Durham County Brass Band Association - DCBBA

	D.C.B.B.A. - DURHAM COUNTY BRASS BAND ASSOCIATION

NEWS

20 August 2010

"On behalf of the family I would like to thank you for playing at the church.

We very much appreciated the time and effort the players made in order to be present and play for dad one last time.

Everyone commented on how nice it was to have the band playing.

Many Thanks Once Again

Jeff Old"

18 August 2010

It is with deep regret and sadness to announce the passing of Len Old on the 7th August 2010. Len was involved with the brass band movement for many years. A full report will be given shortly about his involvement with DCBBA.

18 July 2010

The results of the DLI Entertainments Contest are now posted at the link to the right

An iPod was found and handed in to me at the DLI If anybody has lost one please contact Mavis Lloyd 01642 316258

15 July 2010

Line up for the Durham Youth Festival of Brass

10.30am .- Hetton Lyons Youth Band
11.30am. - Haughton Area Youth Band
1.00pm. - Blackhall Youth Band
2.00pm. - Ouston' West Pelton Community Band.

The festival will take place on Saturday 17th July at Millennium Place outside the Gala Theatre, Durham City.

5 July 2010

The following test pieces have been selected, after voting earlier this month, for the 2010 Grading Contest:

Section A: Les Franc Juges - Berlioz arr F. Wright (Studio Music)
Section B: Purcell Variations - K.Downie (Kantara)
Section C: Diamond Heritage - D. Barry (Kirklees Music)
Section D: Call of the Sea - Eric Ball (Studio Music)

10 June 2010

Entry form for the 2010 Solos Contest.

Solo entry form 2010 (>10sec @ 56k)

08 June 2010

Reminder to all Association Bands

Could all band secretaries please return the voting paper for their choice of test piece before 3 rd July the next Association meeting.

07 June 2010

The Durham Brass Festival of Youth is once again taking place this year, and the Durham County Brass Band Association is looking for suitable bands to take part. The festival will take place on 18th July at Millennium Place outside the Gala Theatre, Durham City.

Each band is invited to perform an own choice spot showcasing their individual talents and musical skills. Currently there are 3 bands lined up to perform:Houghton Youth, Hetton Lyons and Blackhall Youth.

Any additional youth groups are invited to contact chairman Vaughan Evans as soon as possible on 07721049258 or via email at vaughan.judy@ntlworld.com

19 May 2010

DCBBA Test Piece Options for Grading Contest 2010

Section A

Title

Composer

Publisher

Timing

Les Franc Juges

Berlioz arr F. Wright

Studio Music

12m 25s

Isaiah 40

R. Redhead

R. Smith

12m 41s

Le Roi D’Ys

Lalo arr. F.Wright

Studio

11m 10s

The New Jerusalem

P. Wilby

Studio

12m 19s

Section B

Music for the Common Man

K. Downie

Kantara

14m 43s

Symphony for Brass:

The Apocalypse

W. Gordon

Egon Pub. Ltd.

12m

Purcell Variations

K. Downie

Kantara

13m 36s

Lorenzo

Keighley

Studio Music

11.04

Resurgam

E. Ball

R. Smith

13m

Section C

A Swiss Excursion

D. Barry

Kirklees Music

10m 31s

Excelsior

H. Snell

Kirklees Music

12m

Sunset Rhapsody

E. Ball

Studio Music

11m

Diamond Heritage

D. Barry

Kirklees Music

11m30s

Section D

Call of the Sea

Eric Ball

Studio Music

11m

Pennine Moors

D. Barry

Kirklees

11m 46s

Four Cities Symphony

R. Newton

Prima Vista

11m 25s

The Seasons

P. Wilby

Winwood

13m

Voting for Grading Contest.

DCBBA Grading Contest Voting Form (>5sec @ 56k)

Please put your choice of test piece in order next to the Publisher eg 1^st 2^nd etc. and return to secretary before the July Association meeting.

17 May 2010

Results of the draw for the DLI competition on 18^th July 2010

Section A/B

1 Murton Colliery Band

2 Durham Miners Assoc. Brass Band

3 Westoe Colliery Band

4 Durham Constabulary Band

5 Billingham Silver Band

6 G.T. Group Peterlee Band

Section C/D

1 Craghead Colliery Band

2 Stanhope Silver Band

3 Ferryhill Band.

6 May 2010

Due to unforseen circumstances, the grading contest is now:

5th December 2010

The Gradings Tables have been updated after the 2009 contest - http://www.dcbba.org.uk/?page=26

Also, If bands wish to join the Association fees are now well over due for 2010.

19 March 2010

Brass: Durham International Festival 2010 needs volunteers

BRASS: Durham International Festival is a two-week celebration of internationally acclaimed brass artists and ensembles. This year the festival will take place from 3rd to 18th July.

Drawn from across the broadest of musical spectrums with an amazing variety of music, BRASS illuminates the strong musical and cultural bond that connects the North East with the international traditions of brass music.

At the same time the festival is a testament to the strength of our particular brass tradition and many excellent brass ensembles and brass bands that County Durham produces. Only in Durham could such a festival take place!

BRASS needs volunteers and if you’re interested in music, festivals or events, BRASS: Durham International Festival is a great way to develop new skills and professional experience, enhance and build upon existing skills, meet new people, hear new music and find out how an international festival like BRASS works!

We need volunteers throughout the festival to take on a number of different roles, these include:

Chaperoning bands as they play in venues in Durham City and across the County including Streets of Brass
Being the first point of contact at events for members of the public who require more information about the festival
Distributing marketing information about other brass festival events taking place
Supporting the evaluation of the festival
Selling merchandise and programmes to members of the public

We also need volunteers in the weeks before the festival to help with distribution of publicity and promotion of the festival before it happens.

We will provide briefing sessions for all volunteers before the festival takes place. You will receive free BRASS merchandise and a pair of free tickets to a performance of your choice during the festival.

If you're interested in volunteering at Brass: Durham International Festival 2010 email Rosie Legg - rosie.legg@durham.gov.uk for an information sheet and application form.

For more information about BRASS go to www.brassfestival.co.uk. You can also find us on Myspace: www.myspace.com/brassdif and on Facebook search for ‘Brass International Festival’.

08 Feb 2010

Making Music is offering free advice 'surgeries' in Alnwick for amateur and voluntary music groups in the North East. From choirs to orchestras, steel pan bands to promoting societies, this is a chance for groups to come and discuss their problems and concerns on a one-to-one basis.

On Saturday 6^th March 2010, Kirsty McDowell, North East Development Officer for Making Music, will be offering groups help and advice on any subject they want – from marketing or fundraising to audience development or commissioning. Slots last about 45 minutes and up to three members from each group are invited to attend.

Participants in previous surgeries have said

"Many thanks for the advice session. I thought it was superb! I'm trying to act on all the suggestions you gave me."

"It was a pleasure to attend the surgery. I found it very useful."

Spaces are limited so groups are asked to book their slot in advance. For more information and to book visit www.makingmusic.org.uk/northeast or contact Kirsty at kirsty@makingmusic.org.uk, 07855 642308.