Recent content by Sharpy

Hi all, I'm moving back to the Hampshire area beginning of May and have got the brass band bug again! Ideally looking for a band to conduct or play with and 2nd section or higher. I've got loads of experience at all levels and my new job means I'll have time to do some brass band stuff again...

Hi, The HMS Collingwood Volunteer Band is looking for some tuba players! The band is a symphonic wind band that is currently the Best Band in the Royal Navy Volunteer Band Association. The band has a good mix of concerts and other engagements in support of the Royal Navy. Currently the band...

Hi Colin, I still have that Yamaha trombone you sold me!! Fine trombone player whoever snaps him up!!

The band are entering the Weymouth Contest on the 26th of November and could really do with some quality cornet players to add to our dedicated and friendly team. For more details please see our website or contact me. Many thanks.

Hi, Due to other commitments we have no Solo Cornets for our rehearsal tomorrow. If anyone would like to come along for a blow and to help out please get in touch. They are friendly bunch and we always go to the bar for a drink after practice!! We rehearse at 7.30 in the Privett Suite of the...

Gosport Solent Brass are a friendly 4th section band and are currently looking for Solo Cornet players. We have a full band but could really do with just two more Solo Cornets to complete the line up. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at 19.30 and Sunday mornings at 10.30 in the Privett Suite of...

Good catch there!! Fine musician and top bloke!

I'm currently looking to expand my experience in conducting, I have conducted lower section bands regularly upto Championship on occasion. I have played in all sections and currently I'm in the Royal Marines Band Service as a Trombone player. As well as Brass Bands and Wind Bands I've played in...

Gosport Silver Band are looking for some cornet players! If you fancy a fresh challenge and would like to come along for a blow, we rehearse at Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport on Tuesday nights 7.30 and Sunday mornings at 10.30. Currently in the 4th section the only thing missing is some...

Gosport Silver Band 4th Section WoE Hi, Gosport Silver Band are currently looking for some new players (who isn't!). Any players would be made welcome as the band are looking to do some more contests and concert work. Currently we could do with some Cornets, a Horn, BBb Bass and a...

Thanks very much, your right!! Getting confused, got a gig with work on the 29th!!

Hi, Gosport Silver band are holding an open rehearsal on the 27th of October at 19.30 in the Privett Suite, Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport. If you would like to come for a listen or a blow please feel free to come along. They are a really friendly bunch and always welcome new players. We...

I have a Holton TR159 Bb/F trombone for sale. Its meant to be a tenor trombone but its big enough to be a mini bass trombone for any younger players. The slide is immaculate and the bell has a few tiny dents from mute use. The laquer is in very good condition too. Im only really selling it as...

Perhaps its the conductor who has come in to take the rehearsals? I agree that you can get used to an MD and when they have to go away, as I often do with work, its hard for the band to adjust. Anyway, he'll be back next week!!

I can vouch for this guy, true pro and wont let you down!! (Now where's my pint??)