10 bands are busy preparing for our Autumn contest which will be held at The Hawth in Crawley on 29th September. The order of play has been drawn and will be published on the day; bands are listed here alphabetically. City of Norwich Cobham Friary Brass Band Godalming Hangleton LGB Brass Oxted Shanklin Town…
Continue ReadingCalling cornet players in the Brighton/Lewes area!
If you’re at Brighton or Sussex Uni or if you used to play and want to take it up again, why not pop along to Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass Band on a Thursday evening? First Section as of January and a varied selection of jobs and social events. Instruments available. Other players always welcome….
Continue ReadingNew signings for Horsham Borough Band
The Horsham Borough Band is delighted to welcome James North, Kate Blincoe and Claire Pickard to its ranks. They have all recently signed for the band and join on Euphonium, Trombone and Cornet. Musical Director Mark McLauchlin said ‘these signings are a great boost to the band who are working hard to secure respectable results…
Continue ReadingSCYB Going from Strength to Strength
The Southern Counties Youth Band has reached the end of an enjoyable and successful year and is looking forward to starting all over again in September! Our regular monthly rehearsals from September to March included a fun open rehearsal at Christmas, conducted by tutor Ian Lanceley, where band members got the chance to play some…
Continue ReadingBest of Brass at Borde Hill
Four bands enjoyed glorious sunshine and some fabulous music making at scaba’s first free non-competitive festival held at the beautiful Borde Hill Garden in Sussex on 14th July. A new initiative to support youth music and non-contesting bands, the Borde Hill Brass Festival offered local bands an opportunity to showcase their talents and enjoy the…
Continue ReadingThe Best of British in Horsham
The Horsham Borough Band launched the Horsham Great British Weekend events by performing at the Drill Hall on Friday night. The concert included music based on a theme from the British Isles and also featured some of the band’s excellent soloists; Gordon Poole, Martin Smith and Steve Winter. The audience were in fine voice for…
Continue ReadingIn Memory of David Ruel
It is with great sadness that we share the news that respected local conductor and musician David Ruel passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at home on Monday 22nd April 2019 at the age of 68. David was a much loved and respected figure in the brass band community, best known locally for his long and…
Continue ReadingA Chance to join Chichester in Cheltenham!
Chichester City Band are delighted and very proud to have qualified to represent the London & Southern Counties region in the Third Section Finals of the National Brass Band Championships in Cheltenham on September 15th. Expertly prepared and conducted by our resident maestro Rom Stanko, we overcame strong opposition in Stevenage to claim First Prize…
Continue ReadingOnwards and Upwards for Horsham!
The Horsham Borough Band had a successful weekend representing the town in the Regional Finals of the National Brass Band championships, achieving promotion to the First Section from 2020. They are pictured here presenting a cheque to the Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance last week at an open rehearsal in the Drill Hall, Horsham….
Continue Reading2019 Spring Contest Results
scaba’s annual Spring contest was held at The Hawth theatre in Crawley on Sunday 24th February. Adjudicator Melvin White enjoyed a variety of music including the set test pieces for the upcoming Regional contests. Full Result: Congratulations to all prize winners and big thanks to Melvin White, all competing bands and the scaba and Hawth…
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