The band enjoyed providing some musical festive cheer on Saturday. Together with some of the old staples such as Christmas Joy, Schneewaltzer and Christmas Festival, we also played Wellerman (the Sea Shanty which has been a tik tok sensation) and 76 (5) Trombones. And of course we couldn’t leave out 12 Days of Christmas for […]
Following the announcement of the Government’s COVID Plan B, our Christmas Concert will be still going ahead, but with extra precautions. Masks will need to be worn throughout the concert (unless you are exempt) and there will be additional social distancing measures, for which you will be guided on the night. We also ask you
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Even though it was a little different to our usual September “Last Night of the Proms” concert, a lovely evening was had by all. The band enjoyed playing to a sell out crowd, and the audience enjoyed the varied programme of music, including the traditional Pomp and Circumstance and Sea Songs. There was a touching
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We did it! Our first engagement in 18 months was a success, and the rain even held off until half way through the second half. Even though it was bit chilly, we had a good turn out and an enjoyable afternoon had by all. Thank you to our deps, and to every one who helped
After 62 weeks off, it was fantastic to be able to resume our small group rehearsals on Tuesday, and to welcome the whole band back on Thursday. In fact we were so excited that we forgot to get any pictures! Instead, here are a couple of instruments showing off their stylish bell covers. We are
Photo: Lesley proudly wearing her band uniform Having always been a singer I had never thought of playing a brass instrument. I was taken to some band concerts which I thoroughly enjoyed. I was finally persuaded to try my friend’s cornet. I got 3 open notes and was hooked! Graham gave me various instruments to
Photo: Alastair between two horns (Vanessa and Margaret) Bisley Strawberry Fayre 2019. Following yesterday’s post, here are a few words from Alastair about his experience of joining the band. “I learned to play trumpet at school and played cornet with the local schools’ band and the British Rail band. Loved it, but gave up when
The last year has been challenging for all of us in lots of different ways, and we at Almac Bisley Brass Band, like many other bands, have been missing being able to get together both for friendship and to make music. We have, however, stayed in touch via bi-weekly Zoom “get togethers”, and a small
Following the recently announced “Roadmap out of Lockdown”, it is with optimism that we are working towards May 17th to get back to rehearsals, in line with COVID guidelines in place at that time. With that in mind, we are very excited to have secured a couple of summer engagements, and have also begun making
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As you may be aware Brenda Cox stood down as Chairman at our AGM in January after many years of dedication. We will be forever grateful for what she has done for the band over the years; sadly she has also decided to give up playing her cornet. She spent over 60 years’ playing in
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