The Verwood Concert Brass Training Band held a fund raising
coffee morning in the Verwood Memorial Hall to help pay for things like
instruments, music and uniforms – all essential items for a growing band.
The audience were entertained by a wide variety of musical
pieces played by the whole band.
As well as by individual performances by some of the younger
members of the band.
 |
| Fraser |
 |
| Oscar |
 |
| Jason |
 |
| Callum |
 |
| Ellie |
Whilst the Training Band is great for young players to develop their musicianship Verwood Concert
Brass very much welcomes new players of
all ages.
To prove the point the coffee morning presented the
opportunity for two new adult players Jan and Nicola to make their first public
performance having joined the band and taken up playing only a few months ago.
The Training Band was as usual conducted by Ian Harris but
sadly, having filled the role for the past 4½ years, he feels he has done his
bit and it is time to hand on the baton so this was his last time conducting
the Training Band. Ian has been the inspiration behind so many new players
through his enthusiasm and encouragement. As a testament of his time as the
Training Band musical director, a significant number of players have moved on
from the Training Band to join the B Band and even some have gone on to the A
Band.
Ian (Centre) was thanked by Richard Mullins – B Band, Band
Master - for all that he has done for Verwood Concert Brass and on behalf of the
countless players he has supported through his time directing the Training Band.
He was then presented with a card and gift from the Training Band by Pam Reeks
– Training Band, Band Master.
The show will of course go on with theTraining Band, under
new musical direction of Robin Lock, cornet player in the A Band, and will be
seen and heard playing at various events over the summer and at the Verwood
Concert Brass ‘Celebration of the Olympics’ themed concert at the Hub, Verwood
on 30th June. See www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk
for details of forthcoming engagements.
Anyone wishing to join the Training Band please contact the
Band Secretary, Sally Burrows on 01202813723.
