*
banner

1869 British Open Championships

Date:
Monday, September 6, 1869

Venue:
Belle Vue, Manchester

Test piece:
Le Prophete, Meyerbeer arr W. Winterbottom

Adjudicator(s):
A. J. Phasey, Dan Godfrey, William Winterbottom

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1BacupJ. Lord9-
2Matlock VolunteersJ. Naylor7-
3BurnleyW. Harrison10-
4Besses o' th' BarnJ. Melling6-
5LinthwaiteE. Swift4-
-Black Dyke MillsS. Longbottom13-
-Compstall BridgeA. W. Gilmer12-
-Denton OriginalA. W. Gilmer8-
-Longsight Steam ShedsJ. Fotheringham2-
-Meltham MillsJ. Berry11-
-Stalybridge BoroughA. O. Pine1-
-Stalybridge OldW. Taylor5-
-WednesburyA. W. Gilmer3-

Prizes:

1st: £30
2nd: £15
3rd: £12
4th: £8
5th: £4 



Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 15 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for a Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Tintwistle Band

February 15 • We need a 2nd baritone player to help complete our team. . We are competing in the second section midlands area next month, but due to illness now also need to fill this seat for the contest.. We enjoy a full calendar of concerts,contests,and social events.


Cambrian Brass

February 11 • We are an inclusive and hard-working brass band seeking a Percussionist on a project basis to join us for the Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships on Saturday 14 March. This is a great opportunity to perform as part of a focused and supportive team.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd