[singlepic id=563 w=120 h=90 float=right]Due to a work related relocation to Cambridge, Emma Metcalfe (tenor horn) reluctantly says goodbye to her friends at Fulham Brass. Long standing band member, Patsy Fitzpatrick, takes a break from trombone to have her 2nd baby. Linda Tibbetts (tenor horn) remains as a band member but takes a step back to focus on her studies. Meanwhile, after her debut out at Wychavon contest, Louise Phillips and joins our cornet section.
Fulham placed third at Wychavon
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On the afternoon of Sunday 20th September 2009, Fulham Brass travelled from London to Droitwich Spa to compete in the 3rd section of the Wychavon entertainment contest. Playing a demanding varied programme and against some good competition we achieved third position and won some silverware and prize money! Continue reading “Fulham placed third at Wychavon”
Player changes – September 2009
[singlepic id=563 w=120 h=90 float=right]The band is sad to lose one of our front row cornet players, Rebecca Downs, due to relocation. The band wish her all the best for the future. In her place we are pleased to have secured the services of Evan Champion and Louise Phillips for the Wychavon Entertainment Contest on 20th September 2009. Continue reading “Player changes – September 2009”
Fulham Brass entertain at St James’s Park
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On the afternoon of Saturday 22nd August 2009, Fulham Brass performed a demanding programme of music to a large appreciative audience at St James’s Park in Central London. Pictures available here (Fulham website) and here (commercial photographer) Continue reading “Fulham Brass entertain at St James’s Park”
…a ‘fair old wedding’ in Fulham
On the afternoon of 4th July 2009, Fulham Brass played at the annual ‘Fair on the Green’ held on Parsons Green, Fulham. Later on, a reduced ensemble helped to celebrate the wedding of our soprano cornet player, Mat Baker, by entertaining guests at the evening reception held at Kew Gardens… Pictures here
Player changes – July 2009
Fulham Brass is a sociable, ambitious and friendly band that continue to attract new players who move into the London area. We would like to welcome some recent additions: Eve Calderwood (solo cornet), Steve Carney (3rd cornet), Mark Danylczuk (baritone), Zoé Lallemand (trombone). Alex Boyall (Eb bass) and Justin Gulliver (Eb bass). Returning back to Fulham Brass after a couple of years travelling around the world is talented horn player, Rebecca Pryce.
Fulham return from ‘Wet’ Friday!
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Despite terrible weather conditions, Fulham Brass Band had a great day out at the annual Whit Friday march contests in the villages of Saddleworth (near Manchester) on 5th June 2009. Continue reading “Fulham return from ‘Wet’ Friday!”
Player changes – May 2009
Fulham Brass are the only remaining ‘central’ London band. We are pleased to be able to accommodate brass and percussion musicians who move into the area for study and work. Similarly, when members move out of the area we have a flexible membership that allows us to reorganise playing positions to maintain a full band. Here are the latest changes to personnel and playing positions Continue reading “Player changes – May 2009”
All the fun at the fair
On Saturday 9th May Fulham Brass entertained the crowds at the St. Peter’s Church May Fair, in the tranquil Eaton Square, SW1. Continue reading “All the fun at the fair”
Marches ‘whit’ a free concert!
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For the first time in its long history, Fulham Brass are planning to attend the annual Whit Friday Marches in Saddleworth on Friday 5th June 2009.
In the early afternoon of Saturday 6th June, the band will perform a free concert outside the hotel where we are staying. The weather promises to be glorious and the location is picturesque so get yourself along to hear this fine London band play a selection of your favourite tunes! Continue reading “Marches ‘whit’ a free concert!”