Royal Buckley Town Council concert for Glyn Smith"

Elfed High School, Mill Lane, Buckley

26 March 1993

The Royal Buckley Town Band

proudly presents

A Grand Charity Concert

To comemmorate the retirement of Bandmaster Glyn Smith

Elfed High School Theatre, Buckley

Friday 26th March 1993

Souvenir programme - 25p

Proceeds of concert to Buckley Cancer Research Campaign

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Dear Friends,

On behalf of the officials and members of the Royal Buckley Town Band , I am pleased to welcome you to tonight's Grand Charity Concert to commemorate the Retirement of Glyn Smith as Bandmaster.

I should like to thank most sincerely all the people who have helped in the organising of what I am sure will be a most successful evening raising money for a worthwhile cause in doing so.

Once again thank you and I hope you will enjoy the evening

Yours sincerely

Richard Hird

Chairman

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TRIBUTE TO GLYN SMITH

Buckley-born, Glyn joined the cornet section of the Royal Buckley Town Band as an enthusiastic twelve year old in 1947. He continued playing his cornet and undertook three years National Service with the Band of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, serving in Malaya and numerous other countries.

On leaving the army, Glyn returned to Buckley and was appointed Principal Cornet playing a range of virtuoso cornet solos and leading the Band on concerts and contests for many years. Later, he combined these duties with that of Deputy Bandmaster, in which capacity he served twelve years before becoming Bandmaster in 1973.

His time as Deputy Bandmaster gave him the opportunity to train youngsters, some of whom have matured with the Band whilst others have sought exciting challenges with some of the best bands in the country, Black Dyke Mills, Foden Motor Works, Fairey Engineering and Point of Ayr, to name but a few.

As Bandmaster he brought a high standard of leadership and musicianship which was acknowledged beyond Buckley and as far away as Czechoslovakia where he was a first class ambassador for the town of Buckley.

Under his baton, the Band gained success in many competitions and Glyn can claim not only to have won but on occasion to have beaten professional conductors.

His enthusiasm, great sense of humour and dedication over 46 years are a part of Buckley history, the like of which may not be seen for many a year. And he still goes on! Donning a new red jacket Glyn will be returning to help the young players of the cornet section. Long may he enjoy his "banding"!

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Bandmaster: Glyn Smith

Compere: Margaret Shone

Author: Royal Buckley Town Band

Royal Buckley Town Council concert for Glyn Smith"

Elfed High School, Mill Lane, Buckley

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