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For the past few months, members of the City of Chester Band have been joined in their rehearsals by Sahra Périsset, a Swiss person who has been staying in Chester whilst undertaking an English language course (English in Chester).  Sahra, who plays a Bb cornet, hails from Fribourg and is a member of Fanfare Paroissiale de Promasens, Promasens being a village close to Fribourg.  Despite being on an intensive course of study Sahra has attended many rehearsals with City of Chester Band and Wednesday 1 June was her last before returning to Switzerland.

Back in Switzerland, Sahra will be looking for work where she can use her English-speaking skills.  On behalf of all band members, Musical Director Philip Mottershead wished Sahra every success in the future.

Over many years, Chester Band have entertained a number of Swiss students who have been studying in Chester.

British band ensembles are very popular in Switzerland, Chester Band having toured there in 1982 (Lausanne, Porrentruy and Biel/Bienne) under their then Musical Director, the late John Golland.

 

Congartulations go out to First Cornet player Evie Spurdel for passing her grade 5 music exam on the Cornet. Keep up the good work .Evie is also the current holder of Player of the Month.

The City of Chester Band are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a charity concert in aid of The Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Backford, Chester.

 A number of guests will be appearing with the band, more information will follow shortly.

The concert is to be held at the St Mary's Centre, Chester on Saturday 8th October 2011.

For more information please contact Julian Ablett, 01928 722839 or [email protected]

Steve Cutler Birkenhead, Wirral Married 15 years to Tracey, 2 boys aged 13 and 11 all who play with the band. Steve has been involved with brass bands all his life as a Salvation Army Bandsman, a musician with the Royal Green Jackets Military Band and now with Chester Brass Training Band. Started off playing euphonium and has played most instruments over the years, most recently on is favourite, the trombone. Family spends a lot of time enjoying the outdoors, regularly staying on the beautiful island of Anglesey in North Wales. Passionate about following football team – Liverpool, FC of course! Came along to Chester Brass initially to encourage his younger son who had taken up cornet, and was soon invited to play trombone. Then more recently, when Phil Mottishead had to relinquish his position as conductor, he was asked to conduct the band which he is very much enjoying

The City of Chester Band have been invited to provide an hours music at the National Eisteddfod, this year to be held in Wrexham.

Our concert will take place on Sunday 31st July at 11:00am.

A note to all band members that Saturday morning band rehearsal has been cancelled.  The  next Saturday rehearsal will be on the 19th February.

A quick reminder to all players - to help with the preparations for the Regionals on the 27th February there will be extra rehearsals on:

• Saturday 19th Feb 10:00 to 12:00
• Saturday 26th Feb 10:00 to 12:00

Please let Julian know if you are unable to attend

01928 722839  07709 694231 [email protected]

The City of Chester Main Band will resume rehearsals on Wednesday 5th January at 8:00pm.

 New members are always welcome.

Happy New Year from all members of the City of Chester Band and the City of Chester Training Band . Just to remind band members that  the Training Band start rehearsals on Monday 10th at 6.00pm at St Lukes Huntington .