2019
Annual Band Awards, chosen by Lawrence, our MD:
Most committed player - Vickie Driver, for services to the band as a player, on the committee and bringing Bob to rehearsals
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Most improved player - Helen Smith on Percussion, which she has taken up to complement the oboe (not a useful instrument in a Brass Band!
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2018
Annual Band Awards, chosen by Lawrence, our MD:
Most Improved Player: Robbie Bowering, Principal Euphonium
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Most Committed Band Member : Julie Bradshaw, for services over and above her role as Treasurer, including Christmas Elf duties!
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2017
We won another cup!
In November, 2017, we again competed in the Wessex Brass Band Contest. We played well and again were awarded a cup. This time for the third place in the combined fourth section and unregistered bands.
In November, 2017, we again competed in the Wessex Brass Band Contest. We played well and again were awarded a cup. This time for the third place in the combined fourth section and unregistered bands.
Robert, our Chairman, receives the cup on behalf of the band.
Annual Band Awards, chosen by Lawrence, our MD:
Most Improved Player: Brian Taylor
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Most Committed Players: Robert and Ruth Eshelby
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2016
Nov 2016: We won a cup!
We competed in the Wessex Brass Band Contest in November and won the cup for the Unregistered Section.
We competed in the Wessex Brass Band Contest in November and won the cup for the Unregistered Section.
Annual Band Awards:
Most Improved Player: Caroline Bradshaw
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Most Committed Player: Ruth Eshelby
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2015
Most Improved Player: Stephen Chipchase
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Most Committed Player: Paul Bradshaw
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2014
Most Improved Player: Robert Eshelby
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Most Committed Player: Paul Bradshaw
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Most Improved Player: Doug Vine
September 2011
Summer Brass Band Success
If you want to have fun as a family, you need look no further than joining your local brass band. Whether you are an experienced player or a beginner, you will always be welcome.
Doug Vine and his son, Jack (aged 10), did just this. In April, 2009, they joined the Christchurch and Highcliffe Training Band and were swiftly moved up to the main band. This year, both have played cornet solos with the C & H Band and their hard work has been recognised by Musical Director, Lawrence Butchart. Doug was awarded a cup for Most Committed Player in the C & H Band. Jack was awarded a shield for Most Improved Player.
Robert and Ruth Eshelby (soprano cornet and solo horn) and Ruth’s son Robbie Bowering (aged 19), who plays the trombone, joined the C & H Band only this year. At the Wessex Band Summer School in Sturminster Newton, Ruth was presented with the Elinor Tolfree cup for Progress, while Robbie was awarded the prestigious overall Brass Band Award.
The Christchurch and Highcliffe Band, under the baton of well-known Musical Director, Lawrence, has been heard this summer in venues such as the Bournemouth Gardens Pinewalk Bandstand and in the bandstand on Christchurch Quay.
If you or your family are looking for a challenging and rewarding activity, why not contact the Christchurch and Highcliffe Band. You will find more details at www.christchurchandhighcliffeband.org.uk. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Why not play together? It may be the start of a lifetime’s pleasure.
Doug Vine and his son, Jack (aged 10), did just this. In April, 2009, they joined the Christchurch and Highcliffe Training Band and were swiftly moved up to the main band. This year, both have played cornet solos with the C & H Band and their hard work has been recognised by Musical Director, Lawrence Butchart. Doug was awarded a cup for Most Committed Player in the C & H Band. Jack was awarded a shield for Most Improved Player.
Robert and Ruth Eshelby (soprano cornet and solo horn) and Ruth’s son Robbie Bowering (aged 19), who plays the trombone, joined the C & H Band only this year. At the Wessex Band Summer School in Sturminster Newton, Ruth was presented with the Elinor Tolfree cup for Progress, while Robbie was awarded the prestigious overall Brass Band Award.
The Christchurch and Highcliffe Band, under the baton of well-known Musical Director, Lawrence, has been heard this summer in venues such as the Bournemouth Gardens Pinewalk Bandstand and in the bandstand on Christchurch Quay.
If you or your family are looking for a challenging and rewarding activity, why not contact the Christchurch and Highcliffe Band. You will find more details at www.christchurchandhighcliffeband.org.uk. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Why not play together? It may be the start of a lifetime’s pleasure.
