LGB Brass is an active and popular band based in Lewes, the county town of East Sussex.
The LGB Team
We have around 50 members from across East and West Sussex, attracted by the band’s friendly atmosphere and high standard of music. As well as the main band, we have an ensemble of experienced mainly younger players and a group of young learners who are preparing to move into the main band.
Repertoire and booking
We have a large and varied repertoire. At our concerts, you will hear traditional marches, music from film and stage, virtuoso solo items and the best from the modern brass repertoire.
Rehearsals
We usually rehearse on Thursday evenings at the All Saints Arts Centre. Friars Walk, Lewes. The ensemble rehearsal is from 7pm-8pm. The full band meets from 8pm-10pm. For more details, contact Jane Stewart on 01403 750493 or email secretary@lgbbrass.co.uk
Beginners
We also have a group for young beginners, which meets from September on Thursday evenings at the All Saints Arts Centre from 7-7.45pm. For more details, contact Jane Stewart on 01403 750493 or email secretary@lgbbrass.co.uk
How to join
LGB Brass is always looking for experienced players. We can offer good-quality instruments. There is also support for players returning to brass music.
Contesting
LGB Brass regularly takes part in competitions. In 2010 and 2006, we qualified for the finals of the National Brass Band Championships in Harrogate. We also compete in contests organised by the Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association. We won the second section contest in 2004 and came 3rd in Spring 2006. In 2009, we took part in the Whit Friday Marches for the first time and took 2nd place in our section in the contest at Grotten.
