Monthly Archives: May 2019

Our youngsters have been very busy outside of the bandroom and working especially hard to further their musical journey. Principal Cornet Jessica hit the high note as she represented her county at the Army Cadets National Music Band camp in April this year. Twice a year, all ACF bands gather for a ‘Concentration’, a week-longContinue reading “Junior Band spreads their talents outside of the bandroom.”

Yet another piece of silverware to add to the Ratby Bandroom as the senior band win at Buxton.The contest was own choice test piece and Ratby chose to play the Blackpool senior cup test piece ‘Symphonic Music’ in the championship/first section.Not only did the band win the contest but our Bb Bass player Matt WilkinsContinue reading “Symphonic Win at Buxton”

Music Fest 2019 has certainly been another truly successful weekend. Two evenings packed with music making from all aspects of musical diversity, rock bands, brass bands, big band and barber shop chorus, Ratby certainly know how to put on a good show. Both evenings boasted packed audiences who were thoroughly entertained by all with waiterContinue reading “Musik Fest Fun”

The Ratby Co-operative organisation had a double success at the Midlands Area Contest. The senior band had their best ever result with the piece Seascapes, finishing an outstanding 3rd in the championship section. Earlier in the day the mid band also had their best ever result achieving FIRST place in the 4th section. This resultContinue reading “Double Podium finishes for Ratby Band!”