Chairmans Report
Saturday 5th Oct 2002, the wee hours
After a summer season of interesting engagements culminating in a ‘Victorian experience’ at Blists Hill Museum the senior band is now practicing to become contest fit. If we could only play some of those old favourites at the contests I’m sure we would win a first prize for something! The Training Band has also had a good summer and the highlight for me was listening to so many brave members stand up and play at the Solo Competition in July. Lots of talent and potential was in evidence – well done! The senior band’s first contest is at Pontins in October and the test piece is the very tuneful ‘Land of the Mountain and the Flood.’ After that we begin the wind up to Christmas and 150 renditions of ‘Hark The Herald Angels Sing’! Talking of 150, the Year 2003 sees us celebrate the Band’s 150th Anniversary. Lot’s of special things will be happening culminating in a concert in Chester Cathedral on Saturday September 18th that will involve both bands, a well-known brass virtuoso soloist and a local choir. Watch this space for more details! As ever a big thanks must go to everyone associated with the band for the hard work and commitment you all give to it. With people like you the next 150 years is safe! Phil Mottershead