Marching Workshop

On Sunday 20th September, over 60 members of the Wantage Band were entertained to a Marching Workshop given by the Band of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) at their Arborfield headquarters. Instruction was given in playing a march and marching in step - then both together. The players were taught the techniques of starting, stopping, counter-marching, wheeling - and the 'bomb burst', a special display. We were honoured that the full REME band was turned out to provide a super display that showed us all how it should be done - and finally we were all treated to a barbecue.

 

Our great thanks go to the Officers and players of the REME band for putting on such a great Workshop.

Posted on 20th September 2009


About Us

Wantage Silver Band have been making music in Wantage, Oxfordshire and beyond since 1972.

Our 'A' Band competes in the prestigious Championship Section of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

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Forthcoming Events

Saturday, 3rd March

  • Concert in aid of Refurbishment of Grove Village Hall
    7:30pm at Village Hall, Main Street Grove
    (Concert Brass)

Wednesday, 7th March

  • AGM
    7:00pm at Old Mill Hall, Grove

Saturday, 10th March

  • Rotary Concert featuring Youth Groups
    7:30pm at Civic Hall, Portway, Wantage
    (Youth Band)

Saturday, 17th March  

  • London and Southern Counties Area Contest - 3rd Section
      at Stevenage Leisure Centre
    ('B' Band)

Sunday, 18th March  

  • London and Southern Counties Area Contest - Championship Section
      at Stevenage Leisure Centre
    ('A' Band)

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