Sunday the 2nd of September saw the band play at Leeds Castle (Kent) for the first time. Inspired by the historic location, the band played well despite the overly warm and sunny weather and managed to rouse the appreciative audience on a number of occasions. As usual a varied programme of music featuring numerous solos […]
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A Concert for the Parkinson’s Society On the evening of 21 June, the band played at what is becoming its annual outdoor concert for the Parkinson’s Society. Despite severe worries about the weather during the previous few days, everything was ready and a good sized audience duly turned up. Last year the event raised £2500
A Welcome to all It is very encouraging to see the arrival of several new younger players within the band, either playing on a regular basis or when school and other activities permit. We would therefore like to extend a big welcome to :-Chris Thorpe on Cornet, Natalie Barden on Baritone, Jack Farris on Trombone,
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A Report from the MD. The band’s annual Children in Need concert took place on Saturday 18 November and raised £500 for the charity. A well attended event with a lively and appreciative audience, it featured some fine solo playing from the principal players as well as some excellent ensemble work from the band. The
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All You Need is love ! Cranbrook Town Band played during the wedding of the band’s Chairman, David, and occasional second percussionist, Rebecca on 24 June 2006 at Cranbrook Church .They entertained the congregation prior to the service with a variety of numbers before accompanying the soprano soloist in Puccini’s ‘O Mio Babbino Caro’ for
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Guest Conductors The summer months are typically a very busy time for the band with many outdoor concerts. It is always good to see the audiences filled with holiday makers as well as the locals but just as many of the audience are on holiday we often find ourselves without key players (or conductors) as
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The band supported the BBC’s Children in Need by holding a concert in the Queen’s Hall, Cranbrook School on Sat 8th November. As you can see we were surprised by a guest conductor who took over the baton for a rousing March. A fantastic concert that was enjoyed by audience and band alike, we also
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100 Years of Trains at Tenterden The sun was shining, the pavement was thronged with crowds waving Union flags and a steam engine chugged its way slowly down Tenterden High Street, followed by a procession of the great and good of Ashford borough. Tenterden station’s centenary celebrations on Sunday 16th March were a taste of
The band have enjoyed playing at Hever Castle over the years and the concerts are always well received by the passing crowds and those waiting to enter the castle.
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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