Bradford Concert Band Play Day

10:00am, Sat, 7 Sep 2024

  • Event Details
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  • Type of event: Workshop
    Start time: 10:00am
    End time: 4:30pm
    Venue: Cottingley Community Centre
    Littlelands
    Cottingey
    Bingley
    BD16 1AL
    Description: Bradford Concert Band Play Day
    Do you play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument at a Grade 5+ standard?

    Join us for a one-time fun taster session playing in a large ensemble, meeting new people, and playing some great pieces of music.

    Led by conductor Matthew McKirgan, we will be working on a variety of exciting pieces, including:-

    Music for a Festival - Philip Sparke Youtube Link

    Selections from Moana - arr Jay Bocook     Youtube Link

    The Sun will Rise Again - Philip Sparke Youtube Link

    Jitterbug - Robert Buckley Youtube Link

    Danny Boy - arr Warren Barker Youtube Link

    Bolero - Maurice Ravel, arr Jay Bocook Youtube Link


    09:30 Registration
    10:00-16:00 Playing
    16:00-16:30 Short performance for family and friends

    Admission is free but places may be limited, so complete the Play Day Sign Up Form.

    An email will be sent to you within 24hrs of the completing Sign Up Form. Please check your junk folder in the first instance if this is not received.

    Please bring lunch, your wind/brass instrument and a music stand. Percussion instruments will be provided. Liquid refreshments (tea, coffee, juice) will be supplied.

    For more information, please email playday@b-c-b.org.uk