We had a great time yesterday playing Christmas tunes and carols for an hour at Leekes, Melksham as part of Leekes’ busy weekend festive schedule (including a choir, Elvis act and reindeer!) Some of the visitors even joined in during the carols which was delightful. Our Christmas music included Snowman and an “In the Christmas…
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10th Nov 2024 Center Parcs Longleat Remembrance Sunday Concert
We were honoured to be asked to play a Remembrance Sunday Concert at the Center Parcs resort near Longleat. Alan conducted the band as a special concert and our instruments included flute, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, tenor and alto saxophones. Our variety of songs including marches, big band and classic tunes to suit the occasion….
14th July 2024, John Coles Park Summer Bandstand Concert
Midway through the Chippenham Council’s summer bandstand season we played 18 tunes from 3-5pm at the bandstand in John Coles Park, even with some sunshine this time! There was a fantastic array of visitors to the park enjoying the afternoon music ranging from: Reminder: if you’re interested in Chippenham Town Band playing at your event,…
29th Jun 2024, Biddestone Village Fete
A fantastic sunny June afternoon for a vibrant fete filled with stalls and activities (including guessing the balloons in the tractor!) We played 18 pieces in 2 hours, with a short interval whilst the Morris dancers performed. We were very grateful for our tent providing us with shelter from the sun, there were even seats…
22nd June 2024, Langley Burrell Village Fete
A glorious sunny afternoon playing 2 hour-long sets at the village fete held in the grounds of the Langley Burrell village hall. Louis conducted the entire concert, with 16 musicians in total playing 18 different songs ranging from big band classics, swing, theme music to some rock and roll and classical! There was a splendid…
9th June 2024, Private Event
17 of us have played 17 songs in a 2-hour set at a local care home which the attendees enjoyed a lot! This was the inaugural concert for Louis as conductor for the first half, with Alan taking the second half. We played a wide variety of tunes similar to our bandstand concerts in John…
20th May 2024, Honouring Angela
As part of of our band’s Annual General Meeting on 30th May, we thanked Angela for her hard work for of scheduling concerts as engagements secretary for 14 years and as band chairman for 9 years. Her engagement’s secretary role has now been passed to Laura Morris who can be contacted bookings@chippenhamtownband.org.uk, whilst the chairman…
5th May 2024, John Coles Park Summer Bandstand Concert
We were delighted to be requested to open the Summer Bandstand Concert season at John Coles Park. The weather was rather grey so we started the concert slightly early to try to beat the rain. Unfortunately the weather didn’t hold for us and despite the attendees braving the weather with umbrellas we had to finish…
Celebrating Alan’s 90th Birthday
In April, our band conductor Alan Horner celebrated his 90th birthday. Clarinettist Jenny presented Alan with a cake depicting sheet music from his favourite song “Moonlight Serenade” as well as gifts and cards from the band members. Alan Horner has been the Band Master since the band was reformed in 1992. Whilst we are in…
Chippenham Bandstand Concerts 2024
We are delighted to announce we will be playing in the bandstand at John Coles Park, Chippenham for 3 concerts during 2024: Sunday 5th May 3-5pm, Sunday 14th July 3-5pm, Sunday 15th September 3-5pm For a list of all bands playing in the park May – Sept please see the council website: https://www.chippenham.gov.uk/john-coles-park-bandstand-dates-for-2024/