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Little Big Band

Weekly rehearsals for the LBB have now finished for the year – we will call a rehearsal as and when we need one for a gig. Instead, from next week, we will be putting the pit band together for next term’s school production of The Boy Friend in The Coro towards the end of March.

Brass & Sax Ensembles

We are going to be combining the Brass and Sax Ensembles from now on to enable us to explore more diverse and demanding repertoire. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday lunchtime from 12.55-1.25pm in A14. ALL current members of both ensembles should attend.

The name of this group is still under debate, with BRAX and SAXY BRASS being the current front runners!!!! Heaven help us!!

Concert Tour 2025

We are hoping to publish details of the 2025 concert tour next week – the Lake Garda region of Italy, from Thursday 10th July – Thursday 17th July inclusive. We are initially looking at taking the Wind Band and the Flute & String Ensemble (FLINGS), so please keep those dates in mind (the Summer Concert is likely to be on Friday 4th July)

We are hoping to keep the cost of the tour broadly in line with this year’s 5-day tour thanks to a very generous offer from a local benefactor, but should be able to confirm details next week and out a letter with a deposit request of £50.

Watch this space!!!!

Little Big Band

Rehearsals every Wed after school until November

Thursday – Open Evening @ school (5.15pm start; 7.30pm finish – formal black uniform)

Saturday – Farmers Arms, Lowick (arrive by 1.30pm; playing 2pm-4pm – band shirts, own choice bottoms/shoes)

Friday 11th Oct – St Bernards School, Barrow (arrive by 6.30pm; playing 7pm-9pm – formal black uniform)