Back in 1978 when the band started, there were very few opportunities for young musicians to play in a concert band…which is why the band was created. It’s still one of the band’s main aims 33 years later, especially as local music teachers tell us that young musicians don’t even know what a concert band is.
Please indicate your intended participation in this years workshops
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Spring Term - "Concert in a Day"
Every Spring Term we run one of our popular "Concert In A Day" events, where we invite players from local secondary schools to join us for an afternoon rehearsal followed by an evening concert. This year the event was held in Colchester on Saturday 24th March, and included both Training Band (Grades 1-4) and Concert Band (Grade 4+).
Workshop Timings :
1:30pm Training Band Rehearsal Starts
2:30pm Training Band Rehearsal Ends
2:30pm Concert Band Rehearsal Starts
3:30pm Break
3:45pm Concert Band starts
4:45pm Concert Band ends
Concert Timings :
6:45pm Everyone backstage & Tune up
7:30pm Concert Starts
8:30pm Interval (approx)
8:50 Second half starts
9:30pm Concert Ends (approx)
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Autumn Term Workshops
Saturday November 24th - A Youthful Concert - afternoon workshop (TB, CB) - evening concert
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These are a great opportunity for anyone who’s beginning an instrument to come along and enjoy playing in a band alongside lots of other first timers from a range of local schools, supported by the band’s more experienced players. The workshops are great fun for everyone, so please do feel free to come along.
The Band Training Days culminate in a concert at Colchester’s finest concert venue – St Botolph’s – which is a treat for anyone to perform in, and an experience not to be missed.
- "Thank you for the Training Band workshop yesterday. My daughter Sophie enjoyed it so much she would like to attend the next two"
For more details or to reserve your place, please email Graham@wbcb.org, or phone 01206 824157.
