Former Band member Philip Cook has kindly sent me his photos of various band engagements from his years in the Band to complement the videos he recently shared. To start with here is three shots of the Band playing in Verulamium Park circa 1989 under the baton of Frank Rawbone. A young Adrian Temple can …
I thought I had a video of St. Albans Band in Grove House Gardens, Dunstable and I found it! 3rd July 1994, guest soloist Maurice Murphy, guest conductor Rod Franks. Happy days!
Phil Cook: Maurice Murphy was a great player and a great person too. His solo performances with Black Dyke in the late 50s and early 60s are legendary. He helped us out on principal cornet at Grove House Gardens in Dunstable in the mid 90s when our principal cornet was on holiday. And he played …
For those who were asking what the inside of the old Sopwell Lane Bandroom looked like, here’s some photos from the early 2000’s when it was still in use!
Carolling at St Albans City Station tonight. Surprisingly Richard Sved didn’t seem to know as many people as usual! Sadly due to the rail disruption others couldn’t get there. Thanks to Jenny Hill for the video!
This afternoon’s Mayors Carols, seemed a bit shorter this year, but well received and the band were sounding good. Also good to have an announcement from the Mayor about the Training Band! Plus I think Richard looks a natural with the bass!
A short video of the Band performing ‘Christmas Festival’ at last night’s concert.
A photo from our recent concert with The Pluckwits!
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? This is our brass band Playing Bohemian Rhapsody!
A few photos and a clip from our recent concert: