Working with the Army Band

On Wednesday 7^th December the Music Department welcomed the British Army Band, Sandhurst, to Winston for a day of music making. Over 90 Winston students were joined by a further 23 students who came from Collingwood College, The Wavell School and Worplesdon Primary to take part in a day of rehearsals with 23 British Army Band musicians. The students were split into a function band that rehearsed two pieces and a concert band that rehearsed three pieces, all in preparation for a concert at the end of the day. During the day students had to work hard to quickly master the different parts that they were given so that they could play them fluently alongside the army musicians. The final concert took place in our new Performance Space to a packed audience of friends and family. The concert was fantastic and showcased the incredible work that had been put in throughout the day. Huge credit must go to the students who performed with accuracy and confidence.

As part of the day the Army also gave a very informative careers talk to the students. This gave students lots of information about what it is like to be an army musician and also the opportunity to ask questions.

The Music Department would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at the British Army Band, Sandhurst, for all of the support they gave to the students involved. It was a fantastic experience and we hope to welcome the band back to Winston again next year.

Mr Drake

Director of Music