Conductor bows out on a high note!

Verwood Concert Brass B band were delighted to entertain the crowds at the hugely successful Verwood Rotary Rustic Fayre on August Bank Holiday Monday. The band played all afternoon to an appreciative audience and under sunny skies. The high point was a surprise guest conductor, Young Harry  Naughton, who, much to the delight of the audience, lead the band in a couple of spirited marches.  Harry is the 4 year old son of popular conductor Trevor Naughton who took over the band at its formation in June 2009. The group has gone from strength to strength under Trevor’s baton but sadly this was the last time Trevor will lead the band.

 

 

VCB and Contesa

Last year, we had a good clear out in the loft.  There were dozens of Training Band jumpers and old sweatshirts. These were duly laundered, sized and packed in boxes and then sent to Kabwe orphanage in Zambia via Contesa, a charity devoted to supporting aids orphans. We were very pleased to see them be put to good use.  To learn more about the work of Contesa, go to www.contesacharity.co.uk
If you have any unwanted uniforms, instruments or percussion equipment, they would love to hear from you.