News Page updated 7th July

 

Based in the South East of England near the coastal towns of Dover, Folkestone and the historic city of Canterbury.
Deal based Betteshanger Brass Band formed in 1932 by miner George Gibb and his colleagues as a tool for relaxation after their days toil underground. The Band can now be found at the 'Betteshanger Social Welfare Sports Club' situated at the Welfare Sports Ground, Cavell Square, Mill Hill, Deal, Kent.

A friendly, active, contesting band keen to encourage new players, we operate an open door policy for visitors and players alike. We practice every Monday and Thursday from 1915-2115, so if you can play a brass instrument please come along.

Betteshanger Brass Band can often be heard in parks or bandstands but are equally at home performing for private or commercial functions.

The full band consists of approximately 26 members depending on the music and percussion required. We will be happy to discuss your requirements, but before contacting us please consider alternative dates, your budget, the type of music required

Contact:

Ian Warner, Band Secretary - 01843 823595

Alternatively email:- band@betteshanger.org 

Bandroom Location Click HERE

Exciting new collaboration

The band is thrilled that trombonist and composer Annie Whitehead will be writing an original piece of music for the band themed on breath and breathing. Workshops will then take place to rehearse the new composition and become familiar with its jazz and world music influences. This original composition is bound to take the band into challenging new territory. The piece will be premiered at the Deal Music Festival's launch concert on 5th July.

This new opportunity initially arose out of photographic artist Jean Fraser's Drawing Breath arts and health project which commenced last summer. Jean has gone on to form the Drawing Breath Music Project to promote and celebrate music made directly by breathing and the health benefits this provides, particularly relevant in view of our band's history as a colliery band. Jean is planning to make images for projection during the new composition.

 

The Drawing Breath Music Project thanks PRS Foundation for its financial support

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