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The Govan Citadel Band Bulletin Board
Visit of Sunderland Monkwearmouth Band
Continuing our 125th celebrations we invite you to come and hear Sunderland. Monkwearmouth Band Saturday and Sunday 6th & 7th October 2007.
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Festival at Port Glasgow
After a long gap of many years the band returned to Port Glasgow to give a programme of music just like they did every August in the past. On a wild West of Scotland summer evening the band were delighted to see a full hall as the programme began. A packed hall welcomed the band onto the platform and the warmth of their applause shone through - yes - the "Port" were pleased to welcome back "Old Campaigners" - Govan Band!
The evening started with the march Mighty to Save followed by a good mix of music to appeal to everyone there. The evening included a number of soloists and the thought was brought by colonels David & Grace Napier who once again was sharing the festival with the band as the leaders of the Port’s 125th Anniversary weekend
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GCB Pay respects to the first Salvation Army Bandmaster - June, 2007
Govan Citadel Band met at the grave side of the Salvation Army’s first ever bandmaster. The Salvation Army brass band came into being at Sailsbury in the autum of 1878 when Charles Fry and his three sons, Fred, Ernest and Bert.
With that they brought their instruments, two cornets, a valve trombone and a euphonium, with which they accompanied the open air meetings in the market place. Charles Fry was promoted to glory on August 24th 1882.
GCB last Carol to village locals - December, 2006
Govan Citadel Band was delighted to play carols in the small main street of Lochwinnoch right outside the Bakery of Mr Robert Wilson. Robert who is a great supporter of the band and corps was celebrating his last Christmas in his business before he enters into retirement in 2007.
Robert who has his own Army band in his shop window was surprised when a small group from the Govan Band appeared to play some carols to him and his customers. With many villagers looking on and singing along with the band Robert and his staff proceeded to offer Christmas pies to everyone. Also present was Commissioner Keith Banks the representative of the Territorial Commander in Scotland, who was seen with the bandsmen in the bakery being treated to freshly made produce after playing.
The band would like to wish Robert a very happy retirement when it comes and thank him for all his support he offers to the Band.
GCB welcomes Bandmaster Brian Keachie - May, 2006
Govan Citadel Band is delighted to announce the appointment of our new bandmaster Brian Keachie as of May 2006.
Brian has been a member of the GCB since transferring to the corps in 2004 with his family. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as both a conductor and as a tutor through his profession as music development officer in North Ayrshire.
The band welcomes him warmly and is sure he will maintain and improve the high standard that are associated with Govan Citadel Band.
Govan Band Plays at Wedding - May 2006
The Band was invited to provide the musical accompaniment at the wedding of Singing Company Leader, Fiona McMillan and Paul Campbell at Paisley Citadel.
The band was asked to provide the music for both songs and incidental music with sharing this with Retired Bandmaster George Brown providing music at the organ. George now a soldier at Paisley Citadel was the Band Master of Govan Band for many years
The processional was to the rousing Highland Cathedral with bandsman Alec Williams on Bagpipes and the recessional was to Purcells Trumpet Voluntary. The Bride asked for a traditional Army service and selected the marches Jubilee and Star Lake while signing the register.
The service was conducted by Col. David Napier.
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