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Harrogate Band
Musical Director
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The Harrogate Band invites applications for the post of Musical Director.
The band is progressive and versatile, competing in the 1st Section. Our committed membership of friendly and enthusiastic players come from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. We rehearse twice weekly at our bandroom in Harrogate and perform at a wide range of engagements and contests - for further information please refer to our website at www.harrogateband.org.
Applicants are welcomed with a variety of backgrounds and experiences but must have Passion, Drive and Application, with the ability to bring energy and new ideas to the band.
Please submit applications to Band Secretary, Nick Garrett, at secretary@harrogateband.org.
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Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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| Contact: Nick Garrett
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07929 363737
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secretary@harrogateband.org
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www.harrogateband.org
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Harrogate Band
Principal Cornet, 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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md@harrogateband.org
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www.harrogateband.org
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East Lancashire Concert Band
1st Trombone, 3rd / Bass Trombone
(Date submitted: 31 August 2010)
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All the sections of this well established band are well covered by experienced competent musicicians, other than the trombone section.
Rehearsals are now under way for a Rememberance Day concert in November and it would be great to bring the trombones up to strength.
Please contact me (2nd trombone) for more information or consult our website.
| Location: Hyndburn, Lancashire
| | Contact: Ian McGuinness
| 01204 303971
| ian@aspen-uk.co.uk | www.eastlancsconcertband.weebly.com
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Yarnton Band
Eb Bass, Bb Bass, Soprano Cornet, Tenor Horn
(Date submitted: 31 August 2010)
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Yarnton Band is a friendly band made up of players of all ages. We play a number of engagements throughout the year and are currently looking to bolster the senior band with the positions advertised. Brass/percussion players of any age or ability are always welcome (we have a training band too!). Please see our website for further details.
| Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire
| | Contact: Guy James
| (01993) 881047
| enquiries@yarnton-band.org.uk | www.yarnton-band.org.uk
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Sandhurst Silver Band
Solo or Principal Cornet, Backrow Cornet, 2nd Trom, 2nd Euph
(Date submitted: 31 August 2010)
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Sandhurst Silver Band is a sociable but ambitious band striving to play great music. We are competing in the Championship Section and are currently looking to recruit suitable players. Due to family and work commitments we have vacancies for:
2nd Trombone
Solo or Principal cornet
Strong backrow cornet
2nd Euph
Rehearsals take place in our own band room on Tuesday evenings - 8 -10pm. Additional rehearsals are scheduled running up to major events. Please contact Pat Donovan (Band manager) in confidence if you would like to find out more about us and our vacancies. Pat Donovan 07920 196 225, Chris Hill on 07770 735639,
Full directions available on our webpage, but you will find us just 5 minutes from the M3 junction 4, 15 minutes from Bracknell Berkshire, 25 minutes from Reading Berkshire
| Location: Sandhurst Berkshire
| | Contact: Pat Donovan
| 07920 196 225
| pat@cmstraining.net | www.sandhurstband.co.uk
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Ceramic Brass Band
Solo Cornets, Solo Horn, 1st Horn, 2nd Horn and Kit Drummer
(Date submitted: 21 August 2010)
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We have vacancies across the band particularly in the Cornet and Horn sections and we are looking to consolidate our numbers in preparation for concerts and contesting ASAP.
We rehearse on Friday from 8pm ? 10pm at Central Hall, The Strand, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2JH. If you are interested in joining our friendly, social and ambitious organisation, please apply in confidence to the Band Administrator 01782 314742
| Location: Longton, Stoke-on-Trent
| | Contact: Alan Sargeant
| 01782 314742
| ceramicbrassband@yahoo.co.uk | www.ceramicbrassband.co.uk
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Nailsworth Silver Band
Trombones and Horns
(Date submitted: 17 August 2010)
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Nailsworth Silver Band meet weekly in our own band room under the directorship of Stephen Rockey. We are currently looking to recruit a solo trombonist and horm player to join the main band and our 10 piece ensemble Ten To The Bar. If you would like to apply for this position and you enjoy regularly playing in public then please contact the chairman Tim Robbins
| Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
| | Contact: Tim Robbins
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| chairman@nailsworthsilverband.co.uk | www.nailsworthsilverband.co.uk
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Derwent Brass
2nd Horn / Percussion
(Date submitted: 12 August 2010)
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This modern championship section brass band only rehearse once a week, in their own dedicated band room in Belper, Derbyshire. The band are commonly known as Derby's Premier Brass Band are a very popular concert attraction as well as being successful on the contest scene. We regularly will perform big band sets, choreography and use more innovative ideas amongst our concert programmes as well as always maintaining a high standard both in performance, but in literature, merchandising and marketing. Our 2nd Horn vacancy (due to other commitments) is available now, however will be covered if needed up to the National Finals and Bolsover Festival. In addition our percussion vacancy is available immediately (due to one of our regular team leaving for music college). Our percussion team is not one of the forgot about sections of the brass band - indeed our musical director likes to make features of the percussion and will bring it the front wherever possible.
| Location: Belper, Derby, Derbyshire, East Midlands
| | Contact: Keith Leonard (Musical Director)
| 07973 116653
| keith@derwentbrass.co.uk | www.derwentbrass.com
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Heath Band
Eb Bass, Tenor Horn, Tuned Percussion
(Date submitted: 27 July 2010)
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Heath Band are looking specifically for the three positions mentioned but now have a training band which is welcoming all ages (no experience required) to come and learn a brass instrument and eventually join the main band.
| Location: Heath and Reach, Bedfordshire
| | Contact: Steve Allen
| 07894 608336
| sallen1000@aol.com | www.heath-band.co.uk
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Torbay Brass Band
Principal Euphonium - (due to work relaocation this is an urgent position we need to fill), baritones, Bb bass, front /back row cornet, percussion, trombone.
(Date submitted: 27 July 2010)
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We are seeking players particularly those who like contesting, for the following positions. Principal Euphonium - (due to work relaocation this is an urgent position we need to fill), baritones, Bb bass, front /back row cornet,percussion, trombone. We have two contests left this year we are entering so we need you to contact us now please! All calls in confidence, other instrumentals parts welcome to apply. 07901 647927.
| Location: Torquay
| | Contact: David Wilkinson
| 07901 647927
| david@torbaybrassband.com | www.torbaybrassband.com
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Bodmin Town Band
Cornet Players
(Date submitted: 22 July 2010)
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Following our very successful 'Open Rehearsal' on 13th July we would like to invite Cornet players to join the band. We have a nice shiny York cornet waiting for the right player, a fantastic music library, 2nd Section banding (with the desire to return to the higher echelons of the contest scene). Go on you know you want to........
E-mail or call me on 07813 765199 or contact the Chairman Ryun Retallack on 07876 478653
| Location: Cornwall
| | Contact: Graham Boag
| 07813 765199
| grahamboag20816@aol.com |
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City of Cambridge Band
Principal/Solo Cornet
(Date submitted: 17 July 2010)
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We are a friendly and rapidly improving championship section band looking for a first class principal/front row cornet player. We rehearse on Monday and Wednesday evening 8-10pm in Trumpington, just off junction 11 of the M11.
| Location: Cambridge
| | Contact: Len Reeves
| 07984 868483
| lenreeves@btinternet.com | www.cambridgeband.co.uk
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New band in the Hexham area
All players
(Date submitted: 8 July 2010)
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We would be interested to hear from anyone who would like to play in a new band in the Hexham area. Own instruments would be needed at first. The main idea of the band would be to attend rehearsals and give concerts. Please get in touch by email, if you want to know more; we would love to hear from you.
| Location: Hexham area, Northumberland
| | Contact: Sue Murrill
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| trom2bass@yahoo.co.uk |
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Band of the Royal British Legion Scotland
Brass players
(Date submitted: 8 July 2010)
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This is a wind/concert/military band. Looking for brass (cornets, tuba, euphonium etc). We do concerts, go away for residential musical/social weekends and do work abroad. See website for details. We play on Mondays. No auditions. No subs. Top quality instruments available for loan. Ideal for you if you are looking for something different. Look forward to hearing from you.
| Location: Edinburgh
| | Contact: John Roland
| 07949 589 796
| rogerpercy@hotmail.com | www.centralbandrbls.webs.com
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Coppull & Standish Band
Flugel and Cornet
(Date submitted: 8 July 2010)
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Third Section Champions 2010 Brass at Guild (Graded 4th Section National). We have a vacancy for a Flugel player or someone who feels the urge to become a Flugel maestro. Enormous encouragement available to the person appointed! Also we are looking to add to the already considerable strength of our cornet team so we would like to hear from anyone able to add quality on our front row or enthusiasm on a third cornet seat. We are a very supportive band so don't entertain doubts about your ability to rise to this challenge - just talk to us. If you are interested get in touch (in strictest confidence). Alternatively just turn up on any Tuesday or Thursday and enjoy the warm welcome - directions on our website.
| Location: West Lancashire
| | Contact: Teresa
| 07769 907312
| contact@cas-band.co.uk | www.cas-band.co.uk
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Corby Silver Band
Soprano cornet, Bb Cornet, Tenor horn, Bass
(Date submitted: 8 July 2010)
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We currently have vacancies for Soprano, Bb cornet, Tenor horn and Bass. All positions are flexible within the section depedning on ambition and ability. Our rapidly improving band is hardworking and enthusiastic whilst still being sociable and fun. Rehearsals are on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8pm held in our own band club. There are no subs to pay, and instruments can be loaned as necessary. We also have a thriving training band and adult beginner band.
| Location: Corby, Northants
| | Contact: Amanda Beale
| 01536 746823
| corbysilverband@btinternet.com | www.simplesite.com/corbysilverband
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Lancaster City Brass
2nd & 3rd cornets, Euphonium (2nd seat), 1st Baritone, Trombones.
(Date submitted: 8 July 2010)
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Lancaster City Brass is a friendly band made up of players of all abilities. We have a sensible concert profile, and do two entertainment concerts per year - Hardraw Scar and Kirby Lonsdale. We are looking for players to join us to help build up the band, in an attempt to restore the band to its former glory. Rehearsals are at 7.45pm to 9.30pm Mondays, and 7.30pm to 9.30pm Wednesdays. For more details please contact Trish Wright (Secretary) on 01524 850907
| Location: Lancaster, Lancs.
| | Contact: Trish Wright (Secretary)
| 01524 850907/ 07882 218657
| trishawright@hotmail.co.uk | www.lancastercitybrass.co.uk
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Arnfield Brass
Bass players & baritone
(Date submitted: 28 June 2010)
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Arnfield Brass are one of the most popular bands in the area , providing a wide range of entertainment for young and old. We have a close relationship with most of the local organisations on a personal level which a lot of bands dont provide. We have a ver ybusy engagement schedule along with the odd contest & we never miss Whit Friday where we came 12th overall at Broadoak, not bad for a 4th section band. We currently need bass players & a baritone player, so come along and have a unique experience with Arnfield Brass. We practice every Wednesday in the Tintwistle Liberal Working Mens Club 8-00pm untill 10-00pm
| Location: Tintwistle
| | Contact: Adrian Loader
| 01457 852365
| adyloader@yahoo.com | www.arnfieldbrass.co.uk
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Roberts Bakery Band
Baritone and Kit Percussion
(Date submitted: 16 June 2010)
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The Roberts Bakery Band currently have vacancies for Baritone (position negotiable) and Percussion. The band could offer a part-time arrangement - one rehearsal a week - to a suitable drum kit specialist. The band rehearse every Monday and Thursday evening in Sandbach, Cheshire (5 minutes from M6 junction 17). Foremost a concert band, Roberts will be competing in the First Section at the North West Area in February 2011. The band has a number of high profile engagements later this year, including a massed band with Foden's and sell-out Christmas concerts.
| Location: Sandbach, Cheshire
| | Contact: Tom Hancock
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| tom.hancock@robertsbakeryband.co.uk | www.robertsbakeryband.co.uk
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Kidlington Concert Brass
Solo Euphonium, Solo Trombone and Percussion
(Date submitted: 9th June 2010)
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Players required due to relocation of previous/current players. The band are currently Championship Section and rehearse on Mondays and Thursdays from 8 to 10pm in their own band hall. The band has a good diary of events, with a mixture of contests and concerts. Please feel free to contact for more information or if you would like to pop down for a blow.
| Location: Kidlington, North Oxford OX5 2DN
| | Contact: Thomas James
| 07841 924219
| twjames85@gmail.com | www.kidlingtonconcertbrass.org.uk
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Simply Brass
Soprano Cornet
(Date submitted: 9th June 2010)
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Soprano Cornet player required to further enhance this Large Brass Ensemble
| Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
| | Contact: Mr Stephen Hague
| 01723 372759 or 07891 345446
| hague01@aol.com | www.simplybrassgroup.com
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Stantonbury Brass
Musical Director
(Date submitted: 9th June 2010)
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Keen and experienced 2nd section band requires the right conductor/band trainer to take us upwards. We rehearse once a week [term time only] but are very flexible when rehearsing for contests and other major events. Many experienced players around the stand.
| Location: Milton Keynes
| | Contact: Vaughan Bower
| 07934 411186
| vaughan.bower@virgin.net | www.stantonburybrass.co.uk
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Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band
Eb and Bb bass, bass trombone and 3rd cornet
(Date submitted: 9th June 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 have just appointed a new MD and are keen to strengthen our band and would welcome players on any instruments, but in particular we have vacancies on Eb and Bb bass, bass trombone and 3rd cornet. 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.midsomernortonandradstocksilverband.org.uk
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Lakenheath Silver Band
Musical Director/Conductor and any players
(Date submitted: 20th May 2010)
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Lakenheath Silver Band is a small village band that like to have fun, play music and do a number of concerts over the space of a year. We are looking for a Musicial Director/Conductor and any players that which to come along and join in the fun. Our rehearsals are on a Tuesday night from 8pm to 9.30pm in the hall of the British Legion in Lakenheath Village. If you are intersted in coming along and joining our fun loving band please email me on tracy.cornet@googlemail.com
| Location: Lakenheath Suffolk
| | Contact: Tracy Reeve
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| tracy.cornet@googlemail.com |
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Coppull and Standish Band
Trombone and Bass
(Date submitted: 17th May 2010)
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The Coppull and Standish Band are looking for trombone players with talent to be nurtured and ambition to be satisfied. We also have a vacancy for a Bass player (EEb or BBb)with similar aspirations. We are a hard-working, friendly bunch, both musically and socially. Contact us as above or just pop down for a blow and confidential chat (see website for details).
| Location: Wigan/Chorley
| | Contact: Teresa Trumble
| 07769 907312
| cas-band@hotmail.com | www.cas-band.co.uk
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Loxley Silver Band
Trombone, back row cornet, soprano cornet, tenor horn
(Date submitted: 17th May 2010)
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Loxley Silver Band rehearse on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:45pm to 9:30pm in the Band Room below Loxley Methodist Church; the band welcomes all to come along and have a play. As well as having a senior band, Loxley has a training band that rehearse on a Thursday evening from 6:30pm to 7:30pm; new members are always welcome for the main band or training band (some instruments are may be available to loan) including those who would like the opportunity to "restart".
| Location: Sheffield
| | Contact: Lynne O'Dea
| 0114 231 1207
| admin@loxleysilverband.org.uk | www.loxleysilverband.org.uk
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Catterick Brass
2nd Baritone, Back Row Cornets Required
(Date submitted: 6th May 2010)
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Catterick Brass are a second section Brass Band based in North Yorkshire, we attended the Northern Areas in March and qualified for Harrogate. We recently took part in the Buxton Brass Band Festival and were awarded 1st Place in our section. We have vacancies for back row cornets and 2nd Baritone. Rehearsals take place on a Thursday evening in Catterick.
| Location: Catterick, North Yorkshire
| | Contact: Katie Craig
| 07919 388718
| info@catterickbrass.co.uk | www.catterickbrass.co.uk
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Grange Moor Brass Band
Trombones,Cornets
(Date submitted: 6th May 2010)
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Grange Moor Brass Band, Yorkshire 2nd section band (1st section from January 2011), have some opportunities for both trombone and cornet players to join the band, but other players can always be accomodated. If you'd like to join the band then please get in touch, or view the band's website for more information.
| Location: Yorkshire
| | Contact: Warren Gillibrand
| 07957 859 464
| secretary@grangemoorband.co.uk | www.grangemoorband.co.uk
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Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band
Musical Director
(Date submitted: 29 April 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 currently have a vacancy for the post of Musical Director following the decision by the current MD to step down from this position. We would also welcome players on any instruments, but in particular we have vacancies on bass and bass trombone. 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.midsomernortonandradstocksilverband.org.uk
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Phoenix Brass ( Crewkerne )
Musical Director
(Date submitted: 26 April 2010)
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Phoenix Brass Band (Crewkerne ), require a new Musical Director. The band are a national 2nd section Brass Band based in Crewkerne, Somerset. We rehearse every Tuesday evening and have a number of concerts and competitions coming up in 2010. For more details please contact our Band Secretary Lynda on 07814 067532 or visit our website http://www.phoenixbrass.co.uk
| Location: Somerset
| | Contact: Lynda Read
| 0781 406 7532
| dave.n.coles@bt.com | www.phoenixbrass.co.uk
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Besses o' th' Barn Band
Solo Cornet, 2nd/ 3rd Cornet, Solo Trombone, BBb Bass, Kit Percussion
(Date submitted: 22 April 2010)
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Besses require the named players to complete our line up. We have a busy summer and autumn period with many prestigious concerts lined up. Rehearsals are Tues & Thurs 8-10pm.
| Location: 2 Moss Lane, Whitefield, Manchester M45 6HG
| | Contact: Matthew Bailey
| 07500 667799
| matthewpbailey@hotmail.com | www.besses.co.uk
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Congresbury Brass
Cornets, Troms and Bass
(Date submitted: 22 April 2010)
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Congresbury Brass is a small, friendly non-contesting community band supporting local events, organisations and charities. We are currently recruiting new players of all ages and abilities to join us across the band (especially cornet, trombone and bass players) in preparation for our busy winter season . Some instruments are available on a free-loan basis. It is a warm and welcoming band with lots of support to enable everyone to play good music whilst having fun and relaxing. We practice on a Friday evening at the Memorial Hall in Congresbury, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. For more information please either E-mail us at CongresburyBrass@aol.com or contact Clare Shaw on 01275 849611 or Stuart Lovell on 07986 007829 for more information. | Location: Congresbury
| | Contact: Clare Shaw
| 01275 849611
| CongresburyBrass@aol.com | www.congresburybrass.com
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