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Harrogate Band
Bass Trombone, BBb Bass, Percussion
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Other players and visitors are always welcome
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed players, looking for a new challenge, to join our friendly yet ambitious band.
- Current plans include a new CD recording and several prestigious concerts and contests.
- We regularly perform new music and work alongside top-class soloists.
- We enjoy good rehearsals and excellent facilities in our band room.
- We have a fine team of players who have the potential to achieve great results in the First Section.
Please take a look at our website for more information about the band then email md@harrogateband.org or call Steve [07773 374390] and come along to a rehearsal.
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Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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| Contact: Steve Morland
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07773 374390
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www.harrogateband.org
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Markham Main Colliery Band
Back row cornet players
(Date submitted: 8 March 2010)
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We are a friendly 4th section band, looking to strengthen our cornet section. We rehearse 7.30 - 9.00 Tuesdays and Thursdays.
| Location: Armthorpe, Doncaster
| | Contact: Anita Milner
| 01405 862220
| MarkhamMain@mmcb.co.uk | www.mmcb.co.uk
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Gareth Davies - Conductor
Conductor / Deputy MD
(Date submitted: 26 February 2010)
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Young Conductor studying for music degree, looking for band in the Devonshire Area. Also willing to do concerts / Contests and Deps for rehearsals and concerts. Contact for previous conducting CV etc or any other information.
| Location: Devon
| | Contact: Gareth Davies
| 07706 319642
| g.davies.gmusik@googlemail.com |
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Corby Silver Band
Front / Back row cornet, Bb or Eb bass, Principal Euponium
(Date submitted: 26 February 2010)
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We are looking for a few new players to complete our hardworking, sociable band. We welcome all ages and standard of players. Rehearsals are on Monday and Wednesday evenings 8-10pm, in our own band club. Corby is easily accessible from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Stamford, Oundle and Peterborough. ALL new players are most welcome. Corby Silver Band also offers a training band and beginners group too.
| Location: Corby, Northants
| | Contact: Amanda Beale
| 01536 746823
| corbysilverband@btinternet.com | www.simplesite.com/corbysilverband
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Raunds Temperance Band
Bbflat Bass
(Date submitted: 26 February 2010)
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Bbflat bass URGENTLY wanted for 1st section Midlands Area and beyond. Rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays in Raunds - close to A14 - easily accessible from Cambs, Peterborough areas - NN9 6JW is postcode location. Not begging here but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get in touch ha!
| Location: Northants
| | Contact: Lynda Johnson
| 07798-941870
| lynda@pro-digital.co.uk | www.raundstemperanceband.co.uk
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Royston Town Band
Cornet Players & Percussionists
(Date submitted: 26 February 2010)
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We are a friendly fourth section band that perform around 25 concerts a year. Our rehearsals are on Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30pm. The band room can be found behind the Manor House Social Club on Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7BZ.
| Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
| | Contact: Paul Skerry
| 07909 598425
| pskerry@hotmail.co.uk | www.roystontownband.co.uk
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Haslingden & Helmshore Band
Solo Euphonium
(Date submitted: 20 February 2010)
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We are looking for a solo euph to join us for the NW Area contest, and hopefully beyond. We rehearse in Haslingden on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Even if you can't make the Area, please get in touch anyway and come down for a blow.
| Location: Haslingden, Lancashire (BB4 5LS)
| | Contact: Craig McFarland
| 07979 368598
| personnel@haslingdenband.co.uk | www.haslingdenband.co.uk
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Kent Police Band
one 2nd and one 3rd cornet, 3rd horn, 1st trombone, and tuned percussion
(Date submitted: 20 February 2010)
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KENT POLICE BAND has vacancies for one 2nd and one 3rd cornet, 3rd horn, 1st trombone, and tuned percussion. Very friendly non-contesting band meeting at Police HQ in Maidstone on Wednesday evenings. Good engagements - no fetes! - European weekends. Uniform provided if not 'in the job' and most instruments can be loaned as well. See 'Facebook' group entry for pics, videos etc and google 'Kent Police' for the website.
| Location: Maidstone
| | Contact: John Groves MD
| 01424 773915
| john.groves@mypostoffice.co.uk |
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Norfolk Wherry Brass
Principal and tutti cornets, Bb Bass, Percussion
(Date submitted: 20 February 2010)
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We are a friendly and enthusiastic contesting band, currently in the 3rd Section nationally. But our main focus is providing good quality music for our concert audiences. We have a very stable membership but are looking to strengthen our cornet line-up, and our hardworking bass and percussion sections. Any other players, though, are welcome to come and join us. We rehearse each Tuesday evening from 7.30 pm in the Victory Hall, Neatishead. Directions to the venue, and more information about the band, can be found on our website at www.norfolkwherrybrass.org.uk
| Location: Victory Hall, Neatishead, Norfolk
| | Contact: Beris Bowen
| 01603 714911
| bandmaster@norfolkwherrybrass.org.uk | www.norfolkwherrybrass.org.uk
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North Skelton Band
Solo cornet, 2nd baritone and Bb bass
(Date submitted: 20 February 2010)
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The band rehearses Tuesdays and Fridays under the baton of Mr. Tim Oldroyd, we are at present preparing for the 3rd section area contest in March. Ahead of the contest where we hope to improve on last years position of 2nd at the areas and National Finals! we have a varied summer concert programme coming up. Why not take a look at our excellent website or Facebook page and if you like what you see get in touch!
| Location: North Skelton in Cleveland
| | Contact: Josie Coupland
| 07880 558160
| chris.coupland1@ntlworld.com | www.northskeltonband.org.uk
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Ifton Band (Oswestry)
Sop, Prin. cornet and front row cornet , percussion
(Date submitted: 20 February 2010)
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we are a 4th section band and practice on a monday at 7-30 at the minners instute. we can provide instraments and all other players wecome
| Location: shropshire
| | Contact: edd morris
| 01691 778570, 07939 543906
| ej.ea.morris@btinternet.com |
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Coppull and Standish Band
3rd Cornet and Trombone
(Date submitted: 20 February 2010)
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Third Section Champions Brass at the Guild 2010. We have an opportunity for a cornet player to join us to complete our line up for the North West Area 4th Section contest on the 14th March. The band is a friendly and enthusiastic group that is very encouraging to young players. We have our own bandroom in Springfield Road, Coppull and we rehearse 8 - 10pm Tuesday and Thursday. We also have a vacancy for trombone to start after the Area.
| Location: Coppull, Chorley, Lancs
| | Contact: Teresa Trumble
| 07769 907 312
| contact@cas-band.co.uk | www.cas-band.co.uk
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Stockport Silver Band
MD, Solo Cornets, Eb and Bb bass
(Date submitted: 8 February 2010)
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We're a focused, yet relaxed and friendly band, dedicated to playing music rather than playing politics. Non-contesting at present (with the exception of Whit Friday) with a strong social element (see Whit Friday). Following the relocation of our present conductor to sunnier climate, we have an opening for the position of MD. We also welcome players of all levels (from beginners to ex-players wanting to get back into the 'swing' of things) and are currently seeking Eb Bass, Bb Bass, Solo Cornet and percussion players. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 8-10pm in Edgeley, Stockport. Please see our website for more information. www.stockportsilver.co.uk
| Location: Stockport
| | Contact: Claire Byrom
| 07901 915902
| claire@artworks54.co.uk | www.stockportsilver.co.uk
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Lancashire Artillery Volunteer Band
Woodwind, Brass and Percussion
(Date submitted: 25 January 2010)
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The Lancashire Artillery Volunteer Band is a Territorial Army band looking for new players. The band practise every Thursday evening at the TA Centre in Bolton. Full training would be given, you would be joining the TA as a musician, age 17 to 43yrs, full army daily rates of pay plus bonus. Min commitment 27 days per year.
LAV Band, Nelson Street, Bolton, BL3 2RW
| Location: Bolton
| | Contact: David Cox
| 01204 362111
| 2ic103@armymail.mod.uk |
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Stantonbury Brass
Solo Horn
(Date submitted: 25 January 2010)
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Stantonbury Brass (Milton Keynes) requires Solo Horn to complete their line up for Area Contest at Stevenage on 21st March (2nd Section).This friendly and committed band rehearses at the Music Service campus (close to Junction 14 on M1) on Tuesdays from 7.30 p.m.
| Location: Milton Keynes
| | Contact: Alan Jenkin
| 01908 604818 or 07901 552235
| ajbaton4@talktalk.net | www.stantonburybrass,co.uk
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West Wycombe Brass Band
Principal Cornet, Sop cornet, 1st Horn, Bass Trom
(Date submitted: 21 January 2010)
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We are a friendly Band seeking enthusiastic players in the above sections, but all players are welcome.We rehearse in our own band hall on a Wednesday evening, 7.45pm/9.45pm. Please contact me for more details and directions etc.
| Location: West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
| | Contact: Marilyn
| 01494 481589
| marilynegray@aol.com | www.wwbb.co.uk
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Besses Boys Band
Cornet (position to suit ability), Tenor Horn, Baritone
(Date submitted: 15 January 2010)
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The band is situated 2 mins off junction 17 of the M60 motorway and has excellent transport links for bus, train and metrolink. We are a friendly band and enjoy the social side of banding as well as the concert/contest prep. The band has plans for contesting at Preston, the area and beyond as well as a busy concert schedule. There are also plans for a CD recording this year and a tour in Europe in 2011. Looking forward to hearing from you!
| Location: Whitefield, Manchester
| | Contact: James Holt
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| jholt963@btinternet.com | www.bessesboysband.com
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Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band
Deputy Musical Director, Solo cornet, trombone and bass
(Date submitted: 8 January 2010)
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We are a friendly fourth section band, who carry out a variety of engagements in the local area as well as contesting. We are currently looking to appoint a Deputy MD and we would also welcome players on any instruments, but in particular we have vacancies on solo cornet, Bb bass and bass trombone. 2010 is our 30th Anniversary year and we are recording a CD in March and holding an Anniversary Concert in Octover. We rehearse every Tuesday from 19.30 - 21.30 and more information can be found on our website
| Location: Radstock
| | Contact: Heather Allard
| 07850 382256
| hallard@tesco.net | www.midsomernortonandradstsocksilverband.org.uk
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David W Ashworth
Band Conductor, Band Trainer, Brass Teacher and Adjudicator.
(Date submitted: 8 January 2010)
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I have been in the Brass Band movement both as a player and Conductor for over 50 years. I played at the top level and have Conducted for over 30 years at all levels, Championship to 4th Section. I have been responsible for many bands winning numerous prizes at Contests throughout the country. I specialize in contest preparation and performance. Presently Musical Director of the Boarshurst Silver Band, Saddleworth.
| Location: Mossley
| | Contact: David Ashworth
| 01457-836822
| ashwortd@googlemail.com | www.david-ashworth.co.uk
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Towcester Studio Band
EEb Bass, BBb Bass, Euphonium, Tenor Horn, Percussion
(Date submitted: 5 january 2010)
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We are quite a young band in terms of personnel and so welcome players of all ages/ abilities. We rehearse on a monday and wednesday evening from 8pm til 10pm at our own band hall in Towcester. We are trying to get a band together so that we are able to compete at this year's area contest in the second section. Please contact me (Dan), the band's secretary/ bandmaster if you are interested.
| Location: Towcester
| | Contact: Dan Smith
| 07774 932475
| dan@brass-fix.co.uk | www.towcesterstudioband.co.uk
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Bradwell Silver Band
Principal Cornet
(Date submitted: 31 December 2009)
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Bradwell is looking for a principal to help tkae us back to the 3rd sect and poss further. We rehearse tues and thurs 8-9.45pm. we've been described as a happy friendly band and have a full calendar and a good reputation locally
| Location: Milton Keynes
| | Contact: Robin Allen
| 01908 616463
| rallen2@tiscali.co.uk | www.bradwellband.co.uk
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Chris Johnston
Musical Director seeking band in the Milton Keynes area.
(Date submitted: 31 December 2009)
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I am very experienced Musical Director seeking a band in the Milton Keynes area. | Location: Stoke-on-Trent
| | Contact: Chris Johnston
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| www.cljohnston.co.uk
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Ceramic Brass Band
Principle Cornet player
(Date submitted: 31 December 2009)
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Principle Cornet player required due to work commitments required to complete the contesting line-up for Midlands Regional Contest 2010. Other players always welcome. 4th section ambitious & progressive, sociable/friendly Band in Stoke-on-Trent. Rehearsal Fri 8 ? 10pm Longton Methodist Central Hall , ST3 2JH .
If you require any additional information please don?t hesitate to contact MD Steve 07779 092360 or e-mail ceramicbrassband@yahoo.co.uk more information at www.ceramicbrassband.co.uk
| Location: Stoke-on-Trent
| | Contact: Alan Sargeant
| 07813 936669
| ceramicbrassband@yahoo.co.uk | www.ceramicbrassband.co.uk
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Reddish Prize Band
Conductor, Cornets, Trombones, Percussion
(Date submitted: 31 December 2009)
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We are looking for a conductor, cornet players, percussionist, trombone players, and anyone who is interested in coming along to a non-contesting 4th section band. We welcome all ages, and standard of brass players. we practice on a Thursday evening 8-10pm, above Reddish Conservative club, Reddish, Stockport. Looking forward to your call/email.
| Location: Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire
| | Contact: Elaine Cooper
| 07847 316457
| elanecoops@yahoo.co.uk | www.reddishbrassband.yolasite.com
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Markham Main Colliery Band
Cornets, Horns, Basses & Percussion
(Date submitted: 26 November 2009)
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We are looking to bring the band up to the strength of days gone by. Sadly we have recently lost a few players due to retirement and university. We are a very friendly band. Membership is free as are uniforms. Instruments can be supplied. Directions to the bandroom can be found on our website. We rehearse Tuesday & Thursday evenings 7.30 until 9.00pm.
| Location: Doncaster
| | Contact: Anita Milner
| 01405 862220
| anitamilner@talktalk.net | www.mmcb.co.uk
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Torbay Brass Band
Principal trombone, Bass trombone, Bb bass
(Date submitted: 26 November 2009)
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Torbay Brass Band has been fortunate of late to welcome a number of new players to our ranks of late. We also have a new MD - Tom Finnigan formerly of the Royal Marines. We would like to recruit a principal trombone, bass trombone, Bb bass, although we would also welcome enquiries from all brass players. We are a friendly band with a good team spirit and we work hard for each other. If you are interested then visit our web site www.torbaybrassband.com or ring 07901647927 for an informal chat in full confidence
| Location: Torquay
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| www.torbaybrassband.com
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Ceramic Brass Band
Front row Cornet player & Kit Percussionist
(Date submitted: 23 November 2009)
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Other players are always welcome. 4th section ambitious & progressive, sociable/friendly Band in Stoke-on-Trent. Rehearsal Fri 8 - 10pm Longton Methodist Central Hall, The Strand Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2JH .
If you require any additional information please don?t hesitate to contact MD Steve 07779 092360 or e-mail ceramicbrassband@yahoo.co.uk more information at www.ceramicbrassband.co.uk
| Location: Stoke-on-Trent
| | Contact: Alan Sargeant
| 07813 936669
| ceramicbrassband@yahoo.co.uk | www.ceramicbrassband.co.uk
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