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The quiz inquisitors

The good folk of Ratby and surrounding villages came out in force to support the band in a quiz night at Ratby Sports Club. Chief quiz masters Brian Snowball and Jobn Hendry steered everyone through the rounds including music, pot luck, sports and even births deaths and marriages! The quiz champions this time around wereContinue reading “The quiz inquisitors”

MD Mike Fowles to leave the organisation…

The Ratby Co-operative Band Organisation have announced that their twelve year partnership with Musical Director Michael Fowles will be coming to an end following their performance at The Spring Festival Senior Cup on 14th May 2016. Speaking of his decision Michael said “It’s been a great 12 years with a wonderful organisation. I’ve been working one wayContinue reading “MD Mike Fowles to leave the organisation…”

Strong Area for Senior Band

The Ratby Senior Band are delighted by a recent strong result at the Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships, held in Bedworth on 13th March 2016. Competing in the highest level of brass band contests, the Championship Section, the senior band delivered a fine account of Philip Sparke’s Cambridge Variations to come 4th place – withContinue reading “Strong Area for Senior Band”

Friends of Jayne Concert

On a very emotional Saturday night, 19th September, the Ratby Co-operative Band Organisation hosted a Charity Concert with The Burbage Family to celebrate the life of Jayne who passed away last year. The Junior & Mid Bands were joined by a number of other musical artists and local band Undecided who played Sweet Child ofContinue reading “Friends of Jayne Concert”

Bands in the Park

The Ratby Co-operative Junior Band were delighted to be invited to play at Abbey Park again this year with Guest Conductor Any Ellis. The Band played for an hour running through a selection of new and old pieces, Brass on the Run, One moment in Time, James Bond theme, finishing with current favourite Bohemian Rhapsody.Continue reading “Bands in the Park”

Read all about it…

The Ratby Co-operative Band Organisation are pleased to share with you our latest newsletter – thanks to Martin and Ellie for putting this together – we look forward to keeping you all in touch. A copy here for those who prefer the paperless world! Ratby August-October Newsletter 2015

Three Prizes for Mid Band at Whit Friday Marches!!

The Mid Band were really pleased with their returns for this year’s Whit Friday Marches, played at six contests and were awarded three first prizes in the fourth section at Diggle, Lees and Scout Head. Well done everybody!

Ratby Youth Return to Euro-Disney for the 3rd time

The Ratby Co–operative Youth Band are delighted to confirm they have been invited for the 3rd time to perform on Stage at Euro-disney Paris during the May half term. The Band previously played there in 2007 and 2010 but with many of those players having now progressed through the organisation, the Youth section has many new players who are looking forwardContinue reading “Ratby Youth Return to Euro-Disney for the 3rd time”

Juniors in Festive Fayre

Our Junior Band were delighted to be invited again to play at the Anstey Gala on 6th December 2014, playing at The Methodist Church & The United Reformed Church to packed out audiences as part of a number of events in the town. The event culminated with Junior Band playing some carols outside while theContinue reading “Juniors in Festive Fayre”

Here we go a wassailling….

The twelth night after christmas saw members of the band perform for the Wassail event at the orchard near the band room. The group met up with members of the Ratby Orchard group in the Railway for a rehearsal of songs and lubrication of the larynx then walk to the orchard during which lots of noise is made toContinue reading “Here we go a wassailling….”