The Band at Hove in April 2005 The band played Purcell Variations and the march “Westward Ho !” at this years SCABA Spring contest Back Row Middle Row Front Row Fred Smithers (Soprano) John Hallett (Bass Trombone) Jerry Pond (Bass) Bob Turner (Cornet) Dave Pettifer (Cornet) Geoff Collins (Bass) Chris Willard (Cornet) Colin Batt (Trombone) […]
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Sharon’s Web Site is up and Running The band’s very own Sharon McCallum has been repairing Brass Instruments for over 25 years and she has an international reputation as a trombone slide specialist. Her clients include professional musicians, a large proportion of whom are working in major UK orchestras, as well as brass bands, schools
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Article from the Kent Messenger Newspaper on October 1st 2004 THERE’S no need to feel brassed off if you are struggling to learn how to play a musical instrument. Cranbrook Town Band is offering free brass lessons to anyone, old or young, wanting to learn or improve their playing. The group lessons take place every
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Learn to Play for Free Have you always wanted to play an instrument but never had the chance ? Well Cranbrook Town Band are offering free Brass Lessons for beginners who want to learn to play. Both tuition from experienced players and musical instruments will be provided free of charge to new players under 18.
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Lamberhurst Primary School Summer Fete Rosemary Chatfield and Andrew Ramsden playing front row cornets on a very hot and sunny Saturday on the 19th June.
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Awarded Best Trombone Section Congratulations to Colin (Left), Hazel and John who scooped the prize for best Trombone Section at the SCABA Spring contest for the third time in recent years. In a hard fought contest, the band played Three Saints by Goff Richards. Adjudicator David Read awarded the Trombones the “Bob Ayling” Memorial cup.
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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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Cornet Players Wanted Old, young, advanced, novice – it simply doesn’t matter just as long as you have an interest and enjoy playing a wide and varied range of music. Sadly the band has lost a number of its cornet players in recent months, mainly due to players moving out of the area or taking
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 “abridged” Highlights of the AGM We held our Annual General meeting on the 6th of March, the following summary will be of interest to those who follow the band. Youth Band Report We have 37 instruments currently available for beginners and improvers. 33 belong to the band with 4 cornets supplied by Angley School.
