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Welcome to the home page of Wealden Brass
History of Wealden BrassThe band was formed in February 1979 and held its first practice in the Chuch at Vines Cross on the 6th of March 1979.
Starting with just six playing members, they were collectively known as Vines Cross Modern Brass.
In 1980 the band moved to Hailsham and began rehearsing at Marshland School. During that year, the band membership increased four-fold to 24 members and the name was changed to Hailsham and Vines Cross Modern Brass.
In October 1982, the band moved to Union Corner Hall in Hawks Road, Hailsham and has rehearsed there ever since.
The band took the name Wealden Brass and now regularly performs in many areas and events including:
Click here to see our list of fixtures.
Under the musical directorship of Mr David Padget, who has held the post for many years, the band grows from strength to strength.
Charity WorkThe band carries out a great deal of charity work in helping to raise money for good causes. Some of the beneficiaries are:
MembershipWe have regular attendance at our practices in the Union Corner Hall, with approximately 26-30 members. 3 of these are founder members and there are two married couples.
Even though our membership is strong, we have vacancies that we would like to fill and we are always on the lookout for talented musicians to join us.
In 2008 we received some Lottery funding in the Awards for All programme, which we will be using to purchase some more instruments. We intend to buy 1 trombone, 1 tenor horn, 1 euphonium and 1 baritone. We also have a selection of cornets etc, so having your own instrument is not a necessity.
In fact, you don't even need to be able to play to join our group. One of our members is a qualified music teacher and will help you to get started.
CelebrationsIn 2004 the band celebrated its silver anniversary with a concert in the Hailsham Community Hall, followed by a reception for the friends, supporters, former members and other alumni, including the long-suffering family and friends who do so much to support and assist the musicians.
Recently the band gave a farewell party to another founder member, George Miller, who retired from the band in his 80's! We still have a musician who is 85 and regularly plays in 3 bands, including ours.
It seems that playing in a band is good for your heath, so why not join us?
Come and join us...If you are interested in joining Wealden Brass, please contact our secretary Anne Feist on (01424) 892272. You can also call Anne if you would like Wealden Brass to play at your event/concert.
You can also email the club for more information. The address is info@wealdenbrass.co.uk |
