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Regional Area Contest 2008
Posted Tues, Mar 11th 2008
Faireys have qualified for the National Brass Band Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The contest will be held in October. The band placed 3rd in a keenly fought contest at the Winter Gardens on a blustery Sunday afternoon in Blackpool. The top six were as follows:
1. Fodens Richardson, G. Cutt, 4, 192
2. Leyland, J. Katsikaris, 9, 190
3. Fairey, P. Chalk, 5, 189
4. Wingates, A. Berryman, 3, 187
5. United Co-op (Crewe), J. Sparkes, 10, 186
6. Stockport Brass, M. Fowles, 6, 185
New Solo Euphonium
Posted Mon, Feb 10th 2008
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Faireys are pleased to announce a new face amongst their ranks! Officially announced last night, at a rather warm evening concert in Uppermill's Civic Hall, we would like to welcome Mark Bousie to the Band. Mark will officially sign for Faireys after the North West area on March 9th.
Steve Walsh, will still play Solo Euphonium for Faireys at the areas and will sadly be Steve's final contest with the band. We would like to take this oppurtunity to thank Steve for everything he has done for the Band since joining, and of course for his contribution at the forthcoming Area contest.
Mark Bousie, Teacher and Head of Community Music at Glossopdale Community College, joins the band from, the now sadly no longer in existence, Sellers International Band. Mark studied Euphonium at the RNCM, Manchester and He is thrilled to be welcomed to the band and continue to take Faireys forward.
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Men O' Brass
Posted Mon, Jan 21st 2008
We are pleased to announce that this year Men O' Brass has made a successful return to the Band's calendar. The event involved a massed Band of both Faireys and Fodens Richardson thrilling an audience after a busy weekends contesting at this years Butlins contest in Skegness.
Both ensembles hope that this is the first of many future collaborations. Faireys are now working hard to ensure success at this years Area contest in Blackpool.
*Edit 25th, Jan 2008
Further to the success of the event 4barsrest have posted a new story about 'Men O' Brass'. It can be found here: http://www.4barsrest.com/news/detail.asp?offset=25&id=7111
Band Awards
Posted Sat, December 22nd, 2007
This years Band Awards went to Mike Eccles for "Player of the Year" and Gaz Parker for "Bandsman of the Year". Many congratulations to the pair of them.
New Email Address
Posted Weds, December 5th, 2007
We are pleased to announce a brand new email for all correspondence regarding the Band.
faireyband@gmail.com
Brass in Concert 2007
Posted Monday, November 19th, 2007
2007
Brass in Concert Championship
The Sage Gateshead, Sunday 18th November 2007
A successful weekend for the Band in Gateshead at this years Brass in Concert championship placing 4th. The 'American themed' program included Candide Overture, Bess You Is My Woman, Le Belle Americaine (Soloist Steve Walsh), The President, It's Not Unusual (Trombone Trio) and Reunion and Finale (from Gettysburg). The Band wish to thank those involved in their latest success!
Faireys are now busy preparing their Christmas material and next weeks concert in Buxton.
Position |
Band |
Conductor |
Score |
1 |
Brighouse & Rastrick |
R. Evans |
256 |
2 |
Fodens Richardson |
G. Cutt |
252 |
3 |
Grimethorpe Colliery |
P. McCann |
251.5 |
4 |
Fairey Band |
P. Chalk |
246 |
5 |
YBS |
M. Griffiths |
245.5 |
6 |
B.B. Oberosterreich |
H. Buchegger |
242 |
7 |
Leyland |
R. Gray |
240.5 |
8 |
Desford Colliery |
K. Steward |
239 |
9 |
Eikanger-Bjorsvik |
R. Gilje |
238 |
10 |
Reg Vardy |
S. Malcolm |
238.5 |
11 |
Whitburn |
A. Ramsay |
235 |
12 |
Hepworth (Cookson Homes) |
M. Bentham |
232 |
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The Bands Whit Friday spot in Gateshead |
Bass Trombone Required
Posted Sat, August
27, 2007
First Class Bass Trombone player required. All enquiries will be treated in confidence.
If you are interested please contact either:
Lisa Sarasini on 07725 463452 or
Ian Howarth on 07883 058738
British Open 2007
Posted Monday, September 17, 2007
Faireys came away from this years open with a hard earned 7th amongst some tough competition. The result proved that the Bands new partnership with Phil Chalk is already working well.
2007
British Open Championships
Birimingham Symphony Hall, Saturday 15th September 2007
Test Piece: 'Visions of Gerontius' - Ken Downie
Adjudicators: Steven Mead, William Relton, Geoffrey Whitham
Position |
Band |
Conductor |
Drawn |
1 |
Cory |
R.Childs |
16 |
2 |
Black Dyke |
N.Childs |
15 |
3 |
Fodens |
G.Cutt |
3 |
4 |
Desford Colliery |
F.Violet |
10 |
5 |
Grimethorpe Colliery |
A.Withington |
4 |
6 |
Whitburn |
A.Duncan |
17 |
7 |
Fairey Band |
P.Chalk |
12 |
8 |
Hepworth |
M.Bentham |
13 |
9 |
Rothwell Temp |
D.Roberts |
1 |
10 |
YBS |
R.Evans |
18 |
11 |
Brighouse + Rastrick |
A.Morrison |
7 |
12 |
Carton Main Frickley Coll. |
R.Gray |
11 |
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New MD at Faireys
Posted Sat, September 1, 2007
We are delighted to announce that talented former Assistant Principal Cornet, Phil Chalk MA(Dist) LTCL has taken on the role of Musical Director with the Fairey Band. Phil will take the Band to the British Open in 2 weeks time.
Phil's association with the Band began back in 1982 when he joined on 3rd Cornet at the age of 15. After 4 years Phil then went on to play assistant principal at Brighouse and Rastrick and Principal Cornet at GUS and Brodsworth Colliery Band, before returning once more to Faireys throughout the late 80s and 90s as Assistant Principal. Phil held this position within the Band for 12 years.
Phil says he is proud to take up the baton at Faireys and write a new chapter in the Band's history. |
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New Members
Posted Sat, August
27, 2007
The Band are pleased to welcome 4 new members.
2nd Cornet - Rebekah Cauldwell
2nd Euphonium - Alex Kretzschmar
BBb Bass - Johnny Shaw
BBb Bass - Owen Garbutt
Acid Brass goes to London
Posted Monday, July 23, 2007
| Faireys ground-breaking Acid Brass set thrilled a new audience at this years LoveBox Weekender Festival, Victoria Park in London. More information about the LoveBox weekender can be found at loveboxweekender.com |
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Phil Lawrence
Posted Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall was ringing to the sounds of Phil Lawrence on Tuesday night. This concert saw the Band taking centre stage in front of Choirs from several local Primary Schools. The finalé for the concert saw members of the original Youth Band that debuted Phil's work join The Fairey Band.
A month before saw the band recording material for Phil's new CD, out later this year, under the highly experienced Frank Renton. It includes works from throughout Phil's life and features a solo from the world renowned Richard Marshall as well as a beautiful arrangement of Mahler's "Urlicht". |
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