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Bandin’ in the Park

The Junior Band were again invited to play at Abbey Park this year before going on to play in the organisation’s Summer concert later that evening. They played for an hour going through a variety of pieces, some old favourites (Dr Who) along with newer pieces still being progressed (Frozen). The weather just about heldContinue reading “Bandin’ in the Park”

Ratby pBone photoshoot!

Members of Ratby Junior Band were delighted to be asked to be involved in the promotion of an award winning product and ground breaking innovation – the pBone. The plastic trombone, ideal for players young and old, novice to the more professional was the innovative idea of former Ratby Band chairman Steve Greenall. As part ofContinue reading “Ratby pBone photoshoot!”

Musikfest Success

Thanks to all the bands and groups that participated in this year’s Ratby Band Musikfest at Groby Community College. Two packed evenings of entertainment, featuring all the Ratby Bands and our guests including Lutterworth Town Band, The Enderby Wind Band, Soar Valley Music Centre Swing Band and the Heart of England Chorus. The drinks keptContinue reading “Musikfest Success”

Junior Band Sponsored Walk

In a bid to raise some funds to buy and repair our set of instruments, the Junior Band committee organised a sponsored walk around Bradgate park and put one foot in front of the other for a good cause. Around 30 folks of all ages and sizes turned out for the 4 mile circular walk andContinue reading “Junior Band Sponsored Walk”