Deepcar Brass Band © 2010
Deepcar Brass Band is based at Deepcar, Near Sheffield
Although the weather could have been better, we had a very enjoyable break.
As always, the general atmosphere was lighthearted helped by good food and a social event on Saturday evening.
Fortunately the weather improved on Sunday for the Whitby visit. Our thanks to Yorkshire Rose Coaches, the Delmont Hotel and not least the Coop store in Whitby for the loan of trolleys!
New Band Members
The band are particularly pleased to welcome two very experienced players who will undoubtedly strengthen the band. Dave Keighley has joined us to play 1st Baritone. A popular and very talented player, Dave really needs no introduction.
Equally Jack Wright playing Eb Bass, has a wealth of experience at all levels which is amazing for his claimed age of 32!
In keeping with the origins and philosophy of Deepcar Band it is particularly pleasing to welcome two younger members.
Rhiannon Pattinson joined us to play percussion and her first public event was the Timpani solo in the opening bars of the test piece on St Georges Hall in Bradford. No pressure there then! Not only did she do this perfectly but judging by her ever present smile, rumour has it she even seemed to enjoy the experience
The Band are also delighted to welcome Georgia Kirk as a full band member. Georgia after only a very short period in the learner band played her first concert as third cornet at Bolsterstone. She has now joined the main band This is no surprise to anyone who saw her collect the trophy as the youngest player in our recent solo competition after an extremely confident and accomplished performance
Thanks to Rosie Somerset and Liz Willoughby who have continued to help us regularly despite many other commitments. We hope at some point you are both able to join us full time.
And last but definitely not least....
We are sorry to lose Joel Moore on 1st Baritone but wish him well with Rockingham Band were he now plays euphonium.
Learner Band
It is very rewarding to see the learner band going from strength to strength with several players nearly ready to move into the main band.This is really what many think is the true heart of Deepcar Band and is entirely due to the hard work and dedication of the learners themselves and the undying enthusiasm of Paul Higham, James Broadhead, Steve Smith and Jonathon Beatty.
And of course newcomers of all ages are always welcome.
After many years hard work during which he has improved Deepcar Band tremendously, Gavin Somerset has decided to stand down as Musical Director.
We wish him well in his future musical career.
We are now inviting applications for Musical Director. These should be made by contacting P Higham on 07989 728474
Band Events Arrangements
Award for Georgia Kirk
We are delighted to announce that Georgia has won the youngest player award for the Sheffield City Band 2009/2010 Concert series. Georgia has really blossomed since joining the senior Band. Well done Georgia !