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1st Hook is a traditional style marching band based in Surbiton, Surrey.
For many years they retained the title of National Marching Band Champions of The Scout Association, including the last National Scout Band Festival back in 2001.
The band currently has around 50 members, with 3 main sections - drums & percussion; woodwind; and brass.
They currently have approximately 25 young trainees, starting from age 9, who have their tuition in music and marching during the band rehearsal night each week, as well as being given an instrument to use while they are a member of the band.
While they are learning the music on their chosen instrument, the young trainees will often play cymbals when the band are out on parade, as this helps them to learn rhythm and drill skills, as well as making them feel part of the band right from the start.
The main Group web site can be found at http://www.firsthookscouts.co.uk/
For the moment the band have some pages on a Piczo site at http://bandcomesfirst.piczo.com/ have a look. |
1st Hook Scout and Guide Band |