Hannington Silver Band
Diary of Events
Hannington Silver Band
CD for sale
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Contact: Ms Shelagh Wythe - Telephone 01635 298186
Leslie Wythe and George Watts Senior formed the Hannington Silver Band in 1924. Sixty years on Leslie's son Tony is musical director and his sister Shelagh is deputy director and secretary. At one time there were twelve family members of the Wythe family in the band. Other local families associated with the band are the Watts, the Baggs and, in more recent times, the Baldwins.
Hannington band is not a contesting band, but it has supported Basingstoke Music Festival, winning the Brass Band Open Section many times since 1968.
The Band's versatility has grown and it provides music for all occasions including, parks, fetes, church services, concerts and private events with a repertoire from classical and contemporary works to music from the shows, marches and of course hymns and other sacred music. The band has played in many massed band concerts including the Millennium Brass performances in the Anvil.
Through the good fortune of Lottery and Basingstoke and Deane grants, a number of new instruments have been purchased to attract additional players, with the aim of hopefully securing its future.
You too could be part of the Band’s heritage, if you are a brass player past or present come along to see and hear this unique village band in action.
Talk to us about joining – don’t miss out on this rare opportunity.
Tony Wythe
Tony Wythe joined the band at the age of seven, he admits this was a few ago!
On leaving school he joined the Band of the Grenadier Guards, rising to the post of principal cornet player, a position he held for ten years. In addition to the normal work of a Guards' Band in London, (Trooping the Colour, Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, etc.) he broadcast, recorded frequently and toured the world with the band.
On leaving he started a career as a freelance trumpet player and teacher. Tony is the conductor of many musical organisations mainly in the operatic and light musical field. He is at present the professional Musical Director of Readings' The Sainsbury Singers.
On Track
By the
Hannington Silver Band
To purchase a copy of our latest CD (£7.00)
please contact Ms S Wythe
or email your enquiry to
drewittsash@budweiser.com
Tracks are;
1. March - On Parade
2. Suite Partita
3. Jamaican Rumba
4. Crimond
5. Grandfathers Clock (Solo)
6. Sullivan Selection
7. March - Aces High
8. A Southern Gospel Suite
9. The Lost Chord (Band and Organ)
10.A Trumpeters Lullaby (Solo)
11.Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
12.New York New York
13.Highland Cathedral (Band and Organ)