Around five years ago, a few members of the Shepparton Brass and Wind Band, along with enthusiastic instrumental players, got together to form ‘The Splinters.’
The Splinters are a not-for-profit band who donate all their earnings to GV Hospice. They don’t mind playing for their supper and indulging in a tasty cake or two along with a cuppa at the end of their shows, if it’s on offer.
The music they play consists of unique arrangements from well known and loved songs that date back to the 1930s through to the 1970s, with a mixture of old-time dance tunes, some jazz and swing, to early rock and roll.
Band member, Paul Watson mentioned how ready the band was to ‘tear back into it’ after the previous years of Covid lockdowns, and how much they all enjoyed playing for the elderly in nursing homes.
“It’s so enjoyable to see the elderly really responding to what we play, especially the ones who don’t normally communicate, and then they hear our tunes and suddenly their tapping their fingers and remembering lyrics. It’s incredible and it’s amazing how a tune can recreate musical memories for these people. It’s also an honour to bring such joy like that to others,” said Paul.
The Splinters love a good fundraiser, event, or concert. If you need further information on this magnificent band, please contact www.sheppartonbrassandwind.com/splinter-group.html
They are also on the hunt for a rhythm guitar player if there are any keen musical enthusiasts’ reading.
