On Sunday 27th January saw the band attend a rehearsal at Bassingbourn Barracks, the home of the Minden Band. The five hour practice was conducted by our professional advisor, Rod Franks. Using his considerable skill and knowledge he put the band through a rigorous workout, which will be used towards
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Preparations for the area contest are progressing extremely well, the test piece Festival Music, has proved to be a particular favourite with the players. We are rehearsing hard in the final week with our MD Dave Stokes, putting in the final touches to the piece.
The mix of new and
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We have a vacancy for a Bb bass player, if you are interested please contact Chris or David for more details
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Many congratulations to Lesley and Tom, now Mr & Mrs Ryan, who were married at St Etheldreda Church Hatfield on Wednesday 16th April 2008.
The band wish you all the best for the future and look forward to seeing you soon
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Sunday 18th May saw the band take the second prize in the SCABA Entertainments Contest, which held at the Hawth Theatre, Crawley. This was our first placing in nearly five years and will be the stepping stone to future success.
The adjudicator Mr David Horsfield said the following:
Musical performance
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The band is in full swing, preparing for this years Area Qualifying Competition in Stevenage on 22nd March 2009.
This years First Section test piece is Pentacle by Graham Cole, and is proving a very challenging piece for all, under the baton of our Musical Director James Marshall.
The contest
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At the recent Area Qualifying competition held on the 22nd March 2009, at the Gordon Craig Theatre, the band were placed a creditable 6th place out of 16 bands with a solid performance of the test piece “Pentacle” by Graham Cole.
The adjudicator, Mr Paul Cosh in his remarks commented
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On the 13th September 2009 Welwyn Garden City Band are hosting an all day Masterclass, featuring Rod Franks and Roger Webster Lunch is provided and BBQ afterwards with a cheap bar!
For futher details contact Andy Grady by 4th Sept. by either E-mail andy@wgcband.com or telephone 07802 736628
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Now in its 75th year, this busy and friendly First Section L&SC Band currently has vacancies for CORNET, HORN, BARITONE and BASS players (and is always looking for PERCUSSIONISTS!).
We also have a vaccancy for a "Principal Euphonium" player.
Our MD is James Marshall and our Professional Advisor is Rod
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Duruing the build up to Christmas this year. Welwyn Garden City Band will be performing a range of seasonal music and other light music for all tastes.
On Thursday 19th November we will be playing at the switching on of the Christams Lights, This year the lights will be switched
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