The Maestro Returns The weekend of 19th-21st of February saw eminent conductor and cornet maestro John Hudson visit the band from Norway. John kindly agreed to take the band through our next contest piece which is to be chosen from Darol Barrys Prelude and Jubilate or Goff Richards Hollywood. Snow the previous week had meant […]
A Rehearsal with John Hudson Read Post »
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
2005 – Summer Holidays Read Post »
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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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
Copper Beats Brass Read Post »
Concerts of 1999 Last year was a fairly typical year for concerts. In total we gave 20 concert performances, including six “Free” concerts including the regular performances as St Dunstan’s in February and Brede British Legion in December. Others were for local churches, the Cranbrook “Fun Day” and a band member’s daughter’s wedding. There were
1989/99 – News in Summary Read Post »
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
1998 – St. Georges Trust Concert Read Post »
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
1995 – Swanley Park Read Post »
“It Ain’t Half Hot Mum” star Windsor Davis and the mayor of Tunbridge Wells get to grips with some of the larger instruments in the band. Carol Drinkwater of “All creatures Great and Small” fame, is given a lesson in how to play the trombone by the one and only Des Franks.
1982 – Celebrity Garden Party Read Post »
