The Band
Not to be cheesy but...
"We are putting the band back together!"
Yes thats right... after 7-8 years of having no band in the Group, or District, we will soon to be restarting the 1st Northfleet Scout Band.
At current we will be taking expressions of interest from both Adults who wish to, and are able to, help lead and teach, as well as Scouts and Explorers from across the District who would like to be part of the band itself.
But before you sign up lets tell you a bit more about what the band is...
The idea of the band is not to be drool, or to have our young people marching on the spot. Our aim is to update the band but still include some traditional elements!
As a member of the band we aim to teach both the skills sets of playing and instrument and parading whilst doing so. This will be done via out team of experienced leaders.
As mentioned above we want to update the band as well, so we will teach a mixture of new (modern!) songs played on the traditional instruments such as trumpets, various marching drums, symbols and bell lyres - with some golden oldies in there too!
Twice a year the band will also be expected to put their skills into practice and lead the Northfleet Remembrance Parade and the Gravesham Scouts St Georges Day Parade.
Why should I join the band?
There is a bunch of reasons! Firstly, what better way to showcase your AMAZING musical talents?
We want the band to be something special, something everyone in the District can be proud of. YOU can make that happen.
Being part of the band will help with Scout/Explorer Activity badges, your Chief Scout Awards and even be used for your Duke of Edinburgh Awards or Kings Scout Awards skill sections!
Plus, its a great way to make new, likeminded friends from across the District too!
Who can join?
The main part of the band (the youth section if you will) is open, currently, to all those who are aged 10.5-25 years old (so Scouts, Explorers and Network members) in Gravesham District Scouts.
Although the band will be based at 1st Northfleet Scout Group, it will be open to all those in the District.
We are also looking for Adult support in teaching and running the band too.
Join the Band
If you wish to sign up to the band or just find out a little more, then please complete the form below:
