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Hilgay Silver Band Musical Director
Daryle Taylor
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Daryle Taylor's musical career
started in The Salvation Army. He studied Trombone and Piano at school
and at college. Later in 1979 he joined the RMAS Band Corps. In 1984
Daryle left the army to pursue a career in teaching as part of the Army's
many options for change. He got married to Carolyn in 1985. In 1990
he rejoined the Army into The Household Cavalry Band, where he served
as Principle Trombone and Investiture Pianist to HM The Queen. Performing
for various heads of state, including The Lord Mayor of London. During
this time he was fortunate to play for Sir Elton John. He has toured
the US, Canada and Europe extensively, played in top hotels in London
and all over the world. Daryle has appeared on TV, Radio and film. He
has performed on Cd's and Vinyl. He has conducted Bands and Choirs all
over the country, as well as working as a clinician and teacher.
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'Who is He?' - Hilgay Chapel by Hilgay Silver Band
'Last Christmas' - Hilgay chapel by
Hilgay Silver Band
About the Hilgay Silver Band and their Musical Instruments
Musical Instruments used by the Band
Note - All videos can be found by searching for 'dazzat1' on You Tube
Brief History of the Hilgay Silver Band
Hilgay Silver Band was founded in 1896. Originally formed by farmers and
land workers from the village and surrounding areas.
The band has improved over the years and has become one of Norfolk's premier
bands.
The Silver Band competes each year at the East Anglian Spring Festival and
at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain,
reaching the National Finals at Wembley Conference Centre as well as the Symphony
Hall in Birmingham.
Location of the Hilgay Silver Band
Hilgay is a village in southwest Norfolk, about 15 miles
south of King's Lynn and 14 miles north of Ely.
The nearest town is Downham Market, 5 miles to the north.
Rehearsals and Musical Direction:
The current Hilgay Silver Band are a Section 4 band
who as well as competing periodically in national and East Anglian contests,
perform regularly at events in their local area.
Rehearsals are held on Monday and Thursday evenings between 7:30 pm - 9:30
pm
in the bands own bandroom opposite the war memorial in Hilgay
This friendly 4th Section brass band based in West
Norfolk welcomes new players of all standards and ages whatever your favoured
instrument.
At the moment however we are looking particularly for
the following:
1st trombone
Back row cornets
Basses
If you wish to find out more you are very welcome to come and meet us at rehearsals
on
Monday or Thursday evenings between 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Please note that during December we may well be out carolling on rehearsal
nights.
Alternatively, for a chat about the band please phone Stuart Dean on 01366
385798.
We also have a Training Band that meets at 1845 on Wednesdays.
This is mainly but not exclusively for youngsters and instruments are available
for loan’
Link
to Location Map of the Rehearsal Room
Hilgay Silver Band - 2011
Training Band Rehearsals:
The Hilgay Silver Band also runs a training
band under the direction of Brian Doy.
The training band is mainly but not entirely made up of youngsters.
The training band meets at 6:45 pm on Wednesdays.
Tuition is free and we will even lend you an instrument.
Fund Raising for the Chapel - Hilgay Youth Band - 28 Nov 2009
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