Phoenix Brass receive many comments of thanks and appreciation following engagements. Some are captured below:
“I am sorry not to have been able to attend your Brass Band Concert – my thanks and congratulations for raising money towards the Ukrainian crisis. Thank you” – from Danny Kruger, MP Devizes Constituency, (April 2022)
“A wonderful, splendid Concert for Ukraine. Thank you so much for the programme choice and for staging such a Concert to raise much needed funds……….” (April 2022)
“Thank you for such an outstanding Concert for Ukraine……….how smart the players looked in their band uniform” (April 2022)
“…wonderful Concert in the Town Hall in aid of Ukraine………Many congratulations to you all” (April 2022)
“Never mind the customers Dear, we staff really love to hear you, REAL music played by a decent band makes such a change from all that b…..dy Muzak !! Hurrah for Phoenix!” (December 2019)
“When are you back again, we thoroughly enjoyed the festive music and it was the start of Christmas for us, thank you……….” (December 2019)
“Thank you for such a wonderful Concert, it was the start of Christmas for us……” (December 2019)
“We actually thought the Concert was one of the best we’ve had. Everyone sounded so professional” (December 2019)
“A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas Fayre on Sunday, we had a wonderful time and raised an amazing £2160.59 😻 Another special thank you to all of our volunteers, to Santa Claus for making a special appearance, to the fantastic Phoenix Brass Band & to all of our lovely stall holders 😁” (from Trindledown Farm, November 2019)
“On behalf of all the animals and staff at Trindledown we send our love and so much thanks for the extra Christmas sparkle the Band brought with them”. (November 2019)
“I just want to say that your Band really made Remembrance Day for us, thank you all and well done” (November 2019)
“A big thank you to you all for playing at the Carnival Services. It makes a huge difference and adds to the atmosphere…..” (September 2019)
“Thank you for helping make this event truly remarkable…………..the band was most impressive, thank you”. (July 2019)
“Resplendent in their band uniforms, and conducted at short notice on this occasion with vigour and considerable humour throughout”. (March 2019)
“We must thank the Band for turning out to play carols at the Store prior to Christmas. We have received many favourable comments from shoppers and the festive tunes made such a difference and a welcome customer experience, thank you”. (December 2018)
“Thank you so much for playing at the tree sale – especially considering the weather!” (December 2018)
“Please pass on our grateful thanks to the members of Phoenix Brass band who came and played for us last Thursday – as ever they were brilliant! It’s one of the events that starts my Christmas off!” (December 2018)
From a new player who joined the Band and is now commencing studies at University – “Thank you everyone for welcoming me into the Band. Eleven months ago I knew nothing about brass but since then I’ve leaned so much and enjoyed every moment. A big thank you to David for being so welcoming, Marilyn for giving up her Saturday mornings to run the Training Band and providing support and encouragement, and Steve for teaching me virtually all I know about the trombone! It’s been an amazing time and I’ve caught the bug………I’ll miss Phoenix but will definitely be back for Christmas.” (September 2018)
“Just a brief line to say a huge success and your team made a massive contribution to the success of the day. Many, many thanks.” (August 2018)
“Thank you and your fantastic brass band for your contribution to a wonderful day. We will look forward to a return visit...” (August 2018)
“Our grateful thanks to all the musicians for their playing and thank you for turning out at short notice. It was very much appreciated.” (June 2018)