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1ST CLAYGATE SCOUT AND GUIDE BAND
- If you would like to know more about
becoming a member of the band or helping with tuition, please Telephone:
01372 464173 or
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(Last
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08 April, 2013) |
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‘A’ GRADE BAND
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Each year the band has to undergo an
Inspection by the County Band Adviser,
Richard Hackett. This assesses the band’s
whole performance – how we play, how we
march and how we look. All Scout bands have
to go through this annual process, and they
are each awarded a grade. This year, I’m
delighted to say our band was awarded an ‘A’
grade. This is the highest grade and means
the band can now be called on by the Scout
Association to take part in national events.
This is great achievement by the band, and
recognises the hard work put in by everyone
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It’s been another busy term for the band, leading
the St George’s Day parade in Oxshott and completing
the annual band inspection. Here’s what a couple of
the band members said about the St George’s Day
Parade:
Adam Winskell: St George's
Day Parade was my first parade. It was very tiring -
the hill was the main problem. When it started to
rain it was harder to march in time because the
drops were out of time!!! After a while I started to
have a slight strain but the amount of people who
turned out made me feel proud to be one of the scout
band. Even though it was on a steep hill playing the
theme from Rocky was my favourite tune we played.
Georgina Macrae: The march
itself took a more challenging route than Disney: up
little hills, through dips in the roads and in
between various parked cars. There was however a
great audience smiling from the sides - I think they
were smiling, but I didn't actually take a good look
at anyone in particular. It’s always hard to see
what people think as you are marching along but it
was nice to hear some clapping. I like taking part
in parades like this because you feel appreciated
and part of a community.
ROBIN WILKINSON - Band Leader |
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