Cinderford Band News Archives

This page has been created to give you all the archived news from the Cinderford Band and the Academy Band from the end of 2006 to the present. If you feel you can contribute to some of our archives, then please do not hesitate and email us your information.

Congratulations to all below who achieved there worthy grades in the Spring and Summer for 2009.

This is also great news for the Academy Band who are going from strength to strength once again.

The band is pleased to announce that an award has been given to it's website. The bronze award has been given to us in recognition of all the hard work, and quantity of information available.

The company involved that has given us this award is a prestigious company that is involved in professional websites and hosting. The award is on the band's homepage, and it has also listed the band in it's list of recommended websites. To view this just click on the award logo below!

This year the band played at the Forest Hills Golf Club's annual St. Georges Charity Concert which was held at the golf club's clubhouse on Sunday 19th April 2009. The band and the audience were full of St. Georges cheer, and of course the flag waving to Rule Britannia always helps. Our guest vocalist for the band was Mrs. Christine Turner. This was the programme the band played on the day.

A great concert in which the audience enjoyed very much and participated in, which is a very typical Cinderford Band Concert I may add. We hope to see you very soon.

The band was proud to organise it's annual open day which was being held on Saturday 21st March 2009 at the Foxes Bridge Centre, Cinderford. With the percussionists from Tredegar to come and help out, and with Clive Lewis and his helpers doing there bit, everyone enjoyed a action packed day!

With new players joining us, we hope that next year will be as successful as this year!

The band had a very good weekend, but unfortunately it was not to be the band's day regarding the results. Having played well, the band came a lowly tenth place. Having worked hard at the test piece obviously this was a very disappointing result for us.

However, the band will continue to provide excellent music at it's concerts, and the band will endeavour to come back next year to rectify this years disappointing results at the area.

The band will also be competing at this years Weston-Super-Mare contest in May and the Wychavon Festival Contest in September also.

A great day by all was had with the Academy Band on the above date. Under the direction of Mr Clive Lewis, the band came home placed in a brilliant third place at the Cross Key's contest in Gwent, with a strong 9 band contest.

The adjudicator Mr. Philip Harper, gave the band good remarks on there performance.

More photos of the day can be found on the gallery 2 page link which is on the toolbar above.

Well done to everybody with this great result. We are very proud of you, and putting a Forest of Dean band on the map once again!

CINDERFORD BAND IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE EXCITING NEWS THAT THE BAND HAS A NEW REHEARSAL VENUE AS OF THIS DATE FORWARD. THE NEW VENUE IS THE FOXES BRIDGE DAY CARE CENTRE IN VALLEY ROAD, CINDERFORD. WE THANK THEM FOR THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY, AND HOPE THAT WE CAN WORK VERY CLOSELY WITH THEM.

WE HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE CINDERFORD RUGBY CLUB AND WESLEY HALL FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS AND WE WOULD LIKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THEM FOR THERE EXCELLENT SUPPORT OF THE YEARS.

Tim has played with us previously before, a few years ago now but just to say a warm welcome awaits Tim and we hope you enjoy your stay with us. We are sure you will.

Congratulations to all below who achieved there worthy grades in the Autumn and Winter for 2008/2009.

This is also great news for the Academy Band who are going from strength to strength.

Cinderford Band were back to there winning ways again, when they took the 2nd Section crown by winning at the 41st Weston Entertainments Contest on Sunday 18th May 2009. The contest was held at the Winter Gardens at Weston-Super-Mare Pavilion.

The band dominated the field with a fine display on stage. This was also added by the Fred Trego Memorial Trophy for the Best Euphonium Award, and this was given to our very own Anthony Murrell as best of the section. In all there was seven band's in total in our section, and the band came 1st with 187 points by taking "The Bailey Trophy".

In second place there was City of Bristol with 186 points, and third place was Phoenix Brass with 185 points.

The adjudicator for the 2nd section was Mr Steve Pritchard-Jones, who in his mind picked "a well deserved win" for Cinderford.

Well done to all involved in making this a great success for the band. It was going to happen sooner or later, and it was great for it to happen at a new contest that the band has not visited for a long time.

It is with great sadness that the Cinderford Band announces the passing of its former Musical Director, Mr William (Bill) Jarret, on Sunday 30^th August, 2009. Bill had suffered a long illness with the greatest of dignity and humour and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Before moving to Monmouth, Bill had been the Musical Director of the Romford Band and the Red Triangle Operatic Society, as well as the founder conductor of the Havering Youth Band and one of the tutors to the London and Home Counties Youth Band when it was first formed by the Brass Band Regional Association.

Bill had a lifelong involvement with music making as an instrumentalist, singer, and conductor. In his native Scotland he was recognised as a talented boy soprano, winning many awards at festivals and other competitions, which led to his being in demand for oratorio and secular music performances throughout the North East Region, and later as a principal in musical theatre, having developed a strong baritone voice, an experience which was to lead to a new conducting career in that medium in later life.

However it was his early involvement in brass band circles which provided the bedrock on which his love of bands and the style of music was founded. He was taught to play cornet by his uncle, the solo euphonium of the Arbroath Instrumental Band, which Bill joined aged seven in order to have a common hobby with his father who had returned home at the end of the Second World War. Soon the desire to play trombone became very strong and Bill studied the instrument, initially with John Boyle, then with the legendary John Faulds who conducted the trombones of Barry, Ostler, and Shepherd Band to world champion status in quartet competitions. By the age of eleven Bill had become principal trombone and the band entered a purple patch becoming Scottish Champions through the sections and reaching Championship Section.

A three year spell with Charlton Athletic as a professional footballer interrupted the serious business of brass banding but this resumed immediately on his return to Scotland.

Bill moved to London with his wife, Sheila, and young daughter to take up a position with Ford Motor Company in furtherance of his career. This led to his joining the Romford band to play solo trombone for fellow Scot John Anderson. During his time there, Bill founded and conducted the Havering Youth band (many of the younger members becoming age-range solo champions) as a feeder organisation for the senior band and within four years took over as Musical Director of the Romford Band which was then in the second section. Bill conducted the Romford Band for over 10 years during which time they achieved many concert and contest successes including that of gaining Championship status for the first time in their 60 year history in 1984. Bill had endless energy and during his time in Romford, he also took on the Musical Director’s role for the Operatic Society, following many years of collaboration in joint concerts with that organisation.

In 1984 Bill and Sheila moved to Monmouth, which saw the start of his long and proud association with the Cinderford Band; firstly as a Trombone player and then much later on Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (basically wherever he was needed). Bill became totally involved with the band management, first as contest secretary, then serving for many years as Chairman. Bill’s playing career came to an abrupt end following the after-effects of laser surgery on his left eye, and for a year he was unable to take part in any musical activity.

Late in 2002 the band invited Bill to take over the Musical Director’s position, which he took to with his usual trademarks of musicality, enthusiasm, motivation and total commitment. He set a policy of injecting new music into the concert programmes, as well as visiting Cinderford’s vast library of music to unearth previously unplayed gems; both for contrast and vitality. Many of Bill’s own arrangements also found their way into the band’s repertoire and were greatly appreciated by audiences far and wide. Bill gave his services freely for which Cinderford Band will always be in his debt.

Bill retired from conducting in September 2006 due to his illness and he was voted an honorary life member in recognition of his services to the band. He continued to support and visit the band’s rehearsals, concerts and contests, offering his candid advice and wisdom but always with his usual good humour and wit.

We all know that Bill will go to a better place, convinced that he will be playing in the Premier League and conducting Black Dyke Mill’s band; as well as keeping a watchful eye on all of us.

Bill will be sadly missed by everyone associated with the Cinderford Band and those who knew him. We have lost a most valued member, supporter and a dear friend. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to Sheila and the family.

The band is looking forward to a successful weekend when it returns to a hopefully sunny Riviera Centre at Torquay , to attempt to claim the crown of the 2nd Section at the West Country Annual Contest on SATURDAY 14TH MARCH.

This years band test piece for the second section is called "New World Sketches", and is a testing piece for all of the band's with lot's of varied percussion included. This one will keep the percussionist's on there toes! The band is being taken on the day by a long friend of the band Dave Lee (as pictured in our main photograph on the home page).

The band will travel down by coach on the Friday night previous, as the second section starts prompt at 10am on Saturday 14th March. Information can be found on the AREA webpage above on the toolbar. Information on the contest results will be of course updated on the website very shortly after the contest.

The Cinderford Band is proud to announce it's annual Christmas Concert, which is being held at the Wesley Hall, Cinderford on Saturday 13th December. The concert starts at 7:30 and tickets are available on the door.

The band hopes to get you in the festive spirit with our entertaining xmas concert.

For more details please contact us via our contacts page for more details and information!

The band enjoyed themselves, entertaining an appreciative crowd at Kingsholm on Saturday 29th November. The Gloucester Rugby Team were playing a Guinness Premiership game and they played against Northampton. The band played various musical items to the crowd, including "We are the Gloucester Boys" and with melodies like "Delila" and ABBA songs got the crowd involved and in full voice. The band had great feedback on the day, and with encouraging reports in the "Citizen" made the day extra special.

The Cinderford Band very much enjoyed the experience, and we hope to work with the club closely in the future.

The Cinderford Band recently held there annual concert at the Royal Forest of Dean Theatre, on Saturday 22nd November. The band invited our guest artistes, the Drybrook & District Ladies choir with their Musical Director Mrs. Barbara Wright to this evenings concert.

Our compere for the evening was Mrs Elaine Turner, who we are grateful for, as our original compere was unwell for the concert. Thanks again Elaine for helping us out, and of course, get well soon Derrick.

Proceedings got under way with the Academy Band, who played some great items to entertain the audience as they came in, including some Abba items. Well done to them all, and of course Clive Lewis who did a lot of work to get things organised so soon after the GBBA contest.

After the audience were all seated, the band firstly played "La Reine de Saba" by Gounod, followed by "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart, and the band's first soloist of the evening Mr. Phil Turner playing the cornet solo "Carnival of Venice". What a great start to the evening's concert!

Everyone gave a warm welcome to the choir on stage at the Theatre, with a great rendition of "Let it be me" to start the programme off. The choirs first half performance was followed by Psalm 23 from the programme "The Vicar of Dibley", "I have a dream" by B. Anderson and B. Ulvaeus and lastly a musical medley called "Beatles for Choirs" which was arranged by Alan Simmons which concluded the first half of the choirs concert. The choir were excellent and everyone was looking forward to listening to them in the second half.

The band concluded the concerts first half with a Horn solo called "Demelza" which was played by Mr. Barry Watkins. "The Boy from Menaem", and the Euphonium solo "The Sally Gardens" which was played by Mr. Anthony Murrell and the brilliant "Tocatta in D Minor by J. S. Bach.

The interval had a grand prize draw with the following organisations, who donated very generously towards the raffle prizes. The Cinderford Band would like to thank these organisations for all there donations.

The Senior and Academy band's continue to flourish with the support and help of our many volunteers, helpers and vice presidents. We thank them for their support in 2008. During the last two years we have spent £22000 to provide new instruments for our band's, with the goal of purchasing another £12500 in 2009 to enable music making in the Forest. The Academy Band has also recently received £5000 from the "Grass Roots" funding initiative to enable replacement of our instruments and to extend our training programme.

Following the interval and refreshments, the band started the second half with the march the "President" by William German, and was followed by the band's third soloist of the evening Mr Ian Whitburn who played "Getting Sentimental" on Trombone. The band also played "Sing Sing Sing" and the "Famous British Marches" which was arranged by Gordon Langford.

The Drybrook and District Ladies Choir started there second half with "African Prayer" by E. Sontonga, followed by "The Rose" and a great "You Raise Me Up" arranged by R. Emerson. The choir concluded there programme with an Abba hit called "Thank You For The Music".

The band then played "Breezin' Down Broadway" arranged by Goff Richards, with the band and choir jointly playing and singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" which was arranged by our own resident conductor Mr. Clive Lewis.

The band concluded the evenings programme with there march and signature tune "Cinderford" by Mr T. J. Powell and the National Anthem.

The evening was a great musical success, with everyone enjoying themselves, and buying in advance our Christmas Concert tickets. Our Christmas Concert is on Saturday 13th December at 19:30 at the Wesley hall, Cinderford. Tickets are available on the door.

The Cinderford Band is looking forward to to there engagement at the Gloucester Rugby Club on Saturday 29th November. Gloucester are playing against the Northampton team, which is also being shown live on Sky Sports. The band is very appreciative of this opportunity to play (musically thankfully) in the ground, in front of both teams fans. We hope we can get the crowd going also to get the Gloucester team advantage.

Cinderford Band would like to introduce there new web page, and leaflet which was prepared in association with the British Red Cross and the Gloucestershire Community Foundation. The Cinderford Band is most appreciative of the support received from both of these organisations, and the Flood Leaflet which can be viewed on this page, will be distributed at its many concert venues to promote local flood relief awareness.

Congratulations to the Cinderford Band and to the Cinderford Academy Band at the local Gloucestershire Brass Band Association's competition, which was held at the Royal Forest of Dean College, Five Acres, Coleford on Sunday 19th October 2008.

The Senior Band played the "Bombardier" march by Mr T. J. Powell and came away with first place for the best march prize with 188pts. The Test Piece the band played was called "Fantasy for Brass Band" by Malcolm Arnold and they came in overall a great second place with 186pts. Best instrumentalist of the day and best cornet player of the day went to our very own principal cornet player Mr. Phil Turner. The band also won the best bass section of the day.

The Academy Band came in a fantastic Silver place by playing the march "Starlake" and the test piece "Little Suite for Brass" by Malcolm Arnold. They had played really well at there first visit GBBA contest and thoroughly deserved silver place. A special mention goes to all involved in making this such a great success, and especially to our resident conductor Mr Clive Lewis in making this all possible.

Well done to all band members who achieved a very successful day for the Cinderford Band. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and we all had great time with good results. We will all look forward to our very first event playing at the Gloucester Rugby Club on 29th November. Please visit our news page soon for more details.

Congratulations to the following people on achieving there excellent exam results. Well done to you all for achieving your goals. This is also great news for the Academy Band who are going from strength to strength.

The summers concerts for the Band have started very well, with a number of concerts already completed

Sunday 18th May started the concerts off for 2008 with a trip down to Bromsgrove Park. This is a great park, and with a good audience made this concert a great day out. Although it was dry, it was very cold so the traditional request of the band to take there jackets off for the second half was quickly forgotten. Our programme catered for all ages from traditional marches, easy listening music like Greensleeves through to Jurassic Park and Oliver and with plenty of solo spots a wide range of music was catered for. The band has been playing at this venue for a few years now, and we always enjoy coming back. The music program was as follows:

A annual visit to the local always sounds a good idea, but on this occasion the band visited this local watering hole in the forest for there summer concert. The Rising Sun has always established itself being a traditional summer venue for all the local brass band's in the area. The picturesque area added to the ambience of a quality musical programme from our musical director Mr Clive Lewis. The band played numerous items for all tastes, which was very well received with varied music for all ages. We hope to see you all there next year again.

A visit to Evesham is always a pleasure, with several possible visits to this lovely Town a possibility, with the Wychavon Music Festival being held here on average every two years in which the band competes at this contest.

As you can see above it is a traditional bandstand, like many other parks have in which we play in. This particular park is set in lovely surroundings next to the river Avon, and is very popular with tourists.

The day was a scorcher, which always helps and with a good sized crowd listening made this an extra special day out. The band started playing in line with tradition with a rousing march

Once again congratulations to all involved from the Academy Band that took there exams in the Spring for the Music Association Examining Board. We are all very proud of of your achievements, and keep the good work up! Well Done

The band travelled to Torquay after much hard work over the Winter months, to try and claim a good position in the Annual Area Contest at the Torquay Riviera Centre. The test piece was "The Circumnavigator" by James Cook.

The band travelled down early on Saturday 8th March to Torquay with high hopes, and we arrived at our designated Hotel. After unloading all the instruments and kit, and collecting our keys to our rooms, it was down to business. We had a rehearsal and awaited our draw for the contest.

"Would you believe it" was cried around the band, as once again we were drawn first to take to the stage. The band played very well on stage and we awaited our results which was at the end of the day.

Unfortunately for the band, the day did not go our way again for us and we had a very unexpected last place awarded to us. The band obviously were very upset, but even more determined than ever to do well next year.

The band then settled into the Hotel with a few good beers and very good meal, that was organised by the band and hotel for all of us to enjoy together. Apart from the result, we all had a good time and all agreed to put this behind us and to concentrate on our forthcoming engagements.

NAME	RESULT	INSTRUMENT	POINTS
ELODIE GWYNNE	3RD (JOINT)	CORNET	87
CHRIS DEMPSTER	3RD (JOINT)	Eb BASS	87
HENRY KIRK	4TH	CORNET	86
LEIGH DEMPSTER	5TH	BARITONE	85

JUNIOR BRASS SOLO 13-16 YEARS

NAME	RESULT	INSTRUMENT	POINTS
MATT KIBBLE	1ST	CORNET	90
JAKE SHEPPARD	2ND	TROMBONE	87
SARAH LOCKER	3RD	HORN	86

JUNIOR BRASS QUARTETTE 16 YEARS AND UNDER

NAME	RESULT	POINTS
CINDERFORD ACADEMY BAND	2ND	89

BRASS DUET

NAME	RESULT	POINTS
MATT KIBBLE/CLIVE LEWIS	1ST	88

BRASS SOLO OPEN (UNDER 21)

NAME	RESULT	INSTRUMENT	POINTS
MATT KIBBLE	1ST	CORNET	90
ELODIE GWYNNE	3RD	CORNET	87

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO COMPETED AND TO HAVE GREAT RESULTS IN WHICH WE ARE PROUD OF. THIS WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF COMPETITION FOR THE BAND AT LOCAL LEVEL AND SHOWS HOW DEDICATED THEY ARE AND GREAT GUIDANCE FROM THERE CONDUCTOR MR CLIVE LEWIS.

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ON THERE GREAT MUSIC ASSOCIATION EXAMINING BOARD RESULTS

WELL DONE TO ALL THE ACADEMY BAND PLAYERS FOR A FANTASTIC 3RD PLACED RESULT AT THE GWENT YOUTH BRASS BAND FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENTS CONTEST AT CROSS KEYS, WALES. WE ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF THIS BECAUSE THIS WAS THERE VERY FIRST COMPETITION SINCE THE REFORMING OF THE BAND.

A MORE DETAILED REPORT WILL FOLLOW VERY SHORTLY. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL AND WELL DONE TO CLIVE LEWIS AND ALL THERE TUTORS, HELPERS AND THE BAND'S COMMITTEE TO MAKE THIS ALL POSSIBLE. THE BAND HAS A GREAT FUTURE AND ANYONE WANTING TO JOIN THE ACADEMY BAND.

THE BAND RECENTLY HELD A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE WESLEY HALL FUNDRAISING APPEAL. THIS WAS HELD ON SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2007 AT THE WESLEY HALL, CINDERFORD. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE PLAYED TO AN APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE WHO ENJOYED ALL OUR ITEMS INCLUDING 4 SOLOIST ITEMS.

THE BAND ENJOYED PLAYING FOR THE AUDIENCE AND ALSO TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE WESLEY HALL FUND. THE BAND WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE WESLEY HALL STAFF FOR ALL THERE HELP THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN TO THE BAND, AND TO WISH THEM EVERY SUCCESS IN THERE FUNDRAISING.

CELEBRITY CONCERT 2007

CINDERFORD BAND UNDER THE BATON OF THERE MUSICAL DIRECTOR MR. CLIVE LEWIS CT, FVCM WERE PLEASED TO BE BACK AT THE ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN THEATRE, COLEFORD TO PLAY AT THERE ANNUAL “CELEBRITY CONCERT” ON SATURDAY 3^RD NOVEMBER 2007. THIS YEAR’S GUESTS AT THE BAND’S CONCERT WERE THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED “RHYMNEY SILURIAN MALE CHOIR” FROM WALES WITH THERE MUSICAL DIRECTOR MR. RALPH WILLIAMS AND PIANIST MR. ASHLEIGH POWELL.

THE EVENING STARTED WITH THE “CINDERFORD ACADEMY BAND” UNDER THE BATON OF MR. CLIVE LEWIS. THE ACADEMY BAND PLAYED A FEW OF THERE POPULAR ITEMS WHILST PEOPLE WERE TAKING TO THERE SEATS FOR THE EVENINGS MAIN ENTERTAINMENT. THIS WAS THE ACADEMY BAND’S SECOND SEASON SINCE RE-FORMING AND WE ARE VERY PROUD WITH THERE RECENT SUCCESS SO FAR. PLEASE SEE THERE LINK ABOVE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THERE RECENT TRIUMPHS.

A WARM WELCOME WAS GIVEN TO THE AUDIENCE BY OUR LONG FRIEND AND COMPERE OF THE EVENING MR. BILL JARRET. THE BAND STARTED THE EVENING’S ENTERTAINMENT BY PLAYING THE MARCH “THE CONTESTOR” BY MR T.J.POWELL. OUR FIRST SOLOIST OF THE EVENING WAS OUR PRINCIPAL CORNET PLAYER PHILLIP TURNER WHO PLAYED THE BEAUTIFUL CORNET SOLO “CARNIVAL OF VENICE” BY MR. DEL STAIGERS AND WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE BAND. THE NEXT ITEM WAS AN ENTERTAINING ARRANGEMENT CALLED “CHEEK TO CHEEK” BY IRVIN BERLIN.

AN ARRANGEMENT FOR SOLO HORN BY GORON LANGFORD CALLED “THE LARK IN THE CLEAR AIR” WAS NEXT PLAYED BY OUR PRINCIPAL HORN PLAYER BARRY WATKINS AND WAS CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY THE BAND’S LAST ITEM OF THE FIRST HALF “THE LITTLE RUSSIAN” BY TCHAIKOVSKY.

THIS EVENING’S GUESTS THE RHYMNEY SILURIAN CHOIR WERE GIVEN A WARM WELCOME TO THE FOREST OF DEAN BY THE BAND AND THEY STARTED OFF THERE PROGRAMME WITH “THE BANDITS CHORUS” BY VERDI. THE NEXT ITEM SUNG WAS “HIRAETH” WHICH WAS ARRANGED BY ALWYN HUMPHRIES WHICH WAS ENJOYED BY ALL. “THE COURTIERS CHORUS” BY COMPOSER VERDI AND AN ARRANGEMENT ON “MICHAEL ROW THE BOAT ASHORE” WERE THE NEXT ITEMS ON THE PROGRAMME FOLLOWED BY “GWINE RIDE UP IN THE CHARIOT” AND AN ARRANGEMENT CALLED “FY NGWALIA”. THE FIRST HALF WAS CONCLUDED WITH A JOINT BAND/CHOIR ARRANGEMENT CALLED “GWAHODDIAD” WHICH WAS VERY WELL APPRECIATED BY THE AUDIENCE.

THE SECOND HALF STARTED OFF AN ARRANGEMENT WITH THE ROUSING MARCH “THE SHIELD OF LIBERTY” BY DERRICK BROADBENT. THE BAND’S NEXT SOLOIST OF THE EVENING WAS OUR PRINCIPAL Eb BASS PLAYER MR. SIMON RIDLEY WHO ENTERTAINED THE AUDIENCE WITH HIS RENDITION OF THE “TEDDY BEARS PICNIC”. “AIR FROM THE SUITE No3” ARRANGEMENT BY HOWARD SNELL FROM THE COMPOSER J.S.BACH GAVE THE CORNET SECTION A TIME TO SHINE WITH THIS MUSIC AND WAS ENJOYED BY ALL FOLLOWED BY “CLASSICS-A-GO-GO” WHICH WAS ESPECIALLY ARRANGED FOR US BY OUR VERY OWN MUSICAL DIRECTOR MR. CLIVE LEWIS. ALSO FINISHING OFF THE BAND’S SECOND HALF PERFORMANCE WAS THE MARCH “CINDERFORD” WHICH WAS ESPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR THE BAND BY THE COMPOSER MR. T .J. POWELL.

THE CHOIR REJOINED THE STAGE AND STARTED OFF THERE SECOND HALF PERFORMANCE WITH A BEAUTIFUL MELODY CALLED “POKAREKARE ANA” ARRANGED BY RALPH WILLIAMS. “AFRICAN TRILOGY” WAS THE NEXT ITEM IN THE PROGRAMME WHICH WAS ARRANGED BY GWYN ARCH. “MY HEART WILL GO ON” AND THE MEDLEY FROM “LES MISERABLES” CONCLUDED THERE WONDERFUL SECOND HALF PERFORMANCE. THE BAND AND THE CHOIR FINISHED OFF THE EVENINGS CONCERT WITH THE WELL KNOWN ARRANGEMENT OF “CWM RHONDDA”.

THE BAND ALSO CELEBRATED THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SOME OF THERE LONG SERVING MEMBERS BY GIVING THEM LIFE MEMBERSHIPS. THE FOLLOWING BAND MEMBERS RECEIVED THERE AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF THERE EFFORTS OVER THE YEARS.

CHRIS WALDING
PHIL GRINDLE
MICHAEL WILKINSON
GORDAN GAMBLING
BARRY WATKINS
CLIVE LEWIS
RUTH DAVIES
ANTHONY MURRELL.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL INVOLVED IN MAKING THIS CONCERT A GREAT SUCCESS, OUR COMPERE BILL JARRET, RFOD THEATRE, OUR DEDICATED COMMITTEE AND ALSO INCLUDING THE BAND’S DEDICATED FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE AMONGST OTHERS JUST TO NAME A FEW, WHO HELPED ORGANISE THE EVENING AND REFRESHMENTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY A PART IN OUR FUNDRAISING PLEASE CONTACT MS NIKKI SMITH ON 01452 723518 FOR MORE DETAILS. A GREAT EVENING WAS ENJOYED BY ALL WITH PLENTY OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE AUDIENCE.

THE CINDERFORD ACADEMY BAND IS ALSO LOOKING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO HELP JOIN THERE RANKS. FREE PERSONAL TUITION ONCE A WEEK AND FREE HIRE OF INSTRUMENTS, MAKES THIS AN IDEAL START FOR ANYONE WANTING TO START TO PLAY A BRASS INSTRUMENT. IF YOU NEED TO START PLAYING AGAIN AFTER A BREAK AND WOULD LIKE TO START AGAIN YOU ARE ALSO WELCOME. WE HAVE A GREAT FAMILY ATMOSPHERE AND QUALIFIED TEACHERS MAKES THIS AN IDEAL PACKAGE.

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR ALL THERE SUPPORT OF BOTH BAND’S THIS YEAR. BY SUPPORTING OUR ACADEMY BAND ENSURES THAT NEW TALENT IS ENCOURAGED TO THE SENIOR BAND AND ENSURES THE BAND TO STRENGTHEN AND KEEP GOING FOR ANOTHER 128 YEARS!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON THE BAND, OR WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR AN ELEMENT OF THE BAND PLEASE EMAIL US AT CINDERFORDBAND03@AOL.COM . WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP US TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE SENIOR AND ACADEMY BAND. IF YOU CAN HELP US IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM PLEASE CAN YOU PHONE NIKKI ON 01452 723518.

THE BAND’S NEXT EVENT IS THE SOS CHARITY EVENING AT CINDERFORD RUGBY CLUB ON SUNDAY 9^TH DECEMBER, CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY OUR VERY OWN CHRISTMAS CONCERT WHICH IS BEING HELD AT THE WESLEY CHURCH, CINDERFORD ON SATURDAY 15^TH DECEMBER STARTING AT 7:30PM.

The Fundraising Committee had organised a sponsored walk starting at the Beechenhurst Lodge, Speech House on Saturday 25th August 2007. The walk in the beautiful Forest of Dean departed on the Sculpture Trail, which took in all the new sculptures from the forest. The band's gave a great turnout and with a barbecue and games after the walk, and yes a few drinks everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. This was a great event that we all enjoyed and money donated on the day and collected exceeded our expectations. We all look forward to our next event and thank you to all that helped on the day to make this a great success.

The money that was raised through this event will go towards the Academy Band's new uniform. Watch this space for more details.

Cinderford Band would like to express there many thanks to the CINDERFORD RUGBY CLUB for there continued support in 2005 and into 2006, and also Wesley Church, Cinderford. This fantastic support enables us to continue rehearsing in there facilities, so that the band can move from strength to strength in the community.

Cinderford Rugby Club has been a valued supporter for the band for many years, for which we are very grateful for.

As some of you are aware Nikki Smith, Tina Whitburn, and Jane Walding have volunteered to kick-start up our fundraising organisation. We are striving to raise money for instruments, music and uniforms for our new Academy band. Cinderford Band would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all there efforts in helping set this up, and we look forward to 2007's efforts. If you have any ideas or would like to help them fundraise then can you please contact them at rehearsal or email the band so that they can contact you further. Alternatively contact Nikki on 01452 723518 for more details. All donations or help would be very welcome.

On behalf of the band we would like to congratulate Mathew Kibble on passing his Grade 5 Theory Exam of music. Mathew plays front row cornet for the senior band and has come through the ranks from the junior band. This is a great achievement for him and we all wish him every success in passing future exams. Mathew Kibble would like to thank Rose and Clive Lewis for there help and support in achieving a pass. Well done.

Cinderford Band are proud to announce that during much hard work from the committee, we are now in a position to announce a successful application has been accepted from the National Lottery through the "Awards For All Scheme". Cinderford Academy Band was awarded a total sum of £10,000 pounds from this scheme which has enabled us to purchase much needed instruments for our players. The Academy Band has been recently re-formed with not only accepting young players, but we now in a position to cater for all ages and abilities. Please see our webpage for more details on the link above about the Academy Band. This is an exciting time for the band and this will give us a much needed boost to the Academy and with purchasing new instruments from the money, will give players a bigger choice in there musical ambitions. On behalf of Cinderford band we would like to thank all concerned that has made this wonderful news possible. Please click on the link above to see all about the Awards For All Scheme.

We would also like to thank the Forest OF Dean Council and the Acorn Trust for awarding us also £4,000 pounds towards new instruments for the Academy. As above we would like to thank all concerned for the award that was made to us, which has given the Academy a great start to 2007 and all it's ambitions for the future. Please click on the link above to see more on the Acorn Trust.

The Band was unfortunate in it's result held at Torquay this year with the band coming a disappointed 11th place at the Area qualifiers. However the band had an enjoyable weekend and the result did not dampen the spirits of the players with great weather as you can see from the picture above which always helps.. The supporters also enjoyed themselves and gave great support up to and during the competition. On behalf of Cinderford Band I would like to thank Clive Lewis for all his hard work in rehearsals in a short period of time since taking the band, and also I would like to thank Grindles Coaches for there support in the transport to and from the venue.

Pictures of the weekend will be added to our gallery in due course. The committee would like to thank all players and support staff for there hard work in organising and commitment during this time.

The Cinderford Band will now concentrate on the busy forthcoming concert season which will incorporate a summer concert at the five acres college, Coleford. More details will follow very shortly. We would like to congratulate all local band's that have qualified for the finals and wish them every success in the finals.

CINDERFORD BAND NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER 2 SPRING 2007Latest on our Senior and Academy bands!

Welcome Note

Welcome to the Cinderford Band's Newsletter! We will strive to keep our friends of the band up to date with all that is going on within the Cinderford Band and our Academy Band. If you have any additional news or comments you would like to pass on to the band, or any news you feel could help us then please contact me via the band's email address which is Cinderfordband03@aol.com

Thank you for supporting the band and please visit our website for news and views with regular updates and information. We hope you enjoyed the update! Any feedback would be very welcome.
Kind Regards
Ian Tomlins (Webmaster)

News And Information

The Fundraising Committee are looking for additional help from anyone who would like to give a hand in any shape or form with fundraising for both band's.
Contact Nikki on 01452 723518 for more details!

Senior Band Rehearsal Times:
Sunday's 19:00-21:00
Wednesday's 20:00-22:00
Sunday's are at the Cinderford Rugby Club and Wednesday's are at the Wesley Church.
Academy Band Rehearsal Times:
Wednesday's 18:30-19:30 at Wesley Church, Cinderford.
If you would like to add any news to our website then please contact myself Ian Tomlins on 01452 723518 or the band's email on Cinderfordband03@aol.com

Music Academy Band

Cinderford Band has it's very own academy band, ideal for all age groups and ability.
Recently reformed in 2006 with a new format, including a new venue at the Wesley Church, Cinderford. We offer free tuition and free instrument hire to everyone and also have great plans for this revised organisation with the leadership of our very own Conductor Clive Lewis.
Contact us via our website if you would like more information about us and we will be very happy to oblige.

View our website for more details!

NAME	GRADE	INSTRUMENT	RESULT
HARVEY RUCK	G4	CORNET	121 MERIT
DANNY HUME	G5	THEORY	66 PASS
CHRISTOPHER DEMPSTER	G5	THEORY	76 PASS
HENRY KIRK	G5	THEORY	85 MERIT

NAME	GRADE	INSTRUMENT	RESULT
ABBEY HARRISON	G4	TENOR HORN	124 MERIT
DAVE SHEPPARD	G4	FLUGEL	115 PASS
LEIGH DEMPSTER	G3	EUPHONIUM	120 MERIT
ELODIE GWYNNE	G6	CORNET	123 MERIT

Gloucester Rugby Club	Pedal a bike away	Surrey County Cricket Club	Curry Leaf Restaurant	Kingfisher Cruises
The Speech House	Cheltenham Racecourse	Millenium Stadium	Rodway Hill Golf Course	-
Rococo Gardens	Palace Theatre	Forest Showcase	Elton Maize	-
Go Ape	Wye Valley Angling	Everyman Theatre	Kirsti Rose	-

NAME	GRADE	INSTRUMENT	RESULT
ELODIE GWYNNE	GRADE 5 THEORY	Bb CORNET	78
HENRY KIRK	GRADE 5	Bb CORNET	120
DANNY HUME	GRADE 4	Bb CORNET	116
HARVEY RUCK	GRADE 3	Bb CORNET	120
ABI HARRISON	GRADE 3	TENOR HORN	122
JACK EDWARDS	GRADE 1	PERCUSSION	129

NAME	INSTRUMENT	GRADE	RESULT
Danny Hume	(Theory)	3	71 Pass
Jacob Sheppard	(Theory)	2	71 Pass
Leigh Dempster	Baritone	2	117 Pass
Christopher Dempster	Eb Bass	5	116 Pass
Mathew Kibble	Bb Cornet	7	128 Merit

BEN SHEPPARD	Bb CORNET	GRADE 2	PASS (112)
JACOB SHEPPARD	TROMBONE	GRADE 3	DISTINCTION
JACOB SHEPPARD	THEORY	GRADE 1	PASS (78)
DAVID SHEPPARD	FLUGEL	GRADE 3	MERIT (123)
ABBEY HARRISON	HORN	GRADE 2	DISTINCTION

NAME	GRADE	INSTRUMENT	RESULT
BEN SHEPPARD	GRADE 1	CORNET	MERIT 120
ZOE MEARS	GRADE 1	CORNET	MERIT 120
LEIGH DEMPSTER	GRADE 1	BARITONE	118
JAKE SHEPPARD	GRADE 2	TROMBONE	DIST 132
DAVID SHEPPARD	GRADE 2	FLUGEL	MERIT 125
DANNY HUME	GRADE 3	CORNET	109
HENRY KIRK	GRADE 4	CORNET	118
CHRIS DEMPSTER	GRADE 4	Eb BASS	115
ELODIE GWYNNE	GRADE 5	CORNET	117
JOANNA HANDLEY	GRADE 6	CORNET	117
MATHEW KIBBLE	GRADE 6	CORNET	MERIT 123