150 years of Aldbourne Band.

January 2010 news roundup

As Autumn gave way to Winter the Band took part in four Christmas Concerts. Firstly the Christmas Cracker with the Kentwood Choir in the Wyvern Theatre Swindon then Holy Cross Church (Chiseldon), Haydon Bowls Club (Haydon Wick) and finally St Michael's Church (Aldbourne). The Christmas period is always a very important time for the band as the majority of funds for the contesting season are raised at this time. We are very grateful for all those who attended and donated. We hope you enjoyed it!

2010 marks the 150^th anniversary of Aldbourne Band and the band are looking forward to what will be hopefully a successful year ahead.

We are delighted to welcome back Chris Lewis on Principal Cornet as well as Rob Dodd on Solo Eb Bass, Liz Masson on Percussion, Andy Chalk on Solo Cornet, Rachael Barnes-Chalk on 2^ndhorn and Andrew Fielden on 2^nd Trombone. Lyndon Baglin is also guesting on 2^nd Euphonium.
We are also pleased to announce that David Williams has agreed to accept the post of full time Professional Conductor.
This puts the band in an excellent position for the up and coming contests in Torquay and Blackpool.

On Sat 30th January the band kicked off the year with our first concert at Immanuel Church, Swindon. David Williams relished the opportunity and set the band a challenging programme which included the two upcoming Test Pieces for the West of England and Spring Festival Contests.
For those of you who were unable to attend, we made a recording. Here are a few pieces which include the 3^rd movement from "A Moorside Suite" and "Le Roi D'Ys"..

"Test Piece - Moorside Suite (3rd Movement)

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"Test Piece - Le Roi D'Ys"

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"Live and Let Die" - Soloist Paul Bilkey

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"I'll Walk With God"

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Aldbourne Festival 2010

2010 marks two memorable dates for our diaries;
1)The Village Festival in Aldbourne which is held every 10 years
2)The 150^th year since the creation of Aldbourne Band. Watch this space for news of events taking place in the village involving the band.

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