Brass Bands

[Penny Tray]

The book referred to in the following link (Brass Bands of the British Isles - 1800-2018 - a Historical Directory) contains much of Scottish interest, including: -

Ardrossan Brass Band - active 1876.

St. Patrick's Brass Band, Ardrossan - active 1889.

Saltcoats Brass Band (1) - founded in autumn 1859, instructed by Mr. Morris. Carried out two concerts in spring 1860, then Mr. Orr was engaged to further instruct the band. Due to falling numbers in the band, the committee resigned in January 1861 and recommended the band be wound up. The band struggled on for a short while, eventually disbanding.

Saltcoats Brass Band (2) - see Saltcoats Burgh Band.

Saltcoats Burgh Band - founded 1903, conductor W. G. Burgoyne. In August 1903 a cycle parade on behalf of the band raised £14. In April 1904 the bandsmen made their first appearance in their new uniforms. On July 22, 1904, a musical fete and promenade concert, organised by Mr. Walter Freer on behalf of Saltcoats Burgh Band Fund took place in the Holm Plantation on Saturday afternoon. In October 1904 Saltcoats Burgh Band's three day bazaar realised £476. Conductor J. H. Rimmer in 1906. Still active in 1910.

Saltcoats Good Templar Brass Band - founded in 1871 using some of the instruments of the previous Saltcoats Brass Band (once they were put back in order).

Dalry Brass Band - In January 1905, at a singing competition under the auspices of the Dalry Silver Band, Miss Annie Frew, New Street, Stevenston, was the winner of the gold medal.

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[Hughie]

Saltcoats Brass Band (1) - founded in autumn 1859, instructed by Mr. Morris. Carried out two concerts in spring 1860, then Mr. Orr was engaged to further instruct the band.

This from The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald
12 March 1859
The Inhabitants of Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston are respectfully informed that this Concert is got up for the purpose of raising the Funds necessary for procuring instruments in order to the formation of a Brass Band in Saltcoats. The Committee beg leave to state that the Instruments will remain the property of the Town, under the management of a Committee to be annually elected by the Inhabitants.

[morag]

Not really a fan of brass bands but like a performance by a trumpeter in a Snow Patrol number, was great!