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Oct 16, 20161 min read
Band News - 17 October 2016
Tonight we turned things around in a big way, with everything set up in concert formation. And we had the biggest band ever, which...
Sep 4, 20161 min read
Band (and Concert) News - 5 September 2016
At a great rehearsal tonight we managed to get through almost the whole concert programme and we had the biggest band ever :-) A...
Aug 28, 20161 min read
Band (and Concert) News -29 August 2016
With just under 2 weeks to go before our In Full Swing concert, the trombone section was back to full strength with Bill G returning...
Jul 24, 20161 min read
Band News - 25 July 2016
In the first rehearsal back after the break, we were pleased to welcome back Laura on cornet and Britta on flute, and several of our new...
Jun 26, 20161 min read
Band News - 27 June 2016
At the final rehearsal before the break, we welcomed several new players to the band, including Kim on flute, Rachel on alto sax and...
Jun 19, 20161 min read
Band News - 20 June 2016
Bob was back in charge tonight and took the band through various swing pieces in preparation for the In Full Swing concert which will...
Apr 24, 20161 min read
Band News - 25 April 2016
Now that post-concert euphoria has calmed, tonight we began to work on some new music. Most of which will require quite a lot of work...
Apr 10, 20161 min read
Band (and Concert) News - 11 April 2016
The final rehearsal before concert day on Saturday, Bob was back at the helm. Several Star of the Evening nominations were received this ...
Mar 27, 20161 min read
Band (and Concert) News - 28 March 2016
The coundown is on for our concert on Saturday 16 April. So what about the rehearsal? Bob was back tonight, taking the band through a...
Feb 8, 20161 min read
Band News - 8 February 2016
Tonight we played some Celtic material, including The Gael, which we plan to play at our next concert with the aid of some trad music ...
Jan 25, 20161 min read
Band News - 25 January 2016
Happy New Year, and tonight we played a mix of material including Scots waulking music, music for a New Orleans jazz funeral and music...
Nov 16, 20151 min read
Band News (and Happy Birthday BCCB) - 16 November 2015
At tonight's rehearsal we celebrated the first birthday of Bristo Community Concert Band. Well done to everyone on a fantastic first...
Oct 4, 20151 min read
Band (and Concert) News - 5 October 2015
Music through the ages is the theme of our forthcoming concert to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Bristo Baptist Church, the home of...
Sep 27, 20151 min read
Band News - 28 September 2015
The Church's 250th Anniversary Concert is now officially looming. Tonight's rehearsal covered a wide range of music through the years...
Sep 6, 20151 min read
Band News - 7 September 2015
A hard working rehearsal tonight with a tear down of some challenging material in the first half and an enjoyable blast of such exciting...
Aug 16, 20151 min read
Band News - 17 August 2015
There was a healthy turnout tonight despite a few people still being away (don't forget to come back!). Welcome to new players Stephanie...
Jul 26, 20151 min read
Band News - 27 July 2015
... and after our short break for summer, rehearsals resumed tonight with some new music and a fairly healthy turnout. The performance of...
Jun 28, 20151 min read
Band News - 29 June 2015
Another good rehearsal tonight ... after the first 20 minutes, during which the euphoria carried over from Saturday's concert led to...
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