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About the
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We endeavour
to promote brass band music and encourage participation in
music for both young and old!
Highley Colliery Band is a social group as well as a musical
organisation. We are proud of our friendly atmosphere and
offer a warm welcome to visitors or newcomers. We have
members of all ages, young and old. We run an introductory
band
(contact us for details), the younger members especially are
encouraged to take their music grades, and we do all we can
to enhance every players musical ability and enjoyment. We
have a varied social calendar including days out to the
seaside, going to concerts, barbecue nights, and even
sponsored walks. The band performs at fetes, parks, concerts
and corporate events throughout the country.
The band hold regular
rehearsals at the Malt Shovel Public House, Woodhill Road,
Highley. Visit our General Enquiries page for details.
The village of
Highley is situated in the picturesque Severn Valley,
approximately seven miles from Bridgnorth in rural south
Shropshire.
For bookings, information on joining the band and for any
further information you can contact us via the details on
the Contact page.
Highley Colliery Band are proud members of the
British Federation of Brass Bands. |
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Musical Director: Roy Osborne CT ABRSM |
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Roy was appointed as MD to Highley Colliery Band in February
2011. Roy has been associated with the band for several
years now, deputising on Soprano cornet at many concerts. He
brings with him over 50 years of brass band experience.
Roy successfully completed a teachers instrumental training
course run by the Associated Board of the Royal School of
Music. In 1993 he passed 'Theory and History of Music'
papers to LRSM diploma level through an Open University
course. In 1997 he joined the National Association of Brass
Band Conductors.
His banding days started in 1958, playing 3rd cornet for
Bromsgrove Town Band. His musical career took him on to play
Soprano cornet for Quarry Bank Silver Prize Band which, over
several years, sponsors and name changes became Banks's
Brewery Championship Section Band. He left Banks's in 1988
and eventually joined Stourport on Severn Brass Band. Roy
continues to enjoy playing Soprano cornet when not
conducting the band.
For more details on Roy's banding days and for information
on tuition and lessons, follow the link below:
http://www.tenburytemevalleyband.co.uk/Brasslesson.htm |
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