2014
Places and Events the band has preformed at this year
The band started off the Christmas season with "wear your Christmas jumpers to band practice". First Christmas engagement
was at Weldmar Light up a Life Service, Joseph Weld Hospice Dorchester. Dec 2nd
On Dec 5th "Carols for Chickerell" in the Willowbed Hall, where the Band played a programme of carols and festive Christmas music. Also preforming Christmas music the Chickerell Junior Academy Choir. The organizers are hoping this will become an annual event as it was a great success.
Weldmar Light up a Life Service, Brewer’s Quay in Weymouth Sun 6th Dec. The Band also played carols at Debenhams Weymouth and Easton Christmas Bazaar Portland on Sat Dec 5th.
Marion presented with the Mike Hallam Cup for her work and dedication to the band.
Weymouth Concert Brass had a wonderful day out playing at Shelley and George's wedding in the New Forest.
The band played music before the service and the music for the service. The band was also invited to the reception in the evening at the Forest Lodge. A lovely day to remember
Entertaining the guests before the service. The
Church where the serivce took place.
Celebrating the wedding in the evening,and Shelley showing the guests the cup we won at Torquay.
Weymouth Concert Band Win SWBBA contest at Torquay
" When the adjudicator David Lancaster gave his comments, he said "only 2 of the 9 bands really gave musical performances". Third place was announced (Porthleven), best set of basses (Pendeen), second place was announced (Pendeen) Then he said the winners are band drawn number 3. Weymouth Concert Brass, Photo above Shelley collecting the South Hams cup. A fantastic day.
Photos of the day getting ready before the contest and celebrating after.
The band photo with the Bride and Groom and photo of the band waiting for the Bride to arrive.
Soloist's Roger on Trombone playing Bring Him Home and Paul on Euphonium playing Donegal Bay.
Everyone enjoying refreshments during the interval
.
Last Portland Port engagement
for the season as the Cruise Ship Ryndam sails off on a beautiful late Summer evening.
Cruck Cottage for Affpuddle Church Fete
Entertaining the passengers on the Cruise Ship Marina as she gets ready to sail, on a rainy evening.
At The Radipole Gardens
Playing at Easton Gardens Summer Fete
Playing Twice this year at Abbotsbury Tropical Gardens
The Band taking a break and listening to the singers
People enjoying the entertainment and scenery with views over looking the bay and Portland
May 27th. Celebrations at Tuesday night band practice George's 90th birthday and still blowing.
Saturday 1st March Weymouth Music Festival
Saturday 1st March the band played at the Weymouth Music Festival. It was the first performance of the year and an opportunity for the band to play the music Three Spanish Impressions the test piece for the West of England regional championships . The adjudicator Christopher O'Neal was impressed and said "it was a very professional and controlled performance". The feedback and comments were very reassuring. Its was a very enjoyable experience for the band.
Saturday 8th March West Of England Regional Championships.
Fourth Section Test Piece
Three Spanish Impressions by Alan Fernie
The band took part in the 4th section and for the second year running the band was drawn to play first.
There was a long wait for the other 20 bands to play. When the results were announced and the band
came in the first six everyone was very pleased, especially Kevin Goodwin conducting his first contest.
The band again has shown how consistently they give good performances by remaining in the top three of the gradings
The one advantage of playing first, you can relax in the Torquay sunshine and in the Riviera center
