March 11th arrives and we all head off to the Regional Brass Band Championships to test our performance against our fellow bandsman in the Midlands.? We were all up bright and early to rehearsal ahead of the contest, at Nicholas Chamberlaine College in Bedworth.? The contest venue, on our arrival, was buzzing with some bands relaxed having already played and others nervous in anticipation.? The test piece, ‘Darkwood’ by Dan Price depicts scenes of a Northern Village and a popular choice.? Following our performance, which we were pleased with, time for refreshment and awaiting the results – we kept our fingers crossed … and then the results were in! We were unfortunately not placed in the top 3 but achieved a fantastic 6th out of 18 bands who performed. And now we’ve heard that we’re ‘Top of the table’ for Third Section bands and will be promoted in January 2018 to the Second Section.? A fantastic achievement for the band and testimony to the efforts and commitment of its conductor and players!

The weather was dull but spirits were high at the Wychavon Festival of Brass in Evesham on Saturday 29 October 2016.? Competing in the Third Section of the contest, our repertoire opened with vigour as we played ‘Breakout’ from Hardiman’s ‘Cry of the Celts’.? Jo Foskett, our wonderful tenor horn soloist, entertained us with her truly beautiful performance of Curnow’s ‘The depths of His love’.? The majestic ‘Procession to Covenant’ by Himes followed and our set concluded with Elton John’s ‘Circle of Life’ from ‘The Lion King’.? Even Simba was on stage with us!? We were delighted to be awarded 3rd place for our performance and receive a trophy, certificate and prize money!? Another great day of banding!

What a surprise when Stourport-on-Severn made a guest appearance on Central News yesterday!?

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A viewer, Ian Yates, had sent a photograph of his enjoyable afternoon in the Sanders Park, Bromsgrove in the sunshine, enjoying the music of a brass band? …. which many of our players recognised as our performance in Bromsgrove from the previous day (Sunday 11th September).? It was a beautiful sunny day and we are delighted that our audience enjoyed our performance.?

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Thank you also to Ian Yates, for sending in the photograph.

Stourport on Severn Brass Band will be appearing at Sanders Park on Sunday 11^th September from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Bring the family, a picnic and spend an enjoyable afternoon in the park with us.

We’ve added some great new photos, audio and video to our gallery, why not take a look?? Just click on the Gallery link at the top of the page.

Our next concert is on Saturday 28th May at Stourport Civic Hall, tickets are ?10 for adults, ?8 for concessions and are available from The Civic box office (link below), Worleys Strings and Things, Bentleys or by calling 07902 016539.

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