After several months of
assisting the band with conducting, Colin, who is a long standing member,
has now been appointed as our new conductor! We wish him well! We once again
are pleased to welcome new players and are always on the look out for a few
more! Thank you to our sponsors who recently have enabled us to purchase a
wide range of music for our library, a PA system, some stand lights and
further new instruments.
THE BAND GO
OUT TO PLAY!
For a change, the band decided to go
on a night out ten-pin bowling! Everyone enjoyed the challenge and a little
competitiveness crept in! There were refreshments and a little dancing (of
sorts) for those with spare energy. Mark was the King points-wise although
there were several contenders for the "Style" prize!
THANK YOU
PERCY AND BEST WISHES!
This Christmas, following our usual
spell of frequent performances, we have said Goodbye and Good Luck to Percy Mann, who has
been conducting us throughout the past 3 years, including four Christmases!
With his kind and patient approach, he has brought the band closer together
to improve their playing and their confidence. We are very grateful. Thank
you Percy and Best Wishes!
SPRING 08
A small number of new players have
joined us recently, and we are keen to expand further, so contact us if
you may be interested in joining. Instruments can be provided. Whatever
your ability and whichever instrument you play or wish to play, you will
be welcome.!
THE DAY OUT
THAT NEVER WAS
Following an invitation from
Channel Five, 4 members of the Band set off to travel to Trafalgar Square
to join in a publicity event for "Neighbours" moving from BBC to Channel
Five. Transport was provided in a minibus shared by 7 members of Midsomer Norton
Marching Band. There was an air of eager
anticipation having been promised performing in a 300 strong band led by
"Harold Bishop", with free lunch and T- shirt!
Unfortunately severe traffic congestion due to motorway closure
stranded our minibus, and we were forced to turn back as we had missed the
event! We have however been given consolatory T-shirts, and a signed score
of "Neighbours".
The Event was apparently very successful.
We shall be on the look out for another chance to play in a massed
Band!
