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Currently the bands have a total membership of about 100 players who meet to rehearse throughout school term time and are tutored by a talented team. The SWSCB tradition is strong and has developed the whole team that embraces tutors, musicians, parents, families and friends into one family; younger or less experienced players are always welcomed and nurtured by those more experienced who guide and encourage them towards eventual progression to the senior band. Biannual tours to several European countries and the USA are a regular and fun feature of band activities together with very successful charity concerts to raise much needed funds for local charities whilst also giving valuable sense and purpose to playing. Together with other fundraising events the quality of provision and outcome for all members is, we believe, second to none. "Nulli Secundus" is the 4th recording of the band under the direction of Ken Blair and recognises and illustrates the superb talent of both senior and junior players. Without a doubt under the inspired and inspiring musical direction of Mike Fielder, SWSCB has come a long way in 25 years.. |