Band Given a Hand for Smarter Stands

15 July 2010

Formed originally in 1991 and now a registered charity, Nottingham Concert Band performs throughout the year for community events and charitable causes across the East Midlands of England. The £3,146 which the band has received from the Foundation will enable each of its 65 members to be equipped with a specially-made stand banner to improve presentation, thereby contributing to the creation of a strong visual impression to support the musical experience. The money came from the Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Grassroots Grants Programme, which receives its income from local benefactors, business and government agencies.

"Our thanks must go to the people of Nottinghamshire for this generous grant, which will enable us to add a stunning visual counterpoint to our increasingly diverse concert repertoire," said Robert Parker, the Band's conductor. "In addition to enhancing the performance experience for spectators and players alike, I"m confident that this will contribute to the continued development of the band by attracting new members and helping us reach out to new audiences."

The Community Foundation Advisor for the Foundation said, "we are delighted to be able to award this grant to [the] Nottingham Concert Band and we support them in the work they are doing in their community. Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is all about supporting local people to find local solutions to local problems by distributing money to people who really do and will make a difference for the future."