The Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band is extremely pleased to be taking part in Brass The Baton, the only London 2012 Cultural Olympiad project designed specifically for Brass Bands.
The project provides a unique opportunity for brass band musicians, and conductors, of all ages and abilities, to link up and participate in a huge relay race involving 5 conductor’s batons and a unique new music commission from Paul Lovatt-Cooper entitled “Going The Distance”.
Brass The Baton is being produced by the British Federation of Brass Bands and was awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark last year in recognition of an exceptional and innovative project inspired by the 2012 Games.
Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said: “Brass The Baton is encouraging all Brass Bands to fulfil their potential. I am proud that with the help of partners such as the British Federation of Brass Bands we are delivering our vision to use the power of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to boost participation in Brass Band music making throughout the country.’
With over 150 brass bands / ensembles and over 7,000 brass band musicians set to take part in Brass The Baton this summer the Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band will be “Going The Distance” for the Green Baton Relay when they perform at Castletown Harbour at 1.30pm on Saturday 7 July 2012. The Band will entertain the crowds gathering for the start of the 41st World Tin Bath Championships. The Band are delighted to be able to support Castletown Ale Drinkers Society, organisers of the Event on this particular occasion, as 7 July is also UK ‘Brass Band Day’. Brass bands are taking part in events across the country, promoting the brass band movement.
Further information as to what else is happening during the Brass The Baton relay may be found on the website www.brassthebaton.com where an interactive map demonstrates what’s happening where and when at events across the UK.
