Since then he has played with GUS Band, and following time in HM Coldstream Guards he studied at theRoyal Academy of music.
Post-graduation he worked as a freelance trumpet player with leading symphony orchestras and on West End shows.
Naturally, he is looking forward to his return to his first musical home: "I am very excited...generations of my family from both sides have been born and brought up in New Bradwell," Ben said.
"This concert is a poignant reminder for me as my Great Uncle Bertie Hewitt was killed on the Western Front, so this occasion is going to be a very fitting tribute from me to him and all the others who didn't come home to New Bradwell after the First World War," he added.
"I am very proud to be returning to Bradwell Silver Band who were my very first band and who taught me how to play," he added.
The concert will include modern material and WWI songs before a 'Last Night of the Proms' finale.
"Our band was formed in 1901, and regrettably lost members due to World War One," said musical director Brian Keech.
"To be able to commemorate the lives of everyone who was affected by the war is important and the fact that we have Ben as our guest will make the evening even more special."
Tickets are on sale at £8 (£7 for concessions).
Call 01908 616463 to book.
BRADWELL SILVER BAND HOSTS HELP FOR HEROES FUNDRAISER
Bradwell Silver Band will strike up in support of the Help the Heroes charity this Saturday night (September 6).
The concert, cunningly titled Music for Heroes is being held at Stantonbury Campus Theatre from 7.30pm.
'Remembering the past - Supporting the Future' features a special guest too - soloist will be Ben Godfrey from the Central Band of the RAF.
Ben started out playing the cornet with the Bradwell Silver Band as a youngster of 10 years old.
Since then he has played with GUS Band, and following time in HM Coldstream Guards he studied at theRoyal Academy of music.
Post-graduation he worked as a freelance trumpet player with leading symphony orchestras and on West End shows.
Naturally, he is looking forward to his return to his first musical home: "I am very excited...generations of my family from both sides have been born and brought up in New Bradwell," Ben said.
"This concert is a poignant reminder for me as my Great Uncle Bertie Hewitt was killed on the Western Front, so this occasion is going to be a very fitting tribute from me to him and all the others who didn't come home to New Bradwell after the First World War," he added.
"I am very proud to be returning to Bradwell Silver Band who were my very first band and who taught me how to play," he added.
The concert will include modern material and WWI songs before a 'Last Night of the Proms' finale.
"Our band was formed in 1901, and regrettably lost members due to World War One," said musical director Brian Keech.
"To be able to commemorate the lives of everyone who was affected by the war is important and the fact that we have Ben as our guest will make the evening even more special."
Tickets are on sale at £8 (£7 for concessions).
Call 01908 616463 to book.
Since then he has played with GUS Band, and following time in HM Coldstream Guards he studied at theRoyal Academy of music.
Post-graduation he worked as a freelance trumpet player with leading symphony orchestras and on West End shows.
Naturally, he is looking forward to his return to his first musical home: "I am very excited...generations of my family from both sides have been born and brought up in New Bradwell," Ben said.
"This concert is a poignant reminder for me as my Great Uncle Bertie Hewitt was killed on the Western Front, so this occasion is going to be a very fitting tribute from me to him and all the others who didn't come home to New Bradwell after the First World War," he added.
"I am very proud to be returning to Bradwell Silver Band who were my very first band and who taught me how to play," he added.
The concert will include modern material and WWI songs before a 'Last Night of the Proms' finale.
"Our band was formed in 1901, and regrettably lost members due to World War One," said musical director Brian Keech.
"To be able to commemorate the lives of everyone who was affected by the war is important and the fact that we have Ben as our guest will make the evening even more special."
Tickets are on sale at £8 (£7 for concessions).
Call 01908 616463 to book.
