The regional finals in Swansea are creeping up and it’ll be upon us sooner than we know. So far, it seems that the man in the middle is quite happy with our progress, but it’s clear to see that we need to make good use of the remaining time. The interesting use of time signatures in Cross Patonce seem to cause a few trips, but in time, I’m sure its something we can overcome. We’re looking forward to competing again though, it seems so long since the last time.
Swansea Preparations Going Well
February 6th, 2012Conductors Comments 2011
December 30th, 2011Musical Director, Kerry Bowden has given an overview of his thoughts over the past year.
Overall, I think that 2011 has been a pretty successful one for the Cross Keys Silver Band. No, we didn’t compete as often as we have in the past, and some of the results were a little disappointing, but considering the upheaval that the band has experienced, I believe that we can feel quite satisfied with what we achieved! On the engagement side of things, the Cardiff Castle contract was a great success, also our foray into Talgarth and Rogerstone. Our commitments to local community projects were well received, and of course the band has already been engaged to play at the 2012 Remembrance Concert, and of course much sooner we are engaged to play at the Rorkes Drift Dinner, I think this is at least our tenth year, and a little later in the year another full season in Cardiff Castle. Obviously, we need to recruit one or two players, which I’m sure we’ll manage, and hopefully we can resume a full contest programme!
Well, That’s 2011
December 24th, 2011Another year of banding has come to a end after last nights carolling session at Cwmbran Asda. To celebrate the efforts that everyone has put in, the band descended upon Tiffins Indian Buffet after Asda for a sneaky curry. Delicious doesn’t cone close to describing it.
Its been a busy 12 months. We’ve seen the loss, arrival and return of players – but we’re still short on a few seats – we’ve competed to receive mixed results but most of all, we’ve all had fun.
We will be having a little break over Christmas and new year while some of us may work on getting a Bass player physique, but we will be back in the band room on January 3rd.
Thank you to everyone that has made 2011 possible for us, members, families, fans, followers and helpers. From everyone at Cross Keys Silver Band, we wish you the Merriest of Christmases and good health and happiness in 2012.
