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Countdown to Christmas
Sue Nuttall
  • Dec 4, 2019

Countdown to Christmas

Our Junior Band got Christmas off to a flying start last night as we took part in the Christmas Lights switch on at Crown Paints in Darwen. The children’s choir from local primary school, St Barnabas in Darwen together with our Juniors entertained the staff with Christmas carols and songs before the countdown to the lights being switched on. We all enjoyed our first mince pie of the seasons with an added surprise of all the children leaving with a selection box. Thank you t
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Christmas Events
bndband
  • Nov 27, 2019

Christmas Events

The band have started rehearsals for our Christmas events and we hope to see you at some of the concerts or carolling jobs. Friday 6th - Concert at Lytham, 7:30pm Sunday 8th - Sunnyhurst Woods 1:15pm Friday 13th - Juniors carolling in Sainsbury's, Darwen Saturday 14th - Juniors at The Festival of Light in Blackburn, Senior Band concert at St. Cuthberts, Darwen 7:30pm Sunday 22nd - Tesco, Padiham 11am, Chipping 4pm, Christ Church Christmas Service, Blackburn 6pm Monday 23rd -
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Beginner and Junior Band News
Sue Nuttall
  • Nov 27, 2019

Beginner and Junior Band News

We had a visitor to our rehearsal from the Our Future, Our Community Team who are part of Blackburn with Darwen Council. Kelvin Sole, Project Leader, popped in to listen to our Beginners Band and Juniors practising for our upcoming performance in the Festival of Light Parade in Blackburn on the 14th December.The Band have been fortunate to secure a grant from the Council to support our beginners project with local schools and through this we have been partnered with the Festi
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5th annual March & Hymn Tune contest
bndband
  • Sep 23, 2019

5th annual March & Hymn Tune contest

Despite the horrendous weather forecast our 5th annual March & Hymn Tune contest ran really smoothly with a fantastic turnout. The winners of the 2019 Blackburn & Darwen Band March & Hymn Tune contest were the Hepworth Band from Yorkshire. 2nd place also went to a Yorkshire band, The Skelmanthorpe Band. 3rd place went to the Ashton Band who have competed in all 5 of our contests. Winners of the 2nd section were Besses Boys Band, 3rd section winners were Thornton Cleveleys an
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Great Concert
bndband
  • Jul 6, 2019

Great Concert

What a great night we had at our 'Swing, Stage & Screen' concert. In a very warm function room the audience were treated to a fine entertaining programme conducted by Daniel Thomas. The concert also had photos and video footage projected on the wall to match the pieces. Soloist Rob Speakman played superbly in the solo 'Live and Let Die'. It was also a pleasure to have the very talented Jenny Lucking singing along with the band too. The junior band were fantastic and it is gr
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Exciting News
bndband
  • Jun 24, 2019

Exciting News

Years 4 & 5 had a real treat today at Avondale School when they recieved a visit from some members of Blackburn & Darwen Brass Band. The children have been offered the opportunity to learn to play a brass instrument free of charge and will attend a new exciting start up project. The children will attend their first rehearsal on the 2nd July. The band have been fortunate to purchase some new P cornets and trombones from a grant from CVS Blackburn. #JuniorBand
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Lloyds Charity
bndband
  • Jun 6, 2019

Lloyds Charity

We have just received more good news about another fantastic donation to the band. A grant of £5000 has been awarded to the band from the Lloyds charity towards funding our new bandroom and our fabulous ever growing youth organisation. #JuniorBand
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Junior Band recruiting
bndband
  • Apr 14, 2019

Junior Band recruiting

Fancy playing a brass instrument or percussion or already play one? Why not come and have a listen to our superb junior band, instruments may be available. #JuniorBand #Vacancies
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Superb Concert
bndband
  • Apr 14, 2019

Superb Concert

The band would like to thank everyone who came to our Welcome Concert at our new venue. It was a superb evening with some fantastic playing from both the senior and junior bands. Big thanks to the junior band parents who sorted the amazing raffle. Congratulations to all our award winners too, very well deserved. #Concerts #JuniorBand
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Next Concert
bndband
  • Mar 29, 2019

Next Concert

Both senior and junior bands will be performing a concert at our new band room on Friday 12th April. Everyone welcome. #JuniorBand #Concerts
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Junior Band news
bndband
  • Feb 10, 2019

Junior Band news

The Junior band continue to progress and have recently welcomed two new members to the horn and cornet section. Anyone interested in playing an instrument and joining the band should contact us via our website https://www.blackburnanddarwenband.co.uk/contact or telephone 07564 443669. Instruments may be available to loan and we also have experienced players who can provide private lessons. Rehearsals are weekly on Tuesday evenings 7 until 8pm. #JuniorBand
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Wychavon Contest
bndband
  • Nov 4, 2018

Wychavon Contest

The band had a great contest day yesterday at Wychavon, despite the result the band played well and really enjoyed the performance. Well done to our soloists and our new members, some of whom had never played in a contest before including Sam who has recently joined from our Junior Band. Thanks also to our deps for the day and our MD who had prepared the band well. #Contest #JuniorBand
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Crown Paints
bndband
  • Oct 16, 2018

Crown Paints

Big thank you to Crown Paints for their very kind donation for the purchase of instruments for our Junior Band. #JuniorBand
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Lights, Camera....Music
bndband
  • Oct 13, 2018

Lights, Camera....Music

Thanks to everyone who supported our concert last night at St. Bede's. The feedback has been superb, the band were on top form under the baton of David Thornton, soloists were outstanding and the Juniors were fantastic. A great night had by all. #Concerts #JuniorBand
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Calling all brass players
bndband
  • Jun 3, 2018

Calling all brass players

Our junior band are going from strength to strength and new members are always made welcome. #JuniorBand
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Junior Band News
bndband
  • Nov 14, 2017

Junior Band News

A good rehearsal this evening for our newly formed Junior Band who are currently rehearsing for their first concert performance. The Juniors will join the Senior Band and Rossendale Ladies Choir in a Celebration of Christmas at St. Silas Church, Blackburn on Friday 8th December. Tickets on sale soon. #JuniorBand
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Congratulations
bndband
  • Oct 15, 2017

Congratulations

Congratulations to our Junior Band MD, Daniel Thomas who played with Brighouse & Rastrick at the National finals at the Albert Hall, London on Saturday and were crowned National Champions. #JuniorBand
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