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So as 2024 comes to an end for the band, as the Christmas jobs are finally completed. We have really enjoyed the build up and hope to of spread a little Christmas cheer to you all. We have a few thank yous to give before we go off for a well deserved rest before we start back in 2025.
First of all a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us by coming to a concert or digging deep in your pockets to donate. We couldn’t do what we do without your support so it really means a lot. In addition, all of our wonderful playing members and their families. Being extremely busy throughout December, means that there are times when people have to give up a little bit of their time to play and provide festive cheer for everyone. Furthermore, our fabulous group of collectors. The band certainly couldn't do December without without them. It's not easy standing out in the cold while the band stays warm in certain venues - your dedication to assisting the band never goes unnoticed. Moreover, a big thank you goes to our good friends of the band who have helped us out over this busy Christmas Period. Your help and support when we need you especially during this very busy period is always very much appreciated. Finally, a huge thank you goes to our Principal Cornet player, and assistant conductor Michael for stepping in and getting the band through the December jobs at the helm. We hugely appreciate it. From everyone at Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band we wish you a very Happy Christmas and all the best for 2025.
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For the final time in 2024, another smaller band were out in Sainsbury's in the Arnison Centre, Durham performing for the shoppers. We would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who dug deep and put something in our collecting buckets or made a donation via our card machine. Your support is very much appreciated to help towards the running costs of the band. A big thank you goes to Jeremy as well, who offered to sit in for a blow tonight on Solo Horn.
The band performed today at a new venue today in Prince Bishop's Place which was Café at The Quarter. It was a varied programme for everyone who was doing their shopping in Durham today. A big thank you goes to our collectors who braved the cold wind whilst the band stayed warm inside, along with everyone who put something in our collecting buckets. We really appreciate your support.
During the performance, BBC Look North were out filming for their feature on shopping in Durham.
Tonight had a small band entertaining the shoppers at Sainsbury's in the Arnison Centre at Durham. The band would like to say a big thank you to everyone who dug deep and put something in our collecting buckets or made a donation via our card machine. Your support is very much appreciated to help towards the running costs of the band. The band joined forces again with the Crook & Weardale Choral Society, in the fabulous venue of St. Catherine's Church, Crook & Howden le Wear for our yearly choir concert. It was great to see so many people in the audience and hear the church filled with some beautiful music. Between the band and choir there was something for everyone. A big thank you goes to our dep for the night, Nic, who helped us out on Flugel. We really appreciate your help. Tonight saw the band played to a sell-out audience at the fabulous Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens. It was great to see the chapel full with a very appreciative audience. The programme featured a lot of our regular Christmas cheer as well as our soloists, David Thomas on Solo Euphonium & Lindsey Rowell on Solo Horn. We also had a lovely surprise up our sleeves in the form of Helen Miller on cornet. She sang an absolutely beautiful version of Silent Night in Alan Beaumont's arrangement of Festive Brass. A mixture of music for everyone and a standing ovation at the end truly showed how much our audience loved our performance. A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported both the band and the college.
Today saw the band perform at Dalton Park, performing for all the shoppers doing their Christmas shopping.
Tonight has seen the band perform to a fantastic audience at Quebec Village Hall. The featured soloists were Lindsey Rowell on Solo Horn and David Young on Eb Bass. A big thank you to everyone who came along and to the village hall for supporting us. This morning saw a small band perform for the residents of West Lodge Care Home in Billy Row. A selection of carols and Christmas pieces to put everyone in the festive spirit. There was certainly some fantastic singing going on. A big shout out to one of their residents Lindsey, who remembered that we also have a Lindsey in the band from when we were there a year ago. We hope you all have a fabulous Christmas. The band performed at a private job for Birtley Masonics' Christmas night, which is an event which the band has performed at for over 30 years. The featured soloists tonight were Lindsey Rowell on Solo Horn and David Young on Eb Bass. Our 3rd Cornet player Helen also featured in Alan Beaumont's Festive Brass singing Silent Night. A fabulous night with an appreciated audience as always. The band braved the elements tonight performing at Beamish Museum as part of their Christmas Night Event. It was great to see so many people kicking around despite the storm. We are always humbled to hear people have enjoyed listening to us and finding Richard's post on Facebook was no exception. Thank you for your kind words, it's really appreciated. |
