1997 – Weisbaden Tour
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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Protected: 1996/97 – AGM Documents
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1996 – SCABA Contest
The band at the SCABA Contest, Folkestone 1996 Front Row Middle Row Back Row John Hunt (Bbb Bass) Alan Smithers (Tenor Horn) Andrew Ramsden (Flugel) Mike Vickers (Ebb Bass) Albert Wallace (Baritone) Mark Atherton (Bass Trombone) Viv Lovewell (Euphonium) Peter Stoner (Percussion) Hazel Hemsley (Trombone) David Newsom (Euphonium) Amanda Lloyds (Tenor Horn) Daryl Oliver (Percussion)
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1995 – Swanley Park
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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1994 – Children in Need Concert
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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1994 – Tryptich Contest Success
Another Contesting Success CRANBROOK Town Band completed a successful season by winning a trophy at Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association autumn contest at Folkestone. The first prize Botrill Memorial Challenge Cup and £150 was presented for the band’s mail test piece Triptych, composed by Philip Sparke. A new arrangement of the hymn Blaenwern won third
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1993 – Photo Call
The band at the Council Offices in Cranbrook where they rehearse. Players named Left to Right Front Row Martin Sugden – Bbb Bass Guy Franklin – Cornet Mat Richardson – Cornet Luke – Cornet Ian Lanceley – MD Rebecca Dartnell – Cornet Pip Evans – Baritone Mike Vickers – Ebb Bass John Hunt – Bbb
1993 – Children in Need Concert
The Children in Need Concert – May 1993
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1991/92 – Prize Winners
A Selection of Prizes from our recent Contest Outings 1992 SCABA Autumn Contest Ian Lanceley (MD) holds the “Denton Cup” for 1st place in the SCABA Third Section and the “Holness Shield” which he won for the best musical interpretation. The band played “Musical For A Festival” and were delighted with their success. 1992 SCABA
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1991 – Cranbrook Fair & Parade
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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