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*Latest Members Area Update: September 27th
Movie Music repertoire amended Scroll down for latest information |
*Latest Engagements Area Update: August 30th
Christmas dates amended and 2023 dates added Please ensure all new dates are correct and added to diaries |
- 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
*Please contact Craig to book in a date for your section on Spectrum ASAP please
- Uniform
- Dress for all engagements is:
Walking Out Uniform
All black with white shirt, band tie & the new 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
*For the band tie & bowtie, see Gareth Hanson
*The new softshell jackets now replace the navy blazers as Walking Out uniform
*If you need a softshell or stage jacket, 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
*Please contact Craig to book in a date for your section on Spectrum ASAP please
- Uniform
- Dress for all engagements is:
Walking Out Uniform
All black with white shirt, band tie & the new 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
*For the band tie & bowtie, see Gareth Hanson
*The new softshell jackets now replace the navy blazers as Walking Out uniform
*If you need a softshell or stage jacket, see Rhiannon
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are currently held at the new bandroom, Trehafod Village Community Hall, Ifor Street, Trehafod, CF37 2NF Full information and additional images of the space and facilities, plus Google Street View maps of both the rehearsal room and car park are available at www.lewismerthyrband.com/new-bandroom
*Please note that parking is NOT PERMITTED on Ifor Street itself or the surrounding residential streets under any circumstances The Hall has a dedicated car park immediately to the rear at 30 Lewis Street, Trehafod, CF37 2NH
*Sectional rehearsals are held at the Cymmer Bandroom, 6 Office Street, Cymmer, CF39 9AL
*Available days - Tuesdays & Weekends, Thursdays if essential
*Please note that parking is NOT PERMITTED on Ifor Street itself or the surrounding residential streets under any circumstances The Hall has a dedicated car park immediately to the rear at 30 Lewis Street, Trehafod, CF37 2NH
*Sectional rehearsals are held at the Cymmer Bandroom, 6 Office Street, Cymmer, CF39 9AL
*Available days - Tuesdays & Weekends, Thursdays if essential
2022 Engagements
Thursday October 13th
7:30pm
A Night at the Movies - Opening Night, Cynon Valley Film Festival
with Town Church Primary School Choir
St Elvan's, Aberdare
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Running Order Back to the Future Batman: The Movie Ice Castles The Curious Affair of The Wolf & The Hawk CHOIR The Bather's Revenge The Desperate Poaching Affray A Beautiful Mind (with vocalist) I Dreamed A Dream Pirates of the Caribbean Superman Over The Rainbow It's Not Unusual Jurassic Park CHOIR The Sheepstealer Mountain Scene (*premiere performance) On My Own Skyfall Star Wars Full Repertoire Back to the Future The Bather's Revenge Batman: The Movie A Beautiful Mind (with vocalist) The Curious Affair of The Wolf & The Hawk The Desperate Poaching Affray E.T. Ice Castles Imperial March It's Not Unusual Jurassic Park Mountain Scene (*premiere performance) Over The Rainbow Pirates of the Caribbean The Sheepstealer Spiderman Star Wars Superman |
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Remembrance Sunday
Sunday November 13th
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 13th
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 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 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
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
Christmas Carolling
Nov 26 to Dec 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
Christmas Concert
Thursday December 1st
Tonyrefail School
Festive Tour
Dec 2 to 5
Stuttgart & Ravensburg, Germany
Sunday 11th & 18th December
*Two performances - 14:00 & 16:00*
The Snowman - Live!
St Elvan's, Aberdare
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Repertoire
Merry Christmas Everybody Santaclaustraphobia Frozen The Snowman - Full Score Jingle Bells www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/south-wales/st-elvans-church Box Office: 0333 666 4466 |
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Christmas Concert
Thursday December 15th
Venue TBD
2023 Engagements
Saturday February 18th
Welsh Open Entertainments Championships
Riverfront Theatre, Newport
Programme: TBD
Contest Day Timings
12:00
Pre-Contest Rehearsal
Bandroom, Trehafod
13:00
Pack down & cuppa
13:30
Travel to Newport
Suggested Parking - Friar's Walk (opposite venue) NP20 1EA
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14:30
Meet at Venue
The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1HG
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14:50
Reporting time for performance
18:00
Curry - Vanilla Spice
Lyne Rd, Newport NP20 5JG
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12:00
Pre-Contest Rehearsal
Bandroom, Trehafod
13:00
Pack down & cuppa
13:30
Travel to Newport
Suggested Parking - Friar's Walk (opposite venue) NP20 1EA
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14:30
Meet at Venue
The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1HG
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14:50
Reporting time for performance
18:00
Curry - Vanilla Spice
Lyne Rd, Newport NP20 5JG
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Saturday March 18th
Welsh Regional Championships
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Test-Piece: TBA
Contest Day Timings TBC
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
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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Provisional 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
September 4 to 11
Estes Park International Tattoo
Colorado, USA
www.epitattoo.com
An invitation to the 2022 Estes Park International Tattoo in Colorado, USA has been confirmed. Given our participation in Kerkrade this summer, those wishing to attend will be massing together with players from City of Bristol Brass Band for the tour
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.£420 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.£420 at present)
For further information on the Tattoo and wider festival, visit www.epitattoo.com and www.scotfest.com
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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