by Murray Bishop | Aug 3, 2022 | Music Director
Time is drawing near when we can finally step on the stage in our very first competition as a band, it’s time to be excited, we have been working toward this day for three years believe it or not and have been thwarted each time by the dreaded Covid but now it’s...
by Murray Bishop | Jul 27, 2022 | Music Director
We now have the final bits and pieces in place for our very first live contest entry, it’s an exciting time to be reaching the peak of something that started several years ago and I know we will enjoy the experience. Pacem was the best we have played it last night,...
by Murray Bishop | Jul 20, 2022 | Music Director
I’ve often been asked what the difference is between conducting a professional ensemble and a good community band, and now more than ever it shows – if you conduct a professional ensemble, you walk in to the same identical group each session, same faces on...
by Murray Bishop | Jun 29, 2022 | Music Director
All our contest pieces are starting to shine well, but there is a need for some close detail practice from individuals at home as well. As a rough guide, circle any part that you have difficulty with and ask for either the MD in practice to rehearse it or attend one...
by Murray Bishop | Jun 22, 2022 | Music Director
The quality of our playing just gets better and better! I do notice some people still sharing parts or not having the music at the ready, for those who are recent additions to our band, a new playlist for each month is published in the last week of the preceding...
