We’ve been busy so far this summer with a number of engagements from Horsell Picnic on the Green to Guildford Bandstand, and of course Bisley Strawberry Fayre. We’ve got a few weeks off now but are still rehearsing together over the summer holidays and are looking forward to playing at Woking Bandstand on the 21st […]
The daffodils are blooming, the nights are lighter, and Almac Bisley Brass Band are in full flow preparing for their annual Spring Concert. The theme this year is Music from the Movies, and we are excited to be rehearsing some cool tunes to play for you on 13th May 2023! If you want to hear
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We are excited to announce that we are actively seeking new players to join our ranks. Do you play or have you ever played a brass instrument? If so, why not come along and have a blow. We have a variety of instruments we can lend you, so you could try out different ones to
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It was an extreme honour to play the National Anthem at Woking’s Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III ceremony yesterday. We are very proud to have been just a small part of such a moment in history.
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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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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
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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We just wanted to share this post with you, from our Vice Chair, Graham. “Some bands are just about banding. Others offer real kindness and support as well. Almac Bisley Brass Band is one of them. In the last few weeks two trombone players in different bands 300 miles apart have died. Both were quiet,
