This evening it was the turn of the percussion section to arrive at rehearsal early for some extra practice on the National Finals test piece “Journey of the Lone Wolf”. Percussion figures quite heavily in this test piece and is just as important a section as the rest of the band.
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David Johnson, our inspirational and over talkative Musical Director, made a commitment to Aldbourne Band. On achieving qualification to the National Finals, he promised to have the bands iconic “Dabchick” emblem tattooed on his body. After qualifying earlier this year, David was reminded of his promise and re-committed to the tattoo. 6 months later, and
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The weather was kind to us this year and the Pond Concert season managed a full set of concerts outside. It was particularly lovely to see a record crowd gathered on the Green for the August Proms Concert. Spectacular sunshine was the icing on the cake, making for some great picture postcard shots. Many thanks
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After a year break, the Band would like to welcome David back as Musical Director. The Band would like to extend their best regards to outgoing conductor Josh Ruck. David will be working with the Band as they strive to obtain a qualification place to the National Finals at the Albert Hall with the selected
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The Band would like to welcome Simon Jones who joins the band on Solo Horn. Simon helped the Band over the Christmas period and enjoyed his time so much he decided to stay!. Tim Dixon moves across from Solo Horn to the vacant Euphonium position working with Ed Latham. Lynsey Willis returns on 2nd Horn, with
On Saturday, 7th November, the band won the South West Brass band Association contest in Torquay with a convincing performance of “Dances and Alleluias” by Philip Sparke. Well done to Joshua Ruck (MD), all the soloists and the band! Also, well done to all the other competitors – some fine performances yesterday in the Riviera
SWBBA Champions 2015! Read More »
The Band returned from France in fine tune and were joined by the Training Band and Beginners Band. Luckily the notices and announcements about the week postponement due to the French Open had hit the spot and many people came to enjoy the Concert. The Training Band and Beginners Band all played their part and
1st Pond Concert of the year a great success! Read More »
Early in June, the Band travelled to Amboise, France for our first attendance at the prestigious French Open Contest. It was a great weekend which in addition to the obvious Contest, allowed the Band to spend some time in the lovely town of Amboise and City of Tours and blend in with the other tourists.
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At their Christmas concert in St Michael’s Church on December 14th Aldbourne Band announced the appointment of a new Musical Director, Josh Ruck, following the recent resignation of David Johnson. Josh hails from the Forest of Dean and started playing the cornet at 11. His father was the conductor of the local band and eventually Josh
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The band a very pleased to announce their latest CD entitled “100% Christmas” which is now available. A perfect Christmas present for a loved one or just for yourself!. There is a wide selection of Christmas music included in the CD which will suit everyone’s taste. Have a look at the tracks below and click
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