Tredegar Town Band
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Tredegar Town Band are a brass band from the town of Tredegar, in South Wales. They date back to 1849.[1] They are managed by Ian Porthouse.[2]
History
The origins of the band date back to 1849 with a procession to celebrate the opening of a new mill.[3] In 1876, a officially constituted band was formed, following public donations. From this point to the present day, a band has existed in Tredegar.[3]
After the Second World War, they enjoyed increasing success, winning the Second Section Champion Band of Great Britain in 1973, the Champion Band of Wales in 1974, and the Grand Shield in 1976.[3]
They were podium placers in the European Brass Band Championship in 1991 and 2011, runners-up at the National Championship of Great Britain in 1993 and 2003, and runners-up at the British Open in 1996, before winning the British Open in 2010.
In 2013, they won the British Open again, beating second-place Cory band.[3][4]
Today
They are the #6 brass band in the world as of April 21, 2016,[5] down from #2 on December 26, 2013.[6]
References
- ^ "Tredegar Town Band". Tredegar Town Band. p. 1. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Musical Director". Tredegar Town Band. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d "The Band". Tredegar Town Band. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Blowing their own trumpets! Welsh bands make history with first and second places at the British Open Brass Band Championship". 18 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ "4 Bars Rest - Rankings". 4 Bars Rest. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "4BarsRest 2013". 4BarsRest. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2016.