August Band Updates As usual since the last update and throughout the year there have been new players and those who have left for pastures new. A belated welcome is therefore due to Chris Willard, Bob Turner, Yvette Hutchin, Lyndsay Gray, Jacqueline Croucher and Alastair Fyfe. (Apologies to anyone who I have missed) We wish […]
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 bank holiday long weekend in May is typically the time of year when the band looks to broaden its horizons and travel to foreign shores to give a couple of concerts and time permitting a few excursions to the local hostelries to sample the local ale. 2005 – On Tour in Laval, France
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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.
2004 – Free Brass Lessons Read Post »
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.
2004 – Fun in the Sun Read Post »
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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