Many of the band play in the fundraising band Boobs and Brass, at a recent concert on Manorcroft School, we provided a new member, Tony Line, who joined the band as Solo Euphonium. Band members playing with B&B this time included; Sharon Williams, Kelly Cooper, Lizzie Holmes and Jane Stewart. The band was conducted by […]
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LGB Brass wins scaba band of the year again
Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass were announced as scaba band of the year 2017 on Sunday 24th September at the Autumn Contest. The band played came 1st in the Hymn playing When He Cometh and 2nd in the own choice test piece playing Music of a Legacy by Stephen Ponsford. The contest was adjudicated by Dr David […]
Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band joins Civic Celebrations
We’ve recently been out and about providing Fanfares at the Inauguration of the High Sheriffs of both East and West Sussex at the Lewes Crown Courts. The main role of the High Sheriff is to support the Crown and the judiciary. However they also actively lend support and encouragement to crime prevention agencies, the emergency services and the […]
Cornet players – we want you
Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band are a lively, friendly, social band. We play a variety of concerts including: Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 concerts, Fete’s and Fairs, AMEX stadium, Proms in the Paddock, Lewes Bonfire night, High Sherriff Fanfares and Christmas concerts. We also contest locally and nationally. 2016 was a bumper year for the band […]
Congratulations Friary Guildford Band
Huge Congratulations to our MD Ian and all of Friary Guildford for their excellent results at Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships this weekend. The band came 4th overall with Friary winning the Most Entertaining Band award. Photo Credit – Alex Stevens
Christmas with LGB Brass
On 17th December, the band will hold their Christmas concert with a difference. Miles Jenner, Kate Peckham, Bob Murdock and David Farey will tell Dickens classic Christmas tale ‘A Christmas Carol’. The band will provide a variety of Christmas and non Christmas pieces, designed to compliment the narrative. Starting at 4pm at All Saints Centre, […]
Lewes Mayor Celebrates Band’s Achievements
Dr Graham Mayhew, The Mayor of Lewes made a surprise presentation to Ian Stewart the Band’s MD in recognition of his 50 years service to Brass Banding and the band’s successful year contest. Ian Stewart began playing trombone at school when he was 11. He joined West Wycombe Band and the Oxford and District Youth Band. […]
Congratulations Joe
Huge Congratulations to our former cornet player, Joe Knight. Joe now plays for Stannington Brass who won the National Finals for the 2nd Section. The test piece was Images for Brass by Stephen Bulla. Read the report on the contest here This is the second time Joe has been part of a National Finals […]
Windfall for LGB Brass
LGB Brass were delighted to receive a donation of £300 from the Police Property Act Fund this month, assisting the band to purchase much-needed new uniform jackets. LGB Brass support many events in and around Lewes, including their civic responsibilities covering Remembrance Day parades and the Lewes Bonfire procession. Some of the band uniforms have […]
Join Us – Cornet Player Vacancies
Fancy playing for a successful concert and contesting band. Sensible events diary, quality MD and friendly membership? We have 3 cornet vacancies, Front Row, 2nd and 3rd cornet with positions negotiable We can provide an instrument, along with interesting music and uniform. We are currently the highest ranked band in East Sussex, with a variety […]