updated February 2011
Les Webb has accepted the Musical Director position at Marple Band after taking two concerts and rehearsing the band last December. The player’s have been delighted to welcome Les to the band and he has settled in very quickly both musically and socially. Les has played in a number of top bands and will continue as Principal Trombone with the Fairey Band.
Originally from south London, moving “up north” to study at the RNCM and MMU. He currently works as a brass teacher in the Oldham area. His conducting career started on 2005 with a five year spell at the forth section band, Eccles Borough. Guiding them through a number of contest wins and promotion to the third section. Les also tutors and conducts at Stockport Schools Band developing the players of tomorrow.
The band is looking forward to working with such a high calibre musician.
Brassed Off!
updated February 2011
The Band will be appearing at the Carver Theatre this May, 9 performances in total of the stage play of Brassed Off. Tickets available from the Carver Theatre.
Slow Melody Results
updated January 2011
On Boxing Day at the Ring O’ Bells pub in Marple, 7 entrants took part in the annual Brass Bands of Marple Slow Melody Contest. Having successfully resurrected this event in 2010, it was decided to continue the tradition in 2011.
The entrants were:
Mark Singleton (Trombone) – Romanza,
Tom Barnett (Trumpet) – Hummel Trumpet Concerto 2nd movement
Gillian Spragg (Tenor Horn) - The Swan
Paul Beetham Eb bass – The Armed Man,
Jim Murray (B flat Cornet ) – The Sunshine of Your Smile
Matthew Hill (Euphonium) - The Swan
Ruth Simmutch (Flugel) - Concerto de Aranjuez
Results:
1. Paul Beetham - Ken Hulme Trophy and £40
2. Ruth Simmutch - £20
3. Mark Singleton - £10
Many thanks to the adjudicator, Mr. Philip Pavey
Best under 18 years
1. Tom Barnett - Jim Noble Cup and £20
Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to Mark Singleton for the use of the Ring o' Bells and to all who took part and helped to make this yet another successful and enjoyable contest. The event will be repeated on Boxing Day 2012.
Picture of Paul Beetham, Phil Pavey and Tom Barnett.
Happy New Year!
updated January 2011
The Band would like to wish all members, VPs and supporters a Happy New Year.
