On Wednesday 1st February, the Oundle School CCF Marching Band were joined by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Collingwood to play in an afternoon concert in Oundle’s Great Hall.
With a combined band comprising nearly eighty musicians, it made for an impressive performance that was enjoyed by a packed audience including delighted members of the School’s Community Action ‘660 Club’ as well as pupil musicians from Laxton Junior School.
The programme consisted of marches, classical and jazz music, vocal performances and the world-class drummers. The well-choreographed and precise performance from these percussionists put on a show that no one will forget.
Oundle Band member, Reuben Sector (15), commented, “Morning rehearsals were very enjoyable and the Marines players were very friendly and didn’t make it feel intimidating to play with them. I am sure some of the members of the Oundle band will be considering a career in the Royal Marines Band as this experience was hugely rewarding and inspirational.”
Director of Music at Laxton Junior School, Roisin Cornwell commented, “The diversity of music played offered our pupils a real insight into music at Oundle School and encouraged aspiration in this very rewarding area of the curriculum. The pupils enjoyed this event so much that they were still practising hand movements for days afterwards!”
Head of Brass and the CCF Marching Band at Oundle School, Adele Hudson commented, “It was an absolute honour and privilege to have The Royal Marines Band play alongside the Oundle School CCF Marching Band. The whole experience for both performers and audience alike was breath-taking – truly magnificent.