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A Community Concert Orchestra


Fun in the Sun

At Pill Rag 2023

Upcoming Performances


If you are holding an event or festival and require musical accompanyment or entertainment, please contact us


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Pill Rag

Saturday the 1st of June - on the green in central Pill

Details to follow


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Pill - D Day 80th anniversary commemoration

8th June 2024 - on the Green in Pill

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Pill Regatta

Saturday the 17th of August - early afternoon in Pump Square



Membership

Adults £5 per session or £15 monthly standing order.

U18s and students free

See our membership page for further details


See our Posters/Flyers page for beginners/new members documents



We have space for more players ( from absolute beginners upwards) and invite anyone from the local area who would like to join in. Our focus is on enjoyment of sharing the experience of making music with others and bringing together people from all corners of this special community.


If you would like to find out more about us please come along to one of our rehearsals (currently every Monday at 'Penny Brohn, Ham Green'), or email info@pfb.org.uk, or ask around the village.

Rehearsal Times




Monday Evening (term time) at
Penny Brohn UK
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The rehearsal timings are:



Friday Afternoon (term time at St.Mary's Church, Portbury.




For anyone who has taken up a new instrument, or is returning to playing after many years, the beginners band provides an environment to play along with others and  to perform to an appreciative audience.

Objective of the band.

The main purpose of the band is to allow anyone in the locality to learn and play live music. So that they can both enjoy playing for their own enjoyment, and also that of others in bringing live performances to local events and concerts.


To support and encourage our younger members under 18s and full time students are given free membership, and we have a library of loan instruments available.

The Festival Band also supports children in formal music lessons - please ask.

Formation

String Section

Pill Festival Band was originally set up as part of Pill Music Festival in 2009, the aim was to encourage live music in the locality. Now independent of the Music Festival, its objective is to provide an encouraging environment for local musicians at any age and at any standard of play, and also to provide musical accompaniment to local events.

Conductors

Michael Conducting

Training and performance sections are coached and conducted by Michael Joce.
Michael joined us in 2021. His friendly and professional manner have made our rehearsals a real and informative pleasure, as well as raising our level of performance - thank you Michael.

Cost/Subs

The band usually rehearses on each Monday during school term time (i.e. 38 rehearsals), for adults each rehearsal is £5, or alternatively a standing order of £15 per month. Potential new members are encouraged to take a no obligation ‘free’ trial period.


Under 18s and full time students are free, including instrument loan.

Performance Availability

Pill Festival Band accepts invitations to perform  at any local public or private event. The band has performed at birthday parties, local commemorative events, local festivals, fetes and of course at the popular local events Pill Rag and Pill Regatta.