Kinneil have two good reasons to celebrate 2010
Posted by admin in General News on January 7th, 2010
The band is delighted to announce that Allan Ramsay has accepted an invitation to conduct the band at the forthcoming Scottish Championships. ‘English Heritage’ has been selected as the test for the 2010 Championships to be held in Glenrothes, Fife. The piece was commissioned for the 1990 National Final’s and witnessed a historic win by the Scottish Co-Op Band which featured Allan on Principal Cornet. Allan will work with resident conductor Paul Drury to assure a top finish at the Scottish Championships.
The second piece of good news the band has to declare is that Jim Buchanan has received his fifty year service medal from the Scottish Brass Band Association. Jim started playing with the band in late 1959 and has played nearly every instrument, including percussion! Jim has spent all but one of his fifty years playing with Kinneil, and the band was proud to award him his medal at our annual Christmas concert at the Old Kirk in December.
Jim Buchanan being presented with his 50 year service medal by band secretary Robert Doherty.
Unison Kinneil Band Annual Christmas Concert
Posted by admin in Concerts, General News on December 10th, 2009
Unison Kinneil Band will hold its annual concert in Bo’ness Old Kirk on Thursday 17th December. This year’s guests will be Kinneil Primary School Choir which sees the link the band shares with school on the Bo’ness Fair Day extended. The concert will start at 7:30pm and will also feature Kinneil Youth Band.
Tickets priced £5 (£3 cons.) are available from Lyons Hardware (South Street Bo’ness), Kinneil Primary School, any band member or at the door on the evening.
Strong Result at Scottish Open Championships
Posted by admin in General News, Results on November 30th, 2009
The band recorded its strongest ever result at the Scottish Open Championships on Saturday which seen the band placed 9th from a field of 17. The result also confirmed Kinneil were the 4th highest placed Scottish competitor at the championships. Kinneil performed Michael Ball’s challenging test piece; Whitsun Wakes and were conducted by Allan Ramsay from a number 4 draw. The band wish to take this opportunity to thank Allan and the guest players for all their efforts and hard work.
Full Results:
1. Fountain City, Dr Joseph Parasi, 5, 198
2. Pemberton Old Wigan DW, Mark Bentham, 14, 195
3. Whitburn, Steven Mead, 17, 194
4. Co-op Funeralcare, Russell Gray, 8, 193
5. Kirkintilloch, Selmer Simonsen, 11, 191
6. Bactiguard Wire Brass, Paul Andrews, 16, 190
7. Marsden Silver Prize, Glyn Williams, 13, 189
8. Fishburn, Alan Morrison, 9, 188
9. Unison Kinneil, Allan Ramsay, 4, 187
10. Bon Accord Silver, John Maines, 15, 186
11. Kingdom Brass, Andrew Duncan, 10, 185
12. United Co-op Milnrow, John Ward, 3, 184
13. Dalmellington, Ian Porthouse, 6, 183
14. Newtongrange, Nigel Boddice MBE, 1, 179
15. Kirbymoorside Brass, John Woodward, 7, 178
16. Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass, Charles Keenan, 177
17. Easington Colliery, Roy Curran, 12, 176
Annual Concert Review
Posted by admin in Concerts, General News on October 12th, 2009
The band held its annual concert on Saturday night in Bo’ness Town Hall. The evening started with Paul Lovatt-Cooper’s blazing opener “Walking with Heroes”. A nautical theme was introduced with “Songs of the Quay” by Goff Richards and then Principal Cornet player, Keith Johnston gave a rousing performance of the famous “Carnival of Venice”.
Youth development is critical for the future of the band and we were delighted to welcome Kinneil Youth Band to play at the annual concert. Their programme of “Super Trooper”, “The Best of Queen”, “The Rocky Theme Tune” and “Farandole” went down a treat with the audience.
The first half was brought to a finish with the big band number “It Don’t Mean a Thing” and Paul Drury’s “A Bo’ness Odyssey” – a piece which celebrates the town of Bo’ness. This piece was commissioned for the bands 150th anniversary.
The second half was started with the classic march “Simoraine”. The audience were treated by the next number “Pirates of the Caribbean”. The score was created from Disney’s first Pirates of the Caribbean film: Curse of The Black Pearl by Paul Drury. Trombone soloist Chris Mansfield performed the popular “Autumn Leaves” which was followed by Gilbert Vinter’s upbeat “Portuguese Party”. Tommy Harrower on Flugel Horn provided a bluesy feel to the evening with the deep-south number “Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child”. China and the Far East was the next destination of choice for the Band with the oriental “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” entertaining the audience. The band wrapped up the concert with “Gaelforce” and the bands signature march “Kinneil Colliery”.
The band would like to thank everyone involved in making the contest such a success, particularly the guest players and the audience.
Kinneil Band Annual Concert 2009
Unison Kinneil Band Annual Concert
Posted by admin in Concerts, General News on October 2nd, 2009
The band will hold its annual concert in Bo’ness Town Hall on Saturday October 10th. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets costing £6 (£5 conc.) are available from Lyons Hardware (South Street, Bo’ness) or can be bought at the door on the evening.
The address for the Town Hall is as follows :
Stewart Avenue
Bo’ness
EH51 9NJ
Bo'ness Town Hall
Dundee Salvation Army Charity Concert
Posted by admin in Concerts, General News on September 29th, 2009
Kinneil Band was invited to Dundee to perform in a charity concert which took place on Saturday 26th September. The band was joined by the Dundee Central Songsters and entertained a large crowd in Dundee Citadel.
Conductor, Paul Drury, included in the program popular marches such as Mighty to Save, The Red Shield and Kinneil Colliery – Kinneil’s signature march. The band showcased some of the talent which runs through its ranks with Keith Johnston (Cornet), Christopher Mansfield (Trombone) and Tommy Harrower (Flugel) wooing the crowds with their respective solos: Carnival of Venice, Berceuse de Jocelyn and Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child. Concert items included, It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t got that Swing), The Kingdom Triumphant, Pirates of the Caribbean, Walking with Heroes, Songs of the Quay and Peter Grahams show stopping Gaelforce.
The band wishes to thank the guests who helped out on the night, Dundee Central Songsters and Dundee Central Salvation Army for inviting us.
Kinneil Youth Band moves in new Direction
Posted by admin in General News on September 15th, 2009
Kinneil Band is delighted to announce that David Frame has been appointed director of Kinneil Youth Band. The youth band currently has around 15 members aged 14 or under. David will work with the two tutors, Scott Gardner and Lauren Robb, to continue to provide musical tuition of the highest standard for the youngsters.
David was born in Fauldhouse and has had a long history in brass bands. His resume includes playing in bands such as Newtongrange, Whitburn and Kingdom Brass. David will control most of the financial and administrative side of the Youth Band and we are hoping to secure some funding for instruments, music and books. The Youth Band will also aim towards some long term goals which will be produced in the near future.
The band would also like to thank Kirstine Lehany for her hard work and effort over the last two years with the Youth Band. Kirstine vacated the director’s post before the summer.
David Frame Youth Band Director
Help raise some much needed funds…for free!
Posted by admin in General News on September 1st, 2009
Kinneil Band has teamed up with Easyfundraising to offer you the chance to help raise cash for the band every time you shop online or when you make an internet search.
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Kinneil Welcomes Back a Familiar Face
Posted by admin in General News on August 22nd, 2009
Unison Kinneil Band is delighted to announce that Tom Eadie has accepted an invitation to rejoin the band. Tom last played with Kinneil in 2001 at the Spring Festival Competition in Blackpool. Tom has joined from Bo’ness and Carriden Band and will strengthen the horn section for the Scottish Open Championship and our forthcoming concerts.
Duncan Departs
Posted by admin in General News on August 17th, 2009
Unison Kinneil Band announces the departure of Musical Director Andrew Duncan. Andy has accepted the opportunity to replace Craig Anderson as resident conductor at Kingdom Brass. We wish Andy all the best in his new role and the band will continue to work hard with our own resident conductor Paul Drury in the coming months.
