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Final preparations for Clay Cargo event at Kings Cross
The Melodians will be having their final rehearsals this week of the new composition by Daniel Merrill and Nathaniel Mann in preparation for next weekend at Kings Cross. See the invitation for anyone who would like to come along and take part in the event and hear the Melodians play.
Melodians Bandstand Concert
Want to hear the Melodians again? Come and enjoy a Melodians Bandstand Concert on a Saturday afternoon in August.
Saturday, August 29 at 3:00pm
Myatts Field Park, Brixton, SE5 9RA
Rehearsals starting for the Clayground Collective, Clay Cargo event 15/16 August
Over the past few weeks rehearsals have been on-going for the Clayground Collective Clay Cargo event over the weekend of the 15/16 August. The Melodians are learning a new piece of music composed by Dead Rat Orchestra musicians Nathaniel Mann and Daniel Merrill . To see more about this event go to:
Melodians at Elys of Wimbledon for their Fashion Show on 3rd June
Melodians CDs now available to buy on the website
We have now upgraded our website so you can buy our CDs directly from us and pay with PayPal instead of listing via Ebay. Go to the CDs tab and see the 3 CDs that are available. All funds go to supporting the Melodians which is a registered charity (Registered Charity No 1036904).
Melodians take part in the ‘National Learn to Play Day’
The Melodians took part in the ‘National Learn to Play Day’ at Henry Cavendish School on Saturday 21st March. The National Learn To Play Day was organized by the UK musical instrument industry charity, Music For All, to provide the perfect opportunity for anyone who wanted to have a lesson in learning to play the Pan. On Saturday 21st March the Melodians finished their rehearsals early at Henry Cavendish School where they are based and gave lessons to anyone who came along. People of all ages turned up and had an introduction to playing ‘Pan’ with members of the Melodians.
Terry Noel Received his MBE at Windsor Castle on 6th March 2015
Terry Noel (Terrance), who formed the Melodians Steel Orchestra UK in October 1987, and has been the Leader of the Orchestra ever since, was awarded an MBE for services to Music in the New Year’s Honours 2015.
The MBE was presented to him by HM Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on Friday 6th March. Terry was accompanied by his wife and daughters to this memorable event.
Terry had a quick chat to the Queen who remembered the Melodians from when they played at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace Garden Parties and Commonwealth Day Services in Westminster Abbey.
Terry said after the event “It was a fantastic and memorable day. It was nice to know the Queen remembered the Melodians and enjoyed their playing.”
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