Southdowns Concert Band
musical excellence and entertainment in Sussex
Band news
Rehearsals
We rehearse fortnightly on a Wednesday between 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Rehearsals start prompt at 7.30pm, the hall is open from 7.10pm.
- 7 April
- 21 April
- 28 April
- 5 May
- 19 May
- 2 June
- 9 June
- 16 June
- 23 June
- 7 July
- 14 July
- 21 July no rehearsal
- 28 July
For rehearsal breaks, bring a mug!
New Musical Director: Tom Hodge BMus(Hons) LRSM AMusTCL CTABRSM
Rehearsals
We rehearse fortnightly on a Wednesday between 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Rehearsals start prompt at 7.30pm, the hall is open from 7.10pm.
- 7 April
- 21 April
- 28 April
- 5 May
- 19 May
- 2 June
- 9 June
- 16 June
- 23 June
- 7 July
- 14 July
- 21 July no rehearsal
- 28 July
For rehearsal breaks, bring a mug!
Tom’s profile is on our home page; we welcome him from September 2009 to develop and further the band’s aims. In doing so we also give our deepest thanks to Andy Burchfield, who has led us over the last two years.
New players wanted
We are always on the lookout for new players to fill vacancies, and welcome capable musicians of all ages. There is a minimum standard of ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent. Don’t worry if you don’t have the actual qualification, as we are happy to give anyone who would like to join, the chance to demonstrate their ability over a few rehearsals. (It’s all good fun and informal so no scary auditions!)
Vacancies
| instrument | vacancies | instrument | vacancies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timpani | 1 | Bassoon | 1 | |
| Auxiliary percussion | 1 | Euphonium | 1 | |
| Keyboard | 1 | French horn | 2 | |
| Bass guitar/String Bass | 1 |
