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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 -
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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