14th October 2012
A month has passed, and at our Training Band session on Saturday 13th October more new members came along, and when we're all together the band now numbers 21 players! Maginificent, but there is plenty of room for more players to come along - including members of the senior band. Grateful thanks to Tim, Bryony, Gill and Claire for their assistance at rehearsals thus far.
Colin and Catherine gave a presentation to the whole school at Lympstone Primary School on Thursday 11th October, where Colin demonstrated ALL the instruments in the brass band, and also included the French Horn and Trumpet for good measure. Strange thing, but it seemed the children just wanted to hear him play the drums!
Keep spreading the word folks - we want the Training Band to outnumber the senior band!
15th September 2012
The second session of the Training Band REVIVAL was equally impressive as the first session! I had not expected as high a standard as this so early! Spread the word to as many friends and family as possible - we have a gig! We have been asked to play some Christmas music in The Globe Inn on Saturday 15th December 2012 at 10.30am, so I'll be getting some Christmas music out ready (and writing some with a bit of luck) at the next session on 29th September.
Please note that although there is no scheduled session this Saturday 22nd, those who wish to attend can get together in the bandroom and have a play anyway - Roger Riggs will supervise this session, and I will confirm it's on before we depart for Cheltenham.
8th September 2012
This Saturday morning (8th) saw the first 'open' session of the newly reformed Lympstone Training Band under the direction of Colin Dance - and very successful it was too! With Bryony, Tim, Gill and Claire from the senior band present offering their expert guidance, the band gave a hearty welcome to newcomers young and, shall we say, more mature! The familiar faces of the Riggs and Bound families came along too, and altogether there was a band of 7 cornets/trumpets, 3 tenor horns, 1 euphonium, 1 baritone, 1 trombone (yes, Roger Riggs has decided to learn the trombone!), 2 Eb basses, and a drummer. Fantastic!
Colin was most impressed with the overall sound at a first session - especially as young Charlie had never played an instrument before, and many were returning from long breaks from playing. Warming up with an improvised version of 'Rock You', the band then worked on 'Friday Rag', 'A Spoonful of Sugar', 'Razzmatazz' and 'Any Dream Will Do'.
The band are also most grateful to Catherine Dance for running the tuck shop, and making copious cups of coffee all round!
The band is looking forward to the next session on Saturday 15th September, at which even more players will be coming. Come along and join the happy throng, and give Colin a ring for more details.
The future looks rosy - so spread the word.
August 2012
Following recent discussions, the new Lympstone Youth and Training Band sessions under the direction of Colin Dance will take place on Saturday mornings at the Lympstone Band Centre in Chapel Road, Lympstone between 10.30am and Midday starting on Saturday 8th September 2012. Due to the main band's qualification for the National Finals in Cheltenham, there will be no session on Saturday 22nd September! Sessions will run in term time only .
The full and final details have yet to be finalised, but it is planned to run a tuck shop as before, with snacks and soft drinks available during the break time. If you are interested in joining as a playing member, please get in touch with Colin. We do need to gauge what the situation with instruments will be and address this as early as possible. The band would also like some adult mentors and helpers, so if you are interested in being involved in a non-playing aspect of this band, please do get in touch.
