Competing in the 3rd section for the first time for many years, following winning the 4th section for the previous 2 years, the band were placed 1st out of the 18 bands in the section, winning a pennant, shield, £200 and an invitation for the third year running to the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain held at Cheltenham Racecourse in September. The win culminates an intensive rehearsal schedule for the band since the start of the year and winning on our first appearance means promotion to the 2nd Section for 2019, the highest ranking that the band will have ever achieved during its long history.
We are hoping to hold a small concert in Hatherleigh soon to showcase the winning test piece Napoleon on The Alps by Philip Harper, Musical Director of the amazing Cory Band along with live performances of some of the tracks on our CD. Keep a look out for posters and on social media for information on this.
We have vacancies for Front row Cornets, Euphonium and Percussionists but we welcome all players.
Watch this space for upcoming events
Meet the players, all from different backgrounds and professions. We welcome new players!