Never Too Late!
A year ago, at the age of 67 years, I had not even considered being in a band. I was asked over a year ago if I wanted to learn, but declined at the time, then five months ago I changed my mind and as...
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Bonchester Brass is a group placing an emphasis on musical adventure by combining the tried and tested teaching structure of brass banding with an open mindedness towards the latest ideas and music for all ages.
By using simple" instruments" constructed from plastic tubing,funnels and mouthpieces(funneloniums) anyone can learn the rudiments of music in a fun,relaxed way before progressing to a brass instrument if they so wish.
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Never Too Late!
A year ago, at the age of 67 years, I had not even considered being in a band. I was asked over a year ago if I wanted to learn, but declined at the time, then five months ago I changed my mind and as...
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A Very Rewarding Venture
I thought at 71 years old I had done pretty much everything and then I was asked to help set up a new Brass Band in the Scottish Borders in a small but vibrant community namely Bonchester Bridge littl...
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Bonchester Brass at the Copshaw Common Riding
Images from a fun filled day at Newcastleton where the Bonchester Brass funnelonium band played its part in the celebrations and our Fanfaraloniums added a bit of extra sound and colour at key ceremon...
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Bonchester Brass at the Copshaw Common Riding
The band was absolutely thrilled to support this years Tub, Scott Adamson at the Copshaw Common Riding. A wet start to the day gave way to a long sunnyone filled with fun and laughter. The first under...
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