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About the Hilgay Silver Band and their
Musical Instruments
Musical Instruments used by the Band
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 - 2008
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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