The Bandstand Marathon

On September 25th 2011 the Constantine Silver Band played at Trebah Gardens in conduction with The Bandstand Marathon.

BRASS ON GRASS 2011

The village of Constantine is preparing for a busy weekend of musical entertainment when the Constantine Silver Band celebrate 30 years of their annual Brass on Grass weekend.

The Band in 1981

This is a most popular weekend event in the Band’s busy Calendar year and begins on the Saturday evening of July 16th at 7.30pm. For this year’s concert we have the very popular Nankersey Male Voice Choir, Constantine School Choirs, Friends in Harmony, Constantine Silver Band plus the junior band all providing a varied evening of singing and music. The compere for the concert is the very popular Arthur Moyle.

This evening sets the mood for the most entertaining event in the Band’s year as they stage the much awaited original Brass On Grass evening, to be held on 17th July where the bands parade through the village at 6.30 for the concert that starts at 7.00. This will be the 30th Brass On Grass and is the highlight for many supporters who have attended all the evenings since it began in 1981.

This hugely popular event has given much pleasure and enjoyment to a large section of the Community who have enjoyed the wide variations of numerous Band’s over the past years.

The Chairman (Mr. Down) is anticipating a very special evening of musical entertainment as we have some ofthe best Bands not only in Cornwall but in the South West, Camborne Town, Helston Town and St Keverne, who will each play their own programme,joining together along with Constantine players for the finale’ with a spectacular Massed Band rendition.

The evening provjdes music of a variety which has something for everyone. Compere for the evening is the very knowledgeable and very popular Mr. Phillip Hunt of Radio Cornwall’s Sound of Brass.

Both events will be held in the marquee on the recreation ground.

Parking is free. Access for disabled persons.

Admissions, £3.50 Saturday and £7.00 on Sunday. Children accompanied by an adult £1

BAND NEWS 2011

After 2 years without a conductor we find our fortunes in 2011 have improved with the appointment of Lorna Wrycraft who is a B. A. (Hons) music student in her third year at Dartington College of Arts which is now resited at Tremough where Constantine Band will be part of her final year project and she looks forward to leading the band. Lorna has also a very active banding history playing and running bands in the South East and Western area.

Our youth group continues to grow and improve, and at present we have 23 very keen youngsters plus two mums and a granddad in our training section with some now moving into the band. Fourteen from our youth group entered the Cornwall County Music Festival at Truro wining second place in their section. We are all now looking forward to our summer season, and celebrating our 30th year of Brass on Grass on the 17th July with our guests Camborne Town, Helston Town and St Keverne bands.

BRASS ON GRASS 2010

The village of Constantine is preparing for a busy weekend of musical entertainment when the Constantine Silver Band stage their annual Brass and Voice event. This is a most popular weekend in the Band’s busy year and begins on the Saturday evening of July 17th at 7.30pm.

This year’s concert has a very Constantine flavour with the Trengilly Singers, Constantine School Choirs and Samba Band, Friends in Harmony and Constantine Silver Band all providing a varied evening of singing and music. The compere for the concert is the very popular Arthur Moyle. This evening sets the mood for the most entertaining event in the Band’s year as they stage the much awaited original Brass On Grass evening, to be held on Sunday 18th July.

Sunday will be the 29th Brass On Grass and is the highlight for many supporters who have attended all the evenings since it began in 1981. This hugely popular event has given much pleasure and enjoyment to a large section of the Community who have enjoyed the wide variations of numerous Bands over the past years.

The Chairman (Mr. Down) is anticipating a very special evening of musical entertainment as we have some of the best Bands not only in Cornwall but in the South West, Camborne Town, Helston Town and St Keverne, who will each play their own programme joining together for the finale with a spectacular Massed Band rendition. The evening provides music of a variety which has something for everyone. The evening will begin with the Bands parading through the village at 6.30pm with the concert starting at 7.00pm. Compere for the evening Mr. Phillip Hunt of Radio Cornwall. Both events will be held in the marquee on the recreation ground.

• Parking is free.
• Access for disabled persons.
• Admission:
  £3.50 Saturday and £7.00 on Sunday.
• Children accompanied by an adult £1.

2009 Update

Busy time for Constantine Band

July is always a busy time for the band. First we had the Garden Show where the band played in the afternoon. This was shortly followed by an all Constantine flavour concert featuring the School Choir, Boys Choir & Samba band, Our Male Voice Choir, The Trengilly Singers, the bands Youth Group and ourselves all doing a short programme which was greatly enjoyed by all.

Sunday was our 28th year of Brass On Grass with guest bands Cambome, Helston and St Keveme and was certainly celebrated in style. The brass on grass is becoming more popular each year and is an evening of high class entertainment plus audience participation, The setting and staging tastefully decorated due to the hard work of the band members and friends who work to make the event memorable and continues to be one of the best band events in the area. The parade was led by the bands new joint Presidents Drs. Adrian and Paula Roberts who took over the role after the very sad death of Mrs. Barbara Scully. Mr and Mrs Scully had been the band’s Presidents for many years. Our new Presidents introduced the evenings Compere Mr. Phillip Hunt who carried out the proceedings for the second year running introducing each piece of music with his great knowledge of bands and music.

Looking back to the first Brass 0n Grass it is interesting to reflect that the first performance was actually in the open air on the recreation ground, hence the title Brass on Grass, In 1985 we went up market and began our long association with the garden show sharing the marquee and its cost, its nice to see two local organizations working together for 24 years. Many in the audience in 1981 have attended Brass on Grass without a break and most look forward to the bands parade which is an attractive prelude to the event.

This year the audience were entertained to a varied musical programme with many aspects of individual and duet performances highly applauded The massed bands under the baton of Gareth Churcher (Castle Coch) John Hitchens (Trelawny & Pomp and Circumstance) Kevin Mackenzie (Flora Dance & The National Anthem) played an ever popular and rousing performance in which the audience stood and waved flags to the playing of Trelawny and Land of Hope and Glory with an encore for both. Thanks were expressed to all who helped with the event and through out the year.

The following week-end the band played on the Sunday’s Two Days village Carnival event, but due to the bad weather had to play in the Social Club Function room .

The next week-end saw the band playing at Port Navas Regatta, this was followed on the Sunday with the band’s annual Carolare on the Quay where we were joined by the Church Choir and the Constantine Male Voice Choir. Reverend David Stevens officiated at the event.