The Band said farewell to Musical Director Glenn Haytor after several years of leadership. During this time the band held a number of memorable concerts including one with a Glenn Miller theme, complete with suitable attire. The band wish him well for the future.
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Menuhin Hall 2018
The band returned to the Menuhin Hall for the annual Autumn Concert on October 27th with a theme of Brass from Around the World.
Starting in the UK with the march British Grenadiers, the band travelled to many places including the Caribbean (Jamaican Rumba), New Zealand (Hine Hine), Africa (Zambezi) and Italy (O Sole Mio).
A raffle was held during the event to raise money in aid of Parkinsons UK and Cancer Research, the charities that the band have chosen to support for the year ahead.
During the evening the award for the Bandsman of the year was presented to Principal Cornet player Mat Baker
Charity 2018/19
Each year at the AGM, members of the Cobham Band vote for one or more charities to support for the year ahead.
This year Parkinsons UK and Cancer Reasearch UK were chosen.
See Charity page for more details