ABOUT US
The band’s members come from all sections
of the community and travel to rehearsals from places as far as Bangor, Carrickfergus,
Moira and Crumlin. They are all amateur musicians playing
brass instruments ranging from cornets to tubas as well as a full complement of
percussion instruments.
Some members act as (voluntary)
officials on an executive committee, meeting regularly to oversee the general
management of the band.
We are currently self-financing with
income being generated from concerts, fund raising events, subscription fees
and donations. This is used to cover a variety of costs such as buying
instruments and music, rehearsal hall rental, insurance and contest entry fees.
The band are however always on the lookout
for sponsorship from local businesses. In return, we can provide advertising and
of course entertainment at business functions and parties. For example, in the
past we have performed at the opening of a local B & Q Superstore.
WHERE THE BAND PLAY
The band play at numerous concerts and events
throughout the year.
In the summer months the band can be seen to
be playing at many different venues. These include Parks, Churches, Garden
Fetes, Barbeques and even Yacht Clubs. The band also frequently perform at
various locations around Belfast City Centre such as City Hall and Castle
Junction and also at the Antrim Loughshore Park.
In the winter months the band plays at
various concerts run by organisations such as Churches and schools as well as
leading the praise in church services. The band performs at the annual craft
fair at St George’s Market as well as carol playing at numerous shopping
centres. In 2001 the band held a joint concert with the Sydenham Salvation
Army Corps Band.
The band also have strong links with Malone
Presbyterian Church and take part in their annual Remembrance Day Service and
other events throughout the church year.
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