Report of the meeting of the Suffolk Concert Band held on

Thursday 1st March 2007 at Acton Lodge, Needham Market

 

Those present were: Angela Bates, Trevor Daldry, Simon Pulham, Gordon Scopes, Roger Jones

 

1.       Apologies for absence

These were received from; Toby Pratt, Ray Wilson, Mark Cheadle, Sarah Scott, Marion Singleton.

 

2.       Adoption of minutes of meeting held on Thursday 1st February 2007

The committee recommend that the minutes be adopted at the next meeting with the following correction:

142) Apologies were received from Trevor Daldry.

 

3.       Matters arising from minutes held on Thursday 1st February 2007

148)vi) The treasurer has approached the member who requested a reduction/remission of subs with the committee’s proposal from the last meeting. So far, no money has been forthcoming.

 

4.       Chairman

Nothing to report.

 

5.       Musical Director

i)         Roger was concerned about the discontent among members when he mentioned that he would like us to be at Needham Market by 6.30pm on Saturday. The committee felt an hour before a concert was acceptable. He also feels that members are “cherry-picking” the engagements that they attend which is something we may need to address. It needs to be reiterated to the band the every engagement is equal in importance.

 

ii)        Roger will not be available for the Spa concert or the rehearsal the week after.

 

iii)      There is the possibility of a concert in October 2008 in a city church in London, with the guild of musicians and singers. Simon suggested that this could be combined with seeing a show in the evening.

 

6.       Secretary

Angela was contacted by a producer at Channel 4 asking for permission from the copyright holder, Michael Simmonds, to use the recording of Speed The Plough from the Trafalgar 200 CD in a documentary they are making with Martin Bell. This documentary is about the military covenant and the way we treat our soldiers and will be aired on Channel 4 on 30th March at 7.30pm.

 

7.       Treasurer

Nothing to report.

 

8.       Membership Secretary

i)         Deborah Edwards has been given a lead role in Carmen with Suffolk Opera and will not be able to make rehearsals until September. She will be available for Needham on Saturday.

 

ii)        Mike Thomas is having a major operation and will not be available for some time.

 

iii)      Tony Warren came along to one rehearsal and the AGM but not sure if/when he is coming back.

 

iv)      The committee agreed that John Whelton is welcome to continue coming along to rehearsals.

 

v)       Andrew Toomey has decided to leave the band as he is finding the music too difficult.

 

vi)      Many members have not yet returned their engagement reply slips.

 

9.       Librarian

i)         Roger has requested some new music for Sarah to purchase.

 

ii)        Simon has requested a copy of the 2nd Trombone pad.

 

iii)      Simon will liaise with Sarah for the music required for Shotley Church.

 

10.    Concert Manager

i)         Trevor is in the process of getting a tow bar fitted on his car.

 

ii)        Don Young has offered to investigate the possibility of getting some no longer required mess jackets due the amalgamation of two army regiments.

 

11.    Publicity

Colin Pettingale has suggested that the band play at the London Marathon to see Angela over the finish line. The committee agreed that the logistics of doing this would make it impossible. Angela reported that publicity for the Holy Trinity concerts is in hand.

 

12.    Recording

Roger is liasing with Michael Simmonds regarding this.

 

13.    Forthcoming Events

·          Saturday 3rd March – Needham Market

Nick Bailey will be depping on Cornet. There are only two flutes. Angela to arrange a microphone for Roger.

 

·          Friday 4th May – Mistley Church

We are short of Clarinets. Gordon to ask Natasha Free or Jill Blofield to play.

 

·          Saturday 21st July – Nottingham

We need to book the hotel for this as soon as possible. A coach will cost approx. £800 and we will need to provide overnight accommodation for the driver. Trevor and Gordon will liase about travel and accommodation details.

 

·          Saturday 8th September – Battle of Britain Concert

We need to get this engagement confirmed as soon as possible and find out what is required of us as it has been bought to our attention that SODs have also been invited.

 

·          Sunday 21st October

We need to decide on a conductor for this concert and the rehearsal after as Roger is away.  John and Bernard are the obvious choices but Gary Glover was also suggested.

 

14.    Any Other Business

i)         We need a new wardrobe person.  This position should be offered to the band once again.

 

ii)        Colin Pettingale has asked if the band can donate a raffle prize to the Wolsey Theatre club as they are raising money for the refurbishment of the Wolsey Theatre. The committee recommend that we donate two bottles of wine (donated by Trevor Daldry) and two tickets for our concert at the Spa Pavilion in October.

 

Meeting closed at 9.45pm

 

Date of Next Meeting

Thursday 5th April 2007

Venue – 47 Offord Close, Ipswich