Church Fete – 1st Class Brass https://1stclassbrass.org Colchester based band for brass players of all ages and abilities Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:31:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://1stclassbrass.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-logo1-32x32.png Church Fete – 1st Class Brass https://1stclassbrass.org 32 32 Summer Season 2025 https://1stclassbrass.org/summer-season-2025/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:31:40 +0000 https://www.1stclassbrass.org/?p=27287

We returned to rehearsals yesterday evening, preparing for the Autumn season but here’s a look back at what we got up to over the summer!

We started our summer season playing at the St. Leonard’s Church Fete in Lexden on Saturday 28th June. It was a really well attended event and we were very grateful to Jemma for conducting the band as Anne was unavailable.

Friday 4th July was the final rehearsal of the academic year and we held a social afterwards where we played board games and enjoyed pizza.

A week after our performance at St Leonard’s Church Fete, we returned to Blomfield House Care Home on Saturday 5th July to play for the residents.  It’s always a lovely event and we were lucky with the weather, as although the sky looked very grey, it remained dry!

Our formal summer concert was held on Friday 11th July at St John’s and Highwoods Community Centre. 

We played a varied programme of music including music from stage and screen, Glenn Miller, Sea shanties and the concert finished with a rousing performance of Land of Hope and Glory, with much flag waving from the audience (and some band members too)!

During the concert the annual awards were presented.  Congratulations to:

Summer – Star Player for Summer Term

Beckett, Lillian & Orla – Best Attendance for 2024/2025

Beckett – Most Improved Player

Suzanne – Player of the Year

Maria – Bandsperson of the Year

Vic – John Kaley Special Recognition Award

Our final event for the summer was the workshop held on Monday 4th August. The workshop was open to band members as well as non band members and there was a great turn out of players.

The day mainly consisted of rehearsing but there was also a game and a quiz. The band performed a short concert to family and friends at the end of the day. 

We then enjoyed a few weeks break before resuming rehearsals on Friday 12th September. 

]]> St. Leonard’s Church Fete https://1stclassbrass.org/event/st-leonards-church-fete-3/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.1stclassbrass.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=24885 The band has been asked to return to provide musical entertainment at the St Leonard’s Church Fete. The fete is always full of fun things to do and look at so why not come along, enjoy an ice cream and listen to the band.
The band will be performing three times during the morning at 11:10am, 12:10pm and 1:10pm.
www.stleonardslexden.org.uk
Lexden Road
Colchester
CO3 4BL
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]]> St. Leonard’s Church Fete https://1stclassbrass.org/event/st-leonards-church-fete-2/ Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.1stclassbrass.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=23995 The band has been asked to return to provide musical entertainment at the St Leonard’s Church Fete. The fete is always full of fun things to do and look at so why not come along, enjoy an ice cream and listen to the band.

]]> St Leonard’s Church Fete https://1stclassbrass.org/event/st-leonards-church-fete/ https://1stclassbrass.org/event/st-leonards-church-fete/#respond Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://1stclassbrass.ideasbarn.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=22633 We’re thrilled to share that our band has been invited back to the St. Leonard’s Church Fete to once again provide the musical entertainment.

The fete is renowned for its array of enjoyable stalls, making it a perfect outing for all ages. So why not join us?
Grab an ice cream, take in the festive atmosphere, and let the tunes of our band add a touch of musical magic to your day.

We’re excited to be a part of this wonderful fete and look forward to sharing our melodies with you.

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