On Saturday 21st April, Otterbourne Brass performed a concert at St Andrew’s Church, Eastleigh to an appreciative audience with a varied programme to suit all tastes both young and old. The band was conducted and compered for the first time by Gareth Pritchard. Starting in traditional fashion with the march “The Black Knight”, followed by the classic overture “L’Italian’A in Algeri”. Continue reading →

Otterbourne Brass performed its first concert of the new year at Chandlers Ford Methodist Church on the 28th January. We were very fortunate on this occassion, to have as our special guests “Bones Apart“. Formed in 1999, the all-female trombone quartet has quickly established itself as one of the leading young chamber ensembles. Continue reading →

The Christmas concerts in Otterbourne Village Hall were played to capacity audiences and were thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. We had a guest conductor for the concerts – David Marshall – who entertained the audience with his Cornish wit. The programme was the usual mix of Christmas music and old favourites and included 3 soloists.   Continue reading →

On Sunday the 31st of July, a small group from Otterbourne Brass were asked to provide music for a “Songs of Praise” service held in the grounds of Lainston House Hotel, Winchester. The service was held adjacent to the ruins of St Peter’s Lainston.   Continue reading →