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Saturday 19 August 2017
Thursday 13 July 2017
Principal Band Picnic in the Park
The weather on Sunday afternoon of 11th July couldn't have been better for the Picnic in the Park concert - although perhaps too hot for some as many of the audience took to the shade under the trees.
It was fabulous to see so many people turn up at the Verwood Recreational Ground for the concert which coincided with Brass Fest UK , an initiative whereby bands up and down the country were encourage to put on free concerts for their community. It is great to know the people of Verwood appreciate the band.
The band also opened the second half with the specially commission Brass Fest UK piece called 'Spirit of Brass'. Thanks go to guest conductor Jonathan Lush-Camps who was standing in for Kevin Smith.
It was a splendid way to spend a lazy, hot, sunny Sunday afternoon, sitting back listening to great, entertaining music with many also enjoying a cuppa and cake.
It was fabulous to see so many people turn up at the Verwood Recreational Ground for the concert which coincided with Brass Fest UK , an initiative whereby bands up and down the country were encourage to put on free concerts for their community. It is great to know the people of Verwood appreciate the band.
The band also opened the second half with the specially commission Brass Fest UK piece called 'Spirit of Brass'. Thanks go to guest conductor Jonathan Lush-Camps who was standing in for Kevin Smith.
It was a splendid way to spend a lazy, hot, sunny Sunday afternoon, sitting back listening to great, entertaining music with many also enjoying a cuppa and cake.
Monday 10 July 2017
Richard Ely Trust - Verwood Youth Band
A few weeks ago on Friday 7th July the Verwood Youth Band performed a 20 minute set at the Richard Ely Trust for Young Musicians concert held at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown.
The Richard Ely Trust for Young Musicians is passionate about helping young people to develop their talent and love of music. Its purpose is to promote, improve, develop and advance education in and the appreciation of music in all its aspects for young people under the age of 21 resident in or educated within Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole with a particular view to assisting those in financial hardship.
The Richard Ely Trust for Young Musicians is passionate about helping young people to develop their talent and love of music. Its purpose is to promote, improve, develop and advance education in and the appreciation of music in all its aspects for young people under the age of 21 resident in or educated within Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole with a particular view to assisting those in financial hardship.
Friday 30 June 2017
Summer Hub Concert
What a fantastic show! There was certainly a buzz of excitement at the Verwood Hub where all three bands of VCB performed wonderful sets of music.
There was so much variety ranging from the Training Band's un-classic classical piece 'Toccata in D Minor', the Town Band's brass band classic of 'The Floral Dance' to the far from classic brass band piece 'Just a Closer Walk', a New Orleans street jazz number, from the Verwood Concert Brass Band.
There were also a couple of fabulous solo performances, one from Angela Moran on Baritone playing the beautiful John Golland arrangement 'Peace', and another from Erik Jonassen on Flugel Horn playing a great version of 'Under the Boardwalk'.
There was so much variety ranging from the Training Band's un-classic classical piece 'Toccata in D Minor', the Town Band's brass band classic of 'The Floral Dance' to the far from classic brass band piece 'Just a Closer Walk', a New Orleans street jazz number, from the Verwood Concert Brass Band.
There were also a couple of fabulous solo performances, one from Angela Moran on Baritone playing the beautiful John Golland arrangement 'Peace', and another from Erik Jonassen on Flugel Horn playing a great version of 'Under the Boardwalk'.
Trinity School Fete
It is certainly a busy time at Verwood Concert Brass at the moment!
This afternoon the Training Band played at Verwood's Trinity School Fete.
Well played band! A good run out ahead of tomorrow's VCB's Summer Concert at The Hub where the Training Band will be playing as well as the Verwood Town Band and Verwood Concert Brass Band.
This afternoon the Training Band played at Verwood's Trinity School Fete.
Well played band! A good run out ahead of tomorrow's VCB's Summer Concert at The Hub where the Training Band will be playing as well as the Verwood Town Band and Verwood Concert Brass Band.
Thursday 22 June 2017
White Horse Brassed Off
Here are some photos from last Sunday of the Town Band's new gig this year - taking part in the White Horses' series of Brassed-off events where they invite local bands to play.
With it being so hot it was fabulous to be performing outside even as the evening drew in. The audience were very appreciative too.
Well done to the The White Horse Inn for this initiative and for inviting the band. Let's hope they continue with it in future years . . . and we get invited back!
With it being so hot it was fabulous to be performing outside even as the evening drew in. The audience were very appreciative too.
Well done to the The White Horse Inn for this initiative and for inviting the band. Let's hope they continue with it in future years . . . and we get invited back!
Tuesday 20 June 2017
Cranborne Church Fete
Here are a few photos from Cranborne Church Fete and as you will see from the images it is such a lovely setting in the grounds of Cranborne Manor, especially with the sun shining.
It was quite cosy squeezing the band into the shade of the gazebo, although no chance for the drummer and bass player to squeeze in as well!
The band played really well and were much appreciated by the organisers for adding a traditional musical flavour to a traditional village fete. Marvellous!
It was quite cosy squeezing the band into the shade of the gazebo, although no chance for the drummer and bass player to squeeze in as well!
The band played really well and were much appreciated by the organisers for adding a traditional musical flavour to a traditional village fete. Marvellous!
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