The band provided the mid game entertainment at the NatWest
Pro-40 Cricket match between Derbyshire Phantoms and Essex Eagles at the
Derbyshire County Ground.
19th July 2008
Horsley
Woodhouse Contest home to the
Amber Valley Championship
8th year running.......
The Middies retain the title of Amber Valley Champions for the
8th year running and Completes another unbeaten season.
12th
July 2008
1st Win of the 2008 Season
The Middies took 1st place competing in our first contest of
the 2008 season at Newton.
27th April 2008
Starting the 2008 season
This years season started locally with the Derby
Midshipmen Band proud to be taking part in the St Georges Day parade
through Derby.
9th February 2008
RAM FM "Getaway Groom"
The Derby
Midshipmen Band supporting one of the entries in this years "Getaway Groom"
competition with Derby RAM FM.
3rd February 2008
NEW SHOW
The new show is starting to take
form with some new moves and different tunes. At the end of January the
band had completed 9 minutes of performing time albeit some tidying up needs to
be done!!
JOIN DERBY'S TOP MARCHING BAND
The Derby Midshipmen Band entertains the public in Carnivals, Parades and Main
Arena Events, providing intricate music and marching displays which are changed
each year.
We are an non-profit making organisation (Registered Charity No.
1088782) working hard to raise money for local and national charities by
performing in concerts and cabarets.
We are
currently looking for members in all sections of the band.
Ability to play an instrument and march is not required as training will be
given
All we ask is that you are enthusiastic, committed and willing to learn
Age 10+ (no upper age limit)
Instruments and uniforms are provided on loan free of charge. Instruments
played within the band cover a wide range of Brass, Woodwind and Percussion and
the band
practices 2 to 3 times per week on mainly Friday evenings (indoor) and Sunday
mornings (outdoor).
