Eschweiler Karnaval, Germany 2012
Members of the Band travelled to the twin town of Reigate & Banstead to take part in the annual Eschweiler and Durwiss Karnavals. In addition to these the Band also performed at the Burghof Sitzung in Eschweiler on Saturday evening with a standing ovation for the Percussion Section with their ‘Drumming in the Dark’ routine.
The weather was very cold on Sunday with snow before and after the Durwiss Karnaval. Before the Karnaval the Band performed with ‘Brass on Spass’ as part of relationship building exercise which went extremely well to the delight of both Bandmasters and the watching public.
Monday was still cold but was bright and sunny. There was in the region of 200,000 people watching and the Band was well received as it was playing Karnaval music. As Die Kaafsack passed the Band at the end of the procession the Band joined in with them to perform ‘Der schmucke Prinz’ (Clown Prince) to the delight of Dieter Kaltenbach, Die Kaafsack Band Leader and the members of Die Kaafsack.
Lord Mayor’s Show, London 2011
Members of the Redhill Corps of Drums & Band joined forces with members of Rubery Youth Marching Band, Halesowen Scout & Guide Band, Thurmaston Scout & Guide Band, Spen Valley Scout & Guide Band and Moreton Boys & Girls Brigade Band to take part in the annual Lord Mayor of London’s Parade as the National Youth Marching Band as part of the events to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Redhill Corps of Drums & Band. The Band of 100 musicians was the largest Band on show and was seen on National Television.
Tour of Lake Garda
The Redhill Corps of Drums & Band have recently completed a 10 day concert tour to the Lake Garda Region of Northern Italy to mark the band’s 30th anniversary. The band of twenty-four pictured on the shore of Lake Garda in Sirmione completed three concerts in Sirmione, and Calavino and Garniga Terme high up in the hills around Lake Garda.
The band’s performances were warmly received in all three venues and wowed their audiences by performing typical italian music as well as music from film and theatre.
The band has over the past 30 years performed in Germany, France, Holland and Luxembourg as well as many cities throughout the United Kingdom and is well received wherever it goes.
The band has completed a number of events in 2011 to mark its 30th anniversary and the next chance to see the band is on Eastbourne Bandstand on Sunday 25th September.
For more information about the band please contact the bandmaster, David Edge on 01293 774352