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Bands’ News - March 2005		Item Date: 23/03/2005
Musical Mayhem I am delighted that we have welcomed another 15 new players to the band this term. The band now has 38 young players - ranging from the flute to the tuba. This is really great news and sets the band up well for a strong (and hopefully tuneful!!!) future. Due to the expansion, Friday rehearsals are now very busy (and we desperately need the additional space that the new Scout Hut will provide). But all players - new and more experienced alike - are making great progress. What’s coming up? The band will, of course, be leading the St. George’s Day Parade which will be the first public event for many of our new players. We are also coming up to inspection time again. For those new to the band, we have to pass an annual inspection - our MOT - in front of the Scout’s County Band Adviser. This means a marching and musical display, plus a thorough inspection of our uniform and instruments. Quite an ordeal, and one we have to take seriously as we need to pass to be able to continue to play in public. The inspection will certainly keep us busy for the next few weeks! After that, we start to get ready for the busy summer period, including playing at the Scout Fete and, for the third year running - at the Claygate Flower Show in July. So - it's full steam ahead with the band. But as always, our doors are open to new members. If you play an instrument - or are interested in starting to play - just give me a call to find out more. The band remains great fun and very rewarding to all involved. (We are particularly looking for new drummers!) Robin Wilkinson Bandmaster 01372 464173

Band Inspection 2004 - Pictures

The 1^st Claygate Scout & Guide band was re-formed in March 2001. Starting with a core of around 10 band members, the band has grown steadily since then with membership now standing at 18. All but two band members were beginners when they joined the band.

In March 2002 the band passed the Scout Association Band “Inspection” at it’s first attempt! This was an excellent achievement for all band members and a credit to their hard work and dedication throughout the year. The enthusiasm of all Band members remains outstanding.

The band’s objectives for the coming year are challenging:

To expand Band membership to a minimum of 25 players;
To expand the musical repertoire of the band – both its variety and difficulty – to enable the band to support the Group in parades, fetes and concerts;
Develop a Drum Major for the band;
Focus on band turn-out and drill

Over the coming year, we hope to undertake more public engagements including the St Georges Day Parade, Remembrance Day Parade and the Group Summer Fete.

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