Here you will find news from and about our band.
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Training Band
The Training Band continues to grow in numbers, currently standing at over 40 members (including members of the Starter Band). The ABRSM Grade exams continues to feature with the high standards we come to expect with many members attaining Distinctions. A number of youngsters took part in the annual Bailey Lane End Solo Competition in May. Congratulations to all who entered, and well done to the many prize winners.
The Training Band continues to grow in numbers, currently standing at over 40 members (including members of the Starter Band). The ABRSM Grade exams continues to feature with the high standards we come to expect with many members attaining Distinctions. A number of youngsters took part in the annual Bailey Lane End Solo Competition in May. Congratulations to all who entered, and well done to the many prize winners.
Starter Band
The Starter Band has played its last concert of the year at Goode Court Residential Housing (2nd Dec.) The Band played 4 pieces and many solos — a great way to develop their performance skills and provide a great experience.
New starters: Over the past year we have welcomed many new members — They are most welcome and will enjoy being taught by tutors Roger and Ken … have fun!!
The Starter Band has played its last concert of the year at Goode Court Residential Housing (2nd Dec.) The Band played 4 pieces and many solos — a great way to develop their performance skills and provide a great experience.
New starters: Over the past year we have welcomed many new members — They are most welcome and will enjoy being taught by tutors Roger and Ken … have fun!!
Senior Band
Following on from our very successful National Finals appearance in 2017 at Cheltenham attaining 7th place out of 19 competing bands, the band continues to improve. After further excellent performances in the 3rd Section at the Regional contest in Torquay we were promoted to the 2nd Section in 2019. We performed very well and were very pleased with the result of 12th position (out of 16). Whilst having up's and down's the band continues to move forward and is looking forward to the future with enthusiasm.
Band Event News
Following on from our very successful National Finals appearance in 2017 at Cheltenham attaining 7th place out of 19 competing bands, the band continues to improve. After further excellent performances in the 3rd Section at the Regional contest in Torquay we were promoted to the 2nd Section in 2019. We performed very well and were very pleased with the result of 12th position (out of 16). Whilst having up's and down's the band continues to move forward and is looking forward to the future with enthusiasm.
Band Event News
Starter Band Christmas Showcase, Goode Court Lydney, 2nd December 2019
The soloists performed really well and we were very proud of them all. Thank you to Ken and Roger Powell for their wonderful support. Special Thanks to Mrs Caron de Burgh for accompanying the soloists. |
Playlist...
Starter Band - Peppermint Tango Courtenay - Silent Night - debut! Jadyn - All through the night - debut! Minnie - Rudolph Starter Band - Away in a Manger Myia - We three kings Emma - Give me joy in my heart Sam - Pavanne Jessica - As long as he needs me Starter Band - Silent Night Eric - Away in a manger - debut! Dougie - Rudolph the red nosed reindeer Dillon - James Bond Starter - Band Marching Marines Idris - Jam Bouree George - Walking in the air Millie - Jingle bell rock All - We wish you a Merry Christmas |
2019 Annual Brass & Percussion Workshop, 27th October 2019, conducted by Ian Porthouse
A really enjoyable, fun day for 48 delegates. Ian Porthouse as Conductor assisted by excellent tutors - Leanne, Ross, Tom and Steve. What did 4Barsrest, the most visited brass band website, have to say about our latest workshop? Click here to find out.
A really enjoyable, fun day for 48 delegates. Ian Porthouse as Conductor assisted by excellent tutors - Leanne, Ross, Tom and Steve. What did 4Barsrest, the most visited brass band website, have to say about our latest workshop? Click here to find out.
