Training Band
The Training Band is primarily a feeder band for the Lympstone South West Telecoms Band. As such it welcomes anyone interested in learning an instrument, particularly those still at school and those that can read music. All ages and abilities are welcomed. The relaxed atmosphere allows complete beginners to join in and improve rapidly. The band regularly performs in public, either on their own or in conjunction with the senior band. The band is coached and conducted by Roger Riggs, who is a long time associate of the senior band and an accomplished Cornet player. Tim Gittins, assistant Principal Cornet with the senior band, will also be helping to train the band along with doing some one to one brass tuition.
Times:
The Training Band rehearse on Saturday mornings in term time from 10.30 to 12.15pm at the bandroom on Candy's field, Lympstone. Please see the rehearsal and engagement schedule below.
Instruments:
Instruments are supplied to all players where available and no charge is made for the loan or attendance at the sessions.
Training Band Rehearsal & Engagement Schedule:
| Date | Engagement/Rehearsal | Time |
| 10th May 08 | Coffee Morning & Plant Sale - Lympstone Methodist Hall | 10.30am |
| 17th May 08 | Normal Rehearsal | 10.45 – 12.15pm |
| 24th May 08 | No rehearsal | |
31st May 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
7th June 08 |
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14th June 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
| 21st June 08 | Honeylands Children's Hospital, Exeter | 12 - 12.30pm & 1 - 1.30pm |
28th June 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
5th July 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
| 6th July 08 | NEW! Sea Sunday - Hymns for service at Lympstone Sailing Club | 2.30 - 4pm |
12th July 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
19th July 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
26th July 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
| 2nd Aug 08 | Furry Dance - Candy's Field, Lympstone | 2pm |
9th Aug 08 |
No Rehearsal |
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16th Aug 08 |
No Rehearsal |
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23rd Aug 08 |
No Rehearsal |
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30th Aug 08 |
No Rehearsal |
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6th Sept 08 |
No Rehearsal due to Senior band engagement |
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13th Sept 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
20th Sept 08 |
Normal Rehearsal |
10.45 – 12.15pm |
For information on joining the training band or private tuition please email: info@lympstoneband.co.uk