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Carlton wins in Leicester

By Dave Rutt ⋅ November 23, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Carlton breaks its long run of minor 3rds with a major 1st, as well as retaining the Soloist Prize.

Walter Ritchie and Carlton Brass are over the moon after winning the 2nd Section at the Leicester Open. Playing band number 4 they broke their long running spate of 3rd places, (Butlin’s and the Area three times). Also it was great news for Steve Parker on Soprano Cornet who retained the soloist prize yet again, well done Steve see you in the club on Monday

Stannington sweep the board

By Dave Rutt ⋅ September 17, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Stannington band took home 1st prize and the George Slattery Memorial Cup as well as the prize and trophy for the most entertaining band. The entertainment adjudicators commented: “Looked Good…..All Round Entertainment…..The Best & Most Entertaining Band”.

The 3rd Annual Lakeside Open Invitation Contest

By Dave Rutt ⋅ September 2, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Carlton Brass in association with Lakeside presents:
3rd Annual Open Invitation Contest
Sunday 16th September 2007
Adjudicator: [...]

Hello and Goodbye

By Dave Rutt ⋅ September 1, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

We bid John Yarker a fond farewell and hope that he enjoys his music in pastures new. Taking over on the euphonium chair we welcome Dave Tooth. Our long standing percussionist Henry [...]

New BBb Bass at Carlton Brass

By Dave Rutt ⋅ April 2, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Advertising on 4barsrest works wonders! In a matter of a couple of weeks we have filled our trombone and BBb spots. The latest arrival to accept the position on BBb bass is Ben Hadfield. [...]

Trombone Line-up Now Complete

By Dave Rutt ⋅ February 2, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome to Kris Reeder who joins us on 2nd trombone. Kristopher is a semi-professional Trombonist and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Robert [...]

Player Changes

By Dave Rutt ⋅ January 31, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

With Johnny Yarker, our 2nd Euphonium player, off on his annual curry, booze and sex trip to the sunny shores of [...]

Carlton Brass come third at Butlins

By Dave Rutt ⋅ January 26, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

For the second year running we retained our 3rd place spot at Butlins coming third behind Kippax and Delph. All three bands were on top form and [...]

Carlton Brass come second at Leicester

By Dave Rutt ⋅ November 15, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Walter had a really fine day on his first contest with the band at Leicester yesterday. We were not on top form but the quality was there as was proved when Steve Parker on sop collected the soloist prize for his playing in Eric Ball’s “Tournament for Brass”.
The winners on the [...]

Lakeside Entertainments Contest 2006

By Dave Rutt ⋅ September 11, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Results
Strata Brass Retain Title
1. Strata Brass 189 points
2. Shirebrook Miners Welfare 188 points
3. The Harborough Band 186 points
4. Unity Brass
5. Whitwell Brass
6. Hawk Green ( Marple [...]

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