Description

Very little is known as to the exact date of the formation of Redruth Town Band, but records show that as early as 1828 there were mentions of "Bands of Musicians".

In 1832 it is recorded that "the Band paraded the streets playing ' 'the dead march'. Then on the 27th June 1836 the Band led a parade from Redruth to Carn Brea to lay a foundation stone for the monument to Lord Dunstanville.

Between 1820 and 1856 the band were referred to as a volunteer band, a temperance band, Redruth amateur band and even, unofficially, under the name of Redruth Beer and Porter Band. From 1862 it seems the name of Redruth Town Band (Brass) became its official name and it was formed with members of the volunteer band.

It seems the band flourished into the Great War (1914-1918), but there was not an active band in 1918. In 1919 the band reformed. During the Second World War (1939-45) it was a similar story with the band having to cease. At this time the band was formed by members of the home guard. Over the years the Band has had great success with its most prolific period being in the 1980's.

The band has also had its fair share of struggles, but has always come through. Currently the band are enjoying success in the lower sections and is building for the future. There has been a lot of information recorded about Redruth Town Band, and the majority of the above information was taken from a book called 'Still Blawin' by Monty Pearce and Denzil Richards.

We practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:45 - 9:30pm at the Band Room at Redruth Rugby Ground

Description

Outdoor contest held in the heart of Cornwall since 1912.

March to commence at 10.00am

Contest to commence at 11.00am

Adjudicator - Tom Hutchinson

Admission Prices

Adult £10
Children (6-16) £5
Children (under 6) Free
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £25
Car Parking (subject to availability) £3


The following music has been chosen for our 2020 contest which takes place at Molinnis Park on Saturday 20th June.

Championship Section

Test Piece - On Alderley Edge (Peter Graham)
March - The Wizard (George Allan)

First Section

Test Piece - Purpose (Paul Sharman)
Hymn - Love Divine (Philip Wilby)

Second Section

Test Piece - Sanctuary (Daniel Hall)
Hymn - Treskerby (Monty Pearce)

Third Section

Napoleon on the Alps (Philip Harper)

Fourth Section

A Royal Mile Suite (Alan Fernie)

Youth Section - Own Choice Test Piece

Training Section - Own Choice (no longer than 10 minutes)

Molinnis Park,

Bugle,

Cornwall,

England,

PL26 8QS.