A (brief) history of SHOT
SHOT is a wind band consisting of around sixty members. Since its conception in 1991, the band has maintained a high level of musicality, securing a stable position as one of the best first division bands in the region. This high level of play have made a good name for SHOT, however the fame doesn't just stop nationally. Every other year, some SHOT members get together to organize a concert trip to another country, with the goal of playing at a competition or festival. Some notable and recent examples were the trips to England, Hungary, Austria and Poland. Below you can find a (brief) timeline of SHOT's life so far!
Now
In December of 2023, some SHOTers banded together to organized a Christmas Tour through the East of the Netherlands. We played in churches in Enschede, Oldenzaal and Arnhem, where we could be found spreading the joy of Christmas music in our best ugly sweaters.
2023
SHOT went to Zutphen to take part in a competition, where 88.83 points were brought home. Later that year they also saw a concert trip to England, visiting Bristol and London.
2018
For the band's 25th anniversary in 2016, a concert was organized in the Wilminktheater in Enschede. We also went on tour this year, travelling all the way to Budapest, Vienna and Schladming, where we took part in the Mid Europe Music Festival. Wile there we scored a hefty 92.82 points in the B divison.
2016
SHOT turns 20, and to celebrate the special occasion, a trip all the way to China was organized.
2011
Ronny Buurink replaces Joop Boerstoel as conductor of the band. He can still be found at the front of the band to this very day.
1993
SHOT is founded on April 1st, with Joop Boerstoel as their conductor.