Description

Sussex Brass is friendly local band with a professional sound, performing a busy concert programme across southern England.

Brass instruments are traditionally associated with ceremony because they give that unique thrilling sound that adds sparkle and excitement to every grand occasion or major event, from weddings and private parties to fetes and opening ceremonies.

Formed in 1968 the band has its origins and roots in Pevensey Silver Band, Hastings and St Leonard's Band, Wellington Square Boys Band and, others.

The Band is a traditional format Brass Band comprising Bb Cornets in three sections with two soloists, an Eb Soprano Cornet, Bb Flugelhorn, Eb Tenor Horns, Bb Baritones, Bb Euphoniums, Trombones and Bass Trombones and an array of Tubas (or Basses) in Eb and in double Bbb. Behind this there is a battery of drums and percussion of every imaginable kind.

The repertoire ranges from traditional "brass band music", spirited marches and the like, through jazz, swing, rock and pop, as well as contemporary works composed and arranged by the band's musical director and others. There is truly something for everyone.

Description

Alexandra Park is a wonderful park and we pride ourselves on the fact that it has something for everyone. The park lies within a valley and as such is long and linear. It starts flat and progressively goes up hill towards the north of the town.

It is Hastings' largest formal park 44 hectares (109 acres) stretching for 2.5 miles through the heart of the town. It consists of the lower formal gardens and the more wild northern wooded areas.

Alexandra Park is famed for its arboretum (tree collection) and has one of the best collections of trees in Britain.

Alexandra Park, St Helens Road,

Hastings,

East Sussex,

England,

TN34 2LQ.