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29/01/2012
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Thank you again for a splendid musical evening
- the finale really had the "WOW" factor. I, and I think many
others in the audience, will remember last night's performance for a long
time to come. Truly memorable!
Maria Sanderson
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27/12/2011
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Many thanks for your e-mail to round off
2011.
Wishing the
Band every success in 2012. Happy New Year.
Roy King
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27/12/2011
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Thanks for your greetings and news of
the Band. Our
concert was a great start to Christmas and we look forward to your
return next December. In the meantime, all good wishes for the
forthcoming competitions from your friends in Ferriby.
John Cuming
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05/12/2011
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Please give my thanks and best wishes to Mr
Alan Morrison and ALL the band members for a superb performance on 4th
December. Please also accept my thanks, and those of my wife for playing
'Fat-bottomed Girls'. We hope the band enjoyed playing it! You deserve to
be Championship Section!! Our thanks also to ALL the soloists who did such
a splendid job.
Regards
Ron & Jean Halkett
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04/12/2011
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Please
pass our thanks on to Alan, and all members of the band for a
splendid concert last night. Many contacted me to say it was the
best yet. Hope the remaining concerts go as well.
Merry Christmas to all - we look forward to seeing you again next
year.
John
Cuming
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13/10/2011
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I was hoping to get along tonight to have a
listen to the piece. However, events have overtaken me. Can I wish the
band all the best for the weekend. I'm sure Alan has done a great job
preparing the band and you will go onstage and give it 100%. Hopefully
the band will get the result they deserve this time!
I'll hopefully catch up with you all at some point some.
Cheers
Sam Kind
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12/10/2011
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Hi
Tony! Tell the band I said hello, and good luck to you all in London this
weekend.
Jorgen
Brecke
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12/10/2011
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Just
a quick note as it is unlikely I will get chance to see the band before
you go on stage on Saturday. We arrive late on Friday and you will be out
rehearsing elsewhere then and on the Saturday morning. Please pass on best
wishes to all, we will be listening and cheering.
Peter
Shipp
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11/10/2011
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Hi Mark, and all our mates at EYMS
Hope this finds you well. Enjoyed the newsletter v. much, especially
Blowers' story about the cornet he learned to play on. As you may know,
Alice and I are currently in Western Australia where I have a job as a
flight instructor, teaching young Chinese blokes how to fly. We are
not playing at present; there is no band where we are living; I haven't
blown a note since July (cornet's back in NZ) and not likely to for the
best part of a year. While it's nice to have a break, I am starting
to miss it, especially when I read things like Blowers' piece and the fact
you guys are off to Uncle Albert Hall again.
Our little boy, Jack, will be 1 year old in a couple of months; the time
has flown. He is a real darling and we just love him to bits. He and
Alice are currently in Holland visiting Dutch family and friends;
they get back next week. After 5 weeks, I am really missing them.
Sorry to see England knocked out of the Rugby World Cup. Maybe you
Poms could get in behind the All Blacks (??!).
Once again, thanks for the newsletter and I wish you all the best for the
RAH this weekend as well as the gigs coming up.
Best regards,
Steve (& Alice)
P. S. Suggestion for next newsletter: Request you print the lyrics for
that bus song about the engineer's machine. ;-)
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11/10/2011
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Now then
Mark
Can you pass
my best wished onto all the band for this weekend, hope you do us proud.
Would love to be there with you, but looks like you have got enough shed
builders to contend with!!!
All the best
Deano
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10/10/2011
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Good
luck on Saturday from all the Metcalfe family.
Regards
Sarah
Metcalfe
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30/09/2011
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Dear Tony & EYMS Band
On behalf of Colin & myself - thank you
for giving us the opportunity to attend your concert at The Middleton
Hall. A most enjoyable evening. Two of our Granddaughters
are learning brass with Alison and the East Riding Youth Brass Band - who
knows where next!
Good luck at the The Royal Albert Hall.
Once again many thanks
Colin & Margaret Buckton
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29/09/2011
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We
enjoyed the Leyland concert on Saturday, but of course not as much as
East Yorkshire Motor Services, who must be the best as Leyland need to
borrow their players. Thanks
for your help about the Baths Hall concert. We will look out for the
tickets.
Wendy
Wales
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18/09/2011
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Dear Tony
Just a brief word of thanks for your kind
invitation to attend last evening's concert at the Middleton Hall. Graham
and I thoroughly enjoyed the programme. Please pass on our thanks and
congratulations to Alan Morrison and all the members of the Band - and
wish them luck in the Nationals!
Best wishes
Maureen Hunter
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22/03/2011
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Stoked to see our mates at EYMS have
qualified for London, and big handshakes to the Neils for their
trophies!
Steve & Alice Rudhall
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22/03/2011
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Well
done!
Good to
see you’ll be back at London this year.
Regards,
John M. Gillam
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21/03/2011
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Congratulations to EYMS Band and its
soloists on their performance last Sunday at the North of England
Championships at Darlington. I was present and thought you might
have won but at least you have qualified for London in October.
Good luck.
Roy & Glad King
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21/03/2011
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Dear Band members, Congratulations on your
second place at the Regional, well done!
Frits Akse
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17/03/2011
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On behalf of the Chairman and all members of
St John Ambulance, I would like to thank you, and all members of the Band
for their very generous donation of £1000.00. We are extremely grateful
for your continued support and greatly value the relationship which our
two organisations share. I would be obliged if you would ensure that our
gratitude is passed on to all members of the Band.
I have made a note of the date of the
fundraising concert and, again, thank you all for supporting us in this
way. I will circulate details to members of Council in the near future.
May I wish you every success in the forthcoming Regional competition and
have every confidence that you will come out on top!
With kind regards
Richard
Wright. Executive
Director, St John Ambulance
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15/03/2011
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Dear Band members, I wish the Band every
possible success at the Regional.
Kind regards,
Frits Akse, Aalsmeer, Holland
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23/02/2011
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Hi guys
Just letting you and our mates in the band
know that we are thankfully not affected by the terrible events in Christchurch.
Alice, Jack and I Iive in Nelson at
the top of the South Island, about 400km away from Christchurch
and did not feel the earthquake which we understand was quite shallow
and therefore localised to that area. I have relatives in
Christchurch and I understand they are fine, although some of
their houses have been seriously damaged and they are without power
etc.
As you can imagine, the disaster has
gripped the nation; Christchurch is our 3rd-largest city and the
largest in the South Island. There'll probably end up being being 100
- 200 deaths, many iconic buildings turned to rubble,
and a multi-year effort re-establish the city centre.
Christchurch is also a major host city for the Rugby World Cup this
year and the condition of the accommodation and stadium may mean
that a major re-jig of that competition will need to be planned and executed.
We are aware that the disaster made
headline news around the world. Help has been offered and
taken up from many countries, including Britain. We know that many
visitors (including Brits) are caught-up in the tragedy, but they
are being looked after and flown out of the area today.
Nice to know that we are being thought
of at this time; rest assured that we in Nelson are absolutely
OK. Our boy Jack is now 2.5 months old, gorgeous, and growing before
our very eyes. I am still looking for flying work, but at least I
am spending plenty of time with Jack!.
Kind regards, Steve
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15/02/2011
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Many Thanks for supporting the Orphans of
AIDS in Malealea Lesotho. Over the last four years members of
the EYMS have entertained the audiences with an excellent
evening of Music. always asking when the next time will be, The
feedback is always positive.
As organiser of the Concerts I am asked if
we would like a programme. I have declined this offer as the audiences
told me they enjoy the introductions to each item, given by the
Conductor, They feel involved and enjoy the humour. they also
enjoy the relaxed atmosphere this creates. Scunthorpe
look forward to welcoming The EYMS in January 2012
Sheila Ashley
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10/02/2011
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On Sat. 29th January 2011 we went to a
concert given by yourselves at the Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe.
We enjoyed the concert very much, the only disappointment was there was
not any programme as to what music was going to be played.
Nevertheless we still very much enjoyed it. One question for
information I would like is what was the first piece of music played,
who composed and arranged it, it was a fitting tribute to the
players and their ability.
A very nice concert.
Roy & Glad King
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06/01/2011
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I am writing to let you know how much I
enjoyed the music provided by the EYMS Brass Quintet at the Streetlife
Museum on Saturday. I would be grateful if you would pass on my thanks and
best wishes to the Quintet for their excellent playing.
Paul Anderson MA FLCM
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21/12/2010
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Dear Band members,
Thanks very much once again for the very enjoyable cd The Deep. I wish you
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And every possible success for
2011.
I shall watch your results with interest.
Frits Akse, Aalsmeer Holland
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28/09/2010
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So
many thanks for the tickets to the concert last Saturday evening. It was a
great evening, most enjoyable. It was a pleasure to sit and listen - not
to worry about teas, uniforms, etc!
Once
again thanks & our best wishes to you all.
Margaret
Buckton. Chair, East Riding Youth Brass Band
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13/09/2010
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Just a short note to thank you – and all of
the Band members – for their kind invitation to attend the anniversary
concert on Saturday. It was an
outstanding occasion and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
May I thank you for all of your support
over the years and wish you and everyone connected with the band, another
successful 21 years – and more!
Please pass on my thanks to the members and
I look forward to attending another concert soon.
With kind regards
Richard
Wright. Executive
Director, St John Ambulance
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14/08/2010
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Thank you very much for bringing your brass
band to play at the Opening Ceremony of the European Pony Championships
held at Bishop Burton College last week. This was very much appreciated.
Everyone enjoyed the Opening Ceremony and your particular part in it, and
I received many positive comments.
A very hectic week followed and I am
pleased that all the competitors enjoyed themselves and the competition
went smoothly.
Yours sincerely
Jeanette Dawson OBE. Principal/Chief
Executive, Bishop Burton College
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03/08/2010
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As a brass band enthusiast I am writing
to tell you how much I enjoyed your performance at the Plowright last
night.
I travel many miles a year attending brass
band concerts throughout the area, and your band is at least as good as
any I have listened to in a long time. I was particularly
impressed by your principal cornet player (Kirsty Fox), who must surely
be one of the best in the area! She was lovely to listen to!
Kelvin Everett
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31/07/2010
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First of all, thanks for last night - for
coming at short notice and for making the concert really special. I
have to say that it's not often we're treated to such quality performances
in the villages. The Quintet's playing was outstanding, and the
programme was spot on too; the little informal introductions were good
too. I got nothing but positive feedback afterwards - everyone
thoroughly enjoyed the evening so we're really looking forward to you
coming back in the spring.
Ian Banks
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28/07/2010
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I'm really sorry that I did not get the
chance to see you and your colleagues before you left and thank you all
for your sterling efforts last night. I hope that you had the
opportunity to enjoy the hospitality during the remainder of the
evening. We heard nothing but positive comments about the whole evening
and the band's contribution was a key part of the whole proceedings.
Please pass on our warm thanks to all of the band.
Graham Towse. Deputy Principal, Bishop
Burton College
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24/07/2010
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The Quintet was brilliant tonight - we are so
lucky to have you come and play at our wedding. Thanks
Chris Ringrose
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14/07/2010
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Well done at Priory Church, Bridlington, 7th
July. Most enjoyable. Also thank you for 'Deep Harmony', I was quite taken
aback, for it is one of my favourites. Good look always, a devoted fan.
Margaret Walker
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13/07/2010
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Many thanks for Sunday. Our local bobby said
" What a perfect English day -- sunshine, cricket, a brass band and
beer ". Sums it up I think.
Regards Mike Ulyatt.
Hull Zingari Cricket Cub
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10/07/2010
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Please pass on my thanks to the Band for a
splendid concert at the Priory. The program suited exactly the
mood and the event with plenty of variety, and something for everyone.
Congratulations to the soloists, who as usual were a delight - but let's
not forget also a very sympathetic band accompaniment and some lovely pp
endings. Intonation and tuning were spot on and the Band did
not allow the acoustics to overcome them. I recently went to a concert
given by a world class band in similar surroundings - a different type
of concert certainly - where the sound totally obliterated the detail.
Not so EYMS.
The encore One Voice a lovely way to end and
again congratulations to the soloist.
What a nice touch for Kathy and Mark to be
at the door at the close, to give a personal goodnight.
I am looking forward to next years concert.
Regards Trevor
Cardwell
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11/06/2010
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Hello everyone. We just downloaded the
song 'Blackbird On The Wire' from The Beautiful South.
Thank you for the beautiful music. We appologize for our bad englisch but
like to express our thanks to you for this beautiful piece of music.
Bert Schelhaas and kids (Stefan, Thomas and Milou)
Zwolle, The Netherlands
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05/03/2010
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Hi Everyone. Looks like we will be following
your Band again at the Contest! At that time we will be touring NZ
in our motor-home so won't have a computer, but Steve will text us the
results. He is so pleased to be going over to England again and meeting up
with all his old friends.
All the best for the Contest and our
thoughts are with you.
Lesley & Reg Rudhall
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31/01/2010
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Good morning. Both myself and my wife wish to
thank you for the superb concert on Saturday. We are enthusiastic attendees
at as many concerts as possible, and this one was one of the very best in
performance and content that we can remember for a long time. We often
find that there is at least one piece of music in concerts that we do not
appreciate, but last night was an exception. Keep up the good work.
Regards David & Pat Guy
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02/01/2010
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I just had to write and congratulate you on a
fantastic performance,
from a small age I have always loved the brass band and as I had not been
well for a while, my best friend said she was going to cheer me up (her 2
children sing with the co-op choir) and she bought me a ticket for the
performance on Thursday night. Wow, I was totally blown away and just had
to write and tell you the humour went so brilliantly with the performance
and
would like to congratulate all your members, but must say two stood out to
me - Neil Johnson and Andrew Kennedy - they were fantastic. I am sure you
get told that a lot, but sometimes not enough, and Mr Lippeatt was
brilliant and getting us all involved. Since coming home I have looked up
your site and see you are coming to Scunthorpe and will be trying to get
tickets. Its ironic really I had my 40th birthday this year and would have
loved to have had a brass band or at least got to see one now I have and
it was brilliant so
thank you to one and all for cheering me up, and making me have the most
enjoyable night I have had in a long time. May your success long continue.
Donna Ellis x
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02/01/2010
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Seasons greetings to you all. Hope all goes
well for you all. Thank you for the Newsletters and for the pleasure of
listening to you.
Margaret Walker, Bridlington.
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02/01/2010
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Just to say a big thank you for the wonderful
concert on Saturday evening (14th November). You helped us to raise
£600:00. Thank you.
Helen
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15/12/2009
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I am so pleased to read about the success the
band has had over the years and the way it has maintained it. It is
16 years since I played percussion with what was then the City of Hull
Band and had the pleasure of playing in several concerts and a couple of
contests.
It was reading of the death of Maurice Metcalfe which prompted me to
write. One of the nicest men I ever met and a true supporter of
the band in that he was present for rehearsals, concerts, contests, social
events and just about anything and everything the band did. I've
still got good memories of Maurice and the time I spent with the band both
musically and socially. Please pass on my good wishes to his family
David Ashbridge, former member.
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03/12/2009
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On behalf of the Hessle
Town Council’s Events Committee, may I formally thank you for taking
part at the Christmas Lights Switch-on, which successfully took place on
Friday 20th November 2009. Your time your talents and your
organisation all added to this event being successful, and without people
like you this event would not have gone as smoothly as it did.
May I also take this
opportunity in wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year.
Once again many, many thanks.
Councillor Liz Kersey.
Chairman of the Events Committee
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24/11/2009
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Thank you all for a wonderful evening on
Saturday at Toll Gavel, I truly enjoyed watching you all play again.
I think that you really made an impact on my fiancé - we went in memory
of my Granddad, as my fiancé couldn't make the Memorial Concert - but he
really enjoyed himself, and as coming with me again to watch you all in
the future.
I really found the Euphonium Duet a laugh, Neil & Andrew made it so
enjoyable to watch, and they made a great Laurel and Hardy.
Thank you all for a great night and I hope to see you all in the future,
good luck with any upcoming contests, and take care.
My regards Natalie Metcalfe XxxxX
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21/10/2009
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Hope all is well.
I went yesterday as you know to the Nationals, and heard all of the bands
like I do. I was gob-smacked when I saw where EYMS had come. No way was
your band last!!!! I'd got you 10th and in my opinion, Northop last.
Newstead, Pemberton, Kirkintilloch were just a bit better than that, I was
also amazed at Desfords placing as well. At least the top 4 they were
right, Nick with Dyke was just awesome, and Bob with Cory likewise. Fodens
were great, and I felt Rothwell gave a really fresh clean performance as
well. I would not have liked to have been in the box trying to sort out
the top 3 well places 2&3. The piece was a fantastic piece and it was
good to see the hall fairly full when lesser bands were on stage rather
than about 100 that sometimes are in. Anyway take it from me that your
band put on a really good show and the result you got did not reflect your
performance at all.
All the best, take care.
Ian Perks
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19/10/2009
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Well done at the contest, I think the result
was damn bad luck as the band impressed a lot of people. That's contesting
and the result, as ever, only lasts till the next contest. Sadly it's the
one that goes down on paper.
My congratulations to the band for such a
great show in every way.
Alan Hope. Regional
Secretary
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29/09/2009
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.....what a lovely evening (Saturday 26th
September) - please could you pass on our really warm thanks to everyone
involved. It was excellent - top class music, lots of enthusiasm, fun, -
and not the least, seeing so many of our old friends.
Susan & Peter Connolly
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28/09/2009
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This is a note to all the members of the EYMS
Band who played in the Memorial Concert on Saturday night. Thank you
for making it such a special night for me, and my family.
My granddad Maurice would be very proud of you all, and he would have been
so thrilled to know that even though he has gone he will be remembered by
people who loved working with him during his time with the Band.
I will be attending the concert in Cottingham in December, and look
forward to a fabulous show.
Keep up the excellent work.
Natalie Louise Metcalfe - Granddaughter of Maurice Metcalfe
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28/09/2009
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I would like to say a
really big thank you to the whole band on behalf of all the Metcalfe
family for such a fantastic night at my father’s memorial concert.
A big thank you to Bob
Childs for his lovely stories about my father and also to Stan Lippeatt
for entertaining us all. Please pass on our regards to David
Childs and hope he is much better very soon. We look forward to
hearing him next year.
We all feel so proud to
hear how highly thought of and respected my father was.
We will be thinking of
you on the 17th October and wish you all the very best of
luck at the National Brass Band Championships.
We look forward to your
concert on the 12th December at St Mary’s.
Once again thank you.
Sarah Metcalfe
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28/09/2009
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May I ask you to pass
on my personal thanks and also the thanks of my colleagues in St John to
the Members of the EYMS Band who played at our annual service
in The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Cottingham last Sunday.
Having the quintet present
made a significant difference to the occasion and raised the service to
new standards. Our Members and Guests commented on how much they enjoyed
the service and this was due in no small way to your member's playing.
Best wishes and kind
regards.
Andrew Milner.
Chairman, Order St John Humberside
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23/09/2009
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Just
a short note to thank all of you for supporting us on Sunday – your
contribution made such a difference to the service and was greatly
appreciated by all.
I
do appreciate that there are many demands on your time and for you all to
give up a Sunday afternoon to play for us, was most kind.
I
thoroughly enjoyed listening to the quintet and look forward to the next
opportunity to listen to the Band.
Thank
you, once again for all your kind assistance and I trust you will convey
my appreciation to all concerned.
With
kind regards
Richard
Wright. Executive
Director, St John Ambulance
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27/08/2009
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Once again, thank-you for your welcome
Newsletter. It is so good to hear all about you.
Looking forward to seeing/hearing you on
5th September "Big Bus" day, and hopefully at Middleton Hall on
26th September.
The very best of luck on 17th October at
the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Kind regards to all.
Margaret Walker
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10/07/2009
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Thoroughly enjoyed the concert: from the
sparkling start Lohengrin ( I have a very scratched 1957 version
played by 'Men o Brass') to the thunderous ending of Procession to the
Minster with a varied middle of excellent soloists and variety of music.
The Band goes from strength to strength, has a lovely sound but I
especially appreciated the control and tunefulness of the quieter
'long notes'.
I always feel inspired to go home and
practice after listening to EYMS.
I see that the band has a very busy
schedule not often enough around Bridlington, but Cockermouth must have
been a day and a half. We were there 2 weeks ago to visit Wordsworth's
house but at least we started from Grange over Sands!
Look forward to hearing you next year if not before. Best wishes for
the finals and maybe this year the Band will make the frame.
Regards
Trevor Cardwell
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05/07/2009
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Hi Guys,
Just a line to say thank you for a most enjoyable evening at The United
Reformed Church in Cockermouth tonight.
The music was excellent, thoroughly entertaining, and you had the audience
eating out of your hands right from the word go, with that opening piece,
Lohengrin. It must be quite a difficult task to play something usually
associated with an orchestra, in brass, never mind to do as you did, that
is, bring it up to orchestral standard! That could have been LSO playing
tonight!
Absolutely loved the entertainment factor as well. I believe it's most
important to keep an audience with you, and the mixture of excellent
musical standards interspersed with a little light comedy and high jinks
worked an absolute treat. Too many times, I have been to concerts that get
bogged down with high brow stuff, and, whilst they may be technically
brilliant, tend to lose the audience a bit as a result. You had us in the
palms of your hands right up to the encore.
I am a member of a small, seedling band here in West Cumbria, namely
Cleator Moor Brass (CMB), and about half our own members were in your
audience tonight. I'm sure I speak for the rest of them as well as myself
when I say we drew some positive inspiration from you tonight. We are
slowly building a repertoire of good tunes, but may have a bit of a way to
go before we meet on the same stage! Our latest project is to launch a
youth section, and try to encourage the next generation into what could
give them a lifetime of pleasure, as well as keep this vital part of our
culture & heritage alive, and a future to look forward to. Anyone
interested can find out more on www.cleatormoorbrass.co.uk
Anyway, thanks once again, and please do come back to Cumbria soon!
Lyndon Fish
Bass Trombone, Cleator Moor Band
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16/06/2009
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Just a line to say thanks very much for the
concert/contest last night. Most of our players turned out to listen and
were very impressed and really enjoyed the evening.
See you on the 8th November
Colin Moss
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09/06/2009
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Hi Mel
Hope you all got back ok!
I just wanted to say thank you to you, Stan and the band for this
weekend. It was a pleasure to play with the band and to meet
everyone. It's not often at these kind of things that the band I have
been thrown upon are so welcoming and friendly. Could you pass on my
thanks to everyone and send my best wishes.
Many thanks again
Lesley Howie x
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09/06/2009
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I’m an ex-pat
(actually a bass trombone player) now living in France, and I go to
Amboise each year with my wife for my annual “Brass Band Fix” (there
are no brass bands where we now live).
It was a pleasure to
see and hear EYMS and the gala concert was absolutely fantastic! Talk
about stamina! There were some “big blows” in that programme. All
very entertaining! Well done!
I’ve attached a photo
taken at your march contest.
Regards
Nev James
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08/06/2009
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Just simple words to tell the great pleasure
I had yesterday during the Concert of the EYMS Band in Amboise. What a
show, I just want to thank all of the band, and your director for
the fantastic moment I have had with all my friends to hear your
wonderful band (special thanks to the Flugel Horn player, I love the
sound and the musicality of this young woman).
Congratulations and again thanks a lot
Fred
France - Paris
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02/04/2009
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Hi friends!
Rhiannon
and I would like to congratulate you all on a fantastic win at the area.
We were so happy to hear the result and are proud of you. Good luck for
the rest of the year, you work so hard, you deserve the success!!
Best
wishes,
Jim
Davies
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25/03/2009
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Hello Everyone
Best wishes on a great win. I
thought Sunday was our best performance and I wasn't surprised when I
got the phone call off Mel to say we won. All the soloists played great!
It was a solid performance from all. My inbox is full of complimentary
comments from well wishers and it was a lovely feeling to conduct my old
band again. I was pleased to hear John won the sop prize, the canon was
spot on. Was there ever any doubt the basses wouldn't win 'Best Basses?'
Neil Cornet should have been given the cornet prize, (he was a star all
week) and somebody should tell the organisers to make a euph prize so
Neil Euph can pick it up.
Massive thanks to Mel and Stew for
looking after me.
Great success for the rest of the
year.
Bob Childs
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24/03/2009
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To all our mates at EYMS. Bloody
brilliant!! A sensational result for a sensational team.
Steve & Alice Rudhall
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23/03/2009
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Hi All
BLOODY FANTASTIC
Congratulations to you all, brill result,
right chuffed for everyone, well done.
Good luck in Blackpool, unfortunately, I
won't be there this year as my first child will be born on the 9th
May, bad planning for a bandsman that one. Little boy due, don't
worry he won't be a cornet player, something to do with genetics ha
ha.
Keep up the good results, Cheers
Tony Brookes
United Co-op Band (Crewe)
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23/03/2009
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Just
seen your area results on 4BR, well done to you all. See
you again soon!
Best
Regards
Andrew Grady
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23/03/2009
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Sorry we couldn't be there, but I hear that
the best band (finally!) got the recognition they deserved!!! Well done!
Emma, Stephen, Penny and a massive, overdue
bump.
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18/03/2009
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Dear EYMS,
We wish you lots of success at the regionals this weekend.
Yours,
Arjan Bakker and Helma de Vries
(your Dutch friends)
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31/01/2009
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Thank you for using our bandroom for your
rehearsal. It was quite an honour for us - we would like to congratulate
you on your very creditable results in the Butlins Contest.
Good luck in the future & if you should
ever need the loan of our bandroom in the future, you are most welcome.
Bev Burton & Alford Silver Band
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27/12/2008
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On behalf of all the
children and families at Martin House, we would like to thank you most
sincerely for your fantastic donation of £510:00 raised at your recent
concert at Shire Hall, Howden. It is very kind of you to support us in
this way.
Verona Milne. Martin House Children's Hospice
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26/12/2008
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I was very sad to hear of
Maurice's passing. I used to play in the Hull Youth Brass Band and the
City of Hull Youth Symphony Orchestra in the late 70's early 80's and
remember Maurice very well from then as being very helpful to everyone he
met, as well as being a great supporter of music in Hull in many ways (I
am sure he gave me many lifts as well as help with my valves from time to
time!) My condolences to his family
Andrew Nicholson
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22/12/2008
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Many
thanks for all your efforts and fine contribution to a very successful
Massed Band Concert at the Sage. I’ve
had a lot of positive feed back and it was clear the large audience had
a great time.
I
do hope your musicians enjoyed the experience- please pass on my thanks
and best wishes.
Ray
Farr
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05/12/2008
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I
was very sad to learn today about Maurice’s passing this October.
I
grew up playing 2nd cornet with the band, and remember Maurice
very fondly indeed. As a “nipper” having my first taste of
“banding”, Maurice was my band ”granddad”.
He
was ever-present, usually found smiling away whilst shifting chairs,
fixing valves, or offering words of support and encouragement, even though
he was usually as nervous (or more nervous!!!) than the players! He looked
after us all not only at rehearsals, but onto the bus, off the bus, onto
the stage, and even back onto the bus after the inevitable post-contest
drinks.
I
am very pleased to see that the band are still doing very well indeed,
which is in no small part due to the hard work that Maurice tirelessly and
selflessly put in. His commitment was way above and beyond the call of
duty, and the concert planned for September next year will be a wonderful
and fitting tribute – if I’m anywhere near East Yorkshire I will
definitely be there.
Best
Regards
Euan
Mann. New York
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28/10/2008
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May I say how sorry I am to learn of
Maurice's death - he was a real ambassador for the Band and I know he
will be sadly missed. Please pass on our condolences to his
family.
John Cumming - Chairman of Trustees. The
Friends of Ferriby Church.
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26/10/2008
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On behalf of the whole family, I would like to
thank you all for giving my Father the best possible send off. You all did
him proud.
We are all very touched by the Memorial
Concert next year. We think it is a fantastic idea as he was such a
special man.
Thank you all again, we will keep in touch.
Kind Regards
The Metcalfe Family.
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26/10/2008
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Maurice
Metcalfe – the words that have been written here about him before
mine, describe him as he was. To me he was a friend, a gentleman, and
devoted member of our Band. I first became associated with the Band in
1990. My husband Stewart joined the Band on Soprano Cornet to play
with them after their first contest in the fourth section. He remained
a member for some years, moving into the Championship Section with the
Band, and was a member of the Band that played at the Royal Albert
Hall for the first time in 1996, gaining their best result there yet.
Maurice was such a proud man that day.
For
us, this was a family band with Bob Childs - my brother - at the helm.
Our family band included Maurice, his wife Monica, and their son Andy.
They were very special times for us all.
After
a short break Stewart returned to the Band and the family that we
loved so much – EYMS Band - our daughter Vicki, also became a part of
that family. We all have a special relationship with each other in the
Band, one you don’t often get, we all look after each other, and
Maurice was certainly the ‘father’ of this family.
I
will miss him dearly - who will make me a cup of coffee and chat to me
now when I sit in rehearsals for two hours……
This
has been a difficult time for us all, and I would like to thank Tony
Newiss for all the communication he has had with Maurice's family,
and for making the arrangements with them on behalf of the Band. I
would also like to thank Mark Unsworth for keeping the Band, and our
friends, up to date with the funeral arrangements through the website,
for paying a special tribute to Maurice with his caring words on the
News page, and for the emotional task of posting the tributes made to
Maurice on the Guest Book. When I have read these tributes they have
touched me, they have raised a tear and a smile, thanks Mark this must
have been difficult for you at times, but for all of us in the EYMS
family and the Metcalfe family I know they have helped.
Melanie
Kennedy
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24/10/2008
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On behalf of the whole family I would like to
thank the EYMS Brass Band for their wonderful performance at my
Grandfathers funeral. It was truly amazing, and I know he would have loved
it.
Many thanks
Stephanie Metcalfe (Granddaughter)
xxx
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23/10/2008
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Bob
and I were very saddened to hear of Maurice's death. Whenever we
went to a concert Maurice would be somewhere near the door, looking very
smart, busy with different jobs but he always made time to
have a word or two with us. He was a real gentlemen who worked very
hard for the Band and its players, and he will be sorely missed by so
many. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family, friends and
all the members of the Band.
Margaret
and Bob Unsworth
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23/10/2008
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On behalf of the North
of England Regional Committee, I would like to add our condolences to
the family of Maurice and to the Band, of which we know he was such a
pivotal part.
Maurice became a good
friend over the years of myself and of other members of the Regional
Committee, and as a band secretary he was a gentleman in everything that
he did, and the way he did things. I have no doubt that the success of
EYMS Band in such a few short years was a testament to his efforts.
Alan Hope. Regional
Secretary
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22/10/2008
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Thank you for the wonderful comments you have
made regarding my Grandfather. I never realised he was appreciated by, and
touched the hearts of so many different people. Your comments mean the
world to me, and my family. I know his memory will live on, and I hope all
of you at EYMS Brass Band will help us to remember him for the kind-hearted,
well mannered man he was. Even though he has gone - he is still
watching over us and will be a part of me forever.
On behalf of the whole family, I would like to thank the EYMS Brass
Band for making my Granddad an extremely happy man, your
Band meant the world to him. We will still keep in contact with the Band,
and even come to some of your concerts as we know this will mean the world
to him.
Thank you for all the happy years you gave my Granddad.
With love
Stephanie Metcalfe (Granddaughter) and the rest of the Metcalfe family
xxx
PS. Please don't be sad, and when you're playing your instruments, or
choosing a new song to play, think about my granddad and what he would say
"Don't ask me! I'm just an aircraft engineer!!!!!"
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20/10/2008
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We were very saddened to hear of our mate
Maurice's death. He was a lovely guy who never raised his voice or
said a bad thing about anyone. He was always helpful in a myriad of
ways; his love for the band was genuine and unusual for one who
never played a brass instrument. He was very proud of the band and
of Hull. Maurice will be sorely missed by us, and we have
many fond memories of him.
Kind regards
Steve & Alice Rudhall. New
Zealand
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16/10/2008
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Though not having been an active member for
EYMS for a couple of years, I have fond memories of Maurice. He was so
very kind, and always thought of others, rather than himself. He did so
much for EYMS and will be missed immensely by people of the band, and many
others I'm sure - myself certainly.
He seemed to happy with life when he'd recently become so much more mobile
with his "new" knees. So sad to have it all taken away again, so
soon after. I hope he is at peace.
Sophie Rees
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16/10/2008
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I was very saddened to hear the news of
the passing of Maurice Metcalfe, he was a pillar of strength for the band
and also personally for my wife some seven years ago when she was going
through a dark time in her life. He will be sadly missed by all that knew
him, please pass on my sincere condolences to all his family.
Carl Robinson (Ex EYMS)
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16/10/2008
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We would like
to pass on our condolences to Maurice’s family after the terrible loss
of a true Gent.
The work that
he put in to the Band was relentless.
The fact that
his son played in the Band during the early days and then moved on, never
stopped Maurice continually working for the Band for many years to come.
His ability to
repair instruments from rolling out dents to major reconstruction was
fantastic.
As much as he
envied the players in the Band, we envied his ability to magic these
instruments back to working order.
It was a
pleasure to have known Maurice and he will be greatly missed.
Steve, Mel,
Dave, and Garry Ornsby.
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16/10/2008
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Sorry to hear about Maurice - he was a really
nice guy. I'm sure he'd have been proud of you all on Saturday.
Gareth Pritchard
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15/10/2008
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Please pass on my thoughts to Maurice's family
at this sad time.
Maurice was the
quiet man behind the success of the EYMS Band.
An accomplished engineer who took on everything thrown at him by the
Band, from the day the Band started. From secretary, book keeper,
administrator, fund raiser, fee negotiator, mediator, plus taking
responsibility for getting everyone to the right place at the right time.
Everyone just rang Maurice, to check what time the rehearsal was, or what
time the coach was leaving! Maurice would take on any role with great
thoughtfulness whilst
muttering to himself "this is not my area of skill, I am only an
aircraft engineer, you know".
A role Maurice did enjoy and performed brilliantly was the RAC/AA man of
brass bands. He could provide emergency repairs to get you through a
concert or contest, plus serious repairs to put instruments right again
permanently. Anyone fortunate enough to see his self made workshop, inside
his garage, will have seen first hand his ability to make a gadget to sort
out any malfunction. He certainly saved me a fortune by fixing my bass
when I turned up on his doorstep on many occasions.
Maurice's sustained commitment to the EYMS Band is an inspiration to all
generations. He attended more rehearsals than any other band member and
he never played a note. He welcomed many players and conductors into the
band, all with the same generous, friendly attitude, that he extended to
all who met him.
Maurice was one of the few people in this life who would give, and
expect nothing in return.
I am very privileged to say I knew him well whilst involved with the
band for 10 years. I only wish I had bought him that pint I owed him.
Tim Priestley
(Previous EYMS Band member and chairman)
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15/10/2008
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Just a few words to say how much I know his
family and the band will miss such a special person. His dedication
to the EYMS band was unprecedented. After spending many hours with
him at band rehearsals, when we always tried to put the world to rights
and solve his daily crossword.
Ex treasurer Linda, Mel, and Dean
Addinell
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14/10/2008
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I
am truly devastated to receive the sad news about Maurice.
I
never met him but we talked a lot on the phone and he was a true gentleman
who inspired respect and affection. There are few people like him. The
band members must be very sad, not to mention his family.
On
a brighter note I am pleased your weekend was a success and that you had a
very good result.
Jean
Grant. Hotel Link
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14/10/2008
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How sad – such a nice, gentle man.
Richard Wright. Executive Director, St John
Ambulance
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13/10/2008
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Congratulations on a fine performance at
RAH.
Ray Farr
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13/10/2008
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I really am so terribly saddened by that
news. Maurice was very special, a man of real grace & humility. He
will be massively missed, as your tribute mentions. You simply can not
replace the likes of Maurice.
God bless you all.
Reverend Allen Bagshawe. St Matthews Church
Hull
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13/10/2008
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I am so
very shocked and saddened to hear the news that Maurice has passed away.
He was a good friend to me during my three years as MD of the band and
even repaired my beloved bespoke Bach cornet - it has never played so
freely - he was a real craftsman, loyal friend and supporter - please
pass on my sincere condolences to his family.
It was
great to see you all at the Mews on Saturday and especially Kathy
looking so well - I am extremely proud of the Band's continued
success.
Jim
Davies
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13/10/2008
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I would like to convey my sincere condolences
to the family of Maurice Metcalfe and the band on their sad loss. For the
short time I knew Maurice I always found him to be an extremely genuine person
in every sense of the word, and a man who always upheld the true spirit of
brass banding.
Kevin Dickson-Lane. Former member
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13/10/2008
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I am truly stunned at the
passing of Maurice.
I know many people have
said it already but he truly was a real gent. Considering he was
never (to my knowledge) a player he took a real interest in the workings
of the band and was always offering assistance and was keen to help in any
way he could – it could probably be said that his attendance at
rehearsals was more regular than some of the players.
As a West Country boy we
often had a discussion on our differing accents … I could sometimes
never understand him and he could often not understand me … but between
us both we managed to communicate.
He was a true bandsman,
who never played a wrong note, and my time with EYMS in my student days
will always include Maurice as an integral part of those memories.
My condolences to his
family and friends and players he has left behind.
My best wishes to all
concerned.
Austin
Fews
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13/10/2008
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So sad to hear of Maurice's death. He was a
lovely man, always quick to smile. Our condolences to both his families,
his real one and EYMS Band.
Nigel and Tanya.
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13/10/2008
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Really sad to hear of Maurice's passing, such
a lovely man and a true servant to the band. Even my mother commented on
what a gentleman he was after speaking with him just once on the phone
regarding a secretarial issue when she was secretary at St. Austell. Our
thoughts are with all of the band and Maurice's friends and family at this
time. I know he would have been proud of the band's performance and result
on Saturday, as he always was of all the band's performances.
Iain (& Ann) McKnight, and everyone at
St. Austell and Leyland Bands
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13/10/2008
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I heard the very sad news about Maurice
and wanted to pass on my condolences to the band.
In 1995, as a student in Hull, Maurice was
the person who contacted me and he was such a warm and polite man. His
commitment to the band was always second to none and, it's
been said by others, he really was a gentleman.
Regards
Nicola Storey
ex member 1995-97
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13/10/2008
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Tony, I'm so sad to hear the news, but thanks
so much for letting me know. I'll miss hearing his voice, even
though I never met him in person, after so many years talking on the
phone, you feel you get to know someone.
My thoughts are with his family and friends, they must be devastated.
Kind regards
Colin Johnson (Brass Band Registry)
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13/10/2008
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I am really sorry to hear about Maurice. If
needed, I would consider it an honour to play at his funeral.
Dave Howarth
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13/10/2008
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Just to say how sorry we were to hear the sad
news that Maurice Metcalfe
had passed away. Such a lovely man, a real gent - he will be greatly
missed. Our condolences go out to his family.
Wendy and Russ Orr
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06/10/2008
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Wishing all our mates at EYMS the very best
of luck for the Finals on Saturday. Wish we were there! We will be
in spirit.
Steve & Alice
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29/09/2008
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A sincerely and large thank you for all
your efforts towards yesterday's concert at the Sage Gateshead. I
have had many nice comments from the Sage administration and general
public. I was well pleased and on a high for many hours following the
performance. I hope you all enjoyed it and thought it
worthwhile.
Very best wishes and thanks to all your
musicians.
Ray Farr
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27/09/2008
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I enjoyed the event at Bridlington Priory
Church in July - Well done all. Best wishes to you all for 'Royal Albert
Hall', 11 October 08.
Kind regards
Margaret Walker
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30/06/2008
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May I thank you again on behalf of all the
residents and staff of Willersley House, and all their guests for an
excellent quintet concert on Saturday. Several people have already told
me how much they enjoyed it and, judging by the number of covert
conductors, their enjoyment was shared by many others. Thank you once
again.
John Hallam
Treasurer Amenity Fund Willersley House
MHA
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19/06/2008
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Had a good listen to the band's CD earlier;
its very enjoyable - great soloists and a good quality of sound, very
sonorous - just a big warm sound !! Reminds me of my days with
Manchester CWS in the 60's
Kind regards,
Barry Daykin
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21/05/2008
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Congratulations on Spring
Belle Vue win. Great news and I’m told much deserved. Please
pass on my best wishes and congratulations to those who will remember me.
All the best for now and
hope to see you around before long
Regards
John Gillam
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16/05/2008
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Congratulations
on a superb performance at Blackpool and thoroughly deserved victory,
turning out to be a very impressive year, well done to everyone.
I’m glad you’ve been promoted as I’m not sure I’d relish the
thought of battling with you next year after our promotion also. All
the best for the continuing year.
Tony
Brookes
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12/05/2008
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Congratulation to the
band and all concerned in the latest victory at the Senior Cup.
My brother now plays for
Jaguar (Coventry) Band – who came third – but says the victory was
well deserved and an obvious winning performance.
Look forward to your
progression to the Grand Shield …. And onto the ‘Open’ ?
Best wishes to all and
congratulations again.
Austin Fews
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| 18/04/2008 |
We are
well pleased to see EYMS has once again qualified for London.
Had an empathetic curry and a pint or two of good Kiwi lager for you
all!
Steve &
Alice Rudhall
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| 10/04/2008 |
Read
the results after returning from Rome where I was fortunate
enough to play solos in the St. Peter's Basilica and the Pantheon.
"Congratulations", I knew you could do it again, and
I'm proud of you!!! This is
excellent preparation for the Senior Cup! The Band must now concentrate
and perform with confidence to win the next one - it is your Year!!!
Best
wishes
Jim
Davies
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| 08/04/2008 |
I just want to say that your performance of
Festival Music at the Area was
outstanding and on the day unbeatable. Must have been that drawn number
one thing yet again. Also give Bob Childs my best regards.
Kind Regards
Clive Parker
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| 03/03/2008 |
What a wonderful night my wife and I had at
the Hessle Town Hall concert on the 1st March. This was the first time I
had seen the Band. The music far exceeded my expectations and was so
enjoyable that I will definitely be attending future concerts. The light
entertainment provided by Andrew Kennedy was excellent - he's a natural
comedian as well as a fabulous musician. I left the concert overwhelmed by
the talent of the Band, and had to buy a CD to remind me of a wonderful
night.
Richard and Angela Wood
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| 27/01/2008 |
Will you please thank each and every member
of The East Yorkshire Motor Services Brass Band, what a
lovely evening we had. Everyone in the audience so enjoyed your
expertise. I listened to comments as
the everyone made their way home, and they were all of praise and
admiration for a splendid night of music. It was very touching to see so
many of the audience make their way to their seats with the help of
their walking sticks used by shaky hands. I overheard one gentleman
say he had been looking forward to the evening since it had first been
advertised.
Mr Ken Dunn and my son, Richard, who lead
the expedition to Malealea, would like to thank you most sincerely for
giving your time and talents to such a worthy cause. We can help so many
young Orphans in Malealea, Lesotho to continue their education in High
School. The Orphans sponsored have to
show excellent potential and pledge to educate their own brothers
and sisters (a very big commitment). The
first pupils to be sponsored in 2003 (three of them) have, on
January 1st 2008 begun a degree course at Capetown University. Mr
Dunn is so delighted for them and this makes the
work so very worthwhile. That is why I have pledged that every
penny raised will go to the education of these young people.
I know I am thinking in advance but would
you consider coming once again to The Plowright Theatre for the
same cause next Year about the same weekend as this? I will of course
have to book the Theatre but would appreciate your views on this.
Thank you again
Kind Regards
Sheila Ashley
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| 27/01/2008 |
I saw the Band on Saturday night at the
Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe.... they were brilliant, best nights
entertainment I have had in a long while.
Regards
Harold Dalton
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| 27/01/2008 |
May I say on behalf of several friends who
attended your concert at The Plowright on Saturday, how much we all
enjoyed your show. We were all of the opinion that the content was rather
more varied than some we have been to, with a good balance between the light-hearted
and the classical. Thanks for a most enjoyable evening.
G. B. Kiddy
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| 06/01/2008 |
To you all, Happy New Year and wishing you
every success and happiness in the new year ahead! Your Newsletters are
very welcome. I'm just sorry that I can't support the venues (too far a
field for no transport). Good luck for 2008.
Margaret Walker, Bridlington.
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| 04/01/2008 |
Regarding the photo of the Band in the
archive, the one taken in Victoria Galleries in the City Hall. It is
myself, Louise Dalby, on the front row next to Melanie Kennedy. I played
Cornet with the Band in the early 1990's, I used to be taught by Dixon
Laing when I was at 6th form college. I can't remember the exact years I
played with the Band, but I had to leave probably around 1992 when I
started work as a nurse, as my shift work left me unable to commit to the
Band.
Louise Dalby
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| 31/12/2007 |
To all members of the Band. I was at your
Christmas concert in Scunthorpe a fortnight ago. It was a wonderful
evenings entertainment. As always the Band was superb, unforgettable. I
look forward to seeing you, and hearing that unique sound at the Plowright
on the 26th. Thanking you for your music, and wishing you every success in
the coming year.
Tony Cartlidge
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| 30/12/2007 |
Hi, just looking at the website, please pass
on my regards to Maurice Metcalfe for a speedy recovery, I didn't realise
that he had had an operation. Best wishes to the Band and a Happy New
Banding Year.
Carl Robinson (Ex 2nd Trombone)
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| 25/12/2007 |
Hi there, my name is Doug Jobling, and I
played Bass Trombone for EYMS band back in late 1992, to 94'ish. I guess
the passage of time has made me want to check out the current progression
of the group, and I am very happy to hear of your successes! The purpose
of this email is to try help with the first photograph on the Archive
Pictures page of your website. I am on the back row, the middle row is Sam
Orwin, and the missing name on the front row as far as I can remember, is
Adrian Bell. The photo was taken in the Wold Road Primary School's main
hall.
Many thanks for the walk down memory lane,
and I wish all the best for the future of the band.
Regards, Doug Jobling
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| 05/12/2007 |
Just wanted to say a big thank you to the
Quintet for playing so beautifully and helping to make the Museums Quarter
Victorian Christmas event on Sunday such as success - despite the hideous
weather!
I'm so grateful you managed to squeeze us
in, considering the short notice. Sorry I didn't manage to see you
before you left but I was still running around trying to be in six places
at once!
Thanks again and best wishes
Paula Gentil
Keeper of Archaeology
Hull and East Riding Museum
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| 25/11/2007 |
Hi Mark - sorry for the belated reply, but
it's just to say a big thank you for the CD which arrived some time ago. I
was delighted to be involved and listening to the results, glad I was
asked .......... it's pretty good innit!
Shaun Roche
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| 20/11/2007 |
Hi to all at EYMS
Congratulations on your 12th position at
the National Finals!
Can I send a few thank you's to Mark
Unsworth for helping us out at Stroud at the weekend.
A massive and belated thank you to Steve
and Alice Rudhall for their true grit in helping us out at Durham Miners
Gala in July this year, when there were only 15 of us in total.
Thanks again Steve and Alice, hope you have
a smooth transaction back home to New Zealand.
Regards Andrew Till - Carlton Main Frickley
Colliery Band
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| 31/10/2007 |
What a success! Definitely the band at the
centre of the community!
I couldn't have been more pleased! A
standing ovation!
Thanks for all the hard work and
preparation!
Philip Wilby
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| 22/10/2007 |
Enjoyed the National Finals at the RAH. Well
done!
Andy Barrow
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| 22/10/2007 |
To Jim Davies and all at the EYMS Band.
It was tremendous to see you all again on Saturday at the Nationals and
catch up with you at the Mews for a few cups of tea afterwards!
I am genuinely delighted for you with your excellent 12th placing in a
pretty strong field at the weekend - I know you all work very hard and
this will be a good reward for your efforts!
I'm looking forward to the release of your latest CD and will see you all
again soon I am sure.
All the best and many congratulations once again!
Shaun Roche.
(BBb Bass, Reg Vardy Band).
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| 17/10/2007 |
I received your new CD. Thank you very much.
There's some great playing on there. I was impressed by the playing of
Steve Rudhall. Please thank him. You have good corner men in the
band.... not just "men", Kathy did a nice job on Time For
Peace..... I recently recorded this with Joe Alessi from the New York
Philarmonic. I'll have to send you one.
I hope you were happy with my contribution to
the program notes. I had forgotten I wrote them. I enjoyed the
playing of my pieces. There was lots of excitement. All in all it is a great CD. The
important thing is that the band sounds like they
were having fun. Thanks again for sending the CD. It
was a surprise when I opened my mailbox. Please give my best to
the band.....
Regards
Mark Freeh
|
| 17/10/2007 |
Hello
from a very wet Vietnam.
Just wanted to wish you all the best of
luck for Saturday. I'll be thinking of you!
Tim Atkinson
|
| 15/10/2007 |
You
will be in count-down mode now for the Contest, and we just want you to
know that we are very proud of your efforts and will be thinking of you on
the 20th, and wish you all the very best on the day.
Your NZ fans
Lesley & Reg Rudhall
|
| 12/10/2007 |
Please
pass on all our best wishes to the Band for the Nationals. It's about time
a band from the North won.
Gavin Holman
The Harrogate Band
|
| 11/10/2007 |
All the
best for London.
Philip Wilby
|
| 18/09/2007 |
Please
convey to Jim
Davies, the soloists and every bandsman our very grateful thanks for what
was a brilliant performance. We all sincerely wish the Band well as they
prepare for the Albert Hall.
Allen Bagshawe
St Matthew's Vicarage
|
| 10/09/2007 |
Just an email to
say thank you for coming to play at the Big Bus Day. I hope you enjoyed
the day! I heard a lot of compliments from visitors about your music
(which were all correct, you were very good!).
Please pass on my thanks to the other Band members
Claire Robinson - Marketing Assistant, East Yorkshire
Motor Services
|
| 14/07/2007 |
Mr Shipp
On Wednesday 11th July, my wife and myself along with
the rest of the audience at Priory Church, Bridlington, were treated to an
excellent Concert by the EYMS Brass Band which is sponsored by your
Company. I would like to give a big thank you to you and your Company for
sponsoring such a talented group of musicians.
Your sponsorship achieves 3 things - it gives EYMS good
publicity, it allows a very good Band to keep performing, and it gives us,
the public, very good entertainment. This is a commodity sadly lacking in
many cases these days.......
Don Stark
|
| 12/07/2007 |
Loved the concert
with some excellent playing, though the acoustics did not favour you in
the louder pieces. Soloists were very good. I liked especially the euphonium
and trombone solo (now there's an old one - the piece not the
player)......
...Like the website, very professional, easy to work and
UP TO DATE. Excellent.
Hope you do well in the finals
Regards
Trevor Cardwell
|
| 11/06/2007 |
That's the proper
version of Ol' Man River. I will try to write something tonight or
tomorrow about both arrangements. Thank you in advance for the CD, I look
forward to hearing it.
Good luck with all your endeavours. It sounds like the
Band is very busy.
My best regards to Jim Davies and the Band.
Mark Freeh
|
| 22/05/2007 |
Best of luck for
your Tour to Holland, we've been hearing how much you have all been
looking forward to it, so have a great time and enjoy yourselves.
Your Kiwi fans,
Lesley & Reg Rudhall
|
| 21/05/2007 |
Hi everyone
Just a quick note to say thanks to you all for making me
feel so welcome, and part of the team at the weekend.
Special thanks to Kirsty for looking after me on the
back row, and to my old mate Neil, who I managed to drink under the table
on Saturday (first time ever).
Hope all goes well with the tour, and look forward to
seeing you all again soon.
John Belton, Soprano Wakey Met. (Or is that Makey Wet,
Alison?)
|
| 07/05/2007 |
Hello
Very sorry to hear that Dan and Liz have left the Band.
Dan was a founder member of the Band when we formed many years ago. He was
a pupil of Dixon Laing and was always a loyal and courageous member when I
was the conductor. I don't know Liz as well, but did hear her play
recently when she was in Cardiff and I was really impressed by her
musicality and technical ability. I wish them both all the best and hope
they continue playing.
Best wishes
Bob Childs
|
| 03/04/2007 |
I travelled from
Oxfordshire to watch my daughter singing on Sunday and would like to
congratulate you for the quality of performance from the Band. Having only
heard this work played by an orchestra, I was expecting you to be too
powerful for a school choir, but this was not the case. You might have
easily drowned the choir, but instead the playing was sympathetic, with a
lovely tone and depth.
Many thanks
David King
|
| 20/03/2007 |
Many
congratulations on your achievement, you are all stars! Too early to say
if we'll be there but I would like to say we will.
Tony & Fran Cartlidge
|
| 19/03/2007 |
Bravo......
And see you in London
Philip Wilby
|
| 19/03/2007 |
To all members of
the Band - let us be the first to congratulate you on your wonderful
result today - we are so proud of you all and look forward to hearing a
recording of the piece Isaiah, which incidentally is Steve's Grandfathers
name. Also a bandsman, maybe he was looking over you and guiding you to
greatness!
Will look forward to seeing the points posted on the
website, and also is it possible to include the judge's report of your
playing?
Your Kiwi fans, Lesley & Reg Rudhall
|
| 16/03/2007 |
To all our friends
at EYMS.
Good luck for Sunday
The Barton Town Band
|
| 07/03/2007 |
...... I greatly
enjoyed coming to an inspiring rehearsal, and I'm sure that the band will
sound great when they get to grips with it. Hopefully it has loads of
colour without being too difficult to enjoy playing. .....
Good Luck with the Areas
Philip Wilby
|
| 05/03/2007 |
Congratulations to
all members of the Band, including those behind the scenes, for giving an
excellent performance at your first concert in Hessle Town Hall. The sound
was superb, as were the chosen pieces played so beautifully by everyone.
Only one downside - the concert was not long enough - we
could have listened for another hour at least! Good luck to you in any
forthcoming competitions, and we really do look forward to seeing you at
the Town Hall again. Sooner rather than later.
Kind regards
Kathy West - Town Clerk, Hessle Town
Council.
|
| 05/03/2007 |
Thank you very
much. My Husband and I both enjoyed your concert at the Town hall, in
Hessle. we have previously seen you over the years at the All Saints
Church, North Ferriby. The Town Hall is an excellent venue.
Janet Black
|
| 27/02/2007 |
Yes, I thoroughly
enjoyed it (Band Concert at the Albemarle Music Centre). It was the
first time I had heard the Band, and I was extremely impressed. It was
good to have a sense of humour with it all as well!
Regards
Kevin Hepworth
|
| 04/12/2006 |
Mark
Ken Baldwin has asked me to thank you, and your
colleagues in the EYMS Brass Band for helping to make yesterdays family
fun day such an enjoyable event. We have had a lot of positive feedback
from shoppers, and it appears that everyone really enjoyed themselves.
Your contribution towards the day was greatly appreciated.
Thank you once again on Ken's behalf
Alan Baber
City Centre Bid Administrator
|
| 08/11/2006 |
Congratulations on
5th place on Sunday. Heard the performance. Very impressed. Great sound.
Bit biased this I know but great sounding
Trombones!!
Billy Brook, Bass Trombone Pennine Brass
|
| 06/11/2006 |
I just wanted to let you know
how much I enjoyed assisting the band at Pontin's this weekend. Thank you
so much for inviting me, and making me feel so welcome and part of the
team.
Thanks especially go to Mel for her organisation, and
keeping me informed at all times, and to Liz who allowed me to play a
short solo passage, something I love to do on the contest
stage.
And thanks for the social as well, especially Pete's
singing on the coach! I don't think I've laughed so much in years!
Hope to see you all again soon.
Neil Johnson, Solo Euphonium - Knottingley Silver Band
|
| 15/10/2006 |
I would just like to thank the
band for the wonderful donation you made in support of Brass Band Aid. As
you will have no doubt read in the various articles, the project is
underway and with any luck should be completed at the back end of next
year. Every penny really does make a difference to the community in Adet
Ethiopia, so your donation will make a real difference. On a personal
note, BBA has been the source of incredible joy to me and restored my
faith in the Banding movement. I am only too well aware of the delicate
balance that most Brass Bands have to master in order to keep going,
particularly with little or no sponsorship, so donations like this are all
the more important.
Many thanks once again.
Bob Thompson - Brass Band Aid
|
| 11/09/2006 |
Many thanks to you all for my
long awaited CD. It arrived via Kirsty and very good it is too. Look
forward to seeing the Band again over Christmas at Howden. Good luck to
you all.
Regards
Les Lee
|
| 05/09/2006 |
A short note to say that the CD
(The Deep) arrived yesterday and that I have played it through twice
already. I am much taken with both the playing and the programme. I will
also say that I note you chose the option I rather liked for the CD cover.
Much impressed!!
My thanks to the Band
Nicholas Lamb
|
| 28/08/2006 |
Hello everyone.
Really enjoyed browsing the Band's website. Especially
pleased you are doing so well. Please give my best wishes to Jim Davies.
Also liked looking at the old photos. When I was part of the Band we used
to nominate a number of awards to individuals, like the ones that Kirsty
and Shaun won this year. I'd like to nominate Vicki Kennedy as the "Baby
of the Band" award, as you can see from the picture below, she
has been playing the cornet since she was a baby!!
Good luck for the future
Bob & Lorraine Childs
PS. She's going to kill me for this!
|
| 03/07/2006 |
As an East Yorkshireman in exile
in Cumbria I have been so pleased to listen to your concerts in
Cockermouth in recent years.
Last Saturday's was the best for some time - thank you
all very much.
David Cornwall
|
| 12/05/2006 |
Have just spent an enjoyable
half hour looking through the EYMS web site, I am pleased to see that a
few old faces are still there , plus a lot of new ones. I am looking
forward to seeing the Band play in Scunthorpe later this month and hope to
catch up.
An ex-Horn/Cornet player of no real substance (ask Garry
O, who I had the privilege of sitting next to for a year, and he only
remembered my name when I had left).
Peter Gallagher
|
| 12/05/2006 |
We wish the Band good luck for
the contest at Blackpool - look forward to hearing the results and no
doubt seeing the resulting photos. We have just had a campervan holiday on
the South Island - being Autumn, the colours are really something. The
picture with the six planes was taken at Warbirds over Wanaka, a biannual
Air show, isn't it a stunning picture? When are you coming down to see our
wonderful country?? Maybe if I send you enough photos of our scenery, you
might give in!
Lesley & Reg Rudhall
|
| 17/03/2006 |
I write on behalf of my Chairman
of Council and all members of St John Ambulance to thank you - and all
members of the Band - for their very kind and generous donation of £800.
Having been to every other concert which the Band has
arranged for our benefit, I was most disappointed that a previously
arranged engagement prevented me from being there on this occasion.
Particularly so, because everyone who did attend said what a marvellous
evening it was.
I know that these events just don't 'happen' - and that
a great deal of work precedes the actual evening and I know from the very
glowing comments that I have received, that all that effort was greatly
appreciated.
Thank you all, once again - and I have to say - (despite
the clutter!!), it's good to see you back with us in Popple Street!.
Richard Wright - Executive Director
|
| 13/01/2006 |
Maurice
Once again the Band produced a winning performance at
our Christmas Concert and the audience was very appreciative of it! I did
thank some members of the Band on the day, as did many other people, but I
hope you will pass on our collective formal thanks.
Derek Haddrill - Concert Secretary Scunthorpe &
District Choral Society
|
| 13/09/2005 |
Having just viewed your website,
regarding the signing of Steve and Alice, we know you will have two great
people to boost your band. As Steve's Auntie and Uncle, we are naturally
very proud of Steve, and we wish you all the best for future contests.
Sincerely
Bev & Bob Morgan
|
| 06/09/2005 |
Hi, we are the parents of Steven
and Alice Rudhall, and would love to be kept in touch with what the band
is doing - with them being so far from home, we will miss the band contact
we have had for 30 years. Your website is so informative and looks like a
fun band. We would appreciate being on your emailing list.
Lesley & Reg Rudhall
|
| 27/08/2005 |
I believe that you will shortly
be gaining a new principal cornet player, your gain is our loss, we will
surely miss Steve and Alice, and wish them all the best.
From our band to yours, we wish you all the best for the
future.
Best regards
Andrew Clark Webmaster - Nelson City Brass www.nelsonbrass.org.nz
|
| 28/06/2005 |
Good morning Mel,
As I'm sure Shaun has already relayed to you, we all
thoroughly enjoyed Saturday night. I've helped a few bands out in the past
and never been made to feel so welcome, a feeling which I know Shaun and
'Big Dave' also felt.
Once again thanks for everything from Saturday and
although you, Stewart and Vicki won't be there, I'll look forward to
seeing everyone again on July 16th.
Andy
|
| 27/06/2005 |
Hello everyone - just a quick
note to say thank you for inviting me to come and help out on Saturday
night.
As well as feeling honoured that you asked me to help in
the first place, I would like to say a big thank you to one and all, as
you made me feel very welcome, and a big thank you for sorting out my
travel request out at such short notice too! It was much appreciated.
I thought the programme, venue and audience was all that
I could wish for and I enjoyed every minute - I would look forward to
doing it all over again, should the opportunity arise.
Of course, if you ever need any further help in the
future, please don't hesitate to ask, it would be my pleasure.
The curry, and the few quiet drinks we had afterwards
was well appreciated - I had a great time socialising afterwards and got
to bed at 4.30am.....(big girl I know!!!...but I am out of practice!!).
It was nice to see Liz again too, she seems a bit more
normal than the last time I saw her! At least she's started blowing that
Euph now...
I am quite sure that Tony (Big Dave) Brookes and Softlad
enjoyed themselves too, but they will be letting you know themselves I'm
sure.
I know I'm speaking for the three of us when I say you
deserve all the very best for the future and thanks for the opportunity to
play under the 'Great' Jim Davies - I hope we could do it again sometime!
All the very best and thanks again
Shaun R
Ps. - It was quite an education all round and thanks to
Vicki, at least I'll be able to remember how to tell Bob and Nick apart
now, ha ha!
|
| 08/05/2005 |
Nice to see you, Kathy, Julia
and Paul again this weekend, I attach a couple of the photo's I took,
which you can add to your website library.
See you all again soon
Andrew Grady
|
| 06/05/2005 |
Hi, Paul arrived home safely and
has managed to get himself a new job at Barclays Bank. Hope you haven't an
account with them!! All the best this weekend, you will probably bump into
Iain there.
Good luck, Ann and St Austell Band.
|
| 30/04/2005 |
.................. that is terrible, but I am
glad you can see the good side of it. EVERY band goes through that sort of
stuff. The band I am playing this weekend from Australia just got kicked
out of their rehearsal venue and have nowhere to go! Anyway good luck on
picking someone. I am sure you guys will attract a very good selection.
Good luck for the competitions too. Right now am planning on playing your
band week after next.
King regards and thanks for the info
Peter Ryan
Click here to visit Peter's web based podcast site.
|
| 06/04/2005 |
.................. I was very sorry to hear
about the upheaval that has taken place recently within EYMS. Would you
please pass on my best wishes to the band and wish them all the very best
for the future and thank them for showing so much kindness and friendship
to Iain during his time with you. I am very grateful.
Ann McKnight |
| 24/03/2005 |
I find it hard to believe that Gareth has
left the band in a better state than he found it!!!! You have lost
principal players and the results have shown this. Lets help that this
lovely band now has found its direction and moves on.
Garry Ornsby
After receiving this comment, I felt that it required
some response:-
Without being in the Band room it
would be difficult to accurately comment on what state the Band was left
in by Gareth, so I will take your comments with a pinch of salt. However,
I was in the Band room last night and we are continuing to move on.
The results are only one way of
measuring a Band's progress, and especially when a contest(s) are
subjected to only a one man adjudicating panel and the obvious short
comings of such a system. What is a more accurate measure, is how the Band
knows it has played at a contest. If the Band is pleased when it comes off
the stage, knowing that everything has gone well, then that is more
important than the views and whims of one person.
Thanks though for taking the time to
comment, and I hope that you will continue to keep an eye on the
website to monitor the further adventures of The East Yorkshire
Motor Services Brass Band. I hope that you will have no objection to me
using your comments/observations in our guest book.
|
| 27/02/2005 |
Just heard your result. What can I say! You
must all be feeling really gutted. I have just had my ear well and truly
bent by Iain on the phone. David Loukes said the other night that it
wasn't obvious what the adjudicator would be looking for in Rienzi. So
lets wait and see what other strange results come up in other areas.
Regarding my bugle.....to use the words from that famous
film "Brassed Off"........"it's a euphonium"!! Regards
Ann McKnight |
| 25/02/2005 |
All is well darn sarf!!! We are all working
hard for our areas (me at Bugle and Sue at St Austell). I think Shaggers
is breaking you all in gently but I have heard a vicious rumour that he
has discovered that strange implement called an iron. So you never know
his shirt may well be crisp and un creased which will be a first. I think
it is because he didn't have such a wonderful mentor as Iain had! You must
also remember he is Cornish. Say no more. Once again all the best on
Sunday.
Ann McKnight |
| 24/02/2005
|
Just wanted to wish you all the best for Sunday.
Good Luck. Make sure Shaggers doesn't leave anything behind and that he turns up
with his shoes on! He has previous for turning up in trainers! Regards Ann
McKnight |
| 20/01/2005
|
I write on behalf of my Chairman of Council and all members of St
John Ambulance, to thank you and all members of the band, for their kind and
generous donation of £500. It is, indeed, most kind of you to support our work
in this way.
I would be pleased if you would pass on our gratitude to all
members of the band and we trust that our 'harmonious' relationship will
continue!
Once again, many thanks for your support.
Richard Wright - Executive Director |
26/07/2004
|
.....and what a
wonderful evening you all gave us at Toll Gavel. Thank you for your letter and
yes please we would like to be booked in for Saturday July 16th 2005. .....We
have received so much wonderful feedback from the concert. Yours
sincerely Anne Holtby |
|
20/07/2004
|
On behalf of everyone at Bishop
Burton Methodist Church, thank you very much indeed for such a wonderful concert
at Toll Gavel last Saturday. It was a lovely varied programme and beautifully
played - you certainly deserve your championship status and we do wish you well
in all your future competitions. We
have had so many compliments and do hope you can come and play for us next year. Congratulations
to Gareth Pritchard and all the Band Members Yours
Sincerely Patricia Byass |
| 23/03/2004 |
Congratulations to all for your excellent result on Sunday. Well done. I am hoping to come up to hear you at the Royal Albert Hall this time.
Ann McKnight |
| 17/03/2004 |
Wishing you all the best for Sunday.
Good Luck.
Ann McKnight (Iains Mum) and St. Austell Town Band |
| 26/02/2004 |
Hello Everyone
Enjoyed the London weekend, nice to see old and new faces! I thought the band played very well (except the first baritone) only joking Steve!!! Keep up the good work, all the very best
Garry Ornsby. |
| 17/12/2003 |
Hello there
I enjoyed the concert last Sunday when you joined the Philharmonic Society in their "Deck The Hall"
I thought the whole concert was excellent and especially the band's first piece they played which I think was
Shostakovich. PLEASE will you tell me what the piece was called as it was wonderful and exciting.
Eagerly awaiting your next concert in Grimsby.
Best regards, Tessa |
| 07/12/2003 |
May I say how much I enjoyed your performance on Saturday 6th December at our local Church. The band played to a packed congregation who showed their appreciation of fine brass band music with rapturous applause.
The programme of music, selected, introduced and conducted by the affable Gareth Pritchard kept the audience enthralled throughout, and captured the spirit of Christmas with a combination of delightful arrangements, splendid solo pieces and traditional carols.
Mark Unsworth's rendition of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, resplendent in an England Team Rugby shirt, was a real show stopper, and Joanna Peacham's haunting performance of Nocturne will remain with me for a long
while.
Many thanks and I look forward to seeing you and listening to your fine music next Christmas,
Mal Kitchen. |
| 05/12/2003 |
Dear Band, It was great to see the article in the Bandsman a few weeks ago. I know it's kind of old news, but other than cars, things don't travel too fast out here. I hope that everything is going well with the band, and it was great to see you getting a bit of exposure.
I hope to see you in concert over Christmas, and catch up with everyone as I haven't seen the band since the Nationals a couple of years ago! Anyway, I hope everyone is really well and that you all have a good Christmas.
All the very best, Sam Hairsine |
|
05/10/2003
|
Hi everyone, just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the concert at Middleton hall, especially the Glenn Miller medley (String of Pearls is my favourite piece of music). Good luck at the Albert
Hall this year, but I don't think you will need luck as you are all naturals.
Angie Graham |
| 15/07/2003 |
Good day to you all, Only now I found your web site.
I just want to let know that I very much enjoyed the number you did for The Beautiful South.
When I see the pictures on your site I can tell you're a merry bunch. (That must be the Secret)
Met vriendelijke groet,
Han van Aalst,
Amsterdamweg 30,
1324RP Almere,
The Netherlands. |
|
17/03/2003
|
Well done!
You have qualified for the National Finals yet again!
I play for Stape and as you probably know we came 2nd in the 3rd section so we are looking forward to a trip to Dundee in September.
Best Wishes
Janella |
| 17/03/2003 |
Hello, my name's Derek from The Hull Daily Mail. Congratulations on getting through to the final...
Derek Tree |
|
16/09/2002 |
This may seem a little early to be wishing you good luck for the nationals on the 19th October.......... but as things are getting a little hectic with Weddings, Honeymoons, changing jobs etc. etc. etc. I didn't think I would get a chance!!!!! Anyway, it's good to see you have a website at least, and that you are back in the prizes in the major contests, just like the old days (or should that be daze?).
Best wishes, and may we bump into each other in the near future !!!
Austin Fews |
