Coleshill Town Band - News Update

Coleshill Town Band Bucks the Trend!

Much has been made in the national media of the decline of the brass band movement with membership of such organisations ageing and younger members not coming through the ranks. This is certainly not true of Coleshill Town Band with membership of Coleshill Youth Brass and Coleshill Beginner Brass now totalling 60! “We are in a very fortunate position to have two burgeoning youth bands to ensure that the future of brass band in Coleshill is well and truly blossoming” – remarked Stephen Fagg musical director of all three bands.

Butlins Mineworkers Contest – Skegness – January 2008

January 16th saw the band competing in the Butlins National Mineworkers Championships in Skegness in which the band stayed at the Butlins complex for a weekend, not only competing with other bands in its class but also getting the chance to listen to the many big name brass bands who were also on site for the weekend.

The band came away with a disappointing 16th place but are determined to compete again next year and come away with a more satisfactory result!

February – Bandsman and Musician of the Year Named

February saw the band’s Quiz and Curry night held at Birmingham Exiles Rugby Club which was a great success and saw some much needed funds being raised for the band’s social fund. There was also the Annual General Meeting at which the bandsman and musician of the year awards are given. This year the award of Bandsman of the year was given to Claire Pilkington and the musician of the year accolade awarded to Sally Wood (see photograph above).

April - CD Recording

April 5th and 6th committed the band to making its first professionally recorded and produced CD. The band employed the services of KMJ Recordings who are professionals in brass band recordings for what promises to be a highly polished offering. Featuring many popular tracks the CD entitled “Red & Black” – a reference to the bands uniform colours and also a march which appears on the CD - will be available to order at the band’s next concert “Best of Brass”.

May 2008 – Best of Brass – celebration concert – Get Your Tickets Now!

“Best of Brass” concert is on 31st May at Coleshill Town Hall will feature the most popular pieces from the last ten years of themed concerts that the band has staged at the Town Hall. Tickets are selling very quickly so purchase yours now priced £6 from Coleshill Library & Gascoignes.

Claire Pilkington Publicity Officer – Coleshill Town Band