Fulham Brass Band

Fulham were out in full force yesterday for a DOUBLE whammy of festive fun…

In the morning a few members entertained shoppers in Kings Mall, Hammersmith with a selection of Christmas Carols, accompanied by some very enthusiastic toy soldiers, elves and of course Santa Claus himself! We performed 4 half hour slots and drew a good crowd for the Mall’s hourly prize draw, which even a couple of our members were lucky enough to win much to the bands delight…

In the evening it was time for the highly anticipated SOLD OUT Festive Brass concert in The Barn Church Kew where three London music organisations came together for an evening of Christmas music, carols, raffle, mulled wine and mince pies!

Family and friends were entertained upon arrival by two brass quartets from the Richmond Youth Brass Band which led into the Sapphire Brass (chamber group of the Richmond Music Trust Brass Band) opening the concert with an antiphonal Gabriele piece Canzon Septimi toni No. 2.

This led into the Fulham Brass Band conducted by Musical Director Simon Jones performing an eclectic set Continue reading »

In the midst of the Indian Summer, Fulham Band made yet another TV appearance – but this time with a slightly controversial feel. We spent a hot October Saturday marching across the Millennium Bridge in central London playing ‘Onward Christian Soldiers’ copious times, whilst comedian Jon Holmes led the way before giving a short, light-hearted lecture on Faith Groups to a flash mob of nuns, humanist singers, passers by and of course the Fulham Brass Band.

 He spoke about his concerns about the role religion plays in government and the event was part of the current affairs programme ‘Flash Talk’ which aired on Current TV in October.

Under guest conductor Alan Duguid’s steady and firm direction, the band played to a large crowd which grew bigger and bigger throughout the performance. Highlights included our soloists’ elegant interpretations of “Rev. Archie Beaton” (Michael Dawson, Euphonium), “Rusalka’s Song to the Moon” (Clare Jenneson, Cornet) and “All by Myself” (Mike Boyd, Tenor Horn).

The Band have returned to Parsons Green (our former home) for the weekend in order to close the annual Parsons Green Fair.

Under the baton of Alan Duguid, the Band entertained the crowds with a selection of light music ranging from brass band classics to more contemporary theme tunes and followed a very pleasant afternoon of music with a few drinks at the White  Horse (an old band favourite).

Fulham Band have enjoyed another Whit Friday weekend in 2011! As last year, the band performed at the Whit Walks on Friday morning in Mossley, before taking part in seven contests around the Saddleworth area. Our Lady Gaga compilation went down splendidly in every village and other highlights from the weekend included a guest percussionist in Uppermill, a last minute dash (beer in hand / chips in bell) to the start line at Greenfields and a Born-Free-Challenge introduction to Ravenswood at Scouthead.