NEWS FROM THE BANDROOM

CHAIRMAN'S CORNER 11th June 2010 'Summer's here and the time is right' - those immortal words which epitomise all that is good about summer holidays, parties in the park, lazy days and the like so bring it on - as they say! The band is primed up and ready to go with the first of our fetes being this Saturday (12th June) at Addingham followed by Myrtle Park and Broughton Game Show later in the month. There is much to look forward to and enjoy and we look forward to entertaining you. We are ably directed by a most auspicious conductor at this interim time following the recent changes of management within the band. Eventually we look forward to the permanent appointment of a new musical director who will lead and inspire the band at this time of restructuring and development. If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies then we'd like to hear from you and you are invited to give me a call or simply visit the bandroom during its weekly rehearsal on Monday evenings at The Fleece Inn at Haworth. Keep looking at our web-site for the latest news. Graham Richardson PS - are you the special conductor we seek; if yes we want to hear from you?

BECOME A FRIEND OF HAWORTH BAND We are seeking people to sign up as 'Friends' of the Band. Friends will be people who support the band and wish to play a small part in helping us achieve our objectives. In return for a minimum donation of £8 per year (individual) or £12 per year (family) each Friend will receive various benefits including free tickets to one concert and an entry into our Christmas draw. Please contact the Friends Secretary or visit the Friends Page for further details.

LEARNERS GROUP We want to train you less-experienced aspiring musicians and encourage your membership and participation with our band. Resources are limited so we are seeking learners with some experience through former tuition, we are willing to assess your ability and to offer advice and help where we can in your pursuit. Unfortunately our bandroom access is via two flights of stairs which may impose some constraints on the less mobile people, however don't be put off and give me a call to discuss your circumstances. We are here to help and you are assured of our interest at all times. Now you people who've played in a band before and fancy giving it a go then you give me a call as well - I want to hear from you. We are a bunch of musicians maintaining a long tradition in Haworth, we want to train you to ensure the longevity of our band - we have a legacy and a mission! If you haven't a decent instrument then don't worry because we'll supply you with one (subject to some conditions of course) and your weekly subscription is minimal but a vital contribution towards our overheads. Interested? - then give me a daytime call on 01535 604215 or evening call on 01535 663943. Ask for Graham!

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PLAYERS How nice it was to have brothers Peter and Vernon Cuff playing in the band at Myrtle Park in Bingley - welcome back Peter, lovely to see you again! And it's good to have Phil Ward back alongside Heather Haykin; additionally we were delighted to have had Dennis Beecroft join us at Oakworth and Addingham recently putting his euphonium to good use - pity he lives so far away. Should you be an aspiring brass-player you are welcome to apply for membership and we look forward to hearing from you. Music is for life! Thanks for your help at Myrtle Park Bob, you were great!

YOUNG PLAYERS SOUGHT In a new initiative to encourage younger players into the Band, the Haworth Band Planning Group are approaching local schools to attract youngsters already playing brass instruments into the band. Letters have been sent out to the parents of children playing at around Grade 4 standard or above inviting them to come along to a Band rehearsal. Each young player will have a mentor to support and encourage them. This is an exciting project which will provide an excellent musical experience for the young players who take part and will also give the Band a broader base for it's future development.The advent of our new Learners Group (see above) will allow some of our less experienced members to have the chance to rehearse and perform together.

VACANCIES IN THE BAND The Band currently has a number of vacancies. See our Vacancies page for further details. Don't worry if you have relatively little experience or haven't played for a long time. We have a number of instruments available to lend you and we cater for a range of abilities. Please address all enquiries to The Haworth Band Secretary or come to one of our Monday night rehearsals in The Bandroom above The Fleece Inn, Haworth Main Street, starting at 7.45pm.

2010 PROGRAMME The 2010 calendar is already filling up as bookings roll in for fetes and galas, local and regional shows. See our engagements page for the latest details.