The Staffordshire Ceremonial Corps of Fifes & Drums successfully held their first rehearsal in the Theatre today, Sunday 14th October 2007. Organised by Major David Keats MBE, there were some ex Army bandsmen, some ex army cadets and some people who were just interested in joining.
The first ceremonial parade is in Brewood for Armistace and the band hope to have some new members for then. If anyone is interested in learning to play the fife, flute, drum or even bugle, get in touch and attend the next rehearsal which will be next Sunday morning at the Theatre at 9a.m.
The music we will play are traditional Fife tunes and marches from Colonial times and beyond and it is vital that this music is played and heard before it gets relegated to wherever our cultural and historic traditions goes nowadays.
Stafford has lost the RAF band, the Police band and Iam not even sure if there is even a Boys Brigade Band anymore, We need to support this initiative so Staffordians can once again have a Military style band to parade in ceremonies, pageants and displays, this will add to Stafford's appeal and by taking part international competitions, will put us back on the map.
If you are interested get in touch.
The first ceremonial parade is in Brewood for Armistace and the band hope to have some new members for then. If anyone is interested in learning to play the fife, flute, drum or even bugle, get in touch and attend the next rehearsal which will be next Sunday morning at the Theatre at 9a.m.
The music we will play are traditional Fife tunes and marches from Colonial times and beyond and it is vital that this music is played and heard before it gets relegated to wherever our cultural and historic traditions goes nowadays.
Stafford has lost the RAF band, the Police band and Iam not even sure if there is even a Boys Brigade Band anymore, We need to support this initiative so Staffordians can once again have a Military style band to parade in ceremonies, pageants and displays, this will add to Stafford's appeal and by taking part international competitions, will put us back on the map.
If you are interested get in touch.