http://www.focubb.org.uk/ 2009-09-05T09:02:48+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/ http://www.focubb.org.uk/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2009-08-05T13:11:25+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:cubb?rev=1249470685&do=diff We hope to use this wiki to collect together a history of both the History of CUBB and History of FoCUBB. The beginning... Cambridge University Brass Band was set up in 1987, as an entirely student-run and self-funded university society. Since its early days, the band has enjoyed large membership, and has attracted high quality brass players from all over the country. The society's aim was, and remains, to promote the unique music and musicianship enjoyed in a traditional brass band. This has … text/html 2009-03-28T15:13:28+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner1998?rev=1238249608&do=diff Sidney Sussex College was the venue for the first CUBB Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony, on 23rd April 1998. Anyone who is anyone in the CUBB world was there, and it was certainly a night to remember. A five course meal was served, accompanied by a selection of fine wines, and intelligent(!) conversation. text/html 2009-03-28T15:15:08+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner1999?rev=1238249708&do=diff The second CUBB Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony also took place at Sidney Sussex College, and again the Annual CUBB Awards were presented after the five course meal. Our hosts for the Awards Ceremony were Messers Michael Tildesley and Steven Arnold. text/html 2009-03-28T15:15:53+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner2000?rev=1238249753&do=diff The third CUBB Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony was again held at Sidney Sussex College, as is becoming traditional. We enjoyed a fabulous five-course meal, the menu of which is included below, and a few glasses of wine (much less than we paid for; ask Gareth why...). Despite the lack of alcohol with the meal, the port began to flow during the dessert and many of us managed to catch up in the bar afterwards, so all was not lost. After dinner, Mike Tildesley, Steve Arnold and Paul Davis presente… text/html 2009-03-28T15:16:38+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner2001?rev=1238249798&do=diff In a highly controversial break with tradition, the fourth CUBB Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony was not held at Sidney Sussex College, but rather in the hallowed surroundings of Peterhouse Upper Hall. This bold move was complemented by excellent food and plenty of wine, and the meal was enjoyed by all. After dinner Tom Price and Paul Davis presented the Annual CUBB Awards in recognition of outstanding “achievements” throughout the preceding year. See below for the full list of awards. text/html 2009-03-28T15:24:29+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner2002?rev=1238250269&do=diff The CUBB Awards 2002 were presented by Tom Price, Ben Russell and Aidan Sproat. Here is the complete list of nominations, along with explanations. The names of the winners are underlined. The Andrew Leach Award for Drinker of the Year Andrew Brennan text/html 2009-03-28T15:25:50+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner2003?rev=1238250350&do=diff For this dinner we went to Peterhouse. Whilst there, we were given some food, possibly including: * Smoked trout and salmon * Beef Wellington * Profiteroles * Coffee and mints During this meal, the now annual awards took place. Below we have listed the award winners, and some of the nominations for their efforts during the year. The winners have their names in lights CAPITAL LETTERS. If you have any pictures, please do send them in, to me, the webmaster. text/html 2009-03-28T15:28:28+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner2004?rev=1238250508&do=diff For 2004, we ventured to John's. Some pictures from the dinner can be found here. The meal we were given, included: * Duck and liver pate * Seared Salmon in Hoi Sin Sauce * Duck Supreme * Sticky toffee pudding During this dinner, there were the annual awards... text/html 2009-03-28T15:29:10+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner2005?rev=1238250550&do=diff Annual dinner 2005 was held at Selwyn on Saturday April 30th (first Saturday of full term next term). The menu was: * Sherry * Beef Tomato and mozarella bruschetta * Chicken with white wine and herbs / Vegetable Wellington with Baby roast potatoes, Julienne carrots and brocolli * Bailey's Cheesecake * Port text/html 2009-03-28T15:30:25+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:dinner2006?rev=1238250625&do=diff For 2006, we walked all the way out to Churchill! Some pictures from the dinner can be found here. The meal we were given included: * Caremilised Prawns with lime dressing / Spinach soup with goats cheese * Silverside of beef with horseradish dumplings / Grilled vegetables with a rich tomato and white wine sauce * Expresso chocolate tart * Coffee and Port text/html 2009-08-05T13:14:53+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:focubb?rev=1249470893&do=diff We have been going a while now, having started in 1996 with the band chairman as ex-officio chairman of the Friends of CUBB. In the early days, FoCUBB was known as the granny army and was mainly focused on trying to keep in touch with potential audience members as well as former band members. FoCUBB became a more separate entity in 1999 with a constitutional change to the band which made the position of Chairman of FoCUBB a member of the main band committee tasked with being the link between t… text/html 2009-03-28T16:06:51+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour1998?rev=1238252811&do=diff CUBB Tour 1998 - North Wales [Tour 98 ] The small village of Llanbedr in North Wales became home to Cambridge University Brass Band for four days this year, as they embarked on a short tour of four concerts in North Wales and North-West England. text/html 2009-03-28T16:07:31+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour1999?rev=1238252851&do=diff [Tour 1999 to County Durham] Between 11th and 14th March 1999 Cambridge University Brass Band travelled around the North-East of England on what turned out to be their most successful tour to date. Concerts performed included a performance with the famous virtuoso cornet player, Jimmy Shepherd, as guest soloist, and the band also performed their first concert with a choir. text/html 2009-03-28T14:34:55+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2000?rev=1238247295&do=diff [Tour 2000] On Thursday 16th March 2000 Cambridge University Brass Band departed on their annual tour, this year to the West Yorkshire area, and were to perform several outstanding concerts in the next four days. They not only played concerts alone, with groups from Rishworth School, and with Barnsley Metropolitan Band, but they also gave masterclasses to various groups of school children. text/html 2009-03-28T14:39:08+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2001?rev=1238247548&do=diff CUBB Tour 2001 - Malvern Hills For our 2001 tour, the band headed off to the Malvern Hills area for a few days of concerts, socialising and sleep deprivation. We stayed in a self-catering hostel in Hanley Swan (pictured below). [Tour 2001] Tour Itinerary Thursday 15th text/html 2009-03-28T14:40:55+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2002?rev=1238247655&do=diff CUBB Tour 2002 - Bath and Bristol [Tour 2002] The band visited the Bath and Bristol area. Itinerary Thursday 14th 10am, Coach leaves Cambridge from the pull-in outside Queens College. 7.30pm, Concert at Hayesfield Technology College Friday 15th text/html 2009-01-27T23:00:12+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2003?rev=1233093612&do=diff CUBB Tour 2003 - Hull and Doncaster Like a band out of Hull! For Tour 2003, the band headed North once more, this time to the hallowed streets of Hull. Itinerary Thursday 13th 10am, Coach leaves Cambridge from outside Queens College. Afternoon concert at St Charles' Primary School Friday 14th text/html 2009-03-28T14:43:44+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2004?rev=1238247824&do=diff CUBB Tour 2004 - Liverpool and St Helens [Tour 2004] Yellow Cubbmarine! For Tour 2004, the band travelled to Merseyside, playing concerts in and around Liverpool and St Helens. A DVD will be avalible shortly for those who went on tour. Itinerary Thursday 11th text/html 2009-03-28T14:45:11+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2005?rev=1238247911&do=diff CUBB Tour 2005 - Return to Malvern [Tour 2005] Malvern just a pretty bass! For Tour 2005, we returned to the Malvern area, to visit Aidan's Mum, and old School. Itinerary Thursday 17th March 9.30am - Depart by coach 2.15pm - Perform for Great Malvern Primary School 4.00pm - Free time in Great Malvern 6.00pm - Back to Hostel 7.00pm - Rehearsal Friday 18th March text/html 2009-03-28T14:46:37+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2006?rev=1238247997&do=diff Tour 2006 - Mid and West Wales [Tour 2006] Lost in Powys! For Tour 2006, we went to Llwyngwril on the Welsh coast. Itinerary This is a rough guide to what we got up to: Thursday 16th March Depart by coach Concert in Guilsfield primary school Free time in Welshpool (for a cream tea and a pint) Go to hostel (Ty Gwyn in Llwyngwril) for tea (pasta) Friday 18th March text/html 2009-03-28T15:06:18+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2007?rev=1238249178&do=diff [Tour 2007] [CUBB at Cardiff Millennium Centre] We spent Tour 2007 at Hobo Backpackers, Morgan Street, Tredegar. Itinerary Thursday 15th March 8:30- Leave Cambridge 14:30 (latest) Schools concert- Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School, Rhydyfelin text/html 2009-03-28T15:09:27+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2008?rev=1238249367&do=diff [A few people on tour 2008] More details soon... text/html 2009-03-28T15:01:40+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:tour2009?rev=1238248900&do=diff [Tour 2009] A write up is on its way, but here are a few bits to have a look at... Itinerary We stayed at Stokes Barn, Much Wenlock, TF13 6DB. <http://www.stokesbarn.co.uk/> Thursday 12th March, 7:30pm Joint concert with Sabrina Brass Band St Alkmunds Church, Fish Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UR. For a map see: <http://www.shrewsburyforgroups.com/largemap.htm> text/html 2009-01-27T23:15:52+02:00 http://www.focubb.org.uk/history:whits2008?rev=1233094552&do=diff Whit Friday 2008 CUBB and OUBB joined as “Marshalls Brass” at Whit Friday. See the results: <http://www.tameside.gov.uk/brassband/whitfriday/2008/results>