Hitchin Band News

Hitchin Band joined in '10 Mile Menu'

Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday 21st May, players from Hitchin Band took part in the new ITV programme '10 Mile Menu', whereby two teams (one celebrity and one chef) source their ingredients from a 10 mile radius around the town. The teams were Ricky Groves (Gary in Eastenders) and his chef Galton Blackiston, and Ali Bastian (Becca in Hollyoaks, PC Sally Armstrong in The Bill) and her chef Richard Corrigan. Filmed at North Herts Arts College, both teams cooked three course meals in which the band members had to judge out of 10. There was a wide variety of food on display and it really highlighted the array of local produce that you might not have realised could be sourced from Hitchin! It was definately an exciting experience! The programme is due to air on ITV in July

2010 London & Southern Counties Regional Championship - Third Section
Hicthin Band 6th Place

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From 4BarsRest

Hitchin Band (C. Patterson) started well, with a good, balanced sound, and some delicate playing leading to a really effective pianissimo from the basses.

Again, solo work let them down a little, together with an over-resonant bass drum. The ensemble seemed rather loose at times, but the overall impression was enough to secure them 6th place

2nd Place in the 2010 Butlins Mineworkers Championship

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Butlins Mineworkers Championship held on the 24th January 2010 in Skegness, has over 100 competing bands.

Hitchin Band was awarded 2nd place in third section winning �1,000 beating off stiff competition

For more details of the placings in the section on the News Page

Congratulations to all at Hitchin band, especially Craig Patterson our MD

Hitchin Youth Band is up and running!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Alice and helpers for launching the first ever Hitchin Youth Band. Check out the details on the Youth Band Page

If you want to Join the band Contact Alice Bailey by calling 01462 423534 or email her at youthband@hitchinband.co.uk

Hitchin Youth Band on its marks!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hitchin Band is a brass band with a tradition of nearly 150 years. But it has never had a Youth Band...until now! In November, rehearsals for the new Youth Band will begin and budding young brass players will have the chance to develop their skills whilst enjoying the camaraderie of playing alongside other young people Youth Band Page

Contact Alice Bailey on 01462 423534 or email youthband@hitchinband.co.uk

Hitchin Band launches their first ever CD

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hitchin Band�s first CD Brass Monkeys is now on sale at just �8.

Featuring a wide range of music played by the band, it was recorded in St Nicholas' Church, Barton-le-Clay near Hitchin during a rather cold spell in January 2009. Church heating is never the best but when it's broken... well the title says it all!

Full details of what is on the CD can be seen on our CD page

The CD can be obtained at any of the band�s events or contact via the web site or call our secretary on 01767 221645.

Hitchin Band Sponsored Blow with Herts Air Ambulance

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This year�s Sponsored Blow will be raising funds for two causes: Hitchin Band ourselves and the Herts Air Ambulance

As well as raising money for two causes, the event will feature plenty of free music, the opportunity to conduct the band (for a donation) and some other fun as well.

The music starts at 10am on Saturday 4th July in Hitchin Market Square.

Area Result

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At the Area contest held in Stevenage this weekend, we managed to come 5th in the Third section.

A solid improvement on our 2008 position. We're already looking forward to the 2010 challenge!

Fourth place at Butlins!

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At the Butlins National Brass Band festival held on the weekend of 17-19 January, Hitchin Band achieved 4th place against stiff opposition.
Competing in the 3rd section against bands from across the country, this is the second year running that the band has come 4th.

This is also the first contest the band has undertaken with our new MD Craig Patterson whos is delighted with the result!

We're sorry to say goodbye to...

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two members of the band have recently left for university: Andeep Birring from Baritone and Hannah Prince from cornet.
We wish them both well in their university courses and look forward to seeing them back with us when the term is over.

Hitchin Band has appointed Craig Patterson as Musical Director.

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hitchin Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Patterson as Musical Director following the planned departure of Martin Hurrell.

Please see our press release for full details.

Area Result

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At the Area contest held in Stevenage this weekend, we managed to come 9th in the Third section.

Although we would have liked to come higher, we are pleased to be solidly placed in the middle of the section and in a good place for next year's challenge.

Do you shop on-line? Then help raise funds for the band by simply using an extra click or two of the mouse!

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A new fundraising opportunity which allows you to raise money for the band without spending anything more than normal (and in some cases it may save you money with special offers!).

Take a look at our fundraising page.

Hitchin Band News

Hitchin Band joined in '10 Mile Menu'

2010 London & Southern Counties Regional Championship - Third Section Hicthin Band 6th Place

2nd Place in the 2010 Butlins Mineworkers Championship

Hitchin Youth Band is up and running!

Hitchin Youth Band on its marks!

Hitchin Band launches their first ever CD

Hitchin Band Sponsored Blow with Herts Air Ambulance

Area Result

Fourth place at Butlins!

We're sorry to say goodbye to...

Hitchin Band has appointed Craig Patterson as Musical Director.

Area Result

Do you shop on-line? Then help raise funds for the band by simply using an extra click or two of the mouse!

2010 London & Southern Counties Regional Championship - Third Section
Hicthin Band 6th Place