December is notorious for being the busiest season for brass bands. For Otterbourne Brass, this is no exception. Sarah was hard at work in the early months of 2015 booking us into shops, garden centres and Christmas Markets to give us the opportunity to play for donations. This is essential for us, as we are…Read more The Christmas Season 2015
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Brain Tumour Research Fundraising Concert – 06/06/2015
On Saturday the 6th of June, we had the privilege of giving a concert at St Mary’s Church, Bishopstoke in aid of Brain Tumour Research. The concert was organised by Wendy Dale, in memory of her husband Malcolm, who sadly passed away last year due to this condition. We started off in the traditional way by…Read more Brain Tumour Research Fundraising Concert – 06/06/2015
Goodbye Gareth! Spring Concert – 10/05/2015
On Sunday 10th May, Otterbourne Brass gave a concert at Chandlers Ford Methodist Church. The Programme contained the usual mix of brass band favourites and music from other genres including Blue Rondo a la Turk, Mephistopheles, Soul Bossa Nova and David of the White Rock. The Band also included items from the programme they will…Read more Goodbye Gareth! Spring Concert – 10/05/2015
Baby Proms – 02/04/2015
Next Thursday 2nd April at St Luke’s Church, Hedge End will be our Brilliant Brass concert – just the ticket to get us in the mood for Spring. With a programme including Floral Dance, Pie Jesu, Galliard Battaglia and Old MacDonald Had Some Brass. For anyone with older children on inset days, they are welcome. There…Read more Baby Proms – 02/04/2015
WEBBA Regional Championships 2015
Well it’s that time of year again. Next weekend (14 & 15 March), 80 bands will be looking forward to competing in 5 sections over 2 days on the English Riviera. Otterbourne Brass will once again be led by Gareth Pritchard. The band will be competing in the 1st section and will play “A London Overture” by Philip Sparke.…Read more WEBBA Regional Championships 2015
Winter Concert – 21/01/2015
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
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
Wessex Winter Contest – 01/12/2012
On a sunny but chilly winter’s day, Otterbourne Brass travelled to Weymouth to compete in the Wessex winter contest. Under the baton of Chris Davies the band played Kaleidoscope by Philip Sparke, winning the 2nd section with it’s performance. Special thanks must go to Neil Brownless, who has recently relocated to Northampton, Becky Cooper, one…Read more Wessex Winter Contest – 01/12/2012