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Open Army Band

Open Army Band Rehearsal At Kinigar Camp, Belfast

On Wednesday 21st October, senior pupils who were Grade 5 standard and above in woodwind and brass instruments attended an open band rehearsal at Kinigar Army Base in Belfast. The pupils had the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented musicians in the army under the direction of Ian Mitchell, the army musical band director. The workshop was practically based with the most emphasis being placed on performing together as a complete concert band. The pupils were encouraged to not only concentrate on their own musical part, but more importantly to listen to the other parts around them, thus creating a fuller concert band sound.

The pupils were then given a PowerPoint presentation on the various opportunities that were available to them within the army regarding music. Some of the pupils expressed interest in doing some work experience with the concert band. The day was a great success with lots of enjoyable music being played from military classics to popular music such as jazz and songs from the shows.