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The Silverwood Band
This page is all about the band, what members are up to and when you can see the band playing in public.
There was also a special award given for best musical accompaniment, including light saber sound effects![]()
- Peter Elcoat ![]()
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We look forward to the light saber maybe featuring in future concerts!
Last night it was our awards night, celebrating many of our band.![]()
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Band member of the year ![]()
- Michele Archer ![]()
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Soloist of the year![]()
- Jude Skirving![]()
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Most improved player![]()
- Kat Dugan![]()
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Valuable contribution award![]()
- Percussion section ![]()
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Chairman's award![]()
- Barrie Coleman
Next up is... Abigail, who has joined our clarinet section. ![]()
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She's been playing clarinet for about 18 years.![]()
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What music do you like playing and/or listening to?![]()
I don't really listen to much music but some of my favourite pieces to play are the Crusell clarinet duets.![]()
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What do you love about The Silverwood Band?![]()
I've recently moved to the area so it's a great way to meet people with a common interest and play a variety of different music.
Over the last year we've had a number of people join the band and we'd like to introduce them to you. ![]()
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First up is Ruth, who has joined our alto saxophone section. ![]()
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She first learned to play the piano as a little girl when her late mum sent her for lessons ("I'm so glad she did") and reached Grade 8. In school she also played clarinet to Grade 7 in the school band Middlesbrough Youth Orchestra. After a break from music she began to learn the saxophone which she loves. ![]()
Ruth likes a wide range of music from pop, jazz, blues, classical, music from shows and country. She also likes to try and use music in her work as a community care pro by taking her smaller instruments such as celtic harp and ukulele to help clients with dementia, who respond well to music.![]()
"Thank you Silverwood Band for offering me a seat. It is lovely to be part of such a friendly band and i know it will help me improve my playing. I enjoy the musical challenge."
Ben, from our clarinet section, took a turn conducting us tonight. Whilst Peter, our MD, had a go at playing tuba. Well done Ben! Peter.... this our tuba section needs to give you a lesson 😂, but thank you for providing bass line.![]()
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The band produces regular news letters to let our friends know whats happening with the band. To see our archive of news letters click the view archive button.
