Hyde Band Christmas Meal and Annual Awards

After a very successful Autumn contesting season and Christmas carolling period, it was time for the Hyde Band annual Christmas meal - given how busy the band was in December, this event was held in January 2012. The band Directors decided the Christmas meal would not only be a good chance to relax and socialise, but it would also be an excellent opportunity to reflect on 2011 and recognise various individuals for their outstanding performances and going 'above and beyond' to help the band. The Hyde Band Annual Awards evening was born. Congratulations to those listed below - very worthy winners:

2011 Contest Performer: Damian Lush
2011 Concert Performer: Andy Watson
Musical Director Award: Mark Fletcher
Chairman Award: Mandy Herrington
Most Improved Player: Ben Herrington
Players' Player: Ben Herrington (Voted by Hyde Band members)

The band playing at the Fordingbridge Festival, the Caravan Club and Roaring 40s Concerts and playing off the Oriana cruise ship in Southampton

Current Vacancies

Tutti Cornet

BBb Bass

Percussion

As a friendly, family orientated band we always welcome new players. We are popular in the area, so cannot always guarantee the vacancy of your choice, but if you are interested, a good standard player and would like to join the band or come along to a rehearsal, then please contact:

We'd love to have you along for a blow.

Looking Forward to 2012

We would like to wish all our followers a Happy New Year and thank you for all for your support throughout 2011. The band is now looking forward to what 2012 has to bring and are busy preparing for the West of England (WoE) Regional Championships contest to be held in Torquay on Saturday 10th March. This contest promises to be a good weekend of music making and socialising.

In addition to preparing for the WoE Regional Championships, the band is also looking to enter another spring contest and work is underway to choose a suitable test piece. Watch this space!

Become a Friend

At Hyde Band we recognise and appreciate the long-term support of people that regularly attend our concerts and follow the band's contesting progress. This is why we are now launching our "Become a Friend of Hyde Band" scheme. If you are interested in becoming a Friend, then please visit our Sponsors & Friends page to find out more.



Welcome to Hyde Band's Website
Hyde Band is a successful 1st Section contesting brass band based in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. West of England 1st Section Champions in 2007, the band always strives to achieve the very best. In addition to contesting, we pride ourselves on putting on a good show. We are available for any type of event including concerts, weddings, fetes, festivals and shows. If you are interested in booking the band, please see our Book the Band page for more details.
Hyde Band Christmas Meal and Annual Awards After a very successful Autumn contesting season and Christmas carolling period, it was time for the Hyde Band annual Christmas meal - given how busy the band was in December, this event was held in January 2012. The band Directors decided the Christmas meal would not only be a good chance to relax and socialise, but it would also be an excellent opportunity to reflect on 2011 and recognise various individuals for their outstanding performances and going 'above and beyond' to help the band. The Hyde Band Annual Awards evening was born. Congratulations to those listed below - very worthy winners: 2011 Contest Performer: Damian Lush 2011 Concert Performer: Andy Watson Musical Director Award: Mark Fletcher Chairman Award: Mandy Herrington Most Improved Player: Ben Herrington Players' Player: Ben Herrington (Voted by Hyde Band members) Hyde Band Award Winners 2011 The band playing at the Fordingbridge Festival, the Caravan Club and Roaring 40s Concerts and playing off the Oriana cruise ship in Southampton			Forthcoming Engagements 2012 Hover over the list to halt the scroll. Please see the Calendar page for more details. Recent Contest Results WBBA Contest 2011- 2nd Place (4th Place overall) GBBA Own Choice Contest 2011- 2nd Place WoE Regional Championships 2011- 3rd Place GBBA Own Choice Contest 2010 - 2nd Place Current Vacancies Tutti Cornet BBb Bass Percussion As a friendly, family orientated band we always welcome new players. We are popular in the area, so cannot always guarantee the vacancy of your choice, but if you are interested, a good standard player and would like to join the band or come along to a rehearsal, then please contact: Steve Mattock: 07918734846, steve.mattock@hotmail.co.uk or Mark Fletcher: hydechairman@btinternet.com We'd love to have you along for a blow. Looking Forward to 2012 We would like to wish all our followers a Happy New Year and thank you for all for your support throughout 2011. The band is now looking forward to what 2012 has to bring and are busy preparing for the West of England (WoE) Regional Championships contest to be held in Torquay on Saturday 10th March. This contest promises to be a good weekend of music making and socialising. In addition to preparing for the WoE Regional Championships, the band is also looking to enter another spring contest and work is underway to choose a suitable test piece. Watch this space! Become a Friend At Hyde Band we recognise and appreciate the long-term support of people that regularly attend our concerts and follow the band's contesting progress. This is why we are now launching our "Become a Friend of Hyde Band" scheme. If you are interested in becoming a Friend, then please visit our Sponsors & Friends page to find out more. Follow Us on Twitter Hyde Band have just launched their new Twitter page @HydeBand. Please follow us for regular updates and news from the band.

Welcome to Hyde Band's Website

Hyde Band Christmas Meal and Annual Awards

Forthcoming Engagements 2012

Recent Contest Results

Current Vacancies

Looking Forward to 2012

Become a Friend

Follow Us on Twitter