*
banner

Tennant's extra as he notches up 50 years of service

One of the brass band movement's most prominent supporters has been awarded his 50 Year Long Service award from the Scottish Brass Band Association.

Band Supplies
  Ronnie Tennant received his award from Peter Fraser of the Scottish Brass Band Association

One of the Scottish brass band movement's most prominent supporters has been presented with a 50 year Long Service Award by the Scottish Brass Band Association.

Ronnie Tennant, the well known managing director of Band Supplies Ltd was presented with his medal at the recent Scottish Challenge Championship event, sponsored by his company, and held at Perth Concert Hall.

Kirky and Glasgow

Part of a highly respected brass band family, Ronnie enjoyed a playing a career with Kirkintilloch Band and the then CWS Glasgow Band, helping both become formidable domestic and national contesting outfits.

As the highly respected Band Manger of CWS Glasgow, he was instrumental in inviting Howard Snell, Roger Webster and Steven Mead north of the order — decisions that ultimately resulted in two National Championship victories in 1990 and 1996.

Expertise

In 1978 he set up Band Supplies Ltd — a business venture with renowned expertise in catering for the brass band sector.

Over the past five decades it has expanded to become a leading retailer in the education sector and other musical genres, as well as a generous, proactive supporter of the brass banding movement in Scotland and beyond — one that continues to place a great deal of emphasis on the future generations of brass band players.

He recently backed the campaign against charges being made for instrumental tuition in schools — one that saw him take the argument for tuition fees to be scrapped to the highest political levels in Scotland, and alongside his wife Ann, remains indefatigable in his proactive passion for brass bands.

I've enjoyed every moment and my passion for brass banding remains as fierce today as it has ever beenRonnie Tennant

Humbling

Ronnie told 4BR: "It was a very humbling moment to receive the award — one that took me back to my first involvement in banding with my father and my first contest with him in the same band at the Third Section National Finals in 1964.

I've enjoyed every moment and my passion for brass banding remains as fierce today as it has ever been. It means a great deal to me to offer something back and I will continue to do so — hopefully for another 50 years!"

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    


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters with John Wallace

October 26 • John Wallace in conversion with composer Errollyn Wallen — talking all things brass and brass bands.


Blackboard

Petition set up to protect Music Service provision in Dumfries & Galloway

October 26 • The provision of an instrumental music service is under potential threat in Scotland as a local authority looks to make budget cuts.


Bedworth

Midlands announces judges for 2026 Area Championships.

October 26 • The panel of judges tasked with picking the qualifiers in Bedworth next March have been announced.


Mouthpiece

Help required for embouchure research

October 26 • Brass players are being asked to help a study into identifying potential factors that contribute to embouchure-related health concerns.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


City of Norwich Brass

October 25 • We’re Recruiting!. Do you have the sound, passion, and presence to lead our trombone section?. We’re looking for a Solo Trombone to join our friendly and ambitious brass band.. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at Hethersett Village Hall, Norwich, NR9 3JJ


Harlow Brass Band

October 25 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Epping Forest Band

October 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd