BRASS BANDS

There are currently 5 Brass Bands run by the Music Centre.
 
The Bands are graded to suit the ability of the players and make regular performances. All bands are staffed by experienced professional musicians and considerate training and advice is always at hand.
 
The Full Ensembles are:-

	Practice Day	Practice Time	Approximate Standard
Bolton Beginner Brass Band	Wednesday	5.30 -6.30pm	Grades 0 - 1
Bolton Junior Brass Band	Wednesday	6.30 - 8.00pm	Grades 1 - 3
Bolton Intermediate Brass Band	Wednesday	6.45 - 8.15pm	Grades 3 - 5
Bolton Youth Brass Band	Wednesday	6.30 - 9.00pm	Grades 5 - 8+
Little Lever Beginner Brass Band	Thursday	3.30 - 4.30pm	Grades 0 - 3

Bolton Beginner Brass Band

The Beginner Brass Band caters for the youngest players who have just begun to learn their instruments. The band plays fun pieces and the young musicians learn to play together in this very friendly band.
The Musical Director is Toby Hobson.

 

Bolton Junior Brass Band

The Training Brass Band is an established band for young players and the musicians develop their band skills in this group before moving on to the Intermediate Brass Band. It is important that young players learn to play together and the experience of working as a band is very beneficial to their instrumental work as well as being great fun.
The Musical Director is Simon Dunkley.

 

Bolton Intermediate Brass Band

This band has grown into a large and competent unit and is the main feed for the Youth Band. The music is a mixture of traditional and modern Brass Band pieces, some serious and others just fun!
The Musical Director is John Simms.

 

Bolton Youth Brass Band

Bolton Youth Brass Band is the Premier band of Bolton Music Service Brass Band Studies Department.
Helen Minshall, Head of Brass for Bolton Music Service, was appointed Musical Director of the band in October 2004. Helen is concentrating on the band's development and improvement and has already led the band to a National Title.
The Band recently completed a tour to France in the summer of 2006.
The 49 players in the band come from 18 schools in and around Bolton. The youngest player is 10 years old and the oldest player is 18 years old.
The Musical Director is Mrs Helen Minshall

 

Little Lever Beginner Brass Band

Based at St Matthews Primary School, Little Lever this band has grown rapidly and provides an excellent opportunity for musicians from the East of the town to experience ensemble work.
The Musical Director is Simon Dunkley