Carols around the village

The band played carols around Shrewton on Christmas Eve. To all friends of the band thank you for your continuing support. We wish you a merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Thursday 22nd December, at Figheldean Club. The band performed our final Christmas carol concert to an audience in good voice where all appreciated the music, drink and mince pies. Thanks to friends from Hyde and Amesbury Bands who joined us to make the evening a success.

Saturday 17th December, outside Waitrose, Salisbury. Christmas carols in aid of band funds. Despite icy roads we put a small band out, producing a well rounded and balanced sound that was appreciated by shoppers, in what developed into a sunny, but cold morning.

Thursday 15th December, St Mary's Church, Shrewton. We played a mix of old and new Christmas arrangements to an almost full church. Audience participation included 12 Days of Christmas and other popular selections. Mince pies and mulled wine proved popular at half time, so thank you to all who assisted in making the event a success.

Mon 5th December. The band supported the Rotary Club by playing carols at the dedication service in the central car park.

Sat 26th November. This was an own choice contest where we played a Championship graded piece - Journey into Freedom. Although we did not place in the top 3 for 1st section, 6th place overall leaves the band pleased with our performance and so were our supporters and others in the audience. Link to Results.

Sun 13th November. The band, not supported by Amesbury Band due to their commitment, mustered a good sized turnout on a warm and dry day for a change. Some players were out of position, so thanks to Tim (Bass), David (Horn) and Anne (Flugel) for carrying lighter Cornets for the day! Thanks also to Craig for visiting from Bristol and hope Sunday Lunch was adequate reward!

Sat 22nd October. We presented a concert of 'The Bands Favourites' which included marches, overtures and film themes. There were also solos from our principle cornet Di Bartlett, and Paul Griffiths joining us on Euphonium. Timepiece - a euphonium duet played by Paul and Chris Friend was one of the highlights of the evening. Our thanks go to our friends from Downton Band and Julie on Soprano who deputised for some of our players currently enjoying sunnier climates this week.

Sun 4th Sept. Stapleford Church. We provided a small band to accompany the dedication service and then played 'The British Legion' while the parade moved from the church to the school playground for the Colour to be paraded to 'Scipio'.

Sat 30th Jul. The band played music on the theme of 'Overtures'. A hard blow, which was well received by the audience. The band annual awards were also presented by our MD, Mike Dunford to the following:

             Junior Award                            Cameron Reader

             Most Improved Player               Claire Haggaty

             Best Section                            Horn Section

            (Frankie Bluett, David Pearce, Jenny Chambers & Geraldine Stuckey)

            Alan Dunford Memorial Trophy    Kevin Lindley

            Band Person of the Year            Barry Allen

Also congratulations to Frankie Bluett on gaining a place in Her Majesty's Royal Marines Band Service.

Sat 30th Jul. Shrewton Recreation Ground.

Fri 15th Jul. In the Wardrobe Museum, Salisbury.

Sat 2nd Jul. In the gardens of Rushall Manor the band were suitably placed near the Beer and BBQ stalls so the visitors could enjoy the band playing 2 sessions of light music. A warm but overcast day made concentration easer, especially with the MD playing Euph for the day.

Sun 26th Jun.  On the hottest day of the year so far the band led the second element of the parade through the streets of Trowbridge. Following this we played background music on the stage whilst the drumhead service formed, and then led the hymns for the service.

Sunday 12th Jun. The band arrived in the heavy rain to the news that the march was cancelled, so we moved to the service venue in the school hall where we played the marches whilst the congregation assembled. We accompanied the hymns and Di played Last Post for the silence. The congregation departed to 'The British Legion' march and we then retired for tea and cakes.

Held at Dave and Mary's in Tanners Lane, Shrewton. A very sociable stream of visitors came to browse the stalls and sample the toasties and cakes in the blustery, dull but dry day. The tarpaulins on standby weren't needed, and over £500 was made towards band funds. A very worthwhile event. Thank you all those who assisted or purchased items on the day.

Saturday 21st May. The band played on the march in the centre of Salisbury starting marching from Salisbury Guildhall to St Thomas' church. The cornet section played a fanfare during the service, and at the end of the march the band played static pieces outside the Guildhall for the entertainment of the crowds. Photos.

Sunday 1st May. Second time round for the selection of pieces based on the Royal Wedding theme, but with a lively crowd joining in with throats suitably lubricated with ale from their Beer Festival.

Saturday 30th April in Shrewton Methodist Church. The band played a selection of pieces based on the Royal Wedding theme culminating in a sing along to traditional Last Night of the Proms material. Proceeds were shared between the band and the church who provided excellent half time tea and cakes.

Saturday 12th March - 'Le Carnival Romain'. A short comment on the test piece is on 4Bars rest. And the band playing number one is......Shrewton Silver! So setting the pace in our first visit to 1st Section, we put in a solid performance and headed to the bar. Finally near 8pm the results were in. 5th place from 15 bands, the highest result ever for Shrewton Silver and one that we aim to improve on again next year. Full results at 4Bars rest. Link to Retrospective on 4Bars. For ours and other bands results see this link.