News

July 22nd

Hatherleigh Silver Band are very sad to announce the passing away of our great friend Wayne McCarthy on Sunday 20th July.
During a distinguished career, Wayne had been Principal Cornet of Britains leading bands and enjoyed numerous victories nationally. He also won accolades and major honours for his solo playing.
In recent years, Wayne has helped bands in Cornwall and Devon and has taught so many of the Westcountry's top players. Dr Nick Childs, the conductor of Black Dyke Band, recently spoke to our own Greg and Claire about Wayne. He described him as "a quite brilliant Cornet player" and "consistently excellent".
Over the last few years Wayne has offered free tuition to several of our players and to the band and had become a good friend to many of us. He will be very much missed.

July 3rd - Bugle Victory

On Sat 21st June Hatherleigh Silver Band took part in the ‘West of England Bandsman Festival’ at Bugle in Cornwall. Flying the flag as the only representative from Devon, the band played in 2 sections against strong Cornish opposition. In the 4^th Section they played Gordon Jacobs ‘Suite in Bb’ and gained 3^rd prize in what the adjudicator said was a high standard of playing by all bands. The Band also entered the 3^rd Section playing‘The Malvern Suite’ by Philip Sparke and were crowned Champions at the end of the day. Greg Morgan the bands Principal Solo Cornet player was awarded the best player in the section to the delight of his fellow players - a worthy winner that was highly praised by Mr Stan Lippeatt ( The Adjudicator for the day )
Earlier in the day all of the bands marched through the village to the contest field being judged on their deportment. The results gave 1st place to Helston Town Band and 2nd to Bugle Silver Band, our points meant that we were given a 4th place but the remarks were once very complimentary and something to be proud of as the standard of deportment was very high indeed.
An enjoyable day was had by all and valuable experience was gained by the newer members of the band.

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May 7th - What a day with Philip Harper

Hatherleigh Silver Band welcomed Philip Harper on Sunday 27th April for an intensive workshop. Philip and the band worked hard on dynamics and balance and the results were most impressive.
Philip was utterly professional but also very calm and clear with a great sense of humour and he has a rare ability to connect with young and older players whatever their ability and to bring the best out of them instantly.
Philip put the band though it's paces by starting the day with some hymns followed with the march 'The New Colonial', the theme from the fil 'Gladiator was played after a lovely buffet lunch. The day finished with the two test pieces the band will playing at Bugle this year.
A huge thankyou must go to Philip for making the day a very enjoyable experience for all involved
The band are now very keen to organise more workshops later in the year.

April - 23rd Welcome

We would like to welcome back Hazel Parsons to the band, Hazel played for HSB for many years before moving to Torrington Band and also a short spell at Bodmin Town. Hazel has a proven record after winning best player at Bugle on many occasions and takes her place on the Front Row.

Sun Apr 27th will see Philip Harper in the rehearsal room to pass on some of his great experience during the whole day of playing. The Band is very fortunate to have one of the country's top conductors assisting to help make HSB a better band and one to feared on the contest stage. The possitive attitude of the committee in arranging ways for HSB to move forward like this only go to show that the Band is in good position.

More Details and photos of the day to follow soon.

Feb 2nd - New Players and seat changes

A big welcome back to the Band to Tony Burton, Linda Wilde and Hannah Towse. Tony has taken a vacent spot on EEb Bass, Linda is now on Flugel Horn and Hannah has strengthened the Horn Section. Aaron Kimber will make his contest debut on 2nd trombone. Welcome Home to you all.
Rob Barkwell has taken a move onto BBb Bass to gain some experience from his partner!! Ellen Parker has moved across to the Rep Seat, Cary Brock has taken the Principal Euph seat and finally Graham Pillivant is now on Bass Trombone. The band is fortunate to have players to move around for the Areas.
The Band will be assisted for the Areas testpiece by Wayne MacCarthy, an old friend with so much experience
Our line up is now complete and the future for the Band is looking very exciting under Temp MD Robin Wonnacott.

Jan 8th - Trip to the Panto

On Sat 5th Jan members of the band joined the training band on their trip to the Panto to see 'Peter Pan'.
A fabulous time was had by all and it proved to be an excellent team building excercise for the bands youngsters.
To read more visit the Training Band pages where you can also see some pictures of the day.

Jan - 08

Happy New to you all.

The start of the year means the band is getting ready for the 1st contest of 2008. March 8th the band will be trying to qualify for the Finals of the National Brass Band Championships. Rehearsals of the chosen test piece began with some quick run throughs before Christmas but the hard work starts on Thursday Jan 10th.
We hope to be able to announce some new signings for the Band in the next few weeks that will strengthen our line up and give us a great chance of putting on an excellent performance.

The Band had shown over the Christmas period that it is moving forward in all aspects, so 2008 should continue to be an enjoyable time with the Band going from strength to strength.

The Band's Annual Dinner will be taking place on Sat 19th Jan at The George Hotel when the awards for 2007 will be given out to the worthy winners. News of the evening and pictures will be placed on here
soon after the evening.