May Time on the Continent While the Queen celebrated her 50th Anniversary this May, the Band decided that the long weekend would be an ideal opportunity to tour another part of Europe. This time we decided to head for the town of Bruges in Belgium. This town is often called “Venice of the north”, because […]
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August Charity Concert Undoubtedly the highlight of the year from a playing point of view was the charity fundraising event held Ashford Church. Aptly named “Copper beats Brass” the concert included a number of favourites from our summer programme as well as two pieces each from guest Soloists Tabitha Hall and James Clegg. In addition
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Hazel Hemsley becomes Hazel Walsh And it was the bands pleasure to serenade the happy couple as they arrived for the reception at Great Maytham Hall in Rolvenden. Hazel is the bands principal Trombonist and has played with the band since returning from her travels across the globe. Robin Traves took over the batten today
August 29th in Hastings. Alexandra Park lies with steep-sided, largely wooded valleys at its northern extreme. Evidence has been found that suggests an early medieval settlement in the area of Shornden, including fragments of pottery and the existence of structures that may have been charcoal kilns. By the end of the 18th century, Hastings was
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The things we do for our art ! The band get to play in some unusually tight spaces at times, sitting on the back of a lorry trailer at Sissinghurst Fete was no exception. Ian never fell off despite a number of near misses.
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The Concert with Steve Sykes The evening of the 16th of May saw Cranbrook Town Band perform with World class Bass player Steve Sykes. The hectic day’s rehearsal and many previous Thursday nights dedication to the evenings programme made for a wonderful concert and a truly memorable night. The first half opened with the Olympic Fanfare
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During August 1997 the band went on it’s first tour to Germany. The band gave two concerts in Weisbaden for the local “20th Anniversary Wine Festival”. 1997 – Germany Tour
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Fireworks with the 1812 Overture During the 1990s the band played several summer concerts at Swanley park. We were perched out on the lake and played a normal programme while the picnics got underway. As the night closed in we finished off in true proms style with a spectacular Firework finale. The trick of getting the
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Here is a “Vintage” recording of the 1994 Children in Need Concert given by Cranbrook Town Band at the Queens Hall, Cranbrook School.
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Cranbrook Street Fair Robin Traves, 1st Baritone, takes a break from playing to conduct the band at the 1991 Cranbrook Street Fair. As well as telling everyone that he can play a mean cornet, Ian occasionally (well frequently) proves it by playing a solo or two. Remembrance Day Parade The band leads the annual
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