Volume 2 2011 November

EVENTS
Forthcoming

August 14Droitwich Lido:

WCB again performed in their turn, as one of the Bands in the Park. Despite ominous clouds and a chilly wind there was an appreciative crowd, some who were already in chairs or on the benches. More arrived as the Band set up. By the time we were half way through our programme there were nearly 80 people settled to listen. Right: Euphonium Soloist Tim Kemp

Saturday Dec 3 Victorian Fayre

11:30 to 12:15 & 14:30 to 15:15 Outside Guild Hall

Friday Dec 9th BANDs Christmas

Concert 19:00 to 22:00 St Georges RC Church Hall

Sunday Dec 11th Ghulevelt Park

Christmas Fayre 13:30 to 16:00

Dec 13th, 20th (evening) + 24th (morning) Tescos St Peters

Carolling

September 3rd Alfrick & Lulsley 60th Annual Village Show

Saturday Dec 17 (TBC) Strensham

Services Southbound Carolling

WCB played here at the opening of the Alfrick & Lulsley new hall last year with a very appreciative audience. Booked firmly

Sunday Dec 18 12:00 to 14:00 The Camp Inn Carolling February 24th 2012 19:00 to 22:00 Mayors Charities Christmas Concert at The Guildhall March 23 2012
Friends of St Richards Concert
at Droitwich Sacred Heart 19:00 to 22:00

again for this year for the annual show, it was quite a different affair! The field behind us was heaving with crowds reckoned to exceed two thousand! Bouncy castle, over 50 stalls, professional dog judging and BBC Hereford & Worcester radio celebrity Tony Fisher compeering in the centre of The most memorable music was 633 Squadron the large field.

which was heralded in the 4th bar with an Spitfire fly-past wowed

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60th ShowAlfrick & Lulsley Village Show continued

We received many compliments throughout the afternoon Band performance. Right : David (Cornet) and MD Brian sharing a funny moment. Heather looks on, somewhat bemused! Far right : Tony Fisher from Hereford Worcester Radio; Lower Right : Spitfire fly-past during 633 Squadron music. We are booked again for next year so look out for us on the first weekend in September 2012. &

October 1st we played at a fund raising event at Cradley

Heath Baptist Church Hall as a first. The evening very much had a Prom feel to it and there was an amazing turnout from the local congregation. They have asked us back however, the distance for many players was daunting so we will have to see.....

October 14th - St Richards Hospice Last Night of the Proms concert at St Peters
Baptist church, was a resounding success again this year with Susan Black as guest singer. Her flag-dress raised wolf whistles and much cheering from the audience who joined in with very enthusiastic flag waving and singing to all the popular songs and tunes played.

On the back page is the Flyer for our Christmas Concert on December 9th, being held again in the St Georges RC Church Hall where we will be joined by Susan Black and other guest artists. We are again helping to raise money for Midlands Air Ambulance this year; our Christmas carolling collections outside Tescos, Strensham and the Camp Inn also go, in part, to this good cause.
Please come and support us and if you have anything to put into the Raffle, bring it along for the Concert on December 9th.

WELCOME to the Llewellyn family, David, Helen and older son Tom, on 2nd and 3rd cornets. We really do notice the difference! Also to Kate (Solo Tenor Horn with Peter) and Gavin Arnett (Bass) and to Annie Chaplin on 2nd Tenor Horn. Tim Allen has moved onto Repiano. Gavin Erry who covers Solo Trombone is now our Deputy Band Conductor, taking band sections for separate concentrated practice - thus preventing too many stoppages during the evening overall. Emma Francis has moved from Solo Trombone on to Solo Euphonium unless Tim Kemp can join us.

Please pass our news on to your friends and let anyone you know who may be interested that we welcome new players joining us. WCB have vacancies on the following seats:

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Front and back row Cornets, Baritone, Euphonium, Basses, Drums, Glockenspiel, and Trombones. If you havent played for a while and would like to join usdont be shy come along! We look forward to seeing you at our forthcoming events. The next news letter is planned for January time and ability allowing. However .... IF something exceptional comes up, worthy of your attention, there may be an extra edition! Apologies this was a bit late going out - medical excuse only! We are a noncompeting band which plays music current with the times from all categories Brass, Military, Jazz, Blues, Musical Hall, Theatre and more. Practise nights are Tuesday evenings at Nunnery Wood School starting 1915 finishing 2130. M5 J7, towards town centre but turn right at The Oak Apple Pub/BP garage and the school is down on the left. We welcome ALL players, young and old. Come along and give us a try. Instruments can be supplied. We dont bite! Supporters & Friends of Worcester Concert Brass with internet access will receive your Newsletter online. Those without email will be sent a newsletter in the post. If you would like to receive one forward your email to me:- marianne_cottee@tiscali.co.uk; Mobile: 07970678512 For BOOKINGS: please contact david_cottee@tiscali.co.uk; Mobile: 07795297554. MD Brian Hodgetts: brian@hodgetts.free-online.co.uk; Mobile 07876592522. You can also view pictures on line at www.worcesterconcertbrass.org.uk and on Facebook.

We play music to make you smile! Bye for now... Next newsletter will be in January 2012 Worcester Concert Brass Band wish you ALL a Very Merry and Peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Yours, as ever .....

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