Progress Brass - All Saints Church Fete, Kempston.
Progress Brass
Progress Brass has a dual role. It is the training band for new players and one in which older members can still enjoy the pleasure of playing in a group. There is very much a family feeling within the band and rehearsals are fun. The aim of this band is to provide a training ground for new players where they can then progress into Concert Brass and eventually the Town BandThe band is ably led by Clive Reeves, Clive has had a vast experience in music, he spent 25 years in the Band of HM Welsh Guards - 20 years as Principal Trombone. After leaving the army, Clive worked as brass specialist at John Myatt’s of Hitchin. He now works for Luton Music Service as a Brass Peripatetic Teacher. Clive is very patient and through his gentle encouragement the band is flourishing. Progress Brass is boosted from time to time by members of Concert Brass who also come along to encourage the younger members of the band or to just enjoy the social atmosphere of the group.
Age is no handicap, there are youngsters of 8 just learning to play a brass instrument; teenagers having lessons at school but enjoying playing in an ensemble; adults who played an instrument in their youth and want to revive the experience and pensioners who have played all their life.Progress Brass appear at several village or school summer fêtes to provide background music. A couple of times a year Progress Brass share a concert venue with either the Town Band or Concert Brass where they can experience playing to larger audiences and are involved at Christmas time in playing carols in various venues in the town.
New players are always welcome of whatever standard. A basic knowledge of the instrument and musical notation is preferred but we also run a scheme of tuition for complete beginners on Monday evenings.if you would like to join us, contact the Band Managers: pb_manager@bedfordtownband.org.ukClick here to find out more about our Tuition Scheme
Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday Party - Organised by Christchurch in the Devon Park Orchard. 12th June 2016.
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Bedford Town Band takes the issue of child protection seriously and operates a safeguarding policy for any children and vulnerable adults who attend rehearsals and perform with the band. All band managers and conductors have undertaken a DBS check. The issue of safeguarding is more likely to be relevant for The Academy, Progress and Concert Brass. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available by clicking here.