The VCB training band, under the baton of Ian Harris, entertained over 75 people at its fund raising coffee morning event which raised more than £230 towards band funds.
The band invited members of the public to pop in to the Verwood Memorial Hall at any time between 10am and 12am on Saturday 5th November to sit and have a cuppa whilst listening to the band play its fantastic variety of music including superb solo performances from some up and coming players. These included:
Ellie – Cornet
Callum – Baritone
Jason – Cornet
Anne – Piano
Plus a quartet of experienced Euphonium players – Sean, Angela Moran, Richard Mullins and Ian Harris.
As well as the playing there was a raffle and stalls selling cakes, jewellery, bric-a-brac, pre owned books and games.
The band continually needs to raise funds to pay for many things like new music, band uniform and the purchase and maintenance of instruments and has recently become a registered charity to help make donations go that bit further.
The band have been very fortunate in not only receiving money from donations and sponsorship but through having two special trombones given to the band by supporters Peter and Christine Harris. What’s special about these trombones, known as pBones, is that they are made of plastic. Compared to a normal ‘brass’ trombone they are half the weight, more durable and a fraction of the cost and yet make a fantastic sound. This makes them ideal for young beginners, like Rhys.
This is a real innovation in instrument manufacture but we are not expecting to change the band’s name to Verwood Concert Plastic anytime soon.
The training band is always on the look out for new or rusty players, young or old, and have a variety of instruments that can be hired at a very reasonable cost. So for anyone interested do come along to a training band rehearsal held in our band hall on Monday’s during term time from 6.45pm to 7.45pm.
