I was extremely saddened to read this news on 19th January: “It is with tremendous sadness that I have to report the death of John Knight, former musical director and founder of the HCYB, teacher and friend to many of us. He passed away peacefully at Aldbourne Nursing Home yesterday evening with family by his…Read more In commemoration of John Knight, our founder
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Otterbourne Christmas Carolling 2016
In addition to the Christmas Concerts, the band performed in several locations in order to collect funds. Without these carolling gigs, we would not be able to afford music, instruments and, more importantly, we wouldn’t have Melvin as our conductor. This year we want to thank the following locations for graciously allowing us to play…Read more Otterbourne Christmas Carolling 2016
OVH Christmas Concerts – 10/12/2016
Although somewhat belated, we love to keep our fans up-to-date with our activities, and Christmas is our busiest period. Read on for more! The now traditional Otterbourne Christmas concert weekend was once again a highlight of the Band’s busy Christmas schedule. Both the afternoon and evening concerts were very well supported and the audience enjoyed…Read more OVH Christmas Concerts – 10/12/2016
Otterbourne Village Fete and Jalopies – 26/06/2016
Sunday saw the band making its annual appearance at the Otterbourne Village Fete, an event which is enjoyed by band members young and old. The threatened rain fortuitously held off until we had finished playing and we were able to entertain visitors to the show with a varied selection of music from the Second Waltz of Shostakovich’s Jazz…Read more Otterbourne Village Fete and Jalopies – 26/06/2016
OVH Summer Concert – 03/07/2016
So after thunderstorms and heavy rain on Saturday, I was worried that we may not have a good turnout for our summer concert today, but the sun was shining for us and the village hall was …(almost?) full. Everyone seemed in good spirits as I arrived, having gone to pick up “Big H”, that’s Henry,…Read more OVH Summer Concert – 03/07/2016
OVH Summer Concert – 12/06/2016
With a win for Wales and a draw for England in the Euros the day before, the referendum a mere blip on the horizon and the sun holding out, all was set for Otterbourne Brass’s first summer concert. Led by Paul Chapman, the band got off to a rousing start with Fame and Glory before settling into…Read more OVH Summer Concert – 12/06/2016
SCABA Entertainment Contest 2016
This weekend saw us arrive at our annual trip to the SCABA entertainment contest in The Hawth, Crawley. This is a great opportunity for the band as we get another outing in a contest setting and the chance to get some new repertoire under our belts! After last weekend’s successful concert we knew that our…Read more SCABA Entertainment Contest 2016
Spring Concert – 08/05/2016
Last Sunday saw Otterbourne Brass’s first concert appearance of 2016. With the first three months of the year dedicated to the two contests the band have competed in, it was nice to have a change of scene and put on a great concert. In addition, the concert saw a return to one of our favourite…Read more Spring Concert – 08/05/2016
WEBBA Regional Championships 2016
This weekend saw all at Otterbourne Brass in high spirits and excited to set off on our annual trip to Torquay, where we were to compete at the West of England Brass Band Regional Contest held at the Riviera Centre. After many weeks of hard work in the rehearsal room with planned sectional work and…Read more WEBBA Regional Championships 2016
Oxford & District BBA Winter Contest – 28/02/2016
Otterbourne Brass participated in the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest on Sunday 28th February. The Band under MD Melvin White took this opportunity to play out Essay by Edward Gregson ahead of their performance at the National Brass Band Championships Regional Contest in Torquay on 13th March. We came 3rd out of 11 Bands…Read more Oxford & District BBA Winter Contest – 28/02/2016