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Launceston Town Band
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Carols by Candlelight
Despite the cold, ice and slush, a large number of the community attended the Launceston Town Band ‘Carols by Candlelight’ event in the Town Square, on Thursday 23rd December. The event was led by Rev. Malcolm Jones and the Band was conducted by MD, Dave Dobson. The Band played a number of popular Carols, with everyone joining in the singing.
347 candles were lit and placed on the monument to celebrate the total number of lives lost by British troops during the war in Afghanistan.
Mince pies, mulled wine, tea, coffee and hot chocolate were served during the event by The Lions and Launceston Town Band supporters.
Launceston Town Band would like to thank, Tesco for donating mince pies, Martin’s Cash and Carry for the wine and The Lions for all their help with setting up, lighting candles, serving refreshments and (perhaps most importantly) clearing up afterwards.
Launceston Town Band Plays in the New Year
Members of Launceston Town Band and their supporters met in the Band room on New Year’s Eve to begin the celebrations to welcome in the New Year. After getting into a party mood, helped by a buffet and liquid refreshments, band members made their way to the Town Square at 11.45pm. On the stroke of midnight, they welcomed in 2011 by playing Old Lang Syne. The band was conducted by MD Dave Dobson. Revelers from the local bars came out into the Square to link hands and join in singing the world famous Robert Burns poem, Auld Lang Syne.
Launceston Town Band is holding an Open Evening on Thursday 27th January, from 7.00pm. If you are interested in learning to play a brass instrument or percussion, or indeed if you already play and would like to join the Band, do come along and see us at the Band room, Bounsalls Lane, we are just past the library and tax office car park. Children and adults are welcome; there is no upper age limit.
Theory Exam Successes
Alina Nuta and Josie Whale ( both aged 11!) passed their music theory exams at the end of November with flying colours! Josie passed grade 1 with merit and Alina grade 2 with distinction after the sat the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exams . Their Tutor, Julie Dobson was delighted at their achievement and is available for tuition for anyone who wishes to studying for the ABRSM theory exams. Please contact Julie for more information.
Launceston Training Band Wins Trophy
On Saturday 8th November, Launceston Town Band players boarded a coach to take them to Annual Championships of the South West Brass Band Association at Torquay. The players were supported by The Mayor of Launceston, Paul O’Brien, family and friends.
The Training Band played 4 pieces, March in C, Beatles for Young People, The Loafer and Wings of Glory.
Louise Dingle, Josie Whale, and Naomi Choak played solos in The Loafer.
The test piece for the Senior Band was Four Cities Symphony.
Amid cheers, whistles and shouts, Launceston Training Band was awarded first prize and received The Cecil Lake Cup. Grace Denford was awarded The Joe Armstrong Memorial Cup for Best Instrumentalist.
Look for the Band during December, when we will be playing Christmas carols around town and at the Market on Saturday mornings and at Tesco on various days.
Join us at Central on Sunday 5th December at 7pm for our Joy of Christmas Concert.
On Thursday 23rd December, 7pm Launceston Town Band, Senior and Junior, will be hosting Carols by Candlelight in the Square, after which we will be serving mulled wine, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mince pies.