GJB Concert Tour of Belgium
Wow! Garforth Jubilee Brass Band made history between 26-29th July 2010 by undertaking it's first concert tour outside of the UK.
Bruges was the destination for us and two concerts lined up in two cities of De Panne and Ypres.
The concerts went down a storm enjoyed by our team as well as the Belgian locals. One representative from Ypres did ask at our interval if we were professionals!
We have certainly made Belgium aware of GJB, what we do and what we are about. Music making is our top priority and we will strive to perform the best music we can to the best of our abilities. Progress in Harmony!!
Summer Concert & Awards Ceremony 2010
The band has recently held it's annual summer concert and awards ceremony. The night was enjoyed by all despite the immense heat and showed families and friends the years progress all our groups have made. Big thanks go to Nicola Carver on her excellent vocal performance of Annie's Song as well as big mention to members of the Thorpe Hesley Brass Band for assisting us at the 11th hour. Our award winners for 2010 are listed below:-
Bandsperson of the Year 2010: David Greenwood
Committment Cup 2010: David Hinton
Intermediates Bandsperson of the Year 2010: TBA
Intermediates Most Improved Player 2010: TBA
Band holds annual charity concert
Garforth Jubilee Brass Band has recently held its charity concert on Saturday May 8th in aid of Cancer Research UK and the Leukaemia Research Foundation. On the night the band raised raised £175.08 which will be split between the two charities. Big thanks for all those that attended.
GJB welcomes new members
Garforth Jubilee Brass Band are delighted to welcome Lucy Clark to the backrow cornet team. She seems to have instantly settled in. Lucy will be a great addition to the GJB team.
Watch this space for more player development!!!
Band holds Annual General Meeting 2010
The band recently held its annual general meeting and we are pleased to announce new members to the committee. David Greenwood and Andrew Hunt have been initiated as Ordinary Member and Band Representative respectively. Jeff Hallenbeck has unfortunately stood down as treasurer and replaced by Judy Hinton.
Jeff announced that the band had great turnover over the last twelve months due to successful busking and concert revenue.
GJB placed runners-up at Rothwell Music Festival
The senior band have recently performed at the Rothwell Music Festival Contest. We were up against the 4th section Yorkshire champions Worsborough Brass and the Wakefield Phoenix Band.
The band played excellently and justly rewarded with their 2nd place. The results were as follows:-
1. Worsborough Brass
2. Garforth Jubilee Brass
3. Wakefield Phoenix Brass
In 2009, the band were placed 3rd and with 2nd this year. Could this be a sign for things to come in 2011...?
Band appoint new Chairman
The band are pleased to announce Kevin Hunt as the band's new chairman. Kevin has previously worked 'behind the scenes' as committee member and helping with music sorting as well as running the tuck shop! He is also the proud father of principal cornet Andrew.
Jamie Thorpe joins GJB
The band are delighted to announce the arrival of new lead euphonium player Jamie Thorpe. Jamie's past brass banding experience is excellent, originally principal euphonium with the City of Leeds Youth Brass Band and later holding the same position with our neighbours Garforth Brass. Michael Cox the bands conductor said "It is great to be working with Jamie again after previously working with him at CLYBB. He is an excellent signing."
Details of another new signing will be announced shortly.
Christmas Concerts under way!!
The band have just recently performed three concerts in short space of time. 15th November - GJB played hosts to the City of Leeds Youth Choir, the concert was an excellent success. Our thanks to Alison Pryce-Jones and her team.
Most recently the band have started it's christmas 'busking' carol season. We started on November 27th with Garforth Lights switch on, and November 28th at Marks and Spencers in Leeds. Please support us as we raise funds to support our concert tour plans.
Catch us again at the following places (check our Events page for more details):-
16th December - Sainsburys (eve)19th December - Crossgates Arndale Centre (11 - 3pm)
19th December - Pacey's, Swillington (3.30 - 4.30pm)
20th December - Kippax Christian Fellowship Service (pm)
22nd December - Waterloo Manor Hospital (eve)
24th December - Gascoignes Pub, Garforth (eve)
Concert Dates announced
Garforth Jubilee Brass Band have recommenced rehearsals at Ninelands Lane for another action packed year of music making across the community (and beyond!).
The bands first concert of the year is Sunday November 15th at 2,30pm. This is a joint concert with the City of Leeds Youth Choir. We are delighted to be working alongside this well-reputated group.
Check out the other concert dates on the 'Events' page.
Garforth Jubilee recieve £1,000 grant
Garforth Jubilee Brass Band are delighted to announce that it has recieved a £1,000 grant from Martin Hackett.
The money will be spent on the new stand banners and will then complete it's new-look transition from September '08.
Garforth Jubilee Brass to tour Belgium
The band are pleased to reveal that it will be performing a concert tour to Belgium,in July 2010. This will be the first in the bands history.
The band will perform two concerts in the historic city of Bruges.
Garforth Jubilee partnership with bookshop
Garforth Jubilee Brass Band are delighted to announce a new partnership with Garforth Bookshop. Many thanks to Byron Godfrey for his support and agreeing to create the tickets for our concerts.
Joint Concert with Garforth Brass
May 9th, the band were involved in a concert joined by our neighbours and reigning Yorkshire 3rd section brass band champions Garforth Brass.
GJB started the concert and once the players adjusted to the acoustic, gave a very good performance and one that was entertaining. (Despite the technical fault).
Garforth Brass took to the stage for the second half and gave a very classic performance. To finish the concert, both bands merged to perform two pieces. Music and Grand March from Aida were the chosen items by the two conductors. The concert was a great success and everyone commented on the good entertainment they recieved. Many thanks to guest players, Elizabeth Nicholas and Jay Stannard for the refreshments and all at Garforth Methodist Church.
Rothwell Music Festival
On Friday 27th March, the band took part in this annual competitive music festival and gave an excellent account of themselves and were awarded a well deserved third place.
The band rehearsed at 6.30pm to finalise the preparations for the contest and try and shake off the nerves! It worked rather well and the band finished its rehearsal at 8pm
The band played of the dreaded number 1 draw, and the contest commenced at 8.50pm. It was a confident start, and individual sections did themselves proud. Positive reports from the adjudicator and at 10.20pm the band were declared third place. Well done to all. Special thanks to Sam Jennings and James Casey for helping the band!
New Concert Date
August 1, 2009 Lawnswood High School
Garforth Jubilee Brass Band are pleased to report the announcement of a new concert date to its diary. The Leeds Horticultural Society will be hosting an event at Lawnswood High School on August 1st.
The band will be playing three 35 minute slots. The band will commence performing at 1.30pm
Annual General Meeting
On Wednesday March 4th, the band held its AGM. A number of committee members changed and new positions created. The most significant changes are as follows:-
Natalie Middleton will take over the role as Secretary and also the new position as band manager.
Jeff Hallenbeck will take over the role as Treasurer.
Michael Cox will take on a new role as Director of Music in addition to the Principal Conductors job.
Elizabeth Stephens has joined the committee as a band representative.
The committee looks like this:-
Paul Lappage (Chairman)
Michael Cox (Director of Music)
Natalie Middleton (Secretary & Band Manager)
Jeff Hallenbeck (Treasurer)
Kevin Hunt (Committee Member)
Judy Hinton (Committee Member)
Elizabeth Stephens (Band Representative)
Jody Middleton (U18 Band Representative)
Sincere thanks to all outgoing members of the committee.