This month saw the Jaguar Land Rover
Band and Warwickshire County Music Services join forces to provide a brass
educational day to over one hundred students from in and around Warwickshire.
Set in the wonderful surroundings of
Warwick School, students from the ages of 8 to 17 took part in three bands
directed by members of Jaguar Land Rover Band and Warwickshire County Music
Services.
Jeremy Dibb, Senior Manager for
Warwickshire County Music Service commented, “We have run a number of Days of
Brass for our students over the years, however we always felt involving a local
band such as Jaguar Land Rover would really help to encourage and inspire the
children with their musical education”.
“Even from early discussions with
the band it became clear that they would be very supportive of this initiative
and we were able to go from first thoughts to planning in rapid time.”
Simon Archer, Band Manager added “It
has been a goal for us to find ways in which we can support the musical
education of children in our community for some time. This can be particular
difficult if you are not directly connected with the education system.
Therefore working in partnership with Warwickshire County Music Service was the
perfect solution for both parties.”
The day consisted of four separate
rehearsals followed by an informal concert where each band performed their
prepared pieces to over 300 family and friends.
The Jaguar Land Rover Band then
joined the students to give a short lively programme followed by the highlight
of the day with a massed performance of “The Magnificent Seven”.
Dave Lea Musical Director for Jaguar
Land Rover Band commented “It was a fantastic day! The students really did work
hard which was evident in the quality of their final performances. It was a
pleasure to part of such an initiative and I hope we can repeat very soon”
It was also clear the students also enjoyed
themselves with comments from students and their parents including,
“We are so lucky our daughter was a
part of it and the icing on the cake was to hear Jaguar Land Rover’
“My son has been on cloud nine since
he came home – thank you’
And making it all worthwhile was
Thomas age 9 who stated “It will be a day I will never forget”.
The day was a roaring success for
everyone involved. Ultimately we hope these students will be the next
generation of brass players.
To see photos from the day visit here
For more information on Warwickshire
County Music Services visit http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/musicforlife