NewsMarch 22, 2006: Rehearsal Venue ChangesFor up to date information on new venues for rehearsals which have been moved, visit the Band Discussion section of the forum. If you don't have permission to view this part of the forum, email Mike to update your forum account.
September 10, 2005: Summer EngagementsWhile some members of the band have been enjoying their summer holidays, others have been busy performing at a number of engagements over the past few weeks. The Scottish Mining Museum at Newtongrange held their annual Open Day on Sunday 31st July, and the band were invited to go along and provide some musical entertainment during the early part of the afternoon. Playing at the entrance to the museum grounds on a pleasantly mild day, the band's performance was appreciated by those members of the public who forsook the beach for the museum. The following Saturday, August 6th, the band took part in the parade at the annual Dalkeith Festival, marching from the bottom of Dalkeith High Street to King's Park. As usual, the event was well attended by the people of Dalkeith. Sunday August 21st was the day for Pipefest 2005 at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, and some players from St. David's Brass participated in one of the `massed' brass bands at the event. The crowds lining the parade route certainly seemed to enjoy the day, as well as the brass music - possibly as a break from pipe bands! The massed band finale, with over 9,000 musicians (mainly pipers) taking part, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hopefully... Finally, the Scottish Mining Museum commemorate their 21st anniversary this year, and on August 26th and September 8th a small group from the band offered a musical welcome to those arriving at celebratory functions at the museum.
August 31, 2005: Band Sabbaticals and VacanciesThis month sees Lauren O'Neill, the band's Bumper Up cornet player move across the water to Ireland for a year for work commitments. She has been a valued member of the cornet section for many years now and will be sorely missed but she informs the band that she will make fleeting appearances at concerts and contests wherever possible. Also last month saw the temporary departure of the band's Bass Trombonist, Neil Kettles, on a years trip to Canada. Neil joined the band many years ago on Solo Trombone before moving to grace the Bass Trombone chair. Finally, Dave Wrench the band's Repiano cornet player has moved back down south to take up work commitments after a successful period with the band. The band would like to wish all three of the players all the best in their ventures and invite them all back at any time. Vacancies The band now has a number of vacancies in several positions. These vacancies are listed in a section of our message board here. If you are interested in applying for one of these, please post in the relevant topic or register your interest by contacting us.
February 12, 2005: Christmas Concert ReportA report of the band's concert at St. Nicholas Buccleuch Church which took place on December 14th, 2004 can now be found HERE.
November 26, 2004: St. David's Brass Prepare for ChristmasSt. David's Brass are currently preparing for the Christmas holidays with a planned series of events including a Christmas concert and carolling at various Tesco supermarkets. Look for all the latest event dates on the Upcoming Events page.
October 19, 2004: St. David's Brass Join Lottery CelebrationThe National Lottery is celebrating its tenth anniversary with all day birthday parties around the UK on 6 Nov. The band have been invited to play, as one of eleven acts, at the Glasgow Science Centre on Saturday, Nov 6th, 2004. We will be playing on the Whispering Dishes stage at 5.00pm. Radio Clyde will be featuring the Glasgow Party throughout the day, and the BBC will be covering the events at different times of the day, so there is a chance that band will appear on national television too.
August 7, 2004: Band Marches On At Dalkeith FestivalToday saw the band perform in the annual Dalkeith Festival parade. The event was well attended with hundreds of spectators enjoying the fine weather and other festivities. The band were joined in massed band formation by the Peniquik Silver Band.
August 7, 2004: Preparations For Harrogate UnderwayPreparations for the National Finals in Harrogate
next month are well underway, with fund-raising still taking place in
order to try and match the costs of attending the competition. The band
are now rehearsing furiously to ensure that they'll play to the very
best of their abilities. If you would like to make a donation to help
us reach our target, please feel free to contact
us.
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