Brasshoppers grow in Sandhurst
Sandhurst Silver has made terrific progress with its ‘Brasshoppers Band’, which provides opportunities for nurturing the next generation of banding talent. Formed just before the pandemic it is now flourishing, having grown from 2 to 22 players.
With a team of helpers who give up their time each week to support the group, the Brasshoppers gave their own concert on Coronation weekend to the delight of residents at a local care home in Camberley. Not long after, they played as part of the senior Sandhurst Silver Band's own 'Coronation Concert' where they dedicated their performance of Robbie Williams' 'Angels' to Philippa Hinchcliffe, who was a much-loved and missed member of the Sandhurst organisation. The ensemble has also taken part in a workshop and concert with Sandhurst Silver Band as well as entertaining visitors at one of Berkshire's most popular family days out at Wellington Country Park, near Reading.
Commenting on the initiative Brasshoppers MD, Ian Dewhurst explained, "The growth of the group has been a whirlwind and has been more than anyone could have dreamed of. None of it could have happened without the support of the Sandhurst Silver Band organisation and our MDs, as well as the brilliant helpers who give-up their time every week to come along to rehearsals.”
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