Otterbourne Brass performed its first concert of 2015 at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church. A varied programme that had something for everyone’s taste was the general feedback from our enthusiastic audience. The marches “Mephistopheles” & “Praise” were played. David of the White Rock and Men of Harlech featured with it being so close to St David’s day!…Read more Winter Concert – 21/01/2015
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Spring Concert – 30/03/2014
On a beautifully sunny Mothering Sunday, 30 March 2014, Otterbourne brass, conducted by Gareth Pritchard, performed its Spring concert at Chandlers Ford Methodist Church. Despite it being Mothering Sunday the band attracted a good audience who were treated to a varied programme of music. The concert commenced in traditional fashion with a rousing performance of…Read more Spring Concert – 30/03/2014
Otterbourne Village Fete and Jalopies – 30/06/2013
On Sunday, the 30th June, Otterbourne Brass entertained the crowds at the Otterbourne village fete for the very first time. In the blazing hot sunshine, the band played a variety of music, including traditional brass band favourites and music from the shows. The band can next be heard in concert on Sunday 7th July at…Read more Otterbourne Village Fete and Jalopies – 30/06/2013
OVH Winter Concert – 17/02/2013
On Sunday 17th February, Otterbourne Brass performed their Winter Concert in front of a packed house. The band was in a privileged position of having not 1 but 2 Musical Directors in charge on the day. Dr Chris Davis, who conducted the 1st half, and Gareth Pritchard the second half. The band played a varied…Read more OVH Winter Concert – 17/02/2013
Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance – 04/11/2012
Otterbourne Brass along with the splendid steel band from Crestwood School, joined forces for the RBL festival of Remembrance, held at The Point in Eastleigh. The Standards kept in good order my Mr. Norman Brown MBE, who is also a Vice-President of the Band. In the first half of the concert the audience were entertained by the…Read more Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance – 04/11/2012
Last Night of the Proms – 21/10/2012
On Sunday 21st October 2012 Otterbourne Brass, conducted by Chris Davis, performed its ‘Last Night of the Proms’ concert at the Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford. An audience of over 200, armed with flags and ready to raise the roof with their singing, were treated in the first half to a rendition of ‘Academic Festival Overture, the…Read more Last Night of the Proms – 21/10/2012
OVH Summer Concerts – 15 & 22/06/2012
On Sunday July 15th & 22nd, Otterbourne Brass performed their two Summer concerts at Otterbourne Village Hall. The Band conducted on both occasions by Chris Davis, who performed on violin in an arrangement of the “Ashokan Farewell”. After a rousing Sousa march “Semper Fidelis, the band performed the overture “The Beautiful Galathea”.Our soloists were George Arnold (Soprano)…Read more OVH Summer Concerts – 15 & 22/06/2012
Concert at St. Mary’s Church – 16/06/2012
Otterbourne Brass played to a packed house on Saturday 16th June at St Mary’s Church, Bishopstoke, conducted by Steve White. The programme consisting mainly of music from bygone days and ending with a “Last Night of the Proms” feel, certainly went down a treat with our audience, who were in fine voice. The concert sprinkled…Read more Concert at St. Mary’s Church – 16/06/2012
Concert at St. Andrew’s Church – 21/04/2012
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…Read more Concert at St. Andrew’s Church – 21/04/2012
Concert with Bones Apart – 28/01/2012
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