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1930 National Championships of Great Britain - Championship Section

Date:
Saturday, September 27, 1930

Venue:
Crystal Palace, London

Test piece:
The Severn Suite, Edward Elgar

Adjudicator(s):
Henry Geehl, T. J. Rees, George Nicholls

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1Fodens Motor WorksF. Mortimer14-
2Black Dyke MillsW. Halliwell17-
3Irwell SpringsW. Halliwell4-
4Crystal PalaceW. Reynolds12-
5Harton CollieryW. Halliwell15-
6Scottish CWSJ. Greenwood10-
-Brighouse & RastrickF. Berry5-
-Carlisle St. StephensW. Lowes7-
-Carlton MainN. Thorpe3-
-Cress CollieryJ. Greenwood6-
-Luton Red CrossE. S. Carter9-
-Metropolitan WorksW. Halliwell1-
-Rothwell TemperanceN. Sidebottom11-
-St. DennisC. H. Baker16-
-Sowerby BridgeG. T. Bancroft8-
-Wigston TemperanceC. Moore13-
-Wingates TemperanceH. Moss2-

Prizes:

1st: 50 Pounds plus the 1000 Guinea Trophy
2nd: 45 Pounds plus the Daily Telegraph Challenge Cup
3rd: 40 Pounds
4th: 35 Pounds
5th: 30 Pounds
6th: 10 Pounds 



The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

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Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

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Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Yorkshire Imperial

September 3 • Yorkshire Imperial band have SECOND HORN and BBb BASS vacancies available. . At Imps we have a proud tradition, clear ambitions and a sensible, well-planned schedule. We're looking for musicians who want to make outstanding music & will enjoy the journey.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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