Today I went to our District’s St. George’s Day Parade in Newcastle. We had our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts there, but this year we had something extra to add. Drums!
Our Scout Troop used to have a Scout band in the 1930’s to 1950’s, but not a lot is known about it. Indeed, I’m not sure if it just had drums or drums and bugles.
After the Remembrance Day Parade last year, it was decided to set up a small drum corps. Having only got their drums in early February, our Assistant Scout Leader and the 6 Explorers and Scouts have worked extremely hard and created an impressive sound. This was their first public appearance and they brought up the rear of the parade, prompting our Scout Leader to say that it was much easier to march this year as he could actually hear the drums!
After the service, we, as a Group, paraded behind the drums back to Queen’s Gardens to finish the day.
Well done to all the drummers, you have done the Group proud!
More photos can be seen in the Group’s Gallery.
Nick,
Drums – that is a good idea ! Mind if I ask where you got them from/how much etc ? Also, I presume you have someone musical in your group to train the young people ?
Dave,
We got them from a website in Germany.
I’m told the prices are reasonable – I know nothing about drums!
Our ASL is the drummer in the Group and he’s done a great job.