Craigsav83
Active Member
What would it take to start a contesting brass band from nothing but players?
Basically, there are a bunch of us at university (Edinburgh) and no brass bands for our needs - I currently rely on a lift to Dunfermline, most others have played in brass bands before moving to Edinburgh, but find it difficult, time-consuming and expensive to commute twice weekly.
We have formed an 'interim' committee, and have found interest from about 15 players (good start) ranging from sop right through to tuba and percussion.
There are also the obvious problems -
1. Instruments
2. Music
3. Most importantly - money.
Ideally, through the university, we may be able to use their facilities for rehearsal, and they also own a full set of percussion (timps, kit, tubular bells, xylo etc.)
Firstly, we are looking to see if this project would be financially viable i.e. finding the correct funding, and how to go about things if it is. Secondly, we would need to ensure that it would be a continued success - there is always going to be a natural influx of players every September.
I'd appreciate any comments of ideas.
Many Thanks
Basically, there are a bunch of us at university (Edinburgh) and no brass bands for our needs - I currently rely on a lift to Dunfermline, most others have played in brass bands before moving to Edinburgh, but find it difficult, time-consuming and expensive to commute twice weekly.
We have formed an 'interim' committee, and have found interest from about 15 players (good start) ranging from sop right through to tuba and percussion.
There are also the obvious problems -
1. Instruments
2. Music
3. Most importantly - money.
Ideally, through the university, we may be able to use their facilities for rehearsal, and they also own a full set of percussion (timps, kit, tubular bells, xylo etc.)
Firstly, we are looking to see if this project would be financially viable i.e. finding the correct funding, and how to go about things if it is. Secondly, we would need to ensure that it would be a continued success - there is always going to be a natural influx of players every September.
I'd appreciate any comments of ideas.
Many Thanks