Apart from their normal engagements the band has, in the past entered the contest field in their respective section. Notable highlights include :-
YEAR |
VENUE |
POSITION |
CONDUCTOR |
TEST PIECE |
1952 |
Stenalees |
First |
Capt.A.G.Richards |
Hymn-Eventide |
March-Bridgewater |
||||
1953 |
Stenalees |
First |
Capt.A.G.Richards |
Golden Dawn |
Second |
Judex |
|||
1954 |
Porthleven |
Second |
Rushworth Harry |
Remington |
1955 |
Stenalees |
First |
J.R.Grand |
The Joy of Youth |
First |
Deep Harmony |
|||
1960 |
Bugle |
First |
T.Chainey |
James Hook |
1969 |
Bristol |
Third |
Telfor Rule |
Petit Suite De Ballet |
1971 |
London-Finals |
Telfor Rule |
American Sketches |
|
1973 |
Penzance |
Second |
Capt.A.G.Richards |
Neapoliton Suite for Brass |
1983 |
Penzance |
Second |
Rushworth Harry |
Tancredi |
1984 |
Penzance |
Second |
Rushworth Harry |
Winters Tale |
1984 |
Falmouth |
Third in 4th. |
Rushworth Harry |
|
1984 |
Truro |
----- |
Rushworth Harry |
Winters Tale |
Fourth in 3rd |
Rushworth Harry |
Entertainment Contest |
||
1985 |
Falmouth |
First in 4th. |
Rushworth Harry |
" |
Second in 3rd. |
Rushworth Harry |
" |
||
Second in 2nd. |
Rushworth Harry |
" |
||
1985 |
Penzance |
First |
Rushworth Harry |
Swiss Festival Overture |
1985 |
Truro |
Second |
Rushworth Harry |
Swiss Festival Overture |
1986 |
Truro |
Third |
Rushworth Harry |
A Rural Suite |
1987 |
Truro |
Third |
Rushworth Harry |
Holiday Suite |
1987 |
Penzance |
Second |
Rushworth Harry |
Holiday Suite |
1988 |
Truro |
Second |
Rushworth Harry |
Episodes for Brass |
1988 |
Penzance |
First |
Rushworth Harry |
Episodes for Brass |
1989 |
St Austell |
First in 3rd. |
Rushworth Harry |
Coriolanus |
Second in 4th. |
Rushworth Harry |
Neapoliton Suite for Brass |
||
1989 |
Bugle |
Second |
Rushworth Harry |
A Malvern Suite |
1992 |
Bugle |
Second |
Rushworth Harry |
Suite for Switzerland |
1992 |
Penzance |
First |
Rushworth Harry |
Suite for Switzerland |
For all contests from 1983 to 1992 the band was coached by Mr. Derek Greenwood.
Some Notable Occasions:-
1980 - Playing during HM The Queen's visit, accompanied by Prince Philip and Prince Andrew, to Geevor Tin Mines
****
1986 - The Band, with others, led a protest parade through Central London against the closure of Cornish Tin Mines.
****
The Cornish Gorsedd Award (1986).
Presented to the Band by the Grand Bard - a 28 inch Copper Shield awarded in recognition of successes in local and national competitions.
****
1992 - Playing at the Service of Dedication and Naming Ceremony of the Sennen lifeboat 'The Four Boys' conducted by HRH The Duke of Kent.
****
1997 - Leading a protest march through London against the closure of Cornish Hospitals.
****
2002 - Broadcast on Radio Cornwall.
****