One of the biggest priorities for brass banding today is inspiring and developing the next generation of players. On Saturday, at the marvellous venue of Scarr Bandstand, Lydney Training Band joined with training/academy bands from Ross on Wye Town Band, Cinderford Band and Lydbrook Band for the annual Rising Stars at Scarr concert. It was an opportunity for the bands to showcase some of the Forest's brightest new musical talents before coming together for a massed band finale! ​

Lydney Training Band played their first concert of the summer this weekend! It was a pleasure to be able to support The Orchard Trust’s summer fair.

The concert was an opportunity for a number of our players to get experience of playing solos in public too! Principal Cornet Dougie (pictured) performed the Barbara Streisand hit, Evergreen, before his fellow front row cornets Herbie and Sadie performed Under the Broadwalk and Annie’s Song respectively. The Horn team performed the Beatles song, Yesterday, and were followed by our Baritone team, Elaine and George, who charmed the audience with Edelweiss!
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You can next see the Training Band at the Rising Stars at Scarr concert on Saturday 24th June from 2pm!