Midlands Area (Championship Section), 17th Mar 1984
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| Position | Band | Conductor | Draw | Points |
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| 1 |  Desford Colliery |
Howard Snell | 12 | 195 |
| 2 | GUS |
Keith Wilkinson | 9 | 192 |
| 3 | Brown's Musical (Ransome) |
Peter Parkes | 8 | 189 |
| 4 | William Davis Construction |
John Berryman | 6 | 188 |
| 5 | Jones & Crossland |
Stephen Roberts | 2 | 187 |
| 6 | Langley |
Dennis Masters | 14 | 186 |
| 7 | Ratby |
John Grinnell | 13 | 185 |
| 8 | Thoresby Colliery |
David Oswin | 4 | 184 |
| 10 | Nassington |
John Berryman | 3 | 183 |
| 10 | Royal Doulton |
Edward Gray | 10 | 183 |
| 12 | Coventry School of Music |
Leonard Pepper | 7 | 182 |
| 12 | Ancient Order of Foresters |
Denzil Stephens | 5 | 182 |
| 12 | City of Coventry |
Don Blakeson | 11 | 182 |
| 14 | Grimsby |
Ian Craddock | 1 | 181 |
| 15 | Loughborough |
Bud Fisher | 15 | 180 |
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Desford Colliery
Competed at this contest 23 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1954. Conductor at this contest is Howard Snell.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 4th | Howard Snell | Images | |
| 1982 | 1st | Howard Snell | Essay | |
| 1981 | Unknown Result | Variations on the Shining River | ||
| 1980 | 3rd | Howard Snell | Beatrice & Benedict | |
| 1979 | 2nd | Howard Snell | Variations for Brass Band | |
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | 1st | Albert Chappell | Spectrum | |
| 1975 | Unknown Result | Journey into Freedom | ||
| 1974 | 4th | Ernest Woodhouse | Variations on a Ninth | |
| 1973 | 2nd | Ernest Woodhouse | The Plantagenets |
Recent Form
- 5th Nov 1983: 2nd - National Mineworkers (Championship Section), conductor Howard Snell.
GUS
Competed at this contest 22 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1946. Conductor at this contest is Keith Wilkinson.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 2nd | Keith Wilkinson | Images | |
| 1982 | 11th | Keith Wilkinson | Essay | |
| 1981 | 1st | Keith Wilkinson | Variations on the Shining River | |
| 1980 | 1st | Keith Wilkinson | Beatrice & Benedict | |
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | 2nd | Geoffrey Brand | Spectrum |
Recent Form
- 8th Oct 1983: 3rd - National Championship of Great Britain (Championship Section Final), conductor Keith Wilkinson.
Brown's Musical (Ransome)
Competed at this contest 35 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1945. Conductor at this contest is Peter Parkes.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 6th | Peter Parkes | Images | |
| 1982 | 3rd | R. Gillmore | Essay | |
| 1981 | Unknown Result | Variations on the Shining River | ||
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | Unknown Result | Spectrum | ||
| 1975 | Unknown Result | Journey into Freedom | ||
| 1974 | Unknown Result | Variations on a Ninth | ||
| 1973 | Unknown Result | The Plantagenets |
Recent Form
- 4th Apr 1983: 5th - Pontins Hemsby (Championship Section), conductor Flt Lieut Thomsett.
William Davis Construction
Competed at this contest 30 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1946. Conductor at this contest is John Berryman.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 3rd | John Berryman | Images | |
| 1982 | 2nd | John Berryman | Essay | |
| 1981 | 3rd | John Berryman | Variations on the Shining River | |
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | Unknown Result | Spectrum | ||
| 1975 | 3rd | Ian Bartram | Journey into Freedom | |
| 1974 | 2nd | Ian Bartram | Variations on a Ninth | |
| 1973 | Unknown Result | The Plantagenets |
Recent Form
- 30th Oct 1983: 2nd - Pontins (Championship Section), conductor John Berryman.
- 4th Apr 1983: 2nd - Pontins Hemsby (Championship Section), conductor John Berryman.
Jones & Crossland
Competed at this contest 8 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1976. Conductor at this contest is Stephen Roberts.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 1st | Stephen Roberts | Images | |
| 1982 | 14th | Roy Curran | Essay | |
| 1981 | Unknown Result | Variations on the Shining River | ||
| 1980 | 2nd | Roy Curran | Beatrice & Benedict | |
| 1979 | 1st | Roy Curran | Variations for Brass Band | |
| 1978 (Second Section) | 1st | Roy Curran | The Three Musketeers | |
| 1977 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Morning Rhapsody | ||
| 1976 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Tournament for Brass |
Recent Form
- 1984: 2nd - Yeovil Entertainment, conductor Unknown, do you know?
- 30th Oct 1983: 1st - Pontins (Championship Section), conductor Stephen Roberts.
- 8th Oct 1983: 6th - National Championship of Great Britain (Championship Section Final), conductor Stephen Roberts.
- 30th Apr 1983: 1st - Grand Shield, conductor Stephen Roberts.
- 3rd Apr 1983: - Pontins Southport (Championship Section), conductor Stephen Roberts.
Langley
Competed at this contest 28 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1948. Conductor at this contest is Dennis Masters.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 11th | Dennis Masters | Images | |
| 1982 | 16th | Dennis Masters | Essay | |
| 1981 | Unknown Result | Variations on the Shining River | ||
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | Unknown Result | Spectrum | ||
| 1975 | Unknown Result | Journey into Freedom |
Recent Form
- 20th Nov 1983: 1st - West Midlands Brass Band Association Contest (Open section), conductor Dennis Masters.
Ratby
Competed at this contest 16 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1963. Conductor at this contest is John Grinnell.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 8th | John Grinnell | Images | |
| 1982 | 18th | Dave Newman | Essay | |
| 1981 | Unknown Result | Variations on the Shining River | ||
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Morning Rhapsody | ||
| 1976 (Second Section) | 4th | Betty Anderson | Tournament for Brass | |
| 1975 (Third Section) | 3rd | Betty Anderson | Partita (Gregson) | |
| 1974 (Third Section) | 2nd | Betty Anderson | Devon Fantasy |
Recent Form
- 27th Nov 1983: - City of Leicester Brass Band Festival (Championship Section), conductor John Grinnell.
- 24th Sep 1983: 5th - Leamington Spa (Warwick District Council) Contest (Open Section), conductor John Grinnell.
Thoresby Colliery
Competed at this contest 27 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1950. Conductor at this contest is David Oswin.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 10th | Peter Lacey | Images | |
| 1982 | 19th | David Oswin | Essay | |
| 1981 | 4th | John Childs | Variations on the Shining River | |
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | 4th | William Lippeatt | Spectrum | |
| 1975 | 1st | William Lippeatt | Journey into Freedom | |
| 1974 | Unknown Result | Variations on a Ninth | ||
| 1973 | Unknown Result | The Plantagenets |
Recent Form
- 5th Nov 1983: 4th - National Mineworkers (Championship Section), conductor Keith Wilkinson.
- 30th Oct 1983: - Pontins (Championship Section), conductor Peter Lacey.
- 4th Apr 1983: 1st - Pontins Hemsby (Championship Section), conductor Peter Lacey.
Nassington
Competed at this contest 3 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1980. Conductor at this contest is John Berryman.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 (Second Section) | 1st | John Berryman | Caprice Brass Fair | |
| 1981 (Third Section) | 2nd | Glyn Lewis | Hinemoa | |
| 1980 (Third Section) | 6th | Hughie Higgins | Main Street |
Recent Form
- 11th Feb 1984: 1st - Milton Keynes Brass Band Festival (Championship Section), conductor John Berryman.
- 27th Nov 1983: - City of Leicester Brass Band Festival (2nd Section), conductor John Berryman.
- 6th Nov 1983: 2nd - Watford (Championship Section), conductor John Berryman.
- 9th Oct 1983: - National Championship of Great Britain (Second Section Final), conductor John Berryman.
- 30th Apr 1983: 4th - Grand Shield, conductor John Berryman.
Royal Doulton
Competed at this contest 8 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1975. Conductor at this contest is Edward Gray.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 7th | Edward Gray | Images | |
| 1982 | 17th | Edward Gray | Essay | |
| 1981 | Unknown Result | Variations on the Shining River | ||
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | Unknown Result | Spectrum | ||
| 1975 (Second Section) | 1st | Edward Gray | Rhapsody in Brass |
Recent Form
- None
Coventry School of Music
Competed at this contest 16 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1967. Conductor at this contest is Leonard Pepper.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 12th | Leonard Pepper | Images | |
| 1982 | 9th | Leonard Pepper | Essay | |
| 1981 | Unknown Result | Variations on the Shining River | ||
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | Unknown Result | Spectrum | ||
| 1975 (Second Section) | 2nd | Leonard Pepper | Rhapsody in Brass | |
| 1974 (Second Section) | 3rd | Leonard Pepper | Song and Dances | |
| 1973 (Second Section) | 2nd | Leonard Pepper | The White Company |
Recent Form
- 27th Nov 1983: - City of Leicester Brass Band Festival (Championship Section), conductor Leonard Pepper.
- 4th Apr 1983: 8th - Pontins Brean Sands (Championship Section), conductor Leonard Pepper.
Ancient Order of Foresters
Competed at this contest 26 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1946. Conductor at this contest is Denzil Stephens.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 12th | Ray Farr | Images | |
| 1982 | 5th | Ray Farr | Essay | |
| 1981 | 5th | Ray Farr | Variations on the Shining River | |
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Morning Rhapsody | ||
| 1976 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Tournament for Brass | ||
| 1975 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Rhapsody in Brass | ||
| 1974 (Third Section) | Unknown Result | Devon Fantasy |
Recent Form
- 27th Nov 1983: - City of Leicester Brass Band Festival (Championship Section), conductor Ray Farr.
City of Coventry
Competed at this contest 35 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1946. Conductor at this contest is Don Blakeson.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 5th | Peter Parkes | Images | |
| 1982 | 10th | Peter Parkes | Essay | |
| 1981 | 6th | Peter Parkes | Variations on the Shining River | |
| 1980 | 4th | Peter Parkes | Beatrice & Benedict | |
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1978 | 2nd | Kenneth Dennison | Belmont Variations | |
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 | 3rd | Ray Farr | Spectrum | |
| 1975 | 2nd | Albert Chappell | Journey into Freedom | |
| 1974 | 1st | Albert Chappell | Variations on a Ninth | |
| 1973 | 1st | Albert Chappell | The Plantagenets |
Recent Form
- 1984: - Joshua Tetley Leeds Open (Championship Section), conductor Peter Parkes.
- 22nd May 1983: - Joshua Tetley Leeds Open (Championship Section), conductor Don Blakeson.
Grimsby
Competed at this contest 21 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1962. Conductor at this contest is Ian Craddock.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 9th | Jon Hall | Images | |
| 1982 | 12th | Tony Whitaker | Essay | |
| 1981 | Unknown Result | Variations on the Shining River | ||
| 1980 (Second Section) | 2nd | R. Cufflin | Concert Overture for Brass Band | |
| 1978 (Second Section) | 2nd | Glyn Lewis | The Three Musketeers | |
| 1977 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Morning Rhapsody | ||
| 1976 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Tournament for Brass | ||
| 1975 (Second Section) | Unknown Result | Rhapsody in Brass | ||
| 1974 (Second Section) | 4th | Denzil Stephens | Song and Dances | |
| 1973 (Second Section) | 3rd | Denzil Stephens | The White Company |
Recent Form
- 27th Nov 1983: - City of Leicester Brass Band Festival (Championship Section), conductor Ian Craddock.
- 15th Oct 1983: 3rd - Derby & District Brass Festival, conductor J. Weedon.
Loughborough
Competed at this contest 27 times prior to 1984, first recorded in 1952. Conductor at this contest is Bud Fisher.
Midlands Area History
| 1983 | 14th | Bud Fisher | Images | |
| 1982 | 15th | Denzil Stephens | Essay | |
| 1981 | 2nd | Peter Parkes | Variations on the Shining River | |
| 1980 | Unknown Result | Beatrice & Benedict | ||
| 1979 | Unknown Result | Variations for Brass Band | ||
| 1977 | Unknown Result | Pageantry | ||
| 1976 (Second Section) | 3rd | Bud Fisher | Tournament for Brass | |
| 1975 (Third Section) | Unknown Result | Partita (Gregson) | ||
| 1974 (Third Section) | 4th | Bud Fisher | Devon Fantasy |
Recent Form
- 6th Nov 1983: W - Watford (Championship Section), conductor Bud Fisher.
- 30th Oct 1983: - Pontins Youth Contest (Section B), conductor Bud Fisher.
More details and a map are available for this contest
| Band | Distance |
| Grimsby | 78.0 mi / 125.5 km |
| Royal Doulton | 50.7 mi / 81.6 km |
| Thoresby Colliery | 39.3 mi / 63.2 km |
| Langley | 38.4 mi / 61.9 km |
| Jones & Crossland | 34.4 mi / 55.4 km |
| Brown's Musical (Ransome) | 33.8 mi / 54.4 km |
| GUS | 26.9 mi / 43.3 km |
| City of Coventry | 22.4 mi / 36.0 km |
| Coventry School of Music | 22.2 mi / 35.8 km |
| William Davis Construction | 13.0 mi / 20.9 km |
| Desford Colliery | 12.4 mi / 20.0 km |
| Loughborough | 10.8 mi / 17.4 km |
| Ratby | 4.8 mi / 7.8 km |
| Ancient Order of Foresters | 2.6 mi / 4.1 km |
Average distance: 27.8 mi / 44.8 km
Photos
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