May the Fourth be with you

Both Ratby Senior and Ratby Mid band were pleased with their respective ‘fourth’ places at this year’s Midlands Regional contest. Competing in the Championship Section at Bedworth Civic Hall, the Senior Band directed by Mareika Gray performed Herbert Howell’s epic ‘Pageantry’ to adjudicators Philip Harper and Leigh Baker, competing in a very tough field andContinue reading “May the Fourth be with you”

Ratby Welcomes Mareika Gray

The Ratby Co-operative Band have announced that they have appointed Mareika Gray as their Professional Musical Director as part of a new musical structure within the organisation. PHOTO COURTESY OF GOLDY SOLUTIONS LTD In her new role Mareika will provide musical leadership and creative direction for the whole of the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation andContinue reading “Ratby Welcomes Mareika Gray”