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Let the music beginAs the summer break comes to an end, normal term-time activities resume and music begins again. With rehearsals taking place every Friday evening in term-time, West Bergholt Concert Band’s first is on Friday 7th between 6 pm and 9 pm at Heathlands School.
The band plays Continue reading “Back to School means “Let the music begin””
Calling for Brass & Woodwind PlayersWest Bergholt Concert Band are calling for Brass & Woodwind players (Grade 1 upwards) to join them for an Open Rehearsal. Taking place at Heathlands Primary School (CO6 3JF), this Friday, 5th May, between 6pm – 9pm, this is free Continue reading “Calling for Brass & Woodwind Players”
Want to Join the Band?Founded in 1978, the Concert Band performs a number of concerts each year, all around Essex, for local charities. They play a wide range of music from Bach to the Beach Boys and are always welcoming to new players.
On Friday 20th January there is an opportunity to join the band as they hold Open Rehearsals for Brass & Woodwind players at Heathlands Primary School:
If you can’t make this Friday don’t despair, future dates are already set for 5th May and 22nd September.
To find out more contact the band’s conductor, Graham Wilson, on 07941 947541 or by email at [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”]. The band also has its own comprehensive website at http://www.wbcb.org/ with links to some of their music (well worth a listen).
Concert Band to hold Open RehearsalThis Friday, 23rd September, West Bergholt Concert Band is holding an open rehearsal, opening its doors to new members, giving them a chance to enjoy a FREE night of band playing Continue reading “Concert Band to hold Open Rehearsal”
Do you play Brass or Woodwind?If so, and you can make the time free, why not pop along, bring your brass or woodwind instrument with you, and join in with the West Bergholt Concert & Training Bands on Friday 22nd April at Heathlands School. The Band has been playing music for fun since 1978 and are always Continue reading “Do you play Brass or Woodwind?”
In the run up to a planned concert focussed directly towards young people, the West Bergholt Concert band will be holding band experience days where any brass or woodwind players can come along and try the band alongside experienced band members.
These events are a great opportunity to experience playing in a band in a relaxed and supportive environment and have proven to be great fun for everyone involved. If you’d like to join in the fun, please visit their website www.wbcb.org to reserve a place. They’ll also be holding their termly Open Rehearsal on Friday 30th September, which is again open to any brass or woodwind players.