How long have you been with with the same band
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mikelyons
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I joined the band about 7 or 8 years ago, I think. James Parkinson was in Y8, (I think) and he's 20 now (I never thought he'd make it to adulthood 
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I was in Eagley from age 13(?) to about 30, when I moved to Wigan. Like a bad infection, once you've got me I'm hard to get rid of
)I was in Eagley from age 13(?) to about 30, when I moved to Wigan. Like a bad infection, once you've got me I'm hard to get rid of
brasscrest
Active Member
Started in the National Capital Band in 1976, at age 13. Took a few years leave of absence in the early 90s, but even without counting that time I'll be starting my 21st season next week.
Started in the Prince George's Corps Band in 1974, and have been in continuously since (bandmaster since February 1999).
Started in the Prince George's Corps Band in 1974, and have been in continuously since (bandmaster since February 1999).
flugelgal
Active Member
I've only moved band when I've moved away - first band was about 6 years then I moved a few hundred miles away and joined another one for 11 years or so then I moved another couple of hundred miles and joined another one... where I am very happy (especially now I'm on flugel there as I hadn't really played anything else before except to help out bands at a gig).
(especially now I'm on flugel there as I hadn't really played anything else before except to help out bands at a gig).
DublinBass
Supporting Member
I was with my first band 7 years and most recent band 5 years before moving here.
Steve Marcus
Member
I'm one of the co-founders of Chicago Brass Band. Our first rehearsal was in September, 2002.
Naomi McFadyen
New Member
Was in Saltash 18 months; Plymouth 12 months and Leyland 19 months... short spells in each but gained a lot of experience and had a great time a long the way...
floral_dance
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2 years 1 month
Big Twigge
Active Member
Wem have been host to me for all of my playing life (getting on for 12/13 years!).....
They are responsible for how I turned out, both as a player......and not (I blame you all)!!
They are responsible for how I turned out, both as a player......and not (I blame you all)!!
2nd trom virtuoso
Member
Only recently moved bands, been in Newmarket for about 3 weeks now? I was in my previous band for about 6 years though, that is where my playing career started! Moved up the cornet ranks thoughout the years, eventially making it to assistant principle. Now enjoying rep cornet, I love it!
Matt
Matt
Carina Halliwell
Member
Ive been with my band about 5 yrs - started on 3rd cornet and worked my way up. Before that I played for Trinity Girls for about 10 months in '98/'99 and Pemberton Youth Band for about 12 years - we have an ongoing joke that the reason there are still people in the band over the age of 18 is coz we can't leave til we're good enough!
Scary, I didn't know I was so old!! I'm not turning 20 next year Im gonna turn twenteen.
Scary, I didn't know I was so old!! I'm not turning 20 next year Im gonna turn twenteen.
Okiedokie of Oz
Active Member
I joined Gladstone Junior band in May 1993 as a 2nd baritone player. In September 1994 I became principal EEb bass for the senior band. I left the band in 1999 when I moved to Rockhampton for uni. While away I played with Capricornia Silver for 3 years, and came back to Gladstone as a guest player on occassion.
In 2002, when Gladstone hosted the State contest, I came back as a permit player, but donned my old uniform to make the host band look impressive. I also found myself having to move home that year when Mum fell sick, and made the change permanately, much to the dismay of my A grade conductor. I've gone from Bass trom, to BBb to EEb to Soprano Cornet (OUCH!!!) and finally conductor.
In 2002, when Gladstone hosted the State contest, I came back as a permit player, but donned my old uniform to make the host band look impressive. I also found myself having to move home that year when Mum fell sick, and made the change permanately, much to the dismay of my A grade conductor. I've gone from Bass trom, to BBb to EEb to Soprano Cornet (OUCH!!!) and finally conductor.