Celebration of Success 2013
Bilton Silver Training Band held its 2nd Annual Celebration of Success on Sunday 24th November, in front of a packed audience in their Winwick Place home. Some 50+ young players – and a few not so young! – entertained family and friends with performances from the three training band sections – MiniBrass, the Training Band and Academy4Youth, with pieces including the Proclaimers’ classic 500 Miles and the Theme from the Muppet show.
Eight talented young players played solos, showcasing a range of experience, ranging from Chloe Robson, who first picked up a cornet only 3 months ago, to old hands such as 13-year old Josie Allen, who has been playing for 8 years! The youngest player was Joe Kirkbride, aged 5.
Eight trophies were awarded during the afternoon, including The President’s Cup, presented by Band President, Bev Robotham, to Training Band Person of the Year 2013, 14-year old tenor horn player, Anaïs Huning.
During the proceedings, Training Band Musical Director Di Fisher was presented with flowers by two of the young members, who declared she was “awesome”.
Bilton Silver Band is really proud of its training band members, and grateful to all those who work so hard to make such a great afternoon possible.
‘Mini Brass’ Superstar (Academy4Youth Trophy)
Awarded for enthusiasm/commitment/progress
3rd Prize and Bronze Medal
Joe Kirkbride
2nd Prize and Silver Medal
Imogen Angell
1st Prize Trophy and Gold Medal
Winner: Erin Darcy
Training Band Attendance Award (Fisher Cup)
Presented by Pamela and Keith Fisher
Non ‘Academy4Youth’ Member
Awarded for Training Band attendance
Winner: Bradley Allen
Rising Star Award (Haggett Family Shield)
Presented by Fiona Haggett
Awarded to a member who demonstrates the talent and potential to be a ‘Star of the Future’
Winner: Ben Murray
Most Improved Player (Graham Cup)
Presented by Joan and Dennis Graham
Winner: Harry Kirkbride
Achievement Award (Stan Cunningham CUP)
Presented by Stan Cunningham
Awarded for outstanding achievement
Winner: Josie Allen
Endeavour Award (Brian Clarke Award)
Presented By Brian Clarke
Non ‘Academy4Youth’ Member
Awarded for attendance, commitment, progress
3rd Prize and Bronze Medal
Pablo Graham
2nd Prize and Silver Medal
Charlie Taplin
1st prize Trophy and Gold Medal
Winner: William Thompson
Bilton Silver Training Band ‘Ethos Award’
Presented by Jodie Fisher
Awarded to the person who cheerfully embodies the ethos of Training Band
Winner: Jimmy Scanlon
Training Band Person of the Year 2013 (Presidents Cup)
Presented by Bev Robotham
Winner: Anaïs Huning