Membership

1st Section

Clackmannan District

Clackmannan District Brass Band was formed in October 1991 as a result of the amalgamation of the Alva Town and Alloa Burgh bands. Both bands were short of players and close to extinction until talks between their respective committees resulted in their merger.

Competition is one of the main drives behind the band. Ambition helps ensure that the players are continually striving to improve.

The band is keen to achieve as wide an audience as possible. Our concerts tend to appeal to music enthusiasts of all kinds, since our repertoire is most varied.

The band regularly plays at events for local groups and other organisations. The band puts on regular concerts for local Old Age Pensioner groups. In addition it provides musical support to local churches and hospitals.

Through its Ensemble, Clackmannan District Brass Band is able to guarantee the senior band's future success as well as providing a service to the local community. Youngsters are supplied with instruments as well as individual or group tuition. The Ensemble rehearses weekly and often appears alongside the senior band at concerts and fund raising events.

The band helps fund raise for local charities. In recent years the band has concentrated its efforts and "sponsored" one local charity - the Strathcarron Hospice. The band regularly donates some or all of its engagement fees to Strathcarron Hospice.

Since its establishment, the band has been financially self-supporting. This has been possible due to the following:-

* Support from Clackmannan District Council in the form of a Trust Fund.
* Fund Raising through playing at local events such as Gala Days and Open Days.
* Band Subscriptions, currently at ?10 per month.
* Annual concerts generate much needed funds.
* Band members get involved in other fund-raising events, not directly related to "music making". These have included Jumble Sales, Bingo Teas and Race Nights.

Rehearsals
Tuesday and Friday nights at 7:30pm

Rehearsal venue - The bandhall, Clackmannan Road, Alloa

Contact details

Address

Graham Caldwell

Telephone

07712 434813

Email

secretary@clackmannanbrass.co.uk

Website

https://www.clackmannanbrass.co.uk/