Profiles
Since its foundation and often against formidable odds, the band has achieved a position within the brass band fraternity of which its members and supporters can be justly proud. The activities of the band were suspended for the duration of the 1914-18 was; but struggled through the second world war despite the enlistment of some 18 of the 33 band members, by allowing ladies to play for the first time.
The best remembered conductor of the Band was the late Mr. Harold Morgan who was appointed in 1948 and who led the Band to many contest victories. Mr. Morgan, a prolific composer of Brass Band marches, dedicated one “ Belle Vue”, following the Band’s success at a National Competition at Belle Vue in Manchester.
The Band then moved to Lady of Lourdes church in December 2008 with kind permission from Father Madden, the band has flourished in our new surrounding becoming Welsh League Champions in 2008, National First Section Brass Band Champions and Pontins Champions in 2009.
Under the present direction of our nationally and internationally renowned Professional Conductor Philip Harper and our resident Musical Director Andrew Jones the band have stepped up and risen to the steep challenges that have confronted with verve and excitement for the future.
The Band is in constant demand for concerts, both in Wales and throughout the UK and is committed to ensuring musical excellence, quality entertainment in the field of brass music with a traditional and unique style. The repertoire includes the full spectrum from light popular music both old and new through operatic, film and light orchestral works to the serious original brass band music performed by outstanding soloists and supported by an enviable collection of fine musicians.