morning. Unable to play in the afternoon, the band mustered again for the evening Showground concert, playing to a massive and appreciative crowd.
We would like to thank a selection of friends and former members of the band for assisting us during the day. Michael 'MJ' Jackson and Sam Johns from St Austell Band, Courtney and Sue Berryman from Lostwithiel Band, Tom Furse from Pendennis Brass and Heidi Worth from Hayle Band all sat in at various points during the day, with their assistance being much appreciated.
Photos will be uploaded when I get a minute or two!
14 July 2009
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Solid Results at Bugle Contest added by Sam
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St Stythians Band were pleased with their 2nd place in the 3rd section, and runners up spot out of all 14 bands of the day in the deportment section at Bugle contest. Clearly Euphonium player John's experience of playing in the Marines band, which he relayed to the ensemble with a drill the week before the event, paid dividends.
Due to absences, the band are indebted to several players who helped out on the day, and extend their gratitude to Glyn Thomas of Pendennis Band, along with Roger Gluyas and Liz Lane, both former members, for coming for their assistance. Thanks also to Alistair Rowe, who assisted the band on the march back. The band would like to extend their congratulations to the winning band of their section, St Breward, who were certainly worthy winners, and to Bugle Band for winning the deportment prize.
21 June 2009
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Band Mourns Loss of Cornet Player added by Sam
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Ivor Young was found dead in his house on the morning of June 4th. Ivor played cornet with the band for almost 60 years, as well as tutoring younger members on Friday evenings. His friendly personality and good nature touched many people over the years, making him very popular in both St Stythians Band and the Cornish banding circuit. Throughout his long and eventful life Ivor served as a Royal Engineer in the army, as well as a RNLI Lifeboat Coxon. His sudden and unexpected passing has deeply upset every member of the band. Funeral details will be uploaded shortly - we welcome any obituaries and condolences to enquiries@ststythiansband.co.uk.
04 June 2009
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Summer Season Opening Concert added by Sam
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The band are kicking off their Summer Season on June 7th, at the Princess Pavilion Theatre, Falmouth, with a concert featuring the R.A.O.S.T. Singers (M.D. Alastair Taylor). Tickets can be purchased from the Pavilion Box Office (01326 211222), or from any band member, and are priced at £5 each.
The band is also eagerly preparing for the Bugle West of England Festival on June 20th, where they will enter the 3rd section. Several players will be missing on the day, with Solo Horn and Bb Bass players Viv and John Nicholas attending a wedding, and 1st Horn Sharron Richards on maternity leave. As such, Chris Reynolds has made the meteoric leap from 2nd horn to Solo Horn, and Helen Rowe has returned to the band after a medical hiatus on 2nd horn. The band have lined up some players to fill the remaining empty seats on the day.
27 May 2009
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New Website, Alongside Plenty of Other News! added by Sam
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As the other site hadn't been updated in two years, there is plenty for you to be updated on, of which every attempt has been made to water-down. The band has toured Malta, appointed a new Musical Director, and plenty of new members have joined since our last news announcement on the old website. The new Musical Director, James Burns, previously Principal Cornet with the band, replaced Derek Johnston, whom the band would like to thank for a decade of service that consisted of several notable contest wins, and an enjoyable tour of Malta, which he put a lot of effort into planning. James settled in very well, and his appointment has brought about the arrival of many new (and some old) members. Belinda Reynolds, Shaun Marsden, Katrina Reynolds and Karen Matthews have joined the Cornet ranks, Chris Reynolds on Horn, Wendy Aynsley on Baritone, John Woodrow on Euphonium, Helen Rowe on Trombone, Ralph Batten and Chris Eddy on Percussion, and Sam Aynsley as a 'utility player' - all of these members have been welcomed/re-welcomed to the band, which now boasts full ranks. Additionally, the band will be announcing the arrival of a new Bass Trombone player fairly soon. The band were delighted to host the GUS Band in concert as part of their 80th anniversary celebrations in late 2008, and will be hosting them at another concert fairly soon. They also won the 2nd section at the SWBBA contest in 2007, finished runners up in the 3rd section at the same contest in 2008, and made commendable appearances at several other contests in this time. All in all a hectic, but ultimately successful two years; wholehearted apologies for anything significant that might have been left out of this brief summary!
06 May 2009
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