Pill Festival Band - 2021
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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 Pill Memorial Club), or email info@pfb.org.uk, or ask around the village.
Beginners Further Information Poster (click here)
New Members Welcome - Information Poster (click here)
Rehearsal Times
The band normally meets up every Monday evening (term time) at Pill Memorial Club.
The rehearsal timings are:
- 6:00 to 6:50pm beginners session
- 6:50 to 7:00pm short break
- 7.00 to 9pm training band followed by performance band rehearsal.
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.
Formation
Pill Festival Band was originally set up as part of Pill Music Festival in 2009, the aim was to encourage live music in the village of Pill. 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
Beginners band
is led by Gemma Cao, a talented player with a degree in music, we are very lucky to have Gemma leading the beginners band. Gemma also composes music and has her own channels on Spotify and Amazon Music.
Training and performance
sections are coached and conducted by Michael Joce.
Michael joined us over the period of lockdown last year and has already become an established part of the orchestra. His friendly and professional manner have made our rehearsals a real and informative pleasure - 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.
Performance Availability
Pill Festival Band accepts invitations to perform at any local public or private event. The band has performed at birthday parties, village commemorative events, local festivals, fetes and of course at the ever popular Pill Rag