Members Area
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*Latest Members Area Update: January 12th
*Sectionals added - additional sectional dates now required urgently *Current repertoire - including Welsh Open programme - updated, click here *Welsh Open draw and timings for day announced - scroll down for details *Please adjust and place your pads in alphabetical order, then return all spare music to the bandroom. Thank you *Sectional rehearsal dates are now urgently required. Section Principals, please coordinate with Band Manager |
*Latest Engagements Area Update: December 30th
Please ensure all 2023 dates are correct and added to diaries, including pre-contest rehearsals, the Mon, Wed & Fri prior to both the Welsh Open and Welsh Regional Championships |
- Engagements Diary
All current engagements are detailed www.lewismerthyrband.com/engagements
*Dates in italic text are subject to confirmation
*If you cannot make any engagements or rehearsals, please let both Sam know in advance. Thank You
- Pre-Contest Rehearsals
- Rehearsals the week before every contest are Monday, Wednesday & Friday evening
- Please keep these free, in addition to the contest dates themselves
- Sectional rehearsals are always welcomed and can be arranged at any time
**Principals, please contact Craig or Paul to book in separate dates for your section for both the Welsh Open & Welsh Regional sectionals ASAP. Sectionals are required for Front Row & Soprano, Back Row, Horns, Euphs & Baris, Troms, Tubas and Percussion
- Uniform
- Dress for all engagements is:
Walking Out Uniform
All black with white shirt, band tie & black softshell jackets
Stage Uniform
All black with white shirt, band bow tie & stage jacket
*Please carry stage jackets in the uniform covers, available in the bandroom, at all times
*If you require any items of uniform, see Rhiannon
All current engagements are detailed www.lewismerthyrband.com/engagements
*Dates in italic text are subject to confirmation
*If you cannot make any engagements or rehearsals, please let both Sam know in advance. Thank You
- Pre-Contest Rehearsals
- Rehearsals the week before every contest are Monday, Wednesday & Friday evening
- Please keep these free, in addition to the contest dates themselves
- Sectional rehearsals are always welcomed and can be arranged at any time
**Principals, please contact Craig or Paul to book in separate dates for your section for both the Welsh Open & Welsh Regional sectionals ASAP. Sectionals are required for Front Row & Soprano, Back Row, Horns, Euphs & Baris, Troms, Tubas and Percussion
- Uniform
- Dress for all engagements is:
Walking Out Uniform
All black with white shirt, band tie & black softshell jackets
Stage Uniform
All black with white shirt, band bow tie & stage jacket
*Please carry stage jackets in the uniform covers, available in the bandroom, at all times
*If you require any items of uniform, see Rhiannon
2023 Engagements
Saturday January 28th
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Saturday February 18th
Welsh Open Entertainments Championships
Riverfront Theatre, Newport
Programme: A Day at the Movies
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Programme
- Back to the Future [c.4:00] - Ice Castles [3:40] Trumpet Soloist: Morgan Rees - Chicken Run [3:35] - Prelude: 49th Parallel [2:50] - Finale from The Lone Ranger [5:10] Total: c.19:15 |
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Sectional Rehearsals
Front Row & Sop TBD
Back Row February 4th 12:00
Horns February 5th 10:00
Euphs & Baris February 4th 14:00
Troms February 7th 20:00
Tubas February 4th 16:00
Percs TBD
Front Row & Sop TBD
Back Row February 4th 12:00
Horns February 5th 10:00
Euphs & Baris February 4th 14:00
Troms February 7th 20:00
Tubas February 4th 16:00
Percs TBD
Contest Day Timings
Draw Number - 1
08:30 start
Pre-Contest Rehearsal
Rogerstone Bandroom
09:30
Pack down & Depart
10:00
Arrival at Newport
Suggested Parking - Friar's Walk (opposite venue) NP20 1EA
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10:20
Sign In Time at Venue
The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1HG
what3words.com/danger.grant.door
11:00
Performance
Full Draw
1 Lewis Merthyr
2 Parc & Dare
3 Filton
4 Pontardulais
5 Brunel
6 BTM
7 Llwydcoed
Break
8 Tylorstown
9 Tongwynlais
10 Jackfield
11 Michelmarsh
12 Ebbw Valley
13 Burry Port
14 City of Cardiff
Draw Number - 1
08:30 start
Pre-Contest Rehearsal
Rogerstone Bandroom
09:30
Pack down & Depart
10:00
Arrival at Newport
Suggested Parking - Friar's Walk (opposite venue) NP20 1EA
what3words.com/unions.spent.urban
10:20
Sign In Time at Venue
The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1HG
what3words.com/danger.grant.door
11:00
Performance
Full Draw
1 Lewis Merthyr
2 Parc & Dare
3 Filton
4 Pontardulais
5 Brunel
6 BTM
7 Llwydcoed
Break
8 Tylorstown
9 Tongwynlais
10 Jackfield
11 Michelmarsh
12 Ebbw Valley
13 Burry Port
14 City of Cardiff
Saturday March 18th
Welsh Regional Championships
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Test-Piece: A Day In The Life Of A Knight
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Sectional Rehearsals
Front Row & Sop TBD
Back Row Thursday March 2nd 20:00
Horns TBD
Euphs & Baris TBD
Troms Tuesday February 28th 20:00
Tubas Sunday February 26th 16:00
Percs TBD
Front Row & Sop TBD
Back Row Thursday March 2nd 20:00
Horns TBD
Euphs & Baris TBD
Troms Tuesday February 28th 20:00
Tubas Sunday February 26th 16:00
Percs TBD
Contest Day Timings TBC
*2022 Timings below - 2023 to be confirmed as soon as draw time is known*
c.14:00 Rehearsal
Briton Ferry Bandroom
nr. Vernon Place & Regent St West
Briton Ferry
Neath Port Talbot
SA11 2PL
Directions:
goo.gl/maps/Xk9MbuooEzGJ1zs4A
The bandroom is located in Briton Ferry near the old Llansawel Primary School at Vernon Place. You can find it at the bottom of the lane whose entry is located near the meeting of Vernon Place and Regent St West, opposite the side gate of the old school building
*Please park on the main road - do not enter the lane to the bandroom itself*
Contest Timings
15:00 Draw
16:15 Band Number 1 backstage
16:45 Band Number 1 commences. Total number of bands are detailed below
Brangwyn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE
Curry Timings
19:30 Panshee, Swansea
29 Singleton St, Swansea SA1 3QN
pansheeswansea.co.uk
c.14:00 Rehearsal
Briton Ferry Bandroom
nr. Vernon Place & Regent St West
Briton Ferry
Neath Port Talbot
SA11 2PL
Directions:
goo.gl/maps/Xk9MbuooEzGJ1zs4A
The bandroom is located in Briton Ferry near the old Llansawel Primary School at Vernon Place. You can find it at the bottom of the lane whose entry is located near the meeting of Vernon Place and Regent St West, opposite the side gate of the old school building
*Please park on the main road - do not enter the lane to the bandroom itself*
Contest Timings
15:00 Draw
16:15 Band Number 1 backstage
16:45 Band Number 1 commences. Total number of bands are detailed below
Brangwyn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE
Curry Timings
19:30 Panshee, Swansea
29 Singleton St, Swansea SA1 3QN
pansheeswansea.co.uk
2022 Welsh Regional Result & Final Rankings
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Pontarddulais 3 + 6 + 1 = 10 *Promoted*
BTM 7 + 1 + 3 = 11 Deiniolen 4 + 3 + 6 = 13 Ebbw Valley 5.5R + 5.5R + 2 = 13 Lewis Merthyr 6 + 4 + 4 = 14 Parc & Dare 6R + 5 + 5 = 16 Markham 5.5P + 5.5P + 7 = 18 Taff Vale 5.5P + 5.5P + 8 = 19 Newport 6P + 7 + 8 = 21 *Relegated www.wrbbc.co.uk/grading-tables |
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2023 Rankings
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BTM 1 + 3 = 4
Ebbw Valley 5.5R + 2 = 7.5 Lewis Merthyr 4 + 4 = 8 Burry Port 4.5R + 4.5R = 9 Deiniolen 3 + 6 = 9 Abertillery 4.5P + 4.5P = 9 Parc & Dare 5 + 5 = 10 Markham 5.5P + 7 = 12.5 Taff Vale 5.5P + 8 = 13.5 www.wrbbc.co.uk/grading-tables |
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Saturday March 25th - 14:15
Saturday April 15th - 14:15
Wales Six Nations Womens Rugby International Matches
Cardiff Arms Park
Detailed information and timings for each match will be added in due course
Please note:
- Parking is NOT available on site at the stadium
- Parking adjacent to RWCMD or in the area of the Museum / Law Courts is recommended
- Uniform is Walking Out for arrival and Stage Uniform for performance
- Cardiff Arms Park is an outdoor venue. Wearing a white T-shirt beneath your white shirt for warmth is recommended
*Please note, the matches are televised. There is NO gap between items. As you finish one piece, flip immediately to the next piece
* To enter the pitch, the band effectively splits down the middle, into conductor's left and right. The band enters the pitch in two rows. The left row is led by Soprano Cornet, continuing down the back row and into Bb basses, followed by Principal Cornet, down the front row, and into Flugel and Solo Horn. The right row is led by First Trombone, down the trombone row and into Eb Basses, followed by Euphoniums, Baritones and First & Second Horn
* To exit the pitch, the band all turn to your right and follow your semi-circle of Back Row, led by Soprano, then Tubas and Trombones on the right. Front Row, Horns, Baritones and Euphoniums leave simultaneously in one row on the left
Please note:
- Parking is NOT available on site at the stadium
- Parking adjacent to RWCMD or in the area of the Museum / Law Courts is recommended
- Uniform is Walking Out for arrival and Stage Uniform for performance
- Cardiff Arms Park is an outdoor venue. Wearing a white T-shirt beneath your white shirt for warmth is recommended
*Please note, the matches are televised. There is NO gap between items. As you finish one piece, flip immediately to the next piece
* To enter the pitch, the band effectively splits down the middle, into conductor's left and right. The band enters the pitch in two rows. The left row is led by Soprano Cornet, continuing down the back row and into Bb basses, followed by Principal Cornet, down the front row, and into Flugel and Solo Horn. The right row is led by First Trombone, down the trombone row and into Eb Basses, followed by Euphoniums, Baritones and First & Second Horn
* To exit the pitch, the band all turn to your right and follow your semi-circle of Back Row, led by Soprano, then Tubas and Trombones on the right. Front Row, Horns, Baritones and Euphoniums leave simultaneously in one row on the left
Saturday May 20th
Oriana Festival
St Elvan's, Aberdare
Afternoon Recital & Album Launch
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Evening Gala Concert
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August 5 / 6
National Eisteddfod of Wales
Entertainments Programme TBD
September 4 to 11
Estes Park International Tattoo
Colorado, USA
www.epitattoo.com
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An invitation to the 2023 Estes Park International Tattoo in Colorado, USA has been confirmed
Accommodation, meals and surface transport in Colorado are all provided and further information and further information on these is available at www.epitattoo.com/cast-info *The password for access is EstesParkTattoo
The cost to the individual members wishing to attend is return flight from London to Denver (c.£565 at present)
For further information on the Tattoo and wider festival, visit www.epitattoo.com and www.scotfest.com
Accommodation, meals and surface transport in Colorado are all provided and further information and further information on these is available at www.epitattoo.com/cast-info *The password for access is EstesParkTattoo
The cost to the individual members wishing to attend is return flight from London to Denver (c.£565 at present)
For further information on the Tattoo and wider festival, visit www.epitattoo.com and www.scotfest.com
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday November 12th
Bridgend Cenotaph
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Seated Engagement
Arrive 10:00 Repertoire - Processional: I Vow To Thee My Country - Hymns, as required Parade Arrives, then As Parade re-positions: - Hymn: O Valiant Hearts (Supreme Sacrifice) Service - Hymn: O God Our Help (No. 79 - 5 verses - Last 4 bars & 1 beat intro) - Last Post & Reveille Wreath Laying - Hymn For The Fallen - Hymn: Abide With Me (No. 29 - no intro - verses as required) - Hymn: Eternal Father (No. 52 - 4 Verses - Last 4 bars & 1 beat intro) National Anthems: - God Save The Queen - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Parade Departs - Departure Music: I Vow To Thee My Country - Hymns, as required |
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Remembrance Sunday
Sunday November 12th
Tonyrefail School, Gilfach Rd, Tonyrefail, Porth CF39 8HG
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Parade and Service
10:00 Meet Tonyrefail School 10:20 Form Up 10:30 Step Off Route Tonyrefail School to Trane Cemetery 9 minute march Parking Tonyrefail School |
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Marching Procedure
Verbal Instruction: "Parade - Quick March"
Step Off without playing - Bass Drum only plays
Bass Drum continues "Left - Left - Left, Right, Left"
Arrive On Main Road - Bass Drum signal to start playing:
"Double Tap - Double Tap - Left, Right, Left - Left, Right, Left" - Play
March: Death or Glory
Bass Drum Signal at end of phrase to stop playing
"Double Tap - Double Tap - Left, Right, Left"
STOP PLAYING BUT KEEP MARCHING
Bass Drum continues - "Left - Left - Left, Right, Left"
Keep Marching
Repeat March: Death or Glory, on Bass Drum signals, as required
At end of route, two syncopated Bass Drum signals then Double Tap to halt
Brief pause then single bass drum double tap to fall out Reposition to concert formation
Repertoire
March:
Death or Glory
Service:
Hymn: Abide With Me
(No. 29 - 2 verses - Last 4 bars intro)
Last Post & Reveille
Wreath Laying:
*No Music Required
National Anthems
- God Save The Queen
- Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
Departure Music:
- I Vow To Thee My Country
Verbal Instruction: "Parade - Quick March"
Step Off without playing - Bass Drum only plays
Bass Drum continues "Left - Left - Left, Right, Left"
Arrive On Main Road - Bass Drum signal to start playing:
"Double Tap - Double Tap - Left, Right, Left - Left, Right, Left" - Play
March: Death or Glory
Bass Drum Signal at end of phrase to stop playing
"Double Tap - Double Tap - Left, Right, Left"
STOP PLAYING BUT KEEP MARCHING
Bass Drum continues - "Left - Left - Left, Right, Left"
Keep Marching
Repeat March: Death or Glory, on Bass Drum signals, as required
At end of route, two syncopated Bass Drum signals then Double Tap to halt
Brief pause then single bass drum double tap to fall out Reposition to concert formation
Repertoire
March:
Death or Glory
Service:
Hymn: Abide With Me
(No. 29 - 2 verses - Last 4 bars intro)
Last Post & Reveille
Wreath Laying:
*No Music Required
National Anthems
- God Save The Queen
- Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
Departure Music:
- I Vow To Thee My Country
Christmas Carolling
Dec 1 to 24
Various Locations
Christmas Carolling is undertaken in groups of six or more at multiple locations throughout December. It's one of the band's main sources of income, and - despite our relatively healthy bank balance at present - it's important we look ahead and keep that balance healthy. Carolling is also of course a good way to keep the band visible in, and supportive of, the local community
Details of all current dates can be found in the Engagements section of the website. Please contact Sam with availability via the Doodle Poll which will be placed here in November. Please give full availability in order that we can distribute the jobs fairly and evenly. You won't be asked to commit to every date you provide availability for
Diolch | Thank you
Details of all current dates can be found in the Engagements section of the website. Please contact Sam with availability via the Doodle Poll which will be placed here in November. Please give full availability in order that we can distribute the jobs fairly and evenly. You won't be asked to commit to every date you provide availability for
Diolch | Thank you
A Christmas Night at the Movies
Thursday December 7th
Tonyrefail School
with Tonyrefail School Choir & Soloists
Back to the Future
Ice Castles
Frozen
Skyfall
Jurassic Park
Superman
It's Not Unusual
E.T.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Star Wars
Jingle Bells
Ice Castles
Frozen
Skyfall
Jurassic Park
Superman
It's Not Unusual
E.T.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Star Wars
Jingle Bells
Sunday 10th & 17th December TBC
Two performances - 14:00 & 16:30
The Snowman - Live!
St Elvan's, Aberdare
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Wassail TBC
Santaclaustraphobia Frozen The Snowman - Full Score Jingle Bells www.ticketsource.co.uk/stelvans Box Office: 0333 666 4466 |
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For dates of all additional engagements to date, visit www.lewismerthyrband/engagements
Individual Practice Resources
Below are a few practice routines, courtesy of a few friends and colleagues, free to download
Warming Up - Sion Rhys Jones
| Straight Forward Warm Up Routine |
Daily Practice Routine - Chris Turner
| Daily Practice Routine |
Six hymns with play along backing tracks
The music and backing tracks can be downloaded from:
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10lPpTvh1J87tx0qBtmGYqyqjszuc0UF2?usp=sharing
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aha1hgz1iv0108z/AAAQoeVUPp4gfO5GeLymHpjja?dl=0
The accompaniment videos can be found in this YouTube playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiObarmr8IJ5gzv--FPIhlvD4eXBSrsJY
Backing tracks are also available (in both mp3 and WAV format) to play along with, or piano accompaniments for both Bb and Eb instruments are also included
The music and backing tracks can be downloaded from:
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10lPpTvh1J87tx0qBtmGYqyqjszuc0UF2?usp=sharing
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aha1hgz1iv0108z/AAAQoeVUPp4gfO5GeLymHpjja?dl=0
The accompaniment videos can be found in this YouTube playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiObarmr8IJ5gzv--FPIhlvD4eXBSrsJY
Backing tracks are also available (in both mp3 and WAV format) to play along with, or piano accompaniments for both Bb and Eb instruments are also included
Arban Cornet Method (Complete)
Click here to download free
Recommended Exercises (page numbers below refer to the pages in the document, not the printed page numbers)
Pg 29 - No 47
Pg 30 - No 48
Pg 34 to 36 (single tonguing)
Pg 44 - No 38 (intervals)
Pg 47 to 49 (slurs)
Pg 50 (flexibilities)
Pg 67 (scales)
Pg 84 (chromatics)
Pg 99 (key signatures)
Pg 140 (triplets)
Pg 149 - No 45 & 46
Pg 150 & 155 (key signatures)
Pg 163 (triple tonguing)
Pg 183 (double tonguing)
Pg 293 onwards (studies & air varies)
Click here to download free
Recommended Exercises (page numbers below refer to the pages in the document, not the printed page numbers)
Pg 29 - No 47
Pg 30 - No 48
Pg 34 to 36 (single tonguing)
Pg 44 - No 38 (intervals)
Pg 47 to 49 (slurs)
Pg 50 (flexibilities)
Pg 67 (scales)
Pg 84 (chromatics)
Pg 99 (key signatures)
Pg 140 (triplets)
Pg 149 - No 45 & 46
Pg 150 & 155 (key signatures)
Pg 163 (triple tonguing)
Pg 183 (double tonguing)
Pg 293 onwards (studies & air varies)
Past Member Only Recordings
Saturday February 29th
Welsh Regional Championships
Great Hall, Swansea University
Test Piece: Legacy
LMB live contest performance recording
2020 Results
1. BTM
2. Tylorstown
3. Deiniolen
4. Lewis Merthyr
5. Parc & Dare
6. Pontarddulais
7. Newport
W Llanrug
www.wrbbc.co.uk/2020-results
2. Tylorstown
3. Deiniolen
4. Lewis Merthyr
5. Parc & Dare
6. Pontarddulais
7. Newport
W Llanrug
www.wrbbc.co.uk/2020-results
Post-Contest 2021 Rankings
Tylorstown 3 + 5 + 2 = 10 PROMOTED
Deiniolen 4 + 4 + 3 = 11
BTM 6 + 7 + 1 = 14
Pontarddulais 5.5 + 3 + 6 = 14.5
Lewis Merthyr 5 + 6 + 4 = 15
Parc & Dare 5.5R + 6R + 5 = 16.5
Newport 5.5P + 6P + 7 = 18.5
Llanrug 8 + 9 + 8 = 25 RELEGATED
*Ebbw Valley relegated from Championship
*Markham and Taff Vale promoted from Second Section
Deiniolen 4 + 4 + 3 = 11
BTM 6 + 7 + 1 = 14
Pontarddulais 5.5 + 3 + 6 = 14.5
Lewis Merthyr 5 + 6 + 4 = 15
Parc & Dare 5.5R + 6R + 5 = 16.5
Newport 5.5P + 6P + 7 = 18.5
Llanrug 8 + 9 + 8 = 25 RELEGATED
*Ebbw Valley relegated from Championship
*Markham and Taff Vale promoted from Second Section
Previous Recordings
Recordings of the band over the past few years can be found below
For video recordings of the band, visit the video section of the website here
For the Brass & Voices of Wales disc, visit www.lewismerthyrband.com/cd
The Brass & Voices of Wales album is also now available for download at www.lewismerthyrband.bandcamp.com
Additional videos are available on the band's YouTube channel here
For video recordings of the band, visit the video section of the website here
For the Brass & Voices of Wales disc, visit www.lewismerthyrband.com/cd
The Brass & Voices of Wales album is also now available for download at www.lewismerthyrband.bandcamp.com
Additional videos are available on the band's YouTube channel here
GBBA 2019 Recordings
Band Cymru 2018 Recordings
Band Cymru 2016 Recordings
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*As a larger file, the fourth track Peacemakers must be accessed for download via the Dropbox folder here or can be played online by clicking on the image above
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