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Welcome
to the Okehampton Excelsior Silver Band Web Site.
This web site is a source of information, events and
photos for both Okehampton Band members and visitors,
as well as contact details should you wish to book the
band for your carnival or event, or just to say hi.
If you would like information about joining the band
(instruments provided) please email us.
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Okehampton Excelsior Silver Band
Okehampton Excelsior Silver Band is a well established silver band, in the heart of Devon. We regularly play concerts and Carnivals all over Devon and are fourth section contesting band. Practices are two evenings a week and are free to anyone interested in joining.
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PRIZE WINNING OKEHAMPTON EXCELSIOR SILVER BAND
At the South West Brass Band Association Annual Championship Competition held at Torquay on 3rd November the Band were pleased to be placed 3rd in the Fourth Section and were presented with a shield. This is the 6th time that the Band has held this shield in the competitions history, and is the first time the band has been placed in the first three for several years. The band will be in the procession at Hatherleigh carnival and leading the rememberance Parade at Okehampton on 11/11/007 and then preparing for their Christmas Concert which is on Monday 10TH December at the Charter Hall. |
GAVIN AND DANIELLE'S BIG DAY.
Gavin and Danielle got wed and had a glorious sunny day for the event. The bride was beautiful.and the bridegroom was quite stunning in his cornish tartan. The Band played on the Patio at Fingle Glen where Gavin serenaded his new wife with a trombone solo "can`t take my eyes off of you". The band finished with Trelawney with several Cornish Guests singing along. Then everyone enjoyed a disco and buffet. |
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Twinning Visit
The Bands 5th visit to Wesseling was a busy but fun time for all those who went. Flying from Birmingham to Cologne made the journey simple and we were met by our hosts from the Stadtgarde Wesseling. The next day saw us on the train in to Cologne for Sightseeing and shopping and then a rehearsal in the evening when the two bands got together to play some music and then drink a few beers. On Saturday we were the first Band on in what turned out to be a Rock Concert on the banks of the Rhine. on Sunday the Town festival continued with a stage set up in the square where both bands performed first on their own and then together. The town mayor presented everyone with a commemorative mug.
On Tuesday The band visited an open air museum and played a short informal concert , before returning to Wesseling where our hosts put on a party, enjoyed by all, and then we returned home on Wednesday. Our German friends are planning to visit Okehampton In two years time. |
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New Bandstand
On Sunday 8th July At the the celebration to mark the centenary of the opening of Simmons Park in Okehampton, the Band played for the first time in the new Bandstand erected on the site of the old pavillion. Despite fears about the accoustics, the audience said the sound was good and could be heard all over the park.When the floor has been finished and the area around it has been completed the Band plan to perform in the park, weather permitting. In the evening the Band provided the music for a songs of praise service in the park |
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