Deepcar Brass Band © 2010
About Us
Deepcar Brass Band was formed in 1988 as a training band for local youngsters. A founder member of the Band persuaded a group of his colleagues from Deepcar Police Station to take part in a sponsored walk and the £545 they raised was enough to start the band. From those early days when the founders begged and borrowed ancient instruments, we have progressed to a well equipped band mainly due the enthusiasm of members and local community support.
A particularly rewarding feature of the band is that many of the founders have continued to actively support the band long after their children have grown up. Equally past players have returned or stayed to help later generations. The band continues to provide a welcoming environment to all newcomers
Whilst we are no longer a training band, it remains the band policy to encourage and train new players through an active training programme and our players now encompass a wide range in age and experience
In 2007 under the musical direction of Gavin Somerset we registered in the 4th Section and competed at the Area competitions in Bradford in 2008, 2009 and 2010
In 2008 we obtained charitable status. Our registration number is 1125454
Today
The training background of Deepcar Brass Band has been retained and we run a beginners section on a Monday between 6.00pm and 7.00pm. All learners of any age or standard are welcome. So if you would like to encourage your kids to take up an extremely rewarding hobby or are older and have always wanted to learn to play an instrument or play in an ensemble, why not contact us. Membership of the band costs £1 per year and will loan you an instrument to get started. Unlimited encouragement is provided free of charge
We would also be delighted to hear from established musicians or maybe ex players who would like to start playing again. All players
( especially cornet players) would be welcome.
Practise Time
We practise from 7.15pm to 9.15pm on Mondays and Fridays at Deepcar Village Hall
Beginners class is from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on Mondays also at Deepcar Village Hall
