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20th December 2009 :: The Co-operative Christmas Charity Concert
Dane Bank Theatre was once again full for the Co-operative Christmas Charity Concert .The concert organised by The Co-operativee Member Relations was in aid of the RNIB the Co-operatives charity for this year.
The Concert was performed by the Co-operative Band Crewe and both The Co-operative Junior and Youth Wind Bands.
"A Christmas Festival Overture" set the scene for an excelent evening of traditional Christmas music plus a few special items to keep the feet tapping.
A performance of Cats Tales by Peter Graham featured in the first set and will no doubt become a firm favourite... [Full Story]

3rd December 2009 :: Band gets new Bass Trombone for Christmas !!
The Co-operative Band (Crewe) have signed Anthony Longden formerly of Silk Brass on Bass
Trombone.
Anthony had played at Silk Brass for 12 years so his long standing commitment as a player should fit in well with our band in Crewe.
He brings with him a great personality and we all really look forward to welcoming him after the Christmas break ready for the Area and Spring festival contests. [Full Story]

30th November 2009 :: The Co-operative Bands - All in Concert
The Civic Hall in Nantwich was "full to the brim" last night as all three of the Co-operative bands of Crewe entertained, as well as launching their latest CD recording.

Emma Clarke conducted both Junior and Youth Wind Bands in a programme of popular and fun items which pleased all present. A very special item was the Youth Wind Band's performance of a new work by the senior band's composer-in-residence, Kevin Birch. Written in the style of a March and entitled "United" the piece gave the youngsters plenty to get their teeth into; well done to Kevin.[Full Story]

18th November 2009 :: Latest CD - Valero released
Copies of the CD Valero are now available to purchase - The CD includes popular items from recent concert repertoire including the title track "Valero", Four Renaissance Dances, March - Cross of Honour, Keep Smiling Through, All Night Long and many more. There is also the opportunity to hear the Co-operative Junior and Youth Wind Bands who also provide additional tracks - Great value at £5.00 [Full Story]

14th November 2009 :: A past principal comes home to the Band
It is with great pleasure that I can now announce that a past principal cornet player has re-joined the band.
Carl Gratty played with The Co-operative Band (Crewe) some years ago now, but we are very pleased to welcome him back. He brings experience and talent to the solo cornet bench at Crewe in his new position of joint principal cornet along with Tony Brookes, which gives the band a great line-up.
I believe that Tony and Carl give the band a wealth of ability to lead us all into 2010 with some top flight test pieces only... [Full Story]