Uckfield Concert Brass (East Sussex) - Vacancies

Immediate vacancy for experienced MD with good interpersonal skills to help continue rebuilding. Happy 2nd section (SCABA) band based in Uckfield, East Sussex. Enjoyment is a priority. Good progress during past 2 years with good contest/concert record.

Contact:
Applications by end November 2009 by phone to 01892 534224 (evenings) or email to srwalkley@hotmail.com.

Weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings 8-10 pm at the Alma Arms, Framfield Road, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5AJ

We also have vacancies for Cornets (incl. principal), horn, baritone, bass trom, BBb bass and tuned perc. Steady 2 year progress in rebuilding - good contest/concert record in 2008/09 - more to come.
Contact:
Phone 01892 534224 (evenings) or email srwalkley@hotmail.com for further information.

Or simply turn up to weekly rehearsal on Tuesday evenings 8-10 pm at the Alma Arms, Framfield Road, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5AJ

With a spectacular entrance that featured a New Orleans style funeral band, complete with Coffin, Uckfield Concert Brass took the stage by storm at the Crawley Entertainment Contest held at the Hawth Theatre. the audience were even more surprised when MD, Steve McIntyre, arose like Lazarus and took the band into the uptempo section of "Just a closer walk with thee"!

The programme continued with "Amazing Grace" and a fabulous cornet solo "Satchmo" which was expertly performed by the band's Principal Cornet, Marcus Plant. He also clearly impressed the adjudicator, David Read, who awarded him the best soloist award - well done Marcus!

The band then went on to show their singing ability in a rousing performance of Wham's "Wake me up before you go go!"

Uckfield Concert Brass are well and truly back!

Yet more contest success for Uckfield Concert Brass!

Uckfield Concert Brass achieved success at the Southern Counties area brass band contest at Hove Town Hall on Sunday 5^th April when they beat five other brass bands to win the second section trophy with a performance of ‘Dimensions’ by Peter Graham. They beat brass bands from around the region – only 18 months after they almost went out of existence due to dwindling numbers at rehearsals. However, since the autumn of 2007 – and following the appointment of Steve McIntyre as musical director – the band has gone from strength to strength resulting in this fine result this week. The band was also placed second in the first section in the March class, only being beaten by the Tilbury band, but beating 6 other higher placed bands, including one from Belgium. 

Steve McIntyre said: ‘I am delighted with the progress and success of the band, and it is testimony to their dedication and hard work that we have got this far in so short a time.  To win the second section and be placed second in the March class of the first section is a fine achievement and I believe we can build on this success in the future.’ Peter Cowlett is the chairman of UCB and he stated: ‘Since Steve McIntyre has been the musical director of the band, the standard and support for the band has been first class and we hope to carry this success on in the future’. 

Uckfield enjoy another good day out at the SCABA Folkestone Contest!

Playing "Hollywood" by Goff Richards, Uckfield gained 3rd prize in the 2nd section at the Folkestone Contest. This work featured the percussion section and the band were particularly delighted when the award for best Percussion was also awarded to Uckfield Concert Brass!

Pictures from the day will shortly be in the photo gallery.