Places we have played
We play a number of Christmas concerts and carol services including this one at Langford church.
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We've had a number of combined concerts with choirs, inc. many years of "Christmas Cracker" with the Bedford Hospital choir & through our links with the Mynyddislwyn Male Voice Choir.
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Biography of a Band.
A number of brass players had left the Bedford Town band but wished to continue playing together. This was the "Breakaway". Bedford Brass was set up by Terry Hext and his wife Marion as a 10 Piece band.
As the band became established, more players joined. As well as "Breakaway" for the most experienced and dedicated players, the Bedford Brass family included the "A band" who were conducted by Gareth King (who also conducts the Kempston Concert band). The members of 'A' Band didn't have the years of experience as many of Breakaway but put on a grand performance when needed. Also a Junior section was created for young players and beginners.
Terry retired as musical director and conductor of Bedford Brass at the end of 2003, although he continued with the Kempston Concert Band for a few more years and remained President of Bedford Brass.
Dave was appointed Musical Director of Bedford Brass and conducted the band until his retirement in 2015. The band enjoys a relationship with the Mynyddislwyn Male Choir (forged by Terry) and take part in shared concerts in Bedford and Blackwood, Caerphilly.
Liz Schofield took over as Director at the beginning of 2016 and refreshed Bedford Brass after an uncertain period following the departure of Dave. The band established links with The Band of the Queen's Division
Doing a fine job of keeping us under control.
Every Thursday evening 8pm-10pm
at Kempston East Methodist Church
227 Bedford Road
Kempston
MK42 8DA
Every Thursday evening at 6.45 - 7.45pm
at Kempston East Methodist Church
227 Bedford Road
Kempston
MK42 8DA
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