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Third Carrick Band

Both Junior and Senior bands achieve 3rd place at NIBA Championships of Ireland Contest http://bit.ly/nfwRue

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Band of the Year 2008
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Welcome to the bebo entry for the Third Carrick Band.

Situated in the coastal town of Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland, near the entrance to Belfast Lough, 2008 sees the Third Carrick Silver Band celebrate 50 years of music making.

Over the last 50 years the band has competed in many contests resulting in an impressive number of wins and has entertained many thousands of people who have attended the concerts given by the band particularly throughout the summer and Christmas periods.

In April 2005, the band was given the opportunity and privilege of competing in the European Brass Band Championships which was held in Groningen, Holland and has also played throughout the UK and Ireland. The band are currently one of the busiest and most entertaining bands in Northern Ireland playing a wide selection of music covering many genres.

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  • Joint 2nd Place for Band at Fivemiletown Contest

    The 2010 contesting year once again started off with the annual Brass Band League NI entertainments competition which was held in the Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown on Saturday 20th February and sponsored by G R White & Son. Each band were able to choose its own selection of music for the performance. Again this year, a full house watched and listened to the band's performance which subsequently resulted in a joint 2nd place with 131 points.

    The Music adjudicator was Stan Lippeatt B.A., L.R.S.M.
    The Entertainment adjudicator was Ivor Stevenson
    The Compere for the day was William Caughey (BBL President)

    The music played by the band was:

    Valero - J Swearingen arr. S Smith
    On The Track - J Simpson arr. A Catherall - Soloist: Matthew Brown (Xylophone)
    El Cumbanchero - R Hernandez arr. G Richards - Soloist: Ruth Dodridge
    The Lord is Gracious - D Bartlett arr. O Ritman
    The Contestor - T J Powell
    Gonna Fly Now - B Conti arr. A Fernie

    Well done to our soloists, Matthew Brown and Ruth Dodridge.

    Congratulations also to the 1st Old Boys Band, Templemore, Wellington Silver and Ballyreagh Silver wins in their respective sections.

    The band will be competing again in April.

    Full results of the day were as follows:

    Fourth Section
    1st: Ballyreagh Silver - 124 points
    2nd: Dungannon Silver - 122 points

    Best March: Ballyreagh Silver - Walkabout
    Best Solo: Dungannon Silver - Demelza

    Third Section
    1st: Wellington Silver - 126 points
    =2nd: St Mark's Silver - 125 points
    =2nd: CWA - 125 points

    Best March: CWA - Shield of Liberty
    Best Solo: Wellington Silver - Spanish Eyes

    Second Section
    1st: Templemore - 133 points
    =2nd: Downshire Brass - 131 points
    =2nd: Ballyduff Silver - 131 points
    =2nd: Third Carrickfergus Band - 131 points
    5th: Roughan Silver - 129 points

    Best March: Downshire Brass - New Colonial
    Best Solo: Templemore - Georgia on my Mind - Soloist: Linley Hamilton

    Championship Section
    1st: 1st Old Boys Silver - 141 points
    =2nd: Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band - 138 points
    =2nd: Murley Silver - 138 points
    4th: Strabane Concert Brass - 134 points

    Best March: 1st Old Boys Silver - Blaze Away
    Best Solo: Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band - Blue John - Soloist: Clive McBride

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  • New Band CD "On the Castle Green" now released

    It is with great pleasure that The Third Carrickfergus Band announce the launch of their debut CD recording entitled "On the Castle Green"

    The CD features 18 tracks from various genres of music including jazz and blues, religious, swing, classical and the world's first recording of the CDs title track, the new signature march which was commissioned in celebration of it's Golden Jubilee celebrations and was composed by the extremely talented Paul Lovatt-Cooper.

    The CD is priced at £10.00 plus £1.50 postage and packing and can be purchased using our secure on-line shop. Payments can be made using most major credit cards, switch cards or your PayPal account. Go to www.thirdcarrickband.co.uk/sales.php

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  • NIBA Championship of Ireland Contest

    Big congratulations to both junior and senior band on their performances on Saturday 31st October in Armagh.

    Thanks also to Desy on his interpretation of Resurgam which resulted in a second place.

    Our congratulations also go to Drogheda Brass on their win and thanks also to all the competing bands without whom there would be no competition.

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  • Peter Arthurs
    luv Peter Arthurs

    Well done TCSB!!!! We are the best :) .

    11/2/09
  • Thon Blonde One
    Thon Blonde One

    HURRY UP DAN AND COME HOME!!!

    9/7/09
  • Nicky Cameron
    luv Nicky Cameron

    Well done on this mornings concert Junior Band!! It was Terrific!!!! Well done everyone!!!

    6/6/09
  • Nicky Cameron
    luv Nicky Cameron

    Auch - Poor Third Carrick - Not many commenting on how much they are missing band :L

    4/14/09
  • Third Carrick Band
    Third Carrick Band

    New Website now launched. Go to www.thirdcarrickband.co.uk to view it. We hope you enjoy it

    3/28/09
  • Nicky Cameron
    luv Nicky Cameron

    Band Babes Beware Girls be careful of what you wear now as it might not looks so good when you are 34 :L :L Me (age 19) below with the sexy specs! I think the film (The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button) was based on me - :L :L :L

    3/13/09
  • Deborah.
    Deborah.

    ROY IS THEEE BEST DANCER :) xo

    9/28/08
  • Ballyreagh Silver Band
    Ballyreagh Silver Band

    Just a wee advert for anyone who is interested. Ballyreagh Silver Bnd (Tempo Co. Fermanagh) have just released their first ever CD "Brass Roots". They are available from any band member or via the bebo page for only £10. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Thank u

    7/23/08
  • Paul Greenaway
    Paul Greenaway

    Hey folks, Thanks for the add whoever is responsible. Some good memories from playing with the band. Just browsing through the pics there and I actually managed to find one with me in it. Its the picture of the church service in the album 'band pictures' , I'm the Eb Bass player in between roy and al. lol. Anyway good to see the band is doing so well, and I wish you's the best for the future. Cheers Paul

    7/23/08
  • Jonathan Taylor
    Jonathan Taylor

    Hey Guys Been a while. Saw a few of you out and about, always good to think back to the good old days. Anyway, glad the band is doing so well hope you all are doing well and good wishes for the future. JT

    7/16/08
  • Peter Arthurs
    luv Peter Arthurs

    Well done to all the Junior bandums on Saturday morning!:D You made us all proud. Have a good break and remember we start back on te 2nd August!:)

    6/9/08
  • Nemo
    luv Nemo

    How about... "March Of The Not Very Grey And Black Army"? Lol:P

    5/26/08
  • Timothy Glover
    luv Timothy Glover

    I'll start the ball rollng with "Knockagh" - may change my mind after hearing it!

    5/26/08
  • Third Carrick Band
    Third Carrick Band

    What about some suggestions for a name for the march written for the band?

    5/18/08
  • Rachael Donaldson
    Rachael Donaldson

    Why is the gender of third carrick "male"? lol

    5/7/08