What standard are the players in the band?

Our players start around grade 4/5 standard, with good sight reading skills. Not all our players have taken formal exams, and this is not an issue. We have some incredible players in our band, grade 8+, so the sky is the limit!

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Do I need my own instrument?

Yes please, sadly we don't have any instruments to loan at the current time.

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Where is good for parking near St Stephen's Hall?

There are a few parking spaces directly outside of the hall. If you play a smaller instrument and can walk for a few minutes, there is good side-street parking that is free near The Turk's Head pub.

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What is the time commitment?

We practice every Tuesday in term-time between 7:30 and 9pm. We aim to play in a minimum of one performance per term, and there may be a few more events in June/July, which is our busiest time of year for community fair bookings.

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What performance opportunities are there?

We provide live music at several community events throughout the year, including repertoire suitable for Rememberance Sunday, Christmas markets, community fairs, and family-oriented local events. We also aim to put on one more formal indoor concert each year, where there are opportunities for performing solo and in smaller groups.

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What is the membership fee?

As a band, we need to cover core costs including rehearsal space hire and music. The membership fees help to cover this and are charged at...[update with latest figures]