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Launceston Town Band
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LTB to stage joint Concert with Callington Community Gospel Choir. Saturday 22nd September 2012. More
Anyone wishing to learn music theory or brush up on their music knowledge with the aim of passing their ABSRM exams should contact Julie Dobson
Launceston Town Band celebrated their annual award dinner in style on Saturday 28th January at the Eagle House in Launceston where members, family and friends were
joined by Mayor, Rob Tremain and president John Ware.
Launceston Town Band under the baton of David Dobson qualify for Nationals. Congratulations to Dave and all the Players. Full results on www.4barsrest.com
A very proud MD just after the results were announced!
On Saturday 10th March Launceston Town Band left Cornwall for the West of England Regional Brass Band Championships at the Riviera Centre in Torquay. After weeks of hard work and preparation by musical director Dave Dobson the band emerged onto the stage after being drawn to play 5th out of a large entry of 25 bands in the 4th section. The band performed the test piece, ‘English Folk Song Suite’ by Ralph Vaughan Williams. After many hours of apprehensive waiting, the adjudicators, Alan Morrison and Tony Swainson took to the stage to announce the results. The band were delighted to be placed 3rd, qualifying them for the National Brass Band
Championships of Great Britain on 22nd September 2012 at Cheltenham
Racecourse. Dave Dobson, MD, was overcome with emotion as screams of delight rang around the Riviera Centre. Dave said, “A big thank you to all the wonderful players. You worked as a great team on stage, did what I asked, what more can an MD want? Well done! We all deserve the result and the trip to the finals for all our hard work and steady building over the last 5 years”. Dave took over the leadership of Launceston Town Band in October 2006 and has shown great determination and dedication with the band, he is now seeing his efforts being rewarded. In September 2011 the band won the 4th section prize at the Exmouth Brass Band Festival and won the 4th Section at the South West Brass Band Association Contest in November 2011. Launceston band is a very young band with two thirds under 18 years old and has a horn section (Ellie Joy, Josie Whale, Lauren Oliver and Alina Nuta) with an average age of only 16 years. The youth and vitality added to the years of experience of the more senior players gives a mix that is paying off. “Captivating moments” with “much to commend” and playing with “character and style” are just a few of the complimentary remarks from the judges. What is more, Launceston Town Band is the only representative of Cornwall in the 4 sections at the National Championships in September!
