Shirley Band plans Centenary Celebrations
Shirley Band is celebrating its centenary and would like to call upon former members to join the band for for a special celebratory concert on Saturday May 11th. The Solihull based first section band is also calling on former members with photographs, memorabilia or stories relating to the band to get in touch. The band achieved fifth place at the first section regional championships in Bedworth recently and is led by eminent Principal Conductor, David Hirst.
Brian Johnson, Shirley Band secretary stated: “The band is really looking to welcoming back former members of the band or anyone associated with the band to join us for our anniversary concert. We’re hoping that the concert will also feature a number of items boosted by alumni.”
Shirley Band was formed in 1919 by W. H. Hodesdon Snr., the grandfather of the band’s current President, Donald Hodesdon. The band plays at many concerts and events throughout the Midlands, but is particularly proud to continue to support the local community of Shirley, leading the hymns and playing Last Post and Reveille for the annual Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph at St James Church in Shirley, as well as putting on its own concert series.
More information is available at www.shirleyband.org.uk/centenaryconcert.php or by email to Philip Cooper via alumni@shirleyband.org.uk
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