When there are restrictions on your favourite pastime due to government Covid guidelines, it makes it doubly hard to cope with lockdown rules. There is no doubt that our weekly rehearsals and summer concerts contributed to a healthy mind and soul, helping many of us to unwind after a hard week of work. While a […]
A 70th Birthday, whilst becoming more common these days, is still a major milestone in life and Yvette Hutchin, who plays 3rd cornet, decided that she would like to mark hers with a party involving her family and the musical organisations that she is associated with. The band were delighted to play although with a
Saturday 12th of September saw the band playing at a 50th birthday party bash for back row cornet player, Graeme McAusland. Graeme has been a stalwart of the back row for many years and it was great that he chose to celebrate his big day with a concert by the band attended by his friends and family.
“If you want to learn how to become a better horn player then there is no better person to learn from than Owen Farr in Maidstone… “ Besson solo artist Owen Farr led a tenor horn and flugel workshop day on Saturday 22nd November at All Saints Church in Maidstone. Horn players from across the area, including
It is with deepest sadness that we announces the sad passing away of former BBb Bass player, Jerry Pond. Jerry joined the band back in May 2000 and was a stalwart member of the band for many years.
SCABA Spring Contest 2012 The band are pleased to announce their recent success at the SCABA Spring Contest. Playing the piece “Glorifico Aeternum”, we came third overall in our section. While we didn’t quite get the top spot we were hoping for, we did however win the March contest and pick up a best instrumentalist
Band members attend the Brass Band Summer School While most people start to think of holidays and breaking up from school in the summer, five dedicated band members decided to do the reverse and go back to school for a week as part of the renown Brass Band Summer School. A few pictures from their
One Final Sandpaper Duet On Saturday the 15th of May the band played their annual concert at St. Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook. Starting with “Pastime with Good Company” the band and audience enjoyed music of many different genres. Soon however it was time for the second half and something a little different ! For Sharon
2010 SCABA Spring Contest Sunday the 19th of April, saw the band travel to Hove for the annual SCABA Spring contest. Despite the competition clashing with the Brighton Marathon this year, everyone made it to Hove Town Hall on time, even Soprano Bob Turner who likes to make a late entrance most of the time,
A round up of the bands year. Goodbyes It wouldn’t be a normal year if we did not have to say goodbye to a few people who have retired or moved away from the area. This year is no exception and as such the band would like to extend their thanks for their support and
