The New CD

The Band spent a long weekend in the Bandroom of the Portsmouth Royal Marines in the naval dockyards at the end of August.  This is as a celebration of our 150^th year in 2014 and it should be ready in time for Christmas - Watch This Space!

Rye College

July 27th 

After a half hour stop for a cuppa and some very calorific treats, the group set off again in the minibus to arrive at Rye college by 1.30pm.

The Ensemble performed on its own and also with the Wurlitzer, played brilliantly by Michael Wooldridge.  It was a scorching afternoon and the green jackets didn't stay on for too long.  Thanks were given to our star driver, Richard Mullins, who not only organised the bus but gave up his entire day to drive everybody there not to mention all the gear he shifted as well!

Well done Sophie for a great solo, playing Cherry Pink  accompanied by the Wurlitzer, which she only had chance to run through once - very professionally executed.

The ensemble didn't get back to the Band Hall until after 10pm having driven through torrential rain and a thunderstorm.  Everyone was cream crackered but it was a good day.

Training Band at Meadow Court

July 20th - The Training Band at Meadow Court.

A scorching hot day - good job there was a gazebo.  Sadly, there was no room for Mike so he had to stand in the sun!! 

The Sweltering Summer Concert - July 6th 2013

An exciting programme of music meant a very happy audience and a free concert to all the surrounding houses as it was too hot to close the doors.

The A Band played the opening march in full band attire but asked the audience's permission to shed their jackets for the remainder of the concert.

The Theme from Schindler's list featured Naomi Hewin playing her first cornet solo for Verwood A and she proved to be a star in the making.

The Training Band gave a polished performance and did an excellent job of Passacaglia from Suite Galante 1 by Stuart Johnson.

The B Band set was very well received and the audience tapped their feet with enthusiasm, particularly to one of our very old Eurovision winners, Boom Bang-a-Bang!

Despite the soaring temperatures the audience still demanded an encore.  The Lincolnshire Poacher seemed to fit the bill.

Verwood Carnival 29th June 2013

A great band turn out on a very hot day to lead Verwood Carnival procession.

BLUSHING BRASS - Supporting Break Through Breastcancer.

Saturday 22nd June 2013

The ladies of VCB spent a day rehearsing with our MD Kevin Smith.  We did have some time off in the afternoon for good behaviour and enjoyed a little pampering where hair, nails and bodies had the opportunity for a bit of a make-over.  Those giving the treatments donated all their takings to the fundraising, so a big thanks to Lynn, Sophie and Emma.

By 5pm, Verwood Memorial Hall had been transformed into a setting like 'Confetti' with pink and purple tables covered in glitter and a centre point of a cake stand filled with fabulous cup cakes.

The concert went down a storm and the audience were delighted to be waited upon by the VCB waiters, Kieron, Robert and Robin who looked like bouncers but had no work in that field as the audience were all very well behaved!

We were very privileged to be able to perform a piece of music that was written specially for the occasion by Derek Broadbent.  Easy on the Eye, Easy on the Ear went down a storm  - and for the less able musicians it was actually quite difficult to play, Derek!!

There were many thanks required to all who made the day possible, but the biggest had to go to Jan Tiller who had the vision and made it happen and also to Sally Mullins and her mum and dad, Kate and Clive Ward who spent their entire day preparing food, collecting crockery and washing up.

This e mail received the following day sums up the view of the audience -

"What a wonderful evening – please thank everyone involved in making it such a success – the ladies in the band, the extra-ordinary members, the waiters, everyone.  The hall was a delight to walk into, it must have taken hours to prepare.  Do hope you all enjoyed your long day rehearsing and preparing for the evening – you must have all been shattered but on a high. The cakes were something else !!!

We really enjoyed Easy on the Eye, Easy on the Ear and hope we can hear it again sometime in the future. "  -  Michael

Race for Life

Congratulations to Jan Tiller and Kay Butler who ran the Race for Life at Kinston Lacy on 12^th May.

Jan and Kay raised an incredible £400 for Cancer UK.