2nite, 2nite it all began 2nite. I saw you and the world went away etc.

Bullet Points 4 2nites blow, please note all seating initial thoughts will see how it works 2nite:

1st nite of new rehearsal schedule

Horns - need to double up as we have so many. We will do 2 rows of standard section. We will make up 2 sets of folders so you can have your own music to read.
solo Keith 1st Sarah W 2nd Juliette
solo Glynis 1st Julia 2nd Bethan etc.
Solo lines will be shared out

Cornets - David M away for a few weeks so Steve lead. Chloe to try out new seat! Rest as is

Euph/Bari - Line up Jay Euph, Sandra 1st B, SamH 2nd B

Troms - Solo Dan C & Philip, 2nd Michael, Bass Ben

Sarah J - initial rehearsal schedule set for next three weeks will review then so could rearrange youth band night.

Please bring yer green jackets with you. Those who wish to play in the Youth Band only but have green jackets please try to get them to band 2nite ( via other players etc.)

That is all

Looking 2 the future x

Thank you to everyone who came to the meeting we had on Thursday. Particular thanks to all the parents who came, your interest and support of the band is much appreciated.

We discussed many important items and issues and settled on a very productive way forward. New rehearsal dates listed on a monthly basis. I need to know ASAP if there are any changes regarding player commitment for example under the new rehearsal schedule do we have any youth wanted to just play in the youth band or visa versa?

I need cornet and tenor horn support with the young players in the youth band so those of you wishing to blow every week please let me know.

Senior Band on Thursday will be a uniform amnesty. Please bring your green jacket with you. Youth band players stepping down from the senior band can you get your jackets to me ( or someone attending) B4 Thursday?

Happy Blowing x

2010 and all that

Hope you have had a good rest and feel refreshed for another years blowing.

Thursday 7th January is the band AGM. Lots to sort out so please make sure you attend. Youth band please bring your parents with you. If you would like to raise anything then either let me, Pete, Elling, Sam H or Mike C know or raise it on the night.

Thank you for all your hard work last year, it's very much appreciated ;-) x

DATE : Thursday 7th Jan

VENUE : St Mary's School

TIME : 7pm start

EXTRA : Black folders need to be handed in & subs to be paid

Last Band Blow of 2009

TIME 7pm start done by 7 45pm
DATE Thursday 17th December
VENUE Oakfiled Primary School, Gassiot Green, Ryde.
UNIFORM wrap up warm, NOT band uniform
EXTRAS instruments, stands, Jay please make sure you give all the music to Rob N at school on Tuesday x

PLEASE NOTE : I'm walking from St John's Church with the scouts, the lanterns and some of the children. You will need to assemble under the canopy as we did last year at the back of the school. It was a little dark so you may want to bring a torch with you 2 see the music.

We will start the carol concert once the children are settled on the play ground. Senior members of the band will be in charge until I get there. Thank you for your help in this x

Xmas Gig

DATE : Saturday 28th November
TIME : 7.30pm start
VENUE : St Michael & All Saints Church, Wray Street , Swanmore, Ryde PO33 3EH map ref : SZ587913
UNIFORM : Black jackets, long green ties
BAND : Combined youth and senior
EQUIPMENT : instrument, stand, music, hats 4 12th street soloists. If you wish to decorate your instrument with tinsel or wear a Santa hat feel free. Please bring any spare stands that you have 4 quintet in deep harmony
DRUM KIT : Please meet me at the school at 6.30pm is you are free to collect the band drum kit
EXTRAS : Raffle prizes please x

No Band

The rehearsal on Thursday 19th for Vectis Youth & Vectis Brass has been cancelled x