Burnished Brass

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Album Info

Release Date: 1968

Label: His Master's Voice

Sleeve Notes

The B.M.C. Concert Band—as it is now known the world over—was formed In 1924 at the Cowley, Oxford, Works of Morris Motors For nearly forty years the band carried the name of Morris Motors ‘and under this old heading were a household word in broadcasting and concert circles; they also held the title of Champions of the South gI7Ol'§8tllTIeS than any other band, including a "hat-trick" in 1956- In recent years, they have travelled extensively on the Continent, giving concerts and broadcasts in Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and Scandinavia—Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Being part of the famous ''Men 0' Brass" unit (with Fairey and Foden's Bands), they toured Canada with them, under the conductorship of Harry Mortimer, who has been their Musical Director since 1945. The B.M.C. Concert Band are responsible for the organisation of the Brass Quartet and Solo Championships of Great Britain, recognised as one of the major annual events in the brass band calendar. The Organising Secretary of this, and also of the Band, is Tommy Morcombe, who is now almost a veteran, having served forty years with them, first as a player, and now as an administrator. All the members of the Band are employees of the British Motor Corporation at their Cowley (Oxford) Works.

Cornet Feature - High Spirits - (B4) the players were - Gwyn Davies (principal), David Jenkins, John Howells & Terry Brotherhood
Trombone Feature - Paperchase - (B5) the players were - Harold Thompson, Stewart Ferguson & Roy Wassall

Principal Soloists
Leading Cornet - Gwyn Davies
Euphonium - Gareth Morgan
Tenor Horn - David Williams
Baritone - Peter Mayhew
Trombone - Harold Thompson
Soprano Cornet - John Noall

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