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DCCB
is a Concert band - which are very scarce in Northern Ireland -
and uses brass, woodwind and percussion. DCCB was started in
January 2006 by Gillian Whitla and John Adams and is a fully
independent group with committee members elected from among our
players to look after the band's business.
Our members include
adults and children from all walks of life, so our age-range covers
from 6 to 80+. We regularly have 40+ musicians at our weekly
rehearsals on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 9pm at Moat Park
Pavillions in Dundonald.
The band proudly represents our community at
engagements throughout the area for many organisations including
Castlereagh Borough Council, NI Hospice, and various primary
schools and churches, to name but some.
DCCB's
objectives are:
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To
mentor less experienced musicians, by more experienced players, to
help them grow in musicianship and confidence. Each section has a
more experienced player who leads and assists those with less
experience.
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To
provide an introduction to ensemble playing for less experienced
players
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To
facilitate musicians returning to playing after "time out" |
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To
let band members (young and old) experience the thrill and
professionalism of public performance as a Concert band (brass,
woodwind and percussion) |
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To encourage community involvement in music making |
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To
promote ethos that music is an international language capable of
crossing barriers, e.g. social, political, cultural etc.
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To recognise, work with and promote cultural
diversity through musical choices and an open-to-all band policy
which not only provides an artistically enriching and rewarding
forum but is also extremely valuable.
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To act as a social group, a place
where many come to de-stress and have pleasant, positive social
interaction with a diverse group of people |
If
you are interested in joining or booking
the band, or would simply like to know more then contact
us. We'll be delighted to answer any questions you may have!
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Conductor
and Musical Director: Trevor Carter
Band
Manager: Nicola Brooks
Secretary:
Julianna Mawhinney
Treasurer:
Hillary Anderson
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THE
BAND
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FLUTE
Nicola
Brooks
Anna
Cousins Keith
Milligan OBOE Vacant 1st
CLARINET Olivia
Brown Rosie
McCully 2nd
/ 3rd CLARINET Hillary
Anderson Jennifer
Banks Rosemary
Croley
ALTO
SAXOPHONE
Anne
Aitken
Gwen
McBride Chris
Strain TENOR
SAXOPHONE Julianna
Mawhinney BARITONE
SAXOPHONE Julianna
Mawhinney BASSOON Vacant |
FRENCH
HORN Ernest
Parker Cathy
Johnston TENOR
HORN Olivia
Crooks Sam
Greenaway Cameron
Shaw FLUGEL
HORN Jill
Shaw 1st
TRUMPET/CORNET Michael
Anderson Ryan
McCully 2nd
/ 3rd TRUMPET/CORNET Natasha
Anderson Nicole
Burns Sophie
Burns Anna
Earls Vaila
Hill Katie
Orr Rachel
Orr Jill
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BARITONE/EUPHONIUM Alison
Boyd Benjamin
Stevenson Gillian
Whitla TROMBONE Tommy
Jeffers Gary
McCall Jim
Stevenson Simon
Stevenson Jim
Stirling BASS
TROMBONE Jonathon
Brooks Jo-Anne
Crooks TUBA
/ EEb BASS Billy
Leeman Ross
McCully Alexander
Shaw PERCUSSION Jamie
Brooks Jackie
McGarvey Peter
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