Exmouth Town Concert Band

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	2010 ANNUAL AWARDS THE GEOFF MOUNTAIN TROPHY AWARDED TO THE BAND MEMBER OF THE YEAR Presented by Chairman Lionel Yeats at the Spring Concert on 21st April 2010 to Judy Butler Click photo to enlarge
	2010 ANNUAL AWARDS MOST IMPROVED MUSICIAN TROPHY Presented by Chairman Lionel Yeatsl at the Spring Concert 21st April 2010 to Anne Bryant Click photo to enlarge
	CONGRATULATIONS To Yvonne Osborne (Solo Clarinet) and Husband Geoff. Yvonne gave birth on 23rd December 2009 at Honiton Maternity Hospital to a girl weighing 8lb 8ozs. Mother and baby very well. They were allowed home om Christmas Day so both had the best present that day.
	ETCB PLAYERS IN SCOTLAND John,Wendy,Briony and Andrew spent last weekend in Glasgow at the Erskine Bridge Hotel where they enjoyed a weekend of playing at the Windband Association Annual Festival with 60 players coming from all over the country. Conductors for the weekend were David Marshall (Bandleader Publications) Kevin Lamb (Ex DOM Kneller Hall) Martin Wills (Taunton Wind band) Just to show how dedicated these four players were they all flew back in time for band rehearsal on Monday night. Yes they did arrive sober!! Click on photo to see more
	DENNING COURT - EXMOUTH After the very sad loss of Keith Whittall, the members of Denning Court Exmouth raised monies at their weekly coffee mornings. This group for many years attended the police band Christmas concert at Exeter University and continue to support our band each year. At their coffee morning they raised a total of £200 which they wished to be used in some way to remember Keith. Talks are still its early stages but it has been suggested that a piece of music be commisioned in memory of Keith. Click on photo to see more Thanks to Simon Horn and Exmouth Journal for photo
	2009 ANNUAL AWARDS THE GEOFF MOUNTAIN TROPHY AWARDED TO THE BAND MEMBER OF THE YEAR Presented by Chairman Lionel Yeats at the Spring Concert on 15th April 2009 to Wendy Winson Click photo to enlarge
	2009 ANNUAL AWARDS MOST IMPROVED MUSICIAN TROPHY Presented by Chairman Lionel Yeatsl at the Spring Concert 15th April 2009 to Chris Lavis Click photo to enlarge
	Director of Music After the very sad loss of Keith Whittall the band has now elected a new Director of Music. We welcome Steve Grant (ex Royal Marine Bandsman) Steve takes over the post as of today 20th Jan 2009. Details will be added to profile at a later date
	CONNAUGHT GARDENS -SIDMOUTH On Monday 16th June the band played their first engagement at the gardens, instead of the Imperial Hotel in Exmouth. The band will play in the gardens every 4th week (see engagements list) throughout the summer months (summer!!) Click photo to enlarge
	CERTIFICATE Andrew Sharp recently took his Associated Board Music Exam and gained a Grade 5 with Merit on his Tenor Saxophone.Its not easy to hold down a job, keep two dogs, a wife, go on holiday and to play an instrument etc but not necessarily in that order though! Congratulations Andrew Click photo to enlarge
	2008 ANNUAL AWARDS MOST IMPROVED MUSICIAN TROPHY Presented by Chairman Keith Whittall at the Spring Concert 9th April 2008 to Sarah Cooper Click photo to enlarge
	2008 ANNUAL AWARDS THE GEOFF MOUNTAIN TROPHY Awarded to the Band Member of the Year Presented by DOM Keith Whittall at the Spring Concert on 9th April 2008 to Hilary Palmer Click photo to enlarge
	CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2007 The Bands Christmas concert will be held at the Exeter University Great Hall on Friday 21st December 2007 at 7.30pm. Our guests will be the 'Exeter City Pipes and Drums' Tickets are priced at Balcony £6.00 - Stalls £5.00 Tickets can purchased from Sarah Cooper on Exmouth 01395 264430. Alternatively from any band member or on the door the evening of the concert. Click on photo to see more
	THEFT It seems that someone needs was more deserving than the bands and the charities that we support because they stole our collecting boxes while the band was playing. Click on photo to see more
	CONGRATULATIONS Matthew Kain (Middle) made the local newspaper having just received his GCSE exams results gaining straight 'A' and 'A*' levels. Matthew is a very competant cornet player having been with the band since he was 10 years of age. A big round of applause from the band Click on photo to see more
	NEW BAND ATTIRE we decided to buy new polo shirts and fleeces which can be worn at Fetes and Monday night concerts on the seafront. The jackets can then be kept in a better condtion for major concerts. As the nights cool down I can hear certain members of the band saying how much warmer they are than the jackets. Have we done something right for a change I hear myself saying!!! They were worn for the first time at Exmouth Hospital Fete which happened to be, probably the sunniest and hottest day in Exmouth for how long!? Click on photo to see more
	WEDDING OF THE YEAR On Saturday 14th July 2007 Yvonne (clarinet) married Jeff at Pinhoe Road Baptist Church Exeter Devon. The weather was perfect especially as it poured down either side of the wedding day. Until recently Yvonne worked for the Met Office so she must have called in a few favours for the sun to shine. Yvonne has retrained as a teacher and has been offered a job in Newton Abbot so congratulations twice over. Click on photo to see more
	THE GEOFF MOUNTAIN TROPHY Awarded to the Band Member of the Year Presented by Chairman Roy Hookings at the Spring Concert on 18th April 2007 to Andrew Sharp Click photo to enlarge
	MOST IMPROVED MUSICIAN TROPHY Presented by Chairman Roy Hookings at the Spring Concert 18th April 2007 to Ian Moore Click photo to enlarge
	Ben & Matthew Busking to help children Ben (trombone ) & Matthew (Cornet) Raised money for Childrens Hospice SouthWest by by busking outside of Tesco Store in Exmouth, in association with Littleham and Exmouth Churches. A total of £367.94 was raised for the charity. A BIG well done to both of them. Click on photo to view more
	Band on the Move After some six years at the Doyle Centre we were finally given our marching orders as the EDD council were closing the facilities for the disabled. After over a year of searching the band finally moved to a hall in the Exmouth Community College. The band had to buy an insulated trailer to house all the equipment which is now situated alongside the hall. Click on photo to view more
	GOODBYE REBECCA Sadly Rebbeca has left the band after some 3 years. (yes she did have a 'blubber' in the bushes after last Mondays concert) Rebecca was employed by the MET Office in Exeter. When Rebecca was asked if the weather would hold for a Monday night concert, her answer would be " well I am looking out of the window and the cows are laying down and its raining, so guess tonight would be off " now thats what I call a professional!! (what did we pay her for) She leaves us for pastures new in Bristol. Click on photo to see more
	WEDDING OF THE YEAR On Friday 18th August 2006 Hilary (our flute player) married Jamie at Gwithian Church Hayle Cornwall, Even though the weather was thunderstorms,lightening and tornado's just a few yards away. Hilary had perfect blue sky and sunshine, well they say the sun shines on the righteous but in fact, both Hilary & Jamie work for the MET Office and so the MET (not Jim ) fixed it. Click on photo to see more
	*********STOLEN******** Some TOE RAG stole our trailer from the car park of, Doyle Centre, Salterton Road, Exmouth ,Devon. Between Friday 9th June and Monday 12th June 2006. Let's catch the criminals who prey on community bands with low incomes but do a lot for local charities. It is quite conspicuous. If you know its in a garage being stripped of decals phone police 0r contact me via email Click photo to enlarge
	ON SALE NOW A brand new recently recorded CD is available now. 16 tracks and an hour of easy listening music. For purchase contact the band secretary on the contact page to arrange payment and delivery Click photo to enlarge
	MOST IMPROVED MUSICIAN TROPHY Presented by Chairman Roy Hookings at the Spring Concert 12th April 2006 to Martin LANE Click photo to enlarge
	THE GEOFF MOUNTAIN TROPHY Awarded to the Band Member of the Year Presented by Chairman Roy Hookings at the Spring Concert on 12th April 2006 to Carreen HEXT Click photo to enlarge
	FINAL HOURS Keith Whittall (DOM) retires from his post as DOM of the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary Police Band. His last working day 29th April 2005. Photo to left shows him moving the remains of the band(documents & history) to the Force Museum. Retired he may be but he will continue to conduct the ETCB. Click on photo to see larger view
	RETIREMENT & 65TH BIRTHDAY Arrival at the Farmhouse Brixington Exmouth Keith still has that screwed up £5 note in his pocket (and it stayed there) Click on photo for larger view
	PREPARING FOR CONCERT Imperial Hotel Monday 11th July rigging up stands,starting to use the red chairs we bought as the hotels chairs being used by audience Click on photo for larger view
	IMPERIAL 18th JULY 2005 Roll reversal, short of cornets so our director Keith Whittall shows his skills in the back ranks . Click on photo for larger view

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