http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/ This is Brackley Band's rss feed for news and announcements Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:59:59 GMT en-us http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id62 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id62 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:59:59 GMT Bathed in sunshine and encircled by hundreds of people relaxing on a summer Sunday afternoon, Abington Park bandstand provided the venue for an afternoon’s music for all in attendance. A varied programme, ranging from the Strauss to the Beatles, supplied the entertainment for the jugglers, BBQ party goers and rounders players, not to mention the brass band enthusiasts and just those who fancied sitting in the sun for a couple of hours. A very popular job for the author also, being untypically five minutes drive from home. Pleasing that so many people came up afterwards to thank the band for an enjoyable concert. http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id61 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id61 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:59:59 GMT Charlton village fete again reverberated to the varied repertoire of Brackley Band. Another annual commitment enjoyed by the band and patrons. Held in the (large) rear garden of a village resident, the music provided a subtle background to the sound of tennis matches, hoop-la and felled coconuts. We hope to be invited back again next year as Dave Piper has promised to have a go on the wheeled jousting horse. We will be selling tickets! http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id60 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id60 Sun, 4 Jul 2010 23:59:59 GMT The band performed a concert as part of the annual Brackley Music Festival. In previous years, the concert has been held at the St John’s chapel. However, due to the chapel not being available this year, the event was moved to Brackley Football Club. The band played on the pitch facing the main stand containing an audience of 70+. The junior band took the stage for the opening of the second half and later accompanied the senior band for the traditional encore of “Tequila.” Very windy but fortunately dry and some positive feedback received regarding the playing for both bands and the new venue. Watch this space next year to see whether we return or go back to the traditional chapel venue. http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id59 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id59 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 23:59:59 GMT The Mayors and Mayoresses of Brackley and Banbury were honorary guests at a concert at Banbury School. The concert, themed "Movies and Songs" took place in the Wykham Hall and was enjoyed by a healthy turn out on a pleasant Sunday evening. Thanks to former members, Janet and Kevin, for travelling from deepest darkest Linclonshire to help out on the night, great to see you back. The band now looks forward to playing at the annual Brackley Music Festival on Sunday 4th July. http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id58 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id58 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:59:59 GMT The band led the annual Padbury Sick Benefit Society parade through the streets of the village. The Society has been in place since 1856 but this is the first time the band has been called on to lead proceedings. We didn't know quite what to expect but all the band really enjoyed the occasion. The Society members and villagers were very impressed with the playing, so much so that we were rebooked on the day for next year. Hopefully this will become a regular annual commitment. Thanks to solo horn Nick Slater for his very able work as bandmaster for the day and for turning a rag-tag group into a semi professional marching outfit. http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id57 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id57 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:59:59 GMT Brackley Band secured thier 1st Section status with a 12th position at the annual regional contest. The adjudicators enjoyed the overall quality of the playing and complimented the band on good interpretation and style. One or two errors prevented the band from gaining a higher position. Now looking forward to a busy spring/summer season with a busy programme of events. http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id54 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id54 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:59:59 GMT The band performed at St Peter’s Church in Brackley for the annual Christmas concert. Heavy snow, which started a couple of hours before the concert, meant that one or two players were unable to attend; it also affected numbers in what is traditionally a full audience. However, the show must go on! The band performed a varied concert of modern and traditional music, much with a Christmas theme, intertwined with carols for audience participation. A particular highlight was Steve, our bass trombone player, playing Frosty the Snowman in a full snowman costume. Special thanks go to Sue Bennett and the junior band who played so well at the start of the 2nd half. Positive feedback was received from several members of the audience regarding the quality of the playing which was very encouraging. So another year ends for the band and we now look forward to the all important national qualifying contest in March. Happy Christmas to all players and supporters. http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id53 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id53 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:59:59 GMT The band joined the junior band outside the town hall to accompany the annual carol service. Around 200 people from the town braved the sub-zero conditions to join in the singing, with cameo performances from the Council members in Ding-Dong Merrily on High. The band would like to thank Mayor Carol Billingham for donating this year's collection to band funds. http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id52 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id52 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:59:59 GMT The band provided the music for the annual Remembrance Parade in Brackley Market Place. A particularly poignant event this year due to the recent loss of a Brackley soldier in Afghanistan. As usual, a very high turn out from people in the town and some kind words to band members regarding the quality of the playing. Special mention for Nick Davy, our principal cornet, for a very sensitive and solemn last post. http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id51 http://www.brackleyband.org.uk/news.php#id51 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 23:59:59 GMT We'd like to welcome Nick Slater into the band to play on Solo Horn. Nick is an ex-military bandsman of many years experience and has recently moved to Banbury. As part of the reshuffle, while able to, Helen will be playing both Horn and Percussion up until the Pontin's contest. Janine Planas has been sitting in with us on solo cornet for the last month with a view to joining full time. She's one of Sue's star cornet players in the Junior Band but is soon to be too old! She'll be joining James and Angus who've also recently moved up in the world. Although the band is more-or-less complete, we have vacancies for a permanent Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, either Bass, and Percussion. If you are interested please contact us or just turn up on a rehearsal night.