Any other brass banders on MN?

[footballfan1963]

I’m quite new to the brass band world, I play 3rd cornet in a third section band. Taking part in my first area contest in Stevenage in March (London and Southern Counties).

Anyone else?

There is! Think it's still in our fete folders!

We're off to Ghent in a couple of weeks. I do not feel ready. Got 2 concerts and then a service at Menin Gate.

@InflagranteDelicto I’m envious of your Menin Gate job, it will be amazing, I’d love to do it. If you pop into the bar just next to the Gate you’ll be able to get some Cornet beer!

@RainySaturday former 2nd horn in training band here (the trading band was old me and a load of 8 year olds so that encouraged me to rapidly improve and move up 😆) I’m glad you’re enjoying it, although sometimes the hardest bit on 2nd horn is counting the bars rest!

I'm.listening to one now in the park.

Counting bars rest is a skill and takes concentration (well it does for me anyway!). I’m gradually improving especially as the music is becoming more familiar.

A few weeks ago I travelled quite a long way down the M4 to attend an open rehearsal with Cory band! Was so worth the journey. We did 3 pieces in 1.5 hours including Barnard Castle which I loved.

That's good to know! We're booked to have dinner at De Trompet!

I love Barnard Castle. There's so many pieces I love though!

I was a band mum.
Both children played in a first section band. Up til the ages of 16 and 18. Oh the places we visited! Skegness! Blackpool! All on a coach from Cornwall!
it was fun though. Mostly!

I love all marches. Clog Dance, Death and Glory, Punchinello

I have a soft spot for clog dance! I was lucky enough to be part of the band who was played in the world premiere of the stage version of brassed off!

Oh wow, that must have been amazing! When and where was it?

That sounds amazing! You lucky thing!

Belgium tomorrow. Thursday we're playing on a bandstand in 37° heat 🥵 my new black shirt arrived just in time for Fridays concert too 😁