One of the loveliest ‘jobs’ the scaba team get to do is visiting our members bands and helping them to celebrate years of commitment and service given by their longest-serving members, and this Christmas we were delighted to honour three amazing banders. Chairperson Andrew Wilson joined Staines Brass at their Christmas concert to present two…
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Join Cranbrook band on 14th October to support a fantastic cause, the Demelza Charity, and enjoy a fabulous soloist!
Continue ReadingStars of Brass with Gary Curtin
Join the Oxted Band for an evening of virtuoso performances and brass band favourites with special guest Gary Curtin, renowned soloist and principal euphonium with Foden’s Band. 📍St John’s Church in Hurst Green ⏰ 14th October – 7pm 🎟️ Available on the door
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Epping Forest band – vacancies
Required: Epping Forest Band are seeking new players across the band: Front and Back Row Cornets, and Percussion (Kit) to join our banding adventures. Contact: If you are interested please contact the bands Chairperson Mel on tomeljoy@aol.com We rehearse on Monday evenings 8pm-10pm in our own Bandroom (within easy access of the M25 and M11…
Continue Readingscaba Autumn / Entertainments Contest 2023
Update 13/09/23 – Autumn Contest CANCELLED. Unfortunately there are not enough entries for this event to be viable. We thank those bands who did enter for their continued support of the Association, and look forward to seeing more bands at our Spring Contest.
Continue ReadingAnnual General Meeting, 30th April 2023
scaba’s Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom at 7pm on Sunday 30th April. The agenda has been circulated to member bands’ representatives this evening along with details of proposed changes to Membership aimed to make our offer more accessible and affordable for all band ands individuals. Anyone interested in banding in our area…
Continue Reading2023 Spring Contest
We’re delighted to be returning to the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts at the University of Sussex for our Annual Spring contest on 5th March. Entries are open now: please visit the Contesting pages of this site for more information and an entry form.
Continue ReadingVacancies at Staines Brass
Staines brass are a first section band based in Staines upon Thames. We rehearse Thursday evening from 8 to 10pm. We are looking for a soprano player and a first and second horn to join us for the areas. Other players are always welcome. We have recently appointed a new MD, Gareth Trott, and have an…
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It is with great sadness that we share the news from Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Band of the passing of their former Chairman and Solo Trombone, Peter Cowlett. Peter was a member of Horsham Borough Band, Sussex Symphony Orchestra and Harvey’s Brass. He was a former member of Uckfield Concert Brass and also ran a…
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