No 2500 (St Neots) Squadron

 

Squadron Corps of Drums

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No 2500 (St Neots) Squadron Band was formed in 1980 when the Commanding Officer of the squadron realised that cadets had the talent to play musical instruments, from then on the band has flourished. Recently the Band has been downgraded to a Corps of Drums due to not having sufficient musical instruments available for it to use, however we have just had come onto inventory a supply of musical instruments and will be working hard to recruit and train suitable players so that we can get back up to Marching Band status. (May 2009)

Sponsorship and fundraising franticly took place to raise the much needed money as the Royal Air Force our Parent Service does not provide for this type of activity. Within a short space of time enough funding had been raised to buy the basic band equipment.

Many cadets and staff have had the pleasure of taking up an instrument and have played locally and as far away as Stamford, Luton and Cambridge. You will find that through the demand of the local organisations both military and public, the cadets could be involved in as many as three bookings in one day. Not only is this demanding on the cadets but also on the staff and supporters!

The band also has entered into Competitions at Wing and Region levels and needless to say has come away with the odd Trophy and Medal. They have entered into the Full Band, Percussion and Fanfare Sections.

We thank you for your support.  

If you would like to see the band in action then please contact the Squadron Bandmaster.

Winner of Solo Drum Section at Wing Band Comp May 2010

Runners up in Percussion Section at Wing Band Comp May 20120

Winners of Percussion Section at Wing Band Comp May 2009

Winners of Ensemble Section at Wing Level June 2009

Runners Up of Ensemble in the Regional Field Day Sept 2009

Squadron Band Booking Form.pdf

 

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