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also be conducted with private
arrangements. If there is no
prior experience in music then,
as a very rough guide, a year
in training could then develop
into being an integral member
of the band. Being involved
with Chatteris & Manea Silver
Band also means being part of
a community network. Many
opportunities are available to
For new recruits training enjoy the company of band members outside
is provided prior to the of practice sessions/performing such as: meals,
practice sessions music festivals and other social activities.

No payments from Band members are requested
merger creating the 'Chatteris & Manea Silver for joining and for practice sessions. Funding
Band'. When performing, Manea Silver Band is provided by concert performances and by
wore black trousers and shirts with a blue tie donations. Members are asked to bring their
whilst Chatteris Town Band wore black trousers love for music and their desire to reach out as
and shirts without a tie. With the merger an their payment for belonging to The Silver Band.
open neck was decided, however, a green and The range of music played enters most genres
blue tie is proposed to highlight the respective from Pop to Heavy Metal, and from Classical to
histories. Therefore, watch out for the tie in Folk. The only genre that would appear not to
future concerts. Practice sessions will now all be on the programme is Rap, however...
be held at The Royal British Legion (RBL) club in
Manea every Monday evening. Steve Wright
For new recruits training is provided prior to the Manea Matters Committee
practice sessions. If required then lessons can

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