The Band was delighted to be placed first at the recent Wychavon Entertainment contest. This was in a field of 17 Bands , with Aldbourne playing no 16. This was especially good being the first contest in nearly 2 years and the first led by their M.D. Glyn Williams. There is an excellent write up
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It is so great to say that we are back playing Concerts as a Band. We had a Pilot August Pond concert which was a great success. Our next couple of Gigs is this weekend Leading the Carnival March on the 4th of September at 18:00 followed by the Carnival Pond on the Green Concert
As previously announced on social media the Band are unable to hold the July Pond Concert in the village as usual due to the current restrictions. However we will be recording a few pieces and will post them here and on Facebook for you all to enjoy hopefully Sunday evening. If you would like to
The Band would like to send its deepest condolences to the family of Jesse Jones, the former player, Secretary and President who achieved an amazing 51 years service with the Band. Back in 2008, when Jesse retired from the Band, the following account of his musical history was published on 4barsrest, and it seems fitting
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In light of recent government announcements surrounding social gatherings, we have suspended all rehearsals both Senior and Youth Band until further notice. Keep an eye on this page for further updates. Keep Safe everyone ! and hopefully we will be back entertaining all our loyal followers soon #Dabchicks #Aldbourneband
Covid-19 – Pause in rehearsals Read More »
Wishing all our friends and Supporters and wider Banding family a fabulous Happy New Year! We look forward with excitement and hard work to build on the achievements of last year! We feel blessed as we move forward into 2020 with a full and happy, settled and committed Band. We give thanks to Glyn Williams for the
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Aldbourne band has been busy since the National Finals in October focusing on concerts and the run up to Christmas. At the start of November we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Friends of Aldbourne Band with a concert composed entirely of pieces picked by our supporters. It was a great success and the band
Wow! What a weekend for the Band! – 9th at the British Open after being drawn to play no. 17, sandwiched between The Cory Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band – probably not the best draw you would think! 🙂 The Band rose to the occasion though and we played our hearts out led by the inspirational Ivan Meylemans who was
Aldbourne secure 2020 place with top 10 finish at the Open Read More »
Aldbourne Band are delighted to announce that we have secured the services of two of the most dynamic and exciting conductors in Europe to work with our resident conductor, Glyn Williams, for the British Open and National Finals later this year. For the British Open in September, the band will be led by one of
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We have been quite quiet on our Website recently since our Dorchester Abbey Concert. This is for very good reason. We were heads down with our preparations for the West of England Brass Band Area qualifying competition. As always the Competition is tough with some of the finest Bands in the West of England competing
Aldbourne Qualify for Royal Albert Hall Finals 2019! Read More »
