Earley community band unveil 2022 events
AN EARLEY-BASED band is set to celebrate a special anniversary this year.
The Trinity Concert Band (TCB) will mark its 21st birthday with an exciting concert season of events after being forced to cancel dates last year due to covid.
Founded in 2001, the nonprofessional community wind band has 45 members who range in ability, from talented amateurs to professional musicians.
Kicking off celebrations will be a song and dance themed concert on Saturday, April 2, at the Michael Malnick Centre at Leighton Park School in Reading.
Paul Speed, musical director at TCB, said: “From Riverdance to Benny Goodman and everything in between, this incredibly choreographed programme of music is going to be something really special.”
The band will play two events to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the first on Sunday, June 5, at The Big Jubilee Lunch, forming part of the jubilee celebrations at Forbury Gardens.
TCB will then play its own tribute to the Queen with a special concert featuring music from her 70-year reign on Saturday, July 16, at Leighton Park School in Reading.
On Saturday, September 24, the band will celebrate its birthday with an official anniversary concert at the Reading University Great
Hall and will take the audience on a musical journey back through the band’s history.
In a bid to address gender inequality in classical music, TCB will be featuring music from female composer Julie Giroux.
The band will bring the season to a close with the ever-popular, family-friendly Christmas concert at Reading Minster on Saturday, December 10.
As if one anniversary wasn’t enough, TCB will also be celebrating Mr Speed’s 10th anniversary as its music director.
Mr Speed said: “I am fortunate to have been musical director for nearly 10 years now and have followed on from some fine conductors.
“We are lucky to have experienced players throughout all sections of the band, which adds real strength and depth to the overall sound they produce.
“I do hope you’ll join us for this exciting anniversary year.”
■ For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit: trinityband. co.uk