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Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble
The ‘Family Carol’ service at Killearn Church and our contribution to the ‘Sing a Song for Christmas’ service at New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden went well and were greatly enjoyed by the congregations.
Our Christmas Concert was again held in New Kilpatrick Church, New Halls, Bearsden before a full house of family and friends. A varied programme was enjoyed by all. Our thanks to all who contributed so generously to the raffle.
We are now rehearsing new material for our Summer Concert which will take place in early June.
Watch this space for more details nearer the time.
Monday Swing Big Band
Band rehearsals resumed on Monday 7 January 2008 in Kessington Hall.
We are now rehearsing material for the following events:
- A Golden Wedding Anniversary party in Kilmardinny House, Bearsden on the evening of Friday 4 April 2008.
- A free public performance in Laurie’s,34 King Street, Glasgow on a Friday evening in late March or April 2008.
- An open air public performance from the bandstand in Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie on a Sunday afternoon in late May or June 2008.
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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