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about us
Stafford Lancers are the pride of Stafford and have been entertaining Stafford and beyond for over 15 years as the countries leading show band. Helping the community, developing essential life skills, making friends and having fun along the way. Stafford Lancers
Stafford Lancers
For Performing Arts
In Stafford
The Experience of a Life Time
Stafford Lancers offers local children the chance to learn fundamental life skills that will last for years. As well as have fun make friends and gain social skills.
Join the Team in 2013
We are a Show Band (Drum Corps) consisting of Brass (Horn Line), Drumline (Battery), Auxillary Pit Percussion (Front Ensemble) and Guard (Dance) sections. Founded in 1995 the organisation provides an interesting and healthy hobby for young people of all ages, through a structured and positive learning environment, helping to install the values of discipline, dedication, commitment and respect which are carried into the community with a true sense of purpose and pride.
Lancers are registered as a Local Authority approved youth group and are members of the British Youth Band Association (BYBA) and Drum Corps United Kingdom (DCUK) in whose approved national contests we compete, gaining recognition for our performances. We provide entertainment for the general public through shows, performances, concerts and competitions.
Each year the staff design and co-ordinate a musically and visually sophisticated programme fitted to the talent levels of our members. Throughout the winter, fundamentals of music and marching are taught and our members begin learning the program. By late spring the finishing touches are added and it is time to take the show on the road. Throughout the summer we perfect and fine tune the show right through to the British Finals in October!".
Some recent high profile appearances have included leading the "Olympic Torch Parade", our fanfare team performing at the Christmas Lights Switch on, plus appearing in "McDonalds Great Tastes of America" commercial, "The Kleeneze Sales Conference" and performing infront of 150,000 people at "The Goodwood Festival of Speed" alongside the likes of Brian May from Queen.
How to Join
The only requirements to join Lancers are : -
- - You're aged between 10 and 25 years
- - A Positive Attitude
- - You are able to get along to rehearsals
- - You can afford £4.00 subs per week
Lancers schedule is designed so it doesn't take up all your time, so that you can enjoy other fine things in life, but we are sure that once you join Lancers it will be the finest thing in life!
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Stafford Lancers in 2013
Follow Lancers down the rabbit hole for 2013 as Lancers look to tell the story of Alice as she finds her way through Wonderland and the many adventures she gets caught up in.
Lancers will be using popular music to tell the story, including:
- - Sweet Disposition (The Temper Trap)
- - Viva la Vida (Coldplay)
- - Rolling in the Deep (Adele)
- - Someone Like You (Adele)
- - Shine (Take That)
Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics) will be used as our main musical thread through the whole show, to symbolise Alice’s Dream state throughout her adventures in Wonderland.
Join Lancers in 2013 as we go through the looking glass into a “hole” new Wonderland!
General
Every Thursday 7pm till 9:15pm Stafford Lancers meet to rehearse, practice and gain new skills. It's fun friendly and guests are always welcome. Please call Dave on 07770792939 to arrange....
latest reviews
Stafford Lancers is a great place for kids to make new friends and have fun. At the same time they will learn to play an instrument or perform complex and entertaining dance routines. It is run in a slick and processional way with fantastic instructional and support staff.
This may sound a bit selfish but the shear enjoyment I get from seeing the kids enjoying the learning process and the achievements that they make through their own efforts and hard work is absolutely fantastic. Stafford Lancers do not give up on any child and adjust techniques to meet the needs of the individual. It’s just great to see the kids work as a team and help each other no matter what level they are at. This shows on the field of competition.
This may sound a bit selfish but the shear enjoyment I get from seeing the kids enjoying the learning process and the achievements that they make through their own efforts and hard work is absolutely fantastic. Stafford Lancers do not give up on any child and adjust techniques to meet the needs of the individual. It’s just great to see the kids work as a team and help each other no matter what level they are at. This shows on the field of competition.
Being part of Stafford Lancers is one of the greatest gifts you could give your child, 3 of mine have been members and my youngest is eagerly awaiting his 8th birthday so he can join too. The staff do an amazing job to ensure that all the members gain essential skills, confidence and team spirit, could not recomend enough.
Both my eldest are members of Stafford Lancers, they have learned a variety of skills in the short time they have been there but, most of all they have a sense of belonging among a group that care about their members and are able to perform to such high degrees. The Santa Parade at Stafford this last Christmas really was a special event, requiring huge direction and commitment from the leaders; who are skilled and approachable. If anyone wants a performance or is interested in joining I’d certainly waste no time in highly recommending them.
Stood in the crowd to watch Stafford Santa Parade at the weekend and i have to say i was enormously impressed by the Stafford Lancers. Fantastic to see so many young people involved, they are a credit to their town!
I recommend Stafford Lancers because of how its run for the kids, the kids love it and meet new people make new friends and overall the children learn to become a team and work as one
Both of my children have have a great experience and gained a sense of achievement as members of the band
Always a Fantastic Display and Great for the Kids an amazing social place for everyone to be involved