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Into the New Year

As we come to the beginning of a new year I'm pleased to announce a few changes to the band for 2009

We have a new Musical Director, former Carlton Brass Flugelhorn player Steve Mercs has taken up the baton, and everyone within the band wishes him the best of luck and we'll do our best to improve and help him to help us be the best band we can

On a related note a great many thanks to Ken Dunkin who for a large portion of last year kindly stood in as acting musical director and kept the band going when the future looked grim

there have also been some changes in the band, we have a new arrival on cornet, Terry Thay who is doing a brilliant job having moved up from the beginners band. Eleanor Prout has been promoted to solo cornet, a promotion well deserved. Martin Tetley has moved from Solo Cornet to Flugelhorn, Jack Cooper has moved from Flugelhorn to Solo Horn, Chris Tetley has moved from First Baritone to BBb Bass and Olga Zajaczkowski has moved from 1st Horn to 1st Baritone. The Band Wishes all three the best of luck in their new positions in the band

2008 Updates

The Band is still looking for new players and a new Musical Director

The New Committee for 2008 is:

Secretary: Liz Tetley
Treasurer: George Green
Band Master: Vacant
Band Sergeant: Martin Tetley
Publicity Officer: Mark Tetley
Librarian: Tracy Cooper
Competition Secretary: Gwen Woolley

[29/06/08]

Players Needed

The band is currently looking for cornet players and percussionists, for further information contact the secretary Gwen

New Committee

The New Band Committee has been decided and we have had our first meeting with the Committee of Carlton Brass in the new format, the meeting was a success and the new organisation committee is working together as one.

The New Carlton Brass Training Band Committee is:

Secretary: Gwen Woolley
Treasurer: George Green
Band Master: Ken Dunkin
Band Sergeant: Martin Tetley
Publicity Officer: Mark Tetley
Librarian: Tracy Cooper
Competition Secretary: Liz Tetley

[10/05/07]

Website update

As you may have noticed the website has been updated, most obvious one of course are the valves on the side of the page where the links used to be, you also might have noticed the coloured scrollbars (Internet Explorer only) and the yellow border on this window. Another new feature is that for safety reasons the right click function of your mouse is disabled whilst on this page. There are going to be more updates to come in the next few weeks, the most noticeable of which is that the gallery will be changing format and layout soon, if all goes well their will also be a password protected section of the site for band members only with the forum, games, useful information and maybe a few other things. If any one has any ideas for the site please do contact me, my email address is in the contacts under Webmaster. On a different note the band currently has a shortage of cornet players, Carlton Brass Training Band is open to anyone old or you to come and play if they wish and if you want to play we will help you all we can.

[01/03/07]

New Year, New Start

Happy New Year everyone, the band has just had it's second AGM and there are a few changes in the band, the committee has been elected for a new year (list below) and Tony Wilson has agreed to become our musical director. I'm sorry to say that there are a few goodbyes, Claire Franklin our Previous Musical Director moved on to other things at the end of last year and our percussionist Henry Burnett and solo cornet Sophie Reah have left due to having other commitments, we wish them all the best for the future

the new committee for the band is:

Chairman: David Sheath (Interim)
Secretary: Charlotte Braker/Gwen Wooley (With Assistance from Michelle Donze
Treasurer: George Green
Librarian: Tracy Cooper
Public Relations: Mark Tetley
Equipment Secretary: Gwen Wooley
Musical Director: Tony Wilson
Band Master: Ken Dunnkin
Band Sergeant: Vacant
Contest Secretary: Vacant

The Positions of Band Sergeant and contest Secretary are Currently open for any member of the band who wishes to apply

[01/02/07]

Website

As you may have noticed from visiting the site, it's been redone in the new band colours and a new design there's also been a rethink of the layout and content. Comments in the guestbook appreciated but please keep comments clean and no personal insults, I must stress that any personal insults to members of the band will not be tolerated, if such comments are posted they will be deleted and the perpetrator blocked from the website. I apologise if this sounds harsh but this is a matter that the committee feels very strongly about

[14/10/06]

Ireland Entertainment Contest

The Training Band Today had their second contest ever and won their first piece of silverware.

The band won the best lower section shield so the band should feel very proud of itself. Also our very own Isla Scott should be very pleased with herself for being one of the best soloists there and the fact it was her first concert solo so the whole band deserves a pat on the back

[25/06/06]

The Band Committee

The Band has elected a new Committee to take us through the next year, some of the issues that the Committee have already tackled are new uniforms and this new site.

The new Committee is:

Chairman: David Sheath
Secretary: Charlotte Braker
Treasurer: George Green
Librarian: Tracy Cooper
Public Relations: Mark Tetley
Equipment Secretary: Gwen Wooley
Musical Director: Claire Franklin
Band Master: Ken Dunnkin
Band Sergeant: Martin Tetley
Contest Secretary: Loraine Reah

[27/04/06]

Hayley Donze

The whole organisation is in a state of shock after the tragic loss of young Hayley through meningitis.
Hayley was the first junior band member to progress through to the senior band and was a very strong and talented cornet player who had great potential. Hayley was never too proud to muck in and help us out at training band jobs and her talent and dedication to the organisation should be an example to us all. Hayley had many friends and schoolmates in the training band who will miss her terribly but will remember her fondly.
Our sincere condolences and sympathy are extended to Hayley's family at this difficult time.
Please see the Carlton Brass web site for tributes to Hayley and details of the funeral / remembrance service 'Hayley - A Celebration of Life'

Pauline Kirk

We are very sad to report the death of Pauline Kirk. Pauline played tenor horn with the training band for many years. She was very dedicated to the bands success and was always one of the first to arrive and last to leave rehearsals. Her invaluable work as the bands librarian will be sorely missed. We recently held an open rehearsal at St Georges and invited Pauline's family, friends and colleagues as a show of support to her. This turned into a full blown concert with over 100 people attending. The training band gave perhaps its best ever performance. Goodbye Pauline you will be greatly missed.
Pauline's funeral service will be held at St Georges Church on Monday 26th Sept 02:00 pm.

[22/09/05]

Gamston Fete / Kirkby Contest 25th/26th June 2005

The weekend saw a feast of brass band activity.
Early Saturday afternoon the training band played at the Gamston Village Fete. Like last year, this was a very enjoyable event for most of us (Top marks for the real ale refreshment tent).
Michael's forgotten cornet caused great mirth amongst the band. Several amusing announcements from the Fete DJ/compare helped heap the misery on poor Michael.
Several of the band joined in in the various sporting competitions such as the egg throwing, sack race and tug-o-war.  The audience seemed very appreciative of our music and we had a great time. We are looking forward to a third invite next year.
Several members of the band later attended Grimethorpe Colliery's fantastic concert at the Royal Concert Hall. The concert was awesome with some jaw dropping performances.  They even Played Hymn to the Fallen and Death or Glory - two of the training bands repertoire.  And it was so sweet when they fluffed one of the cornet entries on Hymn to the fallen - just like Phil and Michael often do, so there is hope for them yet.
Sunday morning and the band entered its first competition at Kirkby-in-Ashfield Festival Hall were we came a very creditable second to Long Eaton training band.
See the gallery for pictures at the Gamston Fete.

[28/06/05]

Band Social

The Carlton Band Organisation held its annual social evening on the 19 February (8:00pm) at the Phoenix Public House.
The training band was represented at the event by 10 or so members.
Our very own Gwen was honoured guest of the night when she was presented with the George Slattery Memorial cup for her dedication to the training band and the teaching of our young players. Well done Gwen.
The training band were in fine voice and gave some brilliant performances on the Karaoke .... NOT.. Please see the main bands website for full report and photos.

[23/02/05]

An invitation to all training band members and their family

The Carlton Band Organisation will be holding its annual social evening on the 19 February (8:00pm) at the Phoenix Public House (At the Junction of Wollaton Avenue and Shelford Road Gedling).
All three bands in the organisation, Nottingham City Transport, Carlton Brass and Carlton Brass Training Band are invited.
There will be a Bar, Disco, Karaoke and a buffet.Please come along, you will all be made very welcome.

[22/01/05]

Subscriptions will be due very shortly.

All players in the training band will very soon be required to pay the annual subscription fee. The precise amount has not been formally set by the committee but will most likely be the same as the senior band's subs i.e. �20 per annum for children, under 18s and pensioners. �25 for adults.

[23/01/05]

Training Band Members Help Carlton Brass
win the 2nd Section National Mineworkers contest

Well done to all Training Band members who competed at the recent National Mineworkers Contest with Carlton Brass. A most enjoyable day was had at Butlins in Skegness. The Band played a blinder and came top out of 14 bands to win this prestigious competition by two clear points.
Our players should take note that Shirland Training Band came second.  Also Thoresby Youth band entered their first competition playing in the 4th section.  Lets make 2005 a year of solid progress. Their is no reason why we should not be competing in competitions in the near future.

[22/01/05]

Training Band Members Help Carlton Brass

Well done to Michael for his first venture out with Carlton Brass senior band. A most enjoyable concert was given to the audience at St Luke's church in Loscoe. A recent record number of current and past members of the training band swelled the senior ranks in this concert. Isla, Phil, Michael and Hayley on back row cornet, Claire on second horn, Ken on second Baritone, John on BBb bass and Henry on percussion (who was star of the show with his xylophone solo). Let's all keep up the hard work and progress so that when the senior band need to borrow players they only ever have to look in one place.

[16/10/04]

Training Band Gets New Resident Composer

Move over Eric Ball, there are new up and coming composers on the brass band scene. After receiving a music software package from school for her GCSE studies, Isla (14) finished her first composition. You can hear it on the main page. Anybody else wishing to showcase their composing talents on the site should submit a small midi file to Phil.

[05/10/04]

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

The training band would like to welcome an old and a new member. Manjit joins us on 2nd Cornet and is already making some fine sounds. Jack comes back on the front row having left the main band due to his study and exam commitments.
Continuing the theme we look forward to working with conductor Tony Wilson, who we are borrowing from the main band for the Gedling Gala concert whilst Claire is away.
Finally to complete the rhyme we must mention how much we like playing Blue's All Rise that we have recently added to our repertoire.
These tenuous links bring us to the real issue. The Training Band would like to wish Claire and her partner the very best of luck for their forthcoming marriage. We all hope you have a wonderful day and that you have a long and happy life together.

[26/06/04]

Henry & Carlton Brass win at Newstead

As predicted our Henry won the best soloist prize in the Newstead series of concerts for his excellent playing of Mac & Mac. Carlton Brass also won the most entertaining concert prize.
The training band, who played a significant part of this program, can therefore be very proud of their contribution to this prize winning night of entertainment.
Full details on the main Carlton Brass web page.

[24/05/04]

Subs Now Due

Annual subscriptions are now due. �25 for Adult members, �20 for Under 18s, Pensioners, Students and Unemployed. Cheques payable to 'Carlton Brass Training Band' should be handed to George as soon as possible.

[14/05/04]

CB-TB Wows Newstead

Well done to the training band for the excellent showing at the Newstead concert on Sunday 9th May. We impressed a lot of people with our progress, especially the younger members.
Many people commented on Michael's solos and we wouldn't be surprised if Henry is considered for the soloist prize for his fantastic rendition of Mac & Mac with the main band.

[12/05/04]

Mutiny In The Ranks

Having been deprived of their usual half-time break for a number of weeks, the militant youth wing of the training band, led by Our 'enry, presented a petition to Claire. The petition was backed up with threats of strike action if the break was not restored. Claire was quite surprised to see her own signature on the petition! A hasty deal was struck that the break would be restored after the next couple of concerts provided that there is more home practice so less is needed at rehearsal. So it will be back to the normal snogging, smoking, and fighting at half-time very soon. (Well we assume that's what they do out there!)

[23/04/04]

The Training Band gets new uniforms and a new web site

The Training Band were recently issued with a smart new polo shirt which will form part of its new uniform. The polo shirts display the Carlton Brass crossed trumpet logo and the wording 'Carlton Brass Training Band'. The shirts are the same colour as the old LMS livery, commemorating the band's origins in the rail industry over 100 years ago. The uniform was funded by the senior band with monies received from its sponsorship package from Lakeside. Our thanks to David Bond and Lakeside for their generosity.
The election of the Training Band Committee sees the band taking more responsibility for its day-to-day running. It therefore seemed sensible that we also take ownership of our own website. Phil Scott, the band's Public Relations committee member, will take on this task. Contributions of news and photos from all members will be very welcome. Please check the 'News' and 'Engagements' sections on a regular basis as they will contain important announcements and details of forthcoming jobs. Also don't forget to use the guest book where you can leave messages for other band members
We thank Ray from the senior band for all his past work providing a Training Band page on the Carlton Brass web site and for his assistance in getting this site up and running.

The Training Band forms its own committee

On February 20th 2004, the Training Band elected a new organising committee. This will enable the Training Band to be more independent from the main band and will give the band flexibility to organise its own concerts and fund raising. We will of course, retain close relations with our senior band and continue to receive its full backing and support.

The Committee elected are as follows:-

Chairman David Sheath
Secretary Charlotte Braker
Treasurer George Green
Librarian Pauline Kirk
PR Phil Scott
Equipment Secretary Fred Straw
Musical Director Claire Botterhill
Assistant MD Gwen Wooley
Carlton Brass Liason John Hunt