PYBB Newsletter 2^nd February 2012

Action Research Contest at Blackpool, Sunday 12^th February

Extra rehearsals are planned for the Youth Band on Sunday 5^th February, Wednesday 8^th February and Saturday 11^th February (all in Poynton Methodist Church Hall) to prepare for the Action Research Youth Entertainment Contest at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Sunday 12^th February. All rehearsals are planned to start at 7.00pm and finish at 9.00pm. Attendance at each rehearsal is required – let us know at the earliest opportunity if you cannot attend.

The coach will leave Poynton Methodist Church on Sunday 12^th February at 8.00am and will return after the results have been announced. Please be at the church for 7.45am. Arrival time back at Poynton will be around 6.30pm. All players are expected to travel with the band to Blackpool.

Prior to arriving at Blackpool the band will rehearse at the Wesham Community Centre.

The draw will be held on the day of the contest at 10.15am. Until the draw has been made we will not know the time when Poynton Youth Brass Band are due to play.

The band will be marked on presentation so players please make sure that you wear polished black shoes (not trainers), black socks, black trousers and a white long sleeve shirt. Girls with long hair, please tie your hair back.

Bring enough money for food and drink and a packed lunch.

Any player not returning on the coach with Poynton Youth must notify Chris Fryers in person prior to departure from Blackpool.

Youth Band Contests in 2012

Sadly due to cutbacks the Tameside Festival of Brass contest will not be taking place. This now reduces the number of contest which the band will take part in to just two. These are the Action Research Entertainment contest in Blackpool on Sunday 12^th February and the National Youth Brass Championships at the RNCM on Sunday 22^nd April. Extra rehearsals will take place on Saturday 15^th April, Wednesday 18^th April and Saturday 21^st April to prepare for the RNCM contest.

Free concert on Saturday 28^th January 2012

Poynton Youth Brass Band will be holding a concert at Poynton Methodist Church as a dress rehearsal prior to taking part in the Youth Brass Entertainment contest in Blackpool. Parents, family and friends are invited to give their support and as a bonus, there will be no admission charge. Poynton Junior Brass Band will also be invited to take part in what promises to be a fun evening.

Concert and Contest Dates for 2012

If you are uncertain about any of the arrangements, or if you cannot attend for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. Poynton Youth Brass Band can be contacted on 0773 217 7305 or via the web site. Junior Band players should contact Joyce Hall on 0161 483 6053

Saturday 28^th January 2012	Free “entertainment” preview concert, Poynton Methodist Church	Youth Band and Junior Band, meet at 7pm
Sunday 12^th February 2012	Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Contest, Winter Gardens, Blackpool	Youth Band, all day. Meet at Poynton Methodist Church at 7.45am. Extra rehearsals on Sunday 5^th Feb, Wed 8^th Feb and Sat 11^th Feb.
Sunday 19^th February 2012	Joint concert with the Fairey (Geneva) Brass Band, Plaza Theatre, Stockport	Youth Band, afternoon concert
Sunday 22^nd April 2012	National Youth Brass Band Championships, Royal Northern College of Music	Youth Band, all day Extra rehearsals on Sunday 15^th Apr, Wed 18^th Apr and Sat 21^st Apr.
Saturday 12^th May 2012	Spring Concert, Poynton Methodist Church	All groups, Meet at 7.00pm, concert starts at 7.30pm.
Sunday 10^th June 2012	Ring O’ Bells, Marple	Youth Band, afternoon concert
Saturday 23^rd June 2012	Pott Shrigley Rose Queen	Junior Band, afternoon concert
Saturday 7^th July 2012	30^th Anniversary Concert Forum Theatre, Romiley	Youth Band, Meet at 7.00pm, concert starts at 7.30pm.
Sunday 8^th July 2012	Middlewood Way Open Day	Youth Band, afternoon performance
Saturday 25^th August 2012	Poynton Show	Youth Band, Meet at 12.00 noon; playing until 3.30pm.
Saturday 6^th October 2012	Autumn Concert, Poynton Methodist Church	All groups, Meet at 7.00pm, concert starts at 7.30pm.