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Shepherd Brass Band is at Portakabin Ltd.

3 days ago

📣📣📣ITS TONIGHT📣📣📣The Shepherd Brass Band is delighted to host an open evening for Portakabin staff and their families who may be interested in learning to play a brass or percussion instrument.You are warmly invited to attend our regular Academy and Brass Roots rehearsal on Monday 19th January, where you can experience first-hand what it’s like to be part of a brass band. A range of instruments will be available to try, and band members will be on hand to demonstrate and offer guidance.Please feel free to drop in at any time between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm. We look forward to welcoming you.🎺🎺🎺 #Portakabin #york #yorkshire #brassband #music #community ... See MoreSee Less

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Shepherd Brass Band

4 days ago

Despite the wet weather, it was a thoroughly inspiring morning as Shepherd Brass Band hosted its first Community Band Project rehearsal of 2026.Under the experienced direction of Richard Wilton and Garry Hallas, and with support from members of the Shepherd Brass Band, around 50 local players took on the challenge of this year’s regional test pieces for the 4th and 2nd Sections: Indian Summer by Eric Ball and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Philip Harper. The band produced an impressive and powerful sound throughout the session, and there was a fantastic atmosphere in the rehearsal room, reflecting the enthusiasm and commitment of everyone involved. 🎺🎺🎺The next Project Band rehearsal will take place in February—details will be announced soon. — at Shepherd Brass Band. ... See MoreSee Less

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Shepherd Brass Band

6 days ago

Only Two Sleeps!!We will be looking at the Section 4 Regional test Eric Balls wonderful - Indian Summer.And the 2nd Section test Phil Harpers atmospheric - 20,000 League’s Under the Sea.Can’t wait to see you all Sunday! 🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺BAND PROJECT REHEARSAL🎺🎺🎺Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, it’s time to blow away the cobwebs and make music again.We are pleased to announce that the first rehearsal of the year for the SBB Community Band Project will take place on Sunday 18 January.The SBB Community Band Project was established to provide community-based, non-contesting musicians with the opportunity to rehearse and perform original brass band repertoire. From January through March, rehearsals will focus on this year’s selection of Area Test Pieces from Sections 4, 3, 2, and 1.The project is open to all brass and percussion players. While it is particularly aimed at non-contesting musicians, players of all backgrounds and experience levels are very welcome.Rehearsal details:* Venue: The Hibay Theatre, Huntington, York (YO32 9PT)* Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm* Frequency: Monthly* Home of: The Shepherd BandsWe look forward to welcoming both returning and new players to what promises to be an enjoyable and rewarding series of rehearsals.For further information, please contact:�richardwilton@nesyork.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Shepherd Brass Band is at Portakabin Ltd.

1 week ago

The Shepherd Brass Band is delighted to host an open evening for Portakabin staff and their families who may be interested in learning to play a brass or percussion instrument.You are warmly invited to attend our regular Academy and Brass Roots rehearsal on Monday 19th January, where you can experience first-hand what it’s like to be part of a brass band. A range of instruments will be available to try, and band members will be on hand to demonstrate and offer guidance.Please feel free to drop in at any time between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm. We look forward to welcoming you.🎺🎺🎺 ... See MoreSee Less

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Shepherd Brass Band

2 weeks ago

🎺🎺🎺BAND PROJECT REHEARSAL🎺🎺🎺Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, it’s time to blow away the cobwebs and make music again.We are pleased to announce that the first rehearsal of the year for the SBB Community Band Project will take place on Sunday 18 January.The SBB Community Band Project was established to provide community-based, non-contesting musicians with the opportunity to rehearse and perform original brass band repertoire. From January through March, rehearsals will focus on this year’s selection of Area Test Pieces from Sections 4, 3, 2, and 1.The project is open to all brass and percussion players. While it is particularly aimed at non-contesting musicians, players of all backgrounds and experience levels are very welcome.Rehearsal details:* Venue: The Hibay Theatre, Huntington, York (YO32 9PT)* Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm* Frequency: Monthly* Home of: The Shepherd BandsWe look forward to welcoming both returning and new players to what promises to be an enjoyable and rewarding series of rehearsals.For further information, please contact:�richardwilton@nesyork.org ... See MoreSee Less

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