On Sunday, 10th November, Shipston Town Band led the Remembrance Day Parade to St. Edmund’s Church, where they accompanied the hymns and performed the Welsh melody, David of the White Rock, during the Collection. Local organizations laid wreaths at Shipston’s memorial, and prefects from Shipston High School read the names of the fallen from both […]
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Two of Shipston’s homegrown talents, Luke Barker and Alec Banner, had an incredible day on Saturday when their current band, Flowers from Gloucester, became National Champions at the National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall. The test piece “Harrison’s Dream” was composed by Peter Graham and celebrates the work of John Harrison, an
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Peter Stevens sadly passed away last Monday aged 88 after a short illness. He and his wife Sylvia had moved to a care home near Cirencester to be near to their son Jon. There was a cremation attended by close family followed by a gathering of appreciation for friends and family on Saturday. Everything was
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Congratulations to Shipston Town Band’s young solo trombone player Alex Jeffrey who has been offered a place in the prestigious National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain commencing with the Easter Course in 2024. Being a member of this famous brass band offers Alex the chance to play with the very best young players in
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As is customary, on Saturday 11th November, a short period of Remembrance, organised by Mike Wells of the Shipston Branch of the British Legion, took place in Shipston High Street.The crowds were silent and no traffic moved. The 2-minute silence was punctuated by the Last Post and Reveille played by Bob Pitts of Shipston Town
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Shipston Town Band took an exciting step forward yesterday as they held their first rehearsal with their new Musical Director, Alex Bland. The occasion marks the beginning of a promising new era for the band, and they are eager to collaborate with Alex as they prepare for the upcoming Christmas Concert and embark on their
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With conductor Nigel Hall on holiday Stour Concert Brass enjoyed a rehearsal with the vastly experienced Dave Lea, a long-time friend of the band. Dave rehearsed two new pieces: the march On The Kings Highway by Erik Leidzen and Going Home by Mark Knopfler in an arrangement by Alan Fernie.
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Stour Concert Brass completed their summer programme with their regular visit to Tysoe show. The event was absolutely packed and parking was at a premium with the available park full and cars parked all over the village. The band was grateful for the shelter provided as there was some very heavy showers. Under conductor Nigel
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The former conductor of Shipston Town Band, Peter Stevens, celebrated his 86th birthday last week and was joined by Dave Birch and Dave Clemons with whom he worked closely during his successful period in the 1970s and early 1980s where he shared the conducting duties with Richard Nash. Amongst Peter’s conducting successes was First place at
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