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| Looking Good! |
The final rehearsal goes down a storm in the sun!
The Chinewrde Marching Band will be taking to the streets of Kenilworth for the first time in their 66 year history to support this very ‘important’ carnival of Kenilworth.
Originally formed in July of 1945, the current cohort of the Chinewrde Marching Band take to the streets of Kenilworth this weekend in their first ever appearance in the town’s annual carnival. Among them will be the group’s leader and spokesperson Dorothy Crochet. A CMB member since the early days and now well into her eighties, Dorothy plays percussion and keeps the band running to time, albeit a little quick on occasion.
Speaking about what it means to be marching in Saturday’s Kenilworth Carnival procession, Dorothy says: “The Carnival is such an important part of our town’s history and I can’t wait to play a part in it. I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it! I love The Pointer Sisters.”
With the current formation of twelve marching in four rows of three, the Chinewrde Marching Band continues to take huge steps forward. New members Frieda (Flag Bearer, 42) and Felicity (Trombonist, 19) both bring something new, with the latter having been brushed by fame in 2009 when she met Ant and Dec at a Britain’s Got Talent audition.
Final word from Dorothy: “The band had a really good final practice on Sunday and rehearsed some new material and adventurous formations which we hope will drive the crowd wild. Listen out for Benny Hill tune and a jazzed up version of the Pink Panther – pure sax appeal!”
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| Final Rehersal |
Excerpt taken from the press release
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