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Newsletter
At the moment you find the band getting ready for the regionals on the 8th March at Torquay.We're practising hard and last week Melvyn White came down and took the band on a couple of nights.These as always, were great. Hard work,good fun and really useful.For the contest we've had a change with Mike Bunt coming off sop onto the front row.A big change for Mike but a welcome one on the front row. Mike won't be competing at Bugle this year so standing down now opens the chance for a young and talented Brendan Caddy to play. More news on Brendan's achievements to follow.Thanks to Mike for doing this.
To catch up a bit. The Christmas season was good with a packed house on our christmas concert in the band room with Dobwalls school choir.We did quite a lot of jobs over the festive season and they were all well attended and fun. It was just before Christmas that we welcomed some new members.
Alan Faraway on 2nd cornet.
Paul Faraway on bass trombone.
Clive Bunt on Euphonium.
We are still looking for a 2nd trombone and 2nd baritone so if your interested please contact the band on queries@stpinnockband.com
or if you would like to come along to a practise and meet us all, then you will be very welcome.
I would like to take this chance to wish all the competitors on the 8th GOOD LUCK!!! but not toooo much good luck if your in the second section against us. he he See you all there.
To catch up a bit. The Christmas season was good with a packed house on our christmas concert in the band room with Dobwalls school choir.We did quite a lot of jobs over the festive season and they were all well attended and fun. It was just before Christmas that we welcomed some new members.
Alan Faraway on 2nd cornet.
Paul Faraway on bass trombone.
Clive Bunt on Euphonium.
We are still looking for a 2nd trombone and 2nd baritone so if your interested please contact the band on queries@stpinnockband.com
or if you would like to come along to a practise and meet us all, then you will be very welcome.
I would like to take this chance to wish all the competitors on the 8th GOOD LUCK!!! but not toooo much good luck if your in the second section against us. he he See you all there.
We started the summer season of jobs today at Lanlivery fete. The rain managed to stay away until the last piece when some hardy listeners joined in and danced the flora dance in the rain.The band played a selection of easy listening pieces that went down well with the crowd,and there being a very good turn out for this small village fete. Pictures of the band on the photo page.
Our next engagement is on the 25th May at Pencarrow show, starting at 10am.
Our next engagement is on the 25th May at Pencarrow show, starting at 10am.
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Feb 08
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Pencarrow House on the outskirts of Bodmin is a large privately owned country house that's open to the public.Today they played host to the county small holders assn show. Again, like Lanlivery, the rain held off and even the sun came out;this helped to bring the people in. It was a great day out for us as we have a long break between sets. That means we get to look around, and there is always a lot to see...Dog agility, wood turning, A Farmers Market that sold local produce and of course the tea tent with the lovely food.
We had a good turn out from the band with only a couple of people away....we are short of a 2nd baritone and a 2nd trombone, if anyone is interested in coming along to a practise then give the band a call.We always welcome new players.
Our next concert is St Neot Doorstep Green on the 28th June, This is always a great concert but tickets do go quickly so contact the band soon to reserve yours.
We had a good turn out from the band with only a couple of people away....we are short of a 2nd baritone and a 2nd trombone, if anyone is interested in coming along to a practise then give the band a call.We always welcome new players.
Our next concert is St Neot Doorstep Green on the 28th June, This is always a great concert but tickets do go quickly so contact the band soon to reserve yours.
July 08
Oh to be in Cornwall in the summertime! The Duchy's famous liquid sunshine has robbed us of two engagements this season already, with both our first appearance at the Ship Inn for the year and our performance at our own fete being rained and blown off. The redoubtable Paula fought off the elements to run a successful tombola stall in what can only be described as challenging conditions at the St Pinnock gala day.
The band however is in a very upbeat mood at the moment, with our new M.D., Jeremy Willcock working wonders with the quality of playing. His enthusiasm is pervading the whole band, rehearsals are both challenging and fun. Our first concert where he was able to have a real imput was the Doorstep Green, St Neot. Sharing the event with the Loveny Male Voice Choir and compere Denzel Stephens the band acquitted itself well and drew favourable comment from seasoned band watchers. Th concert featured the talent of our junior members with Rachel giving a note perfect performance of Bass in the Ballroom, and Jenny teamed up with super soprano Brendon to give an emotion packed rendering of Piu Jesu.
On the personnel side the band sends its best wishes to two stalwarts of the cornet section, Mike and Shirley, both off long term sick. Their experience and dedication are sorely missed. A gleam of sunshine that has found St Pinnock, was the news that the band has been joined by young Ryan on the back row cornet. Ryan comes to us from the Isle of Wight and has played with Callington band since moving to Cornwall.