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
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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
National Finals – Cheltenham 2012
Otterbourne Brass played in the 2nd Section of the National Finals on Saturday 22nd of September, which were held at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse. The test piece was Brahm’s ‘Academic Festival Overture’ arranged for brass band by Denis Wright. Our conductor on the day was Gareth Pritchard. The Band worked hard rehearsing the piece with…Read more National Finals – Cheltenham 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
SCABA Entertainment Contest – 20/05/2012
On Sunday 20th May, Otterbourne Brass participated in the SCABA Entertainment Contest held at The Hawth, Crawley. The Band played in the ‘A’ section, competing against bands from higher sections Nationally. The adjudicator, Dr. Robert Childs, awarded the band 3rd place and also a tropy for the best march. The Band was once again conducted by Gareth Pritchard.…Read more SCABA Entertainment Contest – 20/05/2012
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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