Welcome to the band  

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Grafton District Scout Band is a youth marching band based in South Northants and was formed in 2008. We take members from the scouting community aged six upwards that have a love of music.



You can usually see the band out and about performing at local events including Fetes, Parades, Steam Rallies and Scouting events. As a band we also compete in competitions along with other youth marching bands that are members of the  Traditional Youth Marching Band Association.(TYMBA)

Latest News

St Georges Day Parade (April 2012)

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The band were delighted to be invited to
take part in Nene Valleys Scout and Guide 
Parade. The proccedings started off with the
release of some white doves followed by a
procession through the town of Rushden.

Palm Sunday Parade  (April 2012)

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We attended our first parade this year in the village of Flore, where we followed six donkeys around the village for their Palm Sunday service. Members of the local community joined in with the procession up to the church.

Annual Band Concert (Feb 2012)

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The band had another fantastic concert where they were able to show off what they had learnt over the year. Tunes for the concert included, Eye of the Tiger, Rocky, Great Escape, Lord of the Rings, Smurfs, Olympic Spirit. There was also performances showcasing all different ages within the band. 


Annual Inspection  

The object of the Annual Scout Marching Band Inspection is not to pass or fail a Scout Marching Band but mainly to ascertain their standard and, where necessary, give help, encouragement and
further advice on the activity within The Scout Association.

We are pleased to announce that we have now been given a grade C.

Band Member of the Year Award goes to Alex Harper 

This award is voted for by all playing members of the band. 

Alex (who is a network member) has been in the band for a few years and currently is in the Tuned Percussion section where she plays a bell lyre. Alex gives support to all the members and keeps them motivated by playing games and organising team building activities especially when the instructors are preparing the sessions. 

We are delighted that Alex won the award and thank her for all her hard work she puts into the band.