*
banner

Beaumaris set a tight squeeze record

The Beaumaris Band organisation recently packed a concert stage with 168 of their own players as they look towards returns at home and abroad in 2017.

Beaumaris
  Beaumaris managed to squeeze no less than 168 players plus MD onto the stage a recent concerts

The festive season may be one of the busiest times for bands, but this Christmas has been a record breaking one for Seindorf Beaumaris from North Wales.

Recently, no less than 168 players from the Beaumaris' family of five bands, performed in two sold out concerts in Anglesey.

Tight squeeze

And reflecting on both the musical as well as logistical success, Musical Director, Gwyn Evans told 4BR: "It's an incredible achievement to have so many players on stage.

It didn't really dawn on us how many players we have in our family of bands until we finally sat down for the first concert. It was a bit of a tight squeeze!"

He added: "For a band in such a rural area to have 168 musicians on stage in one concert is absolutely amazing."

Proud set-up

Seindorf Beaumaris is extremely proud of their set-up, with a successful Junior, Intermediate and Youth Band providing developing steps on a long and fruitful journey of brass band enjoyment and participation.

"These youth sections play such an important role in both the player's musical education as well as the long term future of the organisation," explained Gwyn.

Summer Wine

And with Gwyn's father, Fred, conducting the Junior Band and Gwyn's daughter, Bethan, leading the Intermediate Band, Seindorf Beaumaris is also a real family affair — something that is certainly shown by the Beaumaris Social Band, called 'The Last of the Summer Wind' or 'LSW'.

It was formed in 2008 after Gwyn returned from a visit to Norway inspired by the bands that aimed to include the whole family — from youngsters to grand-parents all enjoying playing in the same ensemble.

Following the initial hard work of persuading older family members to take part 'LSW'now rehearse each week with over 40 players 'having a go and having great fun' as Gwyn says.

Busy 2017

2017 also promises to be a busy one — as the Youth Band returns to Blackpool to try and recapture the Youth Entertainment Championship of Great Britain title they last won in 2014, whilst the players of 'LSW' head to Norway in March after accepting an invitation from Tasta Gubbekorps of Stavanger to take part in the Gubbiaden contest.

And with the National Eisteddfod of Wales being hosted on Anglesey in August, there will also be a welcome return to competition for the senior Seindorf Beaumaris Band.

"With the Eisteddfod in our own back yard we felt we had to take part, and with such talented youngsters moving through the ranks, it was only natural that they should move up to the Senior Band," explained Gwyn, before adding.

"It promises to be an exciting and incredibly busy year, but that's how we like it in Beaumaris!"

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Besson Horizons

New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again

June 6 • The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.


British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 4 • From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


HYDE BAND

June 5 • WE CURRENTLY HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES FOR BB BASS, BARITONE & EUPHONIUM. Join our friendly 1st Section Band in the New forest, working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contests. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 8-10


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd