Dates for your diary
Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble
We are now rehearsing for three events in December 2009.
- The “Family Carol Service” in Killearn Church on Sunday 13 th December at 9.45a.m. (service at 10.30a.m. all welcome to attend).
- The “Sing a Song for Christmas” service in New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden on Sunday 13 th December at 5.45p.m. (Service at 6.30p.m. all welcome to attend).
- Our Christmas Concert at New Kilpatrick Church, New Halls, Bearsden on Sunday 20 th December at 7.30p.m. Come along to hear the band playing a selection of new pieces as well as Christmas favourites. Tickets £6/£4 concession including refreshments, available from committee members or pay at door.
Watch this space for more details nearer the time.
Band Members Information
Pre-concert rehearsal on Sunday 20 th December at 5.00p.m. New Kilpatrick Church, New Halls.
Pizza and drinks will be provided before the concert to allow players to re-assemble by 7.15p.m.
Dress for all events, black/dark trousers or skirt, white shirt/blouse, black shoes, DWE tie - available from committee £6.00.
Please bring along your own music stand, if possible, for all events.
After Christmas our first Ensemble rehearsal will be Tuesday 12 th January 2010 start 7.00p.m. prompt.
Monday Swing Big Band
We are currently rehearsing material for a birthday celebration for a friend of Monday Swing. The celebration is to be held in the Village Hall in Killearn on Saturday 12 th December 2009. The band will arrive at 7.30p.m. for an 8.00p.m. start.
Band members should wear usual band dress and bring along their own music stands.
After Christmas our first Monday Swing rehearsal will be Monday 11 th January 2010 start 7.30p.m. prompt.
In 2010 we will be rehearsing material for a concert/dance to be held in the Community Hall, Milton of Campsie in early February. All welcome, details to be advised nearer time.
As in previous years we will be giving an open air public performance from the Band Stand in Mugdock Country Park on a Sunday afternoon in May or June 2010. Details to be advised
Watch this space for more details nearer the time.
Fundraising
As with all bands the players of Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble and Monday Swing welcome the opportunity to entertain the public. In recent years the bands have performed in a variety of settings including church and public halls, private clubs, bandstands and the great outdoors.
Performance dress for the Wind Ensemble requires boys to wear white shirts with blue DWE ties, dark trousers and black shoes, whilst the girls wear white blouses, dark skirts and black shoes. Performance dress for the adult players of Monday Swing is similar for men, although traditionally, garish ties are encouraged whilst the ladies have total freedom of choice.
As part of our fundraising contribution to the work of the Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble Trust our bands are always happy to participate in events and concerts separately or together. We are very willing to participate in charity fund raising events.
A donation towards the Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble Trust is normally invited based on the purpose of the event and the attendance expected.
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