Training Band Update 1 Sep
Sunday 31st Aug 2003, early afternoon
Training Band restarts Sep 1st, Scout Hut City of Chester Training Band update – 1st September 2003 Firstly welcome back!! We’ve a busy couple of months ahead, needing some serious work, but with some really good outings! IMPORTANT: Please fill in and return the tear-off form at the bottom… think carefully before deciding not to do an event…. We need everyone there! We also need full attendance at ALL rehearsals. There’s a lot of work to do if we’re to put on a really great performance at our Cathedral outing in October. Outings September 20th Opening of Mickle Trafford Park (1400h) TB only event September 27th Walking the Walls with the main band TB will play too!! (starts Eastgate Clock 1300h) October 18th Cathedral Concert… TB have own slots. Uniform It’s arrived! Each player will get a white polo shirt, and blue fleece, both with band logo on. They are to be worn at all outings (fleece if cold!), and must be kept in good condition. There is no charge for these, thanks to Jon Vale’s generous donation earlier in the year. Conductor We’ve not yet found a replacement for Paula – still looking. For the moment rehearsals will be in the very competent control of Phil Mottershead, solo cornet, band Chairman, ex main and junior band conductor. Phil will conduct the band at our outings. If Phil cannot make a rehearsal then Peter Dalton will take the session. Many thanks to Phil for stepping in!! Music We’ll be concentrating on the music for the Cathedral. If you’ve a favourite, then let Phil know and we’ll try it. We will be trying out I Will Follow Him, from Sister Act…. But this will only be possible if we get full turn out at all rehearsals…. Tuition Payment required for the next 5 sessions with Peter. Cost held at an incredible £10 for the 5. Main Band percussion Derek Mitchell (Main Band conductor) is looking for a couple of TB’ers to play percussion with the main band at the Cathedral…. Full tuition given. There will be a need to attend main band rehearsals (Mon’s and Fri’s) by arrangement. Why not give it a go…. Chat to Derek. Posters and tickets – Cathedral concert October 18th Posters and tickets are now available for the Cathedral Concert. Each TB player will get one ticket free-of-charge, with additional tickets costing £10 or £8 for concessions. We all need to sell as many tickets as possible!!!!! Parents, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, Friends, Club members, etc…. get them to come along. It’s a really good programme! Contact any of the TB organisers to get hold of a ticket. Cheques payable to ‘The City of Chester Band’. Return this section no later than Sep 8th…… Name: Sept 20th Park opening I’ll be there J / I cannot be there L Sept 27th Wall Walk I’ll be there J / I cannot be there L Oct 18th Cathedral concert I’ll be there J / I cannot be there L