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Live Performance
Concert Band
The band was formed in 1998 when woodwind were invited into the Blackwell Brass Band to encourage further growth. Since these humble beginnings it has gone on to reach its current strength of around 55 players.
There are a wide range of players in the band of varying experience and calibre. The repertoire includes marches, jazz, calypso, blues, pop, rock, film scores and more.
The band has participated in an increasing number of events in recent years as demand has grown for their services. Each year the band performs at local parks, garden centres, and boating as well as beer festivals. They also take part in 'Wizzafest', a music festival whose proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support, the band's chosen charity for the past few years. The band have raised to date over £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, as well as helping other charities such as Royal British Legion on a regular basis.
Training band
Blackwell Concert Band have a training band for children and adult beginners, roughly grades 0-3. This is led by Craig Sproston, our 1st trombone, professional teacher and conductor. The band have been together for a couple of years and play with the senior band at various bandstand and other events.
Rehearsals take place weekly from 6.30-7.15pm, and once a month with the senior band 7-7.50pm. We are looking for more members so please do contact us if this sounds of interest.
We are a friendly and welcoming church in the south of Birmingham Diocese. We aim to be inclusive of all ages, and have a range of lively children’s and young people’s groups.
We have services from the contemporary to the traditional.
There are a variety of midweek groups and a range of courses for anyone wanting to explore the Christian faith. We aim to be outward looking, both to the local community and to the worldwide church, and have strong ties with several parts of Africa.
The church of St Andrew in Sandhills Road was built in 1910 to serve the growing community of Barnt Green. Plans to extend it were shelved when it was decided that the money would be better spent providing a school for the local community. Thus, St.Andrew’s School opened in 1927, and is now a church aided first school for four to nines, maintaining close links with the church. In 2002 St.Andrew’s Church building was renovated and extended, and now provides a warm and welcoming environment for worship and for other community events.
A Christmas Concert in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Tickets include interval refreshments. There's also a raffle with some brilliant prizes lined up.
This year, we'll be featuring the music from the ever popular film, The Snowman, so it's one not to miss.
Please email us at blackwellconcertband98@gmail.com or call 07891 527 089 for more details or to book tickets. Tickets will also be available on the door, subject to availability.
Sandhills Road,
Barnt Green,
Worcestershire,
England,
B45 8NR.
0121 447 7097
Admission Fee: Adults £5 / Children £1
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