Camborne Town Band Music Society

22nd June 2003 - Camborne Retain Royal Trophy At Bugle

Following a closely fought battle at Bugle Contest, Camborne emerged as victors over JAG Mount Charles, Bodmin and St Austell.

Not only content with winning the Test Piece - Paganini Variations, the Band also won the March - Ravenswood, and a number of 'Special Awards'. Best Soprano Player of the day went to Jeremy Squibb, Best Cornet Player to Chris Leonard, Best Euphonium to Rob Jose, and the Best Set of Bases to the Band's Bass section - Eric Thomas, Lee Trewhella, Graham Boag, led by Timmy Joslin. Jeremy Squibb also won the Best Player of the Section.

Frank Renton directed the band to their fifth Bugle victory in six years, and Bandmaster Graham Barker directed the band in the village square as they performed their 'victory lap'

14th June - John Berryman Appointed as Summer MD

Camborne Town Band are pleased to announce that they have appointed John Berryman as their Guest Musical Director for July and August. The ex principal cornet of both Munn & Feltons and Camborne will take over the baton from Band Master Graham Barker from 19th July to 25th August. The Band welcome visitors or guests to pop in to listen to any rehearsals during the summer.

4th May 2003 - Disappointment At Blackpool

Despite a musical and creditable performance of Paganini Variations under the direction of Major Paul Murrell at the Winter Gardens - Blackpool, the Band were disappointed to be placed well down the field. Although the soloists and band in general played well, favour was not found with adjudicators Steve Sykes and Derek Broadbent. The Band now look forward to Bugle contest where the Test Piece is again Paganini Variations.

7th April 2003 - Champions, and a Double Celebration

Camborne Town Band regained the West Of England Area Title this weekend in Torquay with a moving performance of Judith Bingham's Prague - conducted by Frank Renton.

In a hard fought battle with Flowers (2nd), Yeovil (3rd), and Woodfalls (4th), Camborne came out victors after a musical performance which took no prisoners, but one in which Professional Conductor Frank Renton directed in style. The other local bands: Mount Charles, Bodmin and St. Austell filled the next three places.

The victory made it three consecutive qualifications for the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in October, with another victory in 2001 followed by second place last year, all under the baton of Frank Renton.

Also in action at the weekend were Camborne 'B' Band, who set the pace for the Senior band by coming third in the fourth section and qualifying for the National Finals in Dundee in September. In addition to this thrill, it has transpired that following their good result last year, the band have now been promoted to the Third Section nationally. An incredible feat bearing in mind the band has only been in existence for little over a year.

Chairman, Reg Bennetts was thrilled and could hardly contain his excitement after the weekend's success. 'This must be one of the best weekends ever for Camborne Town Band Music Society', he stated, hopping from foot to foot.