CAMBRIDGE AIR CADETS ARE BAND CHAMPIONS

The band of 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have won the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Marching Band Competition for the sixth year in succession.

During the competition, which took place at Cambridge Airport on Sunday, the Cambridge band beat some very close competition from 1220 (March) Squadron to come away with the top, Full Marching Band Trophy. The squadron also won the Percussion Section and Solo Bugle categories, whilst the Fanfare and Ensemble Section categories were awarded to the equally impressive March Cadets.

The Cambridge band kicked off their routine with a succession of well-known marching tunes including the ‘RAF March’, ‘Dambusters’ and ‘Tipperary’ before slowing the pace with a rendition of ‘Greensleeves’. Back at full pace and without a pause in the music during their 12 minute routine, the band then brought the performance to a moving finish with the stirring Highland Cathedral.

During the performance Drum Major, Cadet Sergeant James Barton-Williams led the band through a series of turns, wheels and counter-marches. The 14-strong group, aged from 13 to 18 have mastered the art of playing their instruments whilst marching during their regular cadet training nights.

Judging the competition, Beds and Cambs Wing Commander Paul Bower said: “Once again this year I have been incredibly impressed by the quality of the performances given by all of the musicians here. You have made my job of selecting the winners very difficult indeed and I wish that I didn’t have to choose between you.”

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