The following evening Friday 25^th November Burneside Brass held a coffee evening at the Village hall in Underbarrow, the evening was a great success with many stalls, a large raffle, a small section of the band playing Christmas carols and as much tea and coffee as those attending would like to drink. The evening went well and a substantial amount of money was raised for band funds.

On Sunday we provided musical support for the Remembrance Church service held at the Kendal Parish Church where the band played several ingoing voluntaries The Hymn settings Colne and Penlan, the hymn tune Deep Harmony, Hymn to the fallen (The Theme from the Film Saving Private Ryan) and Nimrod. We also accompanied the Organist and choir during the hymns, played the National Anthem and then performed The Dawn of Spring as the out Going Voluntary.

On Sunday afternoon we were out again providing musical support for the Windermere Remembrance parade playing several Hymns prior to the Parade arriving and playing a hymn during the service as well as the National Anthem.

This was also the last engagement for our 1^st Horn player who is moving to pastures new, thank you Maggie of all you have done for the band over the many years you have played with Burneside Brass you will be missed by us all.

Presidents Evening 20^th October 2011

Welcome to the bands presidents evening under the direction of Mr Bill Hartley Band President, tonight’s programme will consist of a selection of solo items played by various members of the band.

Programme of Music

Opening March Steadfast and True

We were awarded The Andrew Popham Trophy for the Best Bass Section in the 4^th section and unregistered class.

We started our open air concert at 2.30 with the National Anthem followed with a march. The programme was a mixture of traditional brass band music, marches, film music, selections and solo items. The soloists today were Sally Walker solo horn playing Over the Rainbow, Harold Roberts Flugel Horn playing Concerto de Aranjeuz, Oliver Bateman 1st Baritone playing Georgina on my mind, David French Solo Euphonium playing Blaydon Races, Debbie Caine Principal cornet playing Share my Yoke and the front row cornets of Debbie Caine, Graham Hartley and Dave Higson playing the cornet trio Buglers Holiday. We concluded our last summer concert at 4.30 to rapturous applause from the many people that had come to see us perform.

Next week we will be competing at Hardraw scar Brass band contest.

Cove House was built in the 19^th Century and was at one time the family home of the Boddington family the brewers of fine ale. The setting of this home is very pleasant and boasts extensive grounds with large gardens and woodland walks with fantastic views over looking Morecambe Bay.

We performed a varied programme for those attending this fete and played from 2.00pm – 4.00pm in once again glorious sunshine. The soloists of the day were Harold Roberts Flugal Horn playing Concerto de Aranjuez, and the cornet trio Buglers Holiday played by Debbie Caine Principal Cornet, Graham Hartley Tutti Cornet and Dave Higson Tutti Cornet.

Saturday 9^th July was the first ever MAD (Making A Difference) 4 Brass Bands Day, bands all over the UK were out performing at various venues. Burneside brass also entered into the spirit of this event by performing at Wainwright’s yard Kendal. The band were positioned on the terrace so that the passing shoppers could stop and listen to our performance, as it turned out to be a very sunny day some of the shoppers took the opportunity to enjoy a cold drink outside a local eatery.

We played from 1.00pm till 3.00pm and the music was a mixture of famous marches, film music, hymns, selections, songs and solo items. The band soloists of the day were Harold Roberts Flugal Horn playing Concerto de Aranjuez, David French Solo Euphonium playing Grandfathers Clock and the cornet trio Buglers Holiday played by Debbie Caine Principal Cornet, Graham Hartley Tutti Cornet and Dave Higson Tutti Cornet.

MAD4BB Day 2011

St Oswald’s School, Burneside hosted the annual duck race to raise funds for the local community, there was plenty for those attending this event to do and whilst they enjoyed what was on offer, their local Band performed some traditional Brass band music; we once again played a variety of music Marches, Film music, musical selections and solo items from David Baines Soprano cornet playing Solitaire, Sally Walker Solo Horn playing Over the Rainbow and a cornet trio by Debbie Caine Principal Cornet, Graham Hartley Tutti Cornet and Dave Higson Tutti cornet playing  Buglers Holiday.

Next Weekend the band is out again, on Saturday 9^th July we will be playing at Wainwrights Yard Kendal in celebration of MAD 4 Brass Bands Day where shoppers will be gently serenaded by the sweet, melodious sounds of our musical programme. MAD 4 Brass Band day is organised by the British Federation of Brass Bands (BFBB), this nationwide event will see over 200 bands participating at over 140 venues around the UK. Paying tribute to the enduring contribution that brass bands have made to local communities, Burneside Brass Band continues to showcase this rich and wonderful musical heritage.

To encourage more people to get involved in brass band music the band are inviting members of the public to join in too! So bring your instrument (or you can borrow one of theirs) and join us at the Piazza (by Pizza Express) from 1pm.

On Sunday 10^th July we will be playing at Cover House Silverdale.