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• Instruments

  Bass Drum The Bass Drum Is a percussion instrument. The largest and deepest sounding member of the Drum family, it is played with a pair of large felt-headed sticks or beaters. The Bass Drummer plays the main beat for the band, keeping a rhythm and keeping the whole band in time. Our Bass Drummer plays 116 beats per minute. The Bass Drum is usually found in the centre of the Band.

  
  

  Side Drum (Snare) Side Drums make up the first and/or second rank of the Band. Marching percussion instruments are specially designed to be playing while moving. Marching Snare Drums are deeper in size than Snares normally used for orchestral or drum kit purposes. This gives the drum the big, full sound necessary for outdoor use.

• Tenor Drum Tenor Drums make up the second and/or third rank of the Band. A Tenor Drum is a cylindrical Drum that has a higher pitch than a Bass Drum. Whilst the playing the drummer also 'Spins' the drumsticks for visual affect.

  
  

  Cymbals Each player carries two cymbals of identical size and crashes them together, in addition to producing other sound effects by striking or rubbing the cymbals together. New members often spend some time on cymbals when entering the Band as it helps them to learn the tunes, whilst learning to keep to the rhythm of the Band.

  
  

  Bell Lyre (Flat-bed & Upright) The Bell Lyre is a form of glockenspiel commonly used in marching bands. The player marches with the strap over his shoulder and plays the instrument upright with a beater. Another variation of the Bell Lyre is held by a strap round the shoulders and back. This variation is played horizontally with two beaters as it does not need to be held upright. Bell Lyres are usually positioned at the back of the band, just before the Bugle rank.

  
  
  

Events Calendar 2019

• September
Saturday 07 September
Colyton Carnival

Sunday 08 September
EFSA European Boat & Line Class Championships

Saturday 21 September
Ringwood Carnival

Saturday 28 September
Shaftesbury Carnival

• October
Saturday 05 October
Gillingham Carnival

Saturday 12 October
Castle Cary & Ansford Carnival

Friday 25 October
Salisbury Carnival

Saturday 26 October
Liphook Carnival

• November
Sunday 10 November
Weymouth Remembrance Parade

Sunday 30 November
Amelia's Rainbow Event